167 (Sell): Using Deal Friction to Drive Opportunities Over the Line (Alex Kremer, Founder @ Alluviance)

If you're constantly getting lowballed or ghosted at the end of the month, you're not alone. In this video, we break down real B2B sales negotiation tactics that helped close a full-price deal—despite a relentless buyer pushing for discounts across five separate calls. Learn: How to handle discount shoppers who negotiate for sport When (and how) to offer a discount without losing leverage The “exploding deadline” strategy that savvy reps use to keep deals moving The “jar” analogy for squeezing the most value in a negotiation WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/2G6SFXxE7Ig?si=xRT5oCQbjYfS7lEl RESOURCES DISCUSSED: Join our weekly newsletter - https://hubs.li/Q02NJQ8p0 Things you can steal - https://linktr.ee/30mpc_youtube Save $50 on any 30MPC course with code “YOUTUBE” - https://www.30mpc.com/courses

4 Aug 5min

📧 Cold Email Course: http://bit.ly/44K6jy3 ☎️ Cold Call Course: https://bit.ly/4jqQ4w2 🔮 Discovery Course: https://bit.ly/4cQYaM8 🛠️ Free Toolkits: http://bit.ly/4nZwvO5 In this episode, Armand and Nick break down 8 of the toughest, most painful negotiation battles they’ve ever faced — and the exact moves that helped them win (or lose) those deals. From wild buyer tactics to massive pricing mistakes, you’ll learn how to hold the line and close like a pro. 🎙️ ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS Anchor high, then shut up: Start with a bold number and let the buyer be the first to speak — you’ll often land a better deal than if you start discounting yourself. Always get the “full and final ask: Force buyers to put all their requests on the table at once so they can’t chip away at you with 5K here and 10K there. Flip the polarity by walking away: Instead of acting desperate, suggest the buyer take the competitor’s deal — this creates FOMO and often gets them to come back to you. Never give a discount without a deadline: Tie every concession to a firm timeline or commitment — otherwise, you lose all your leverage and the deal drags forever. RESOURCES DISCUSSED: How To Finish A Negotiation Before It Starts (Pt 1) How To Finish A Negotiation in One Cut (Pt 2) Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal Save $50 on any 30MPC course with code “PODCAST” Free Sales Templates, Scripts and Guides

31 Jul 34min

📧 Cold Email Course: http://bit.ly/44K6jy3 ☎️ Cold Call Course: https://bit.ly/4jqQ4w2 🔮 Discovery Course: https://bit.ly/4cQYaM8 🛠️ Free Toolkits: http://bit.ly/4nZwvO5 Armand and Nick share the 8 most painful discovery lessons they had to learn the hard way, so you don’t have to. From broken agendas to botched first impressions, this is the real playbook for leveling up your first call. 🎙️ ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS Ditch the interrogation-style discovery. Use each answer to guide your next question and go deeper instead of jumping topics. Lead with respect, not small talk. Top sellers prove they’ve done their homework in the first 90 seconds to earn credibility fast. Set a PPO agenda (Purpose, Plan, Outcome) early. It prevents the prospect from hijacking the call and builds trust through structure. Qualify before you demo. Ask: “Do you want to buy?” and “When do you want to buy?” before setting next steps or booking another call. RESOURCES DISCUSSED: Discovery Framework Recap email template Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal Save $50 on any 30MPC course with code “PODCAST” Free Sales Templates, Scripts and Guides

30 Jul 39min

Hey folks, we’re shaking things up in here :) Tuesdays will now alternate between sales rep interviews and sales leadership interviews. Thursdays is where it gets fun. We’re dropping tactical, YouTube-style breakdowns →cold calls, deal reviews, whiteboard sessions, the works. That means: 1. More tactics per minute 2. Step-by-step breakdowns 3. New creative formats we’ve never done before 📺 Subscribe so you don’t miss the new drops: https://www.youtube.com/@30MPC 💬 Want us to break something down? Email armand@30mpc.com It all starts August. Let’s ride.

28 Jul 5min

Huge Announcement 👉 Our next course is here: The Reply Method for Double Digit Replies Learn more + get free toolkits here: https://www.30mpc.com/course/cold-email-course What you need to know: A great cold email system gets you more replies, from better prospects, in less time — and it works even when you're not perfect. That’s what this course teaches: how to write cold emails that feel personal, without spending hours customizing. How to craft offers that actually get responses. How to sequence, follow up, and stand out in crowded inboxes. Teams that master this skill consistently book more meetings than teams that don’t — no matter the industry. If you don’t have a system, cold email becomes a grind with diminishing returns. If you do, it becomes your most consistent pipeline lever. — Most cold emails get ignored because sellers talk about the product—not the prospect’s problem. In this module from the Cold Email Course: The Reply Method for Double Digit Replies, you’ll learn how top reps write cold emails that actually get responses by focusing on problem-first messaging. 📬 Based on data from 85M+ emails and trusted by reps at Gong, Zoom, and Shopify, this lesson walks you through how to: Avoid vague, robotic, or product-heavy language Use the “Problem + Value” framework to connect with buyers fast Write cold emails in minutes using simple plug-and-play formulas Increase reply rates with social proof and human-sounding copy You’ll also learn 3 proven frameworks to follow to make your messaging stick. This is the playbook top reps are running right now. (07/25) Last day to get $50 off the course: https://www.30mpc.com/course/cold-email-course

25 Jul 10min

Huge Announcement 👉 Our next course is here: The Reply Method for Double Digit Replies Learn more + get free toolkits here: https://www.30mpc.com/course/cold-email-course What you need to know: A great cold email system gets you more replies, from better prospects, in less time — and it works even when you're not perfect. That’s what this course teaches: how to write cold emails that feel personal, without spending hours customizing. How to craft offers that actually get responses. How to sequence, follow up, and stand out in crowded inboxes. Teams that master this skill consistently book more meetings than teams that don’t — no matter the industry. If you don’t have a system, cold email becomes a grind with diminishing returns. If you do, it becomes your most consistent pipeline lever. — Cold email isn't dead—but most sales teams are doing it wrong. In this tactical episode, Jason Bay and Armand Farrokh break down how sales leaders can revive cold email performance with a structured, data-backed approach that actually books meetings. 🎙️ ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS Build a Messaging Matrix First: Teach reps to understand personas before writing—cover priorities, current solutions, problems, and aspirations. Implement the “Minimum Viable Framework”: Use a 4-part cold email formula—Reason, Problem, Value/Social Proof, and CTA—and design 2–3 sequences per persona level (above vs. below the power line). Train in Sprints, Reinforce Weekly: Use shuttle-run style onboarding (short lessons + rep practice) and embed weekly cold email reviews in team meetings and 1:1s. Track the “Golden Three” Metrics: Monitor open, reply, and meeting rates—fix subject lines/deliverability before copy, and AB test specific steps instead of restarting entire sequences. RESOURCES DISCUSSED: Sequence Template: https://www.30mpc.com/blog/jason-bays-outbound-sequence-template Email Templates: https://www.30mpc.com/blog/30mpcs-cold-email-course-template-pack ChatGPT Prompts + Cold Email Course $50 off (discount auto applied at checkout) Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal Save $50 on any 30MPC course with code “PODCAST” Free Sales Templates, Scripts and Guides Example Emails: Email Example #1 (EdTech): Director of Curriculum & Instruction Subject: WCUS achievement gaps Hi Betty, Providing ”multiple tiers of instruction and intervention” was a big priority mentioned in WCUS’s annual report. Eliminating achievement gaps is tough, especially when you need to meet the needs of a diverse learning population. We’re helping school districts in the Pacific Northwest eliminate student inequity and achievement gaps to increase student readiness and graduation rates. Can I share more? Sean Email Example #2 (Automated welding solution) : VP of Operations Subject: Welders Hi Luke, Saw hiring MIG welders and looks like there’s a lot of manual rework and touch up in your welds. Recruiting and retaining top talent likely a top priority, but the lack of skilled welders in the marketplace right now can cause big production bottlenecks. Hitch manufacturers like CURT are using our help to overcome the welder shortage and produce consistent, high-quality welds. Interested in chatting further? Corey

24 Jul 32min

Huge Announcement 👉 Our next course is here: The Reply Method for Double Digit Replies Learn more + get free toolkits here: https://www.30mpc.com/course/cold-email-course What you need to know: A great cold email system gets you more replies, from better prospects, in less time — and it works even when you're not perfect. That’s what this course teaches: how to write cold emails that feel personal, without spending hours customizing. How to craft offers that actually get responses. How to sequence, follow up, and stand out in crowded inboxes. Teams that master this skill consistently book more meetings than teams that don’t — no matter the industry. If you don’t have a system, cold email becomes a grind with diminishing returns. If you do, it becomes your most consistent pipeline lever. — Tired of sending cold emails and getting ghosted? This sneak peak module of our Cold Email Course: The Reply Method for Double Digit Replies gives you 20+ proven cold email templates that reps use to turn replies into meetings. You’ll learn: What to do immediately after a “not interested” reply How to follow up after someone says “sure” but never books A subtle framework for beating the competition without pitching The exact message to revive cold or closed-lost opportunities Low-friction calendar strategies that boost show rates Download the cold email course template pack: https://www.30mpc.com/blog/30mpcs-cold-email-course-template-pack 🚨Get $50 off the full Cold Email Course: The Reply Method for Double Digit Replies Built with data from 85M+ emails. Trusted by reps at Gong, Zoom, and Shopify. 👉 https://www.30mpc.com/course/cold-email-course

23 Jul 11min

Huge Announcement 👉 Our next course is here: The Reply Method for Double Digit Replies Learn more + get free toolkits here: https://www.30mpc.com/course/cold-email-course What you need to know: A great cold email system gets you more replies, from better prospects, in less time — and it works even when you're not perfect. That’s what this course teaches: how to write cold emails that feel personal, without spending hours customizing. How to craft offers that actually get responses. How to sequence, follow up, and stand out in crowded inboxes. Teams that master this skill consistently book more meetings than teams that don’t — no matter the industry. If you don’t have a system, cold email becomes a grind with diminishing returns. If you do, it becomes your most consistent pipeline lever. — We analyzed 85 million cold emails with Gong to find what actually gets replies in 2025. In this episode, Nick and Jason break down the exact cold email structure, CTAs, and personalization tactics top reps are using to book more meetings. 🎙️ ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS: Use The Reply Method framework: 4-sentence emails under 100 words outperform longer messages—make it skimmable, mobile-first, and frictionless to reply. Avoid pitch language: Buzzwords and product-first copy reduce replies by up to 57%. Lead with problems your buyer already cares about, then layer in social proof. Personalize to the company or activity: Personalization = 5x replies, but not all types are equal—company and activity-based personalization outperform personal trivia. Offer something valuable in your CTA: Replace “Are you free?” with a compelling offer—benchmarking, expert insights, or 1:1 value that justifies a meeting even if they don’t buy. RESOURCES DISCUSSED ChatGPT Prompts + Cold Email Course $50 off (discount auto applied at checkout) Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal Save $50 on any 30MPC course with code “PODCAST” Free Sales Templates, Scripts and Guides

22 Jul 44min