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Podcast episode by Jiri Schickler (Software Sales Formula) about why deals ‘ghost’ in B2B sales and how to prevent no-decision outcomes. Core claim: most lost deals are not explicit rejections but no-decisions driven by customer risk-aversion; sellers should reduce complexity and act as “decision coaches” rather than information-overloading persuaders. The episode explains a psychological principle (people choose the safest option, not necessarily the best), cites analyses showing ~60% of opportunities end as no-decision, defines three uncertainty types (value, internal capability/resources, and selection), and gives tactical responses (labeling/diagnostic questions, pilots/trials/guarantees, implementation support, customer stories, and recommended single-option proposals). Also includes sponsor mention (Xcale/Kickscale) offering 50 free meetings and a downloadable OnePager with concrete scripts.

Questions this video answers

About 60% of opportunities end in no decision.

2.5 million sales meetings (attributed to Matthew Dixon and Ted McKenna).

50 free meetings recorded, transcribed and analysed (Kickscale/Xcale offer for listeners).

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