In the age of information parity, the seller's role shifts from problem-solving to problem-finding. Help buyers see problems they didn't know they had.
Problem Finding
Core Principle
Pink's Problem-Finding shifts the seller from answering known problems to identifying hidden ones. In a world where buyers research solutions themselves, the value is helping them see unarticulated problems. Leading with insight earns credibility and attention.
Step-by-Step Execution
Example in Action
You: Before we talk about what we do, I wanted to share something. I've been studying e-commerce companies your size -- about 70% lose 15-20% of repeat customers not because of product issues, but because post-purchase emails stop after confirmation. There's a 72-hour referral window almost nobody capitalizes on. Prospect: Huh. Our post-purchase flow is pretty basic. You: Companies that added a 3-email referral sequence in that window saw 23% more referral revenue. Worth exploring?
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