How a Rep Won by Asking for the Buyer's Growth Forecast - sales strategy - Closing the Deal with Fexingo

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In this episode of Closing the Deal, Lucas and Luna dig into a counterintuitive sales move: asking the buyer for their growth forecast. They unpack a real story of a rep who, instead of pushing features or discounts, asked the CFO to share the company's three-year revenue projections. That single question shifted the conversation from price to investment, exposed the real budget, and flipped the buyer's internal narrative from 'cost' to 'growth enabler.' The hosts break down why the forecast question works, how to ask it without sounding presumptuous, and what to do with the numbers once you have them. They also touch on the psychology of buyer defensiveness and how to turn a seemingly pushy question into a collaborative planning session. If you've ever felt stuck in a price negotiation or unsure how to move a deal forward, this episode offers a concrete tactic that reframes the entire sales conversation. Tune in for a masterclass in strategic questioning.

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