Think of a championship proposal as your Account Vision tool in reverse. Account Vision defines where you want the relationship to go. A great proposal articulates where the customer is trying to go — and how you get them there. When you can do that in their words with their numbers attached, you’ve earned the right to present a solution.

Discovery isn't a checkbox on your sales process. It's the linchpin of everything that follows. Done well, it shortens cycles, strengthens proposals, and closes more deals. Done poorly, it creates a cascade of problems you won't see coming