Some things I wish I’d have known before doing my first demos
When I started my first sales role at Klaus in 2018, I had never done a demo or a discovery call. I was thrown straight into the deep end, and over the past 3 years, have made a fair few mistakes.
Here are a few things I wish I had have known before I started:
You don’t need to show everything in the first call
My early demos (of a very simple product) would last around 45 minutes, and I soon started to notice that people were losing focus and doing other things whilst I was talking. My mistake was that I would go too deep into details and try to show every feature and setting rather than focusing on core features that would solve problems for the customer I was talking to.
You should be listening rather than talking
In my early demos, I would be the person talking the most during the call. It should be the other way around. You should be asking the questions and getting as much information from the prospect as possible. This will help you to diagnose the pain and prescribe a solution to it using your product.
A person’s time is valuable
First calls should be concise. Buyers will often have a lot of demos booked, and they don’t want to spend hours learning every little detail about each product.
There should be a flow
I try to present our product with a natural flow, showing the prospect how the tool works similarly to how they will use it. I once attended a demo that jumped all over the place, making it impossible to keep up.
You should leave pauses for questions
Demos shouldn’t be a monologue. Leave short pauses, which will allow the prospect to ask questions without feeling like they are interrupting.
A good setup is important
Make sure you have a good internet connection, a clean neutral background (you can try out these Klaus ones), a decent headset and that your camera is switched on.
Listen to your calls
Like many people, I hate the sound of my voice. Still, it is very important for you and others to listen to your calls. You should also try to pick up on any repetitive or annoying things you might do during calls, such as saying “umm,” “like,” or “ok” too often.
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