Warum "Needy Sales" Millionen kostet – und welche 10 Sätze ab morgen deine Win-Rate verdoppeln - EP 128 🇩🇪 | Constantin Papadopoulos

Warum "Needy Sales" Millionen kostet – und welche 10 Sätze ab morgen deine Win-Rate verdoppeln - EP 128 🇩🇪 | Constantin Papadopoulos

Author: Björn W. Schäfer | Entrepreneur, Business Angel & Book Author November 16, 2025 Duration: 30:23
Viele Deals sterben auf den letzten Metern. Nicht wegen eines schlechten Produkts oder hohen Preisen. Sondern, weil deine Sales Reps "needy" sind. Sie klammern sich an jedes "Klingt gut", haben Angst vor kritischen Fragen, disqualifizieren nicht – und verlieren Deals genau dann, wenn sie denken, sie hätten gewonnen. In dieser Episode spreche ich mit Constantin-Alexandre Papadopoulos – Verhandlungsexperte und Autor von "Negotiating with Style". Constantin begleitet seit über 10 Jahren Gründer,...

Funky Flywheels Show is a conversation for founders who have moved past the initial startup chaos and are now navigating the complex, costly stages of scaling a B2B SaaS or AI business in the DACH region, specifically those between one and ten million in annual recurring revenue. Hosted by Björn W. Schäfer, an entrepreneur, business angel, and author, this podcast digs into the operational realities that can stall growth and burn cash. You’ll hear frank discussions focused on the most expensive pitfalls, like building what he calls "Fake Sales Teams"-where founders hire a few sellers but still close most deals themselves, creating expensive revenue theater without a real engine. Another critical topic is "Symbolic Sales Leadership," where a seemingly perfect hire with a strong CV fails to deliver impact, costing a company a critical year and significant resources. This isn't about high-level theory; it's a practical, grounded look at sales and go-to-market execution for the scaling phase. Each episode aims to identify these specific friction points and explore actionable strategies to overcome them, making the podcast a resource for founders facing the tangible pressures of building a sustainable, growing company.
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Funky Flywheels Show – der Podcast für B2B SaaS- & AI-Founder zwischen 1–10 Mio. ARR.
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