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Running Effective Sales Meetings

Send the agenda in advance. Sharing an agenda before the meeting sets expectations, signals professionalism, and reduces the time spent on setup. Prospects who know the structure feel more in control — and are more likely to show up prepared and engaged.

Open by confirming the goal. Start every sales meeting by stating the desired outcome: "By the end of this call, I'd love for us to have [X]." This keeps both parties aligned and gives you a natural close at the end of the conversation.

Time-box each section ruthlessly. Meetings without time boxes expand to fill the available time. Saying "I want to spend about 10 minutes on this" gives you permission to move on without being rude, and signals efficiency to your prospect.

Leave time for their questions. The single most common sales meeting mistake is talking until time runs out. Always protect at least 15-20% of the time for the prospect to ask questions, raise concerns, and think out loud. That's often where the real deal information lives.

End with a committed next step. "I'll follow up" is not a next step. A next step is a specific action with a specific owner and a specific date. End every meeting with: "So the next step is X, and I'll have that to you by [date]. Sound good?" Then send a follow-up email summarizing within 30 minutes.