The First Sales Call Is No Longer the Start of Discovery

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A buyer asks about pricing, integration, and what procurement needs. On many B2B websites, the next step is still a form followed by a discovery call.

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For years, discovery has been treated as something sales conducts after a buyer raises a hand. 1mind’s data suggests a meaningful share of buyers have already conducted much of it themselves.