B2B sales is hard because it requires winning consensus across multiple stakeholders and proving ROI under real budget scrutiny. According to Gartner, typical B2B buying groups involve 6–10 decision-makers, which increases cycle time and the risk of deals stalling. In enterprise tech, a repeatable process (clear ICP, qualification, mutual action plans, and deal coaching) turns that complexity into something teams can execute consistently. Bret Starr, Founder & CEO of The Starr Conspiracy, says, "B2B sales isn’t hard because of the pitch—it’s hard because of the buying process."
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