Thought Leadership

Why Discounting Is Rarely The Real Problem

6 mins read

When win rates slip, discounting is the easiest thing to blame — and the hardest thing to fix by simply saying no to it.

Our diagnostics consistently find the same root cause: value wasn't established early enough in the conversation, so price becomes the only lever left by the time the deal reaches negotiation.

The fix starts three stages earlier than most sales leaders think to look.

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Nigel Kirkham

Merlin5 is a sales transformation and commercial growth consultancy built by experienced sales and revenue leaders.

Merlin5 is a sales transformation and commercial growth consultancy built by experienced sales and revenue leaders.

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