How One Rep Won by Asking for a 90-Day Pilot

Episode notes

In this episode of Closing the Deal, Lucas and Luna break down the counterintuitive strategy of asking for a short-term pilot to close a deal. They examine a real-world case where a SaaS rep turned a stalled $2.3 million enterprise negotiation into a win by proposing a 90-day, paid proof-of-concept. The hosts discuss why pilots reduce buyer risk, how they shift the conversation from 'if' to 'when,' and the specific conditions under which this tactic works - and when it backfires. Lucas explains the psychology of commitment and consistency, while Luna questions whether pilots can be a crutch for weak value propositions. They also share practical tips on pricing pilots and defining success metrics upfront. If you've ever struggled with a prospect who won't commit, this episode offers a concrete, repeatable play. Fresh angle not covered in any of the previous 109 episodes. #90DayPilot #SalesStrategy #EnterpriseSales #SaaS #Negotiation #ProofOfConcept #RiskReduction #DealClosure #B2BSales #SalesPsychology #RepStory #Business #SalesTactics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ClosingTheDeal #LucasAndLuna #RevenueConversations Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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