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Frameworks are only useful when they match the moment you are in. Filter by the stage of the deal, what the framework is for, and how much structure it asks of you.

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Most published frameworks were written for B2B and enterprise deals. Filtering here shows only the ones that carry over to your kind of selling.

Sales stage
What it is for
Complexity

20 of 20 frameworks

Qualification and Deal Management

MEDDPICC

Complex B2B qualification and deal inspection.

Discovery to close · High complexity

Qualification and Deal Management

MEDDIC

The original qualification checklist for enterprise software.

Discovery to proposal · Moderate complexity

Qualification and Deal Management

BANT

Fast lead qualification for simple deals.

Prospecting to discovery · Low complexity

Qualification and Deal Management

CHAMP

Qualification that starts with the challenge, not the budget.

Prospecting to discovery · Low complexity

Qualification and Deal Management

SPICED

A revenue-team framework that links discovery to outcomes.

Discovery to renewal · Moderate complexity

Discovery

SPIN Selling

A question sequence that builds need in discovery.

Discovery · Moderate complexity

Discovery

Challenger

Teach, tailor, and take control of the commercial conversation.

Prospecting to proposal · High complexity

Discovery

Solution Selling

Diagnose the problem before you propose a product.

Discovery to proposal · Moderate complexity

Sales Process

Sandler

A mutual-qualification sales process with upfront contracts.

Full cycle · Moderate complexity

Sales Process

Miller Heiman / Strategic Selling

Map buying influences and win complex, multi-stakeholder deals.

Discovery to close · High complexity

Sales Process

Command of the Message

A shared value message from pain to differentiated proof.

Discovery to proposal · Moderate complexity

Sales Process

ValueSelling

Connect problems to quantified business value and a business case.

Discovery to close · Moderate complexity

Account Management

Strategic Account Management

Plan and grow revenue in a small number of important accounts.

Post-sale and expansion · High complexity

Account Management

Land and Expand

Start small, prove value, then grow the account.

New logo to expansion · Moderate complexity

Account Management

Account Mapping

Draw the organization, the power, and the gaps.

Discovery to close · Moderate complexity

Account Management

Multi-threading

Build several real relationships inside one account.

Full cycle · Low complexity

Negotiation

Value-Based Negotiation

Negotiate on value and trades, not on discount.

Negotiation to close · Moderate complexity

Negotiation

Give/Get

Never concede without an equal return.

Negotiation · Low complexity

Negotiation

BATNA

Know your best alternative before you negotiate.

Negotiation · Low complexity

Negotiation

Mutual Action Plans

A shared, dated plan from evaluation to go live.

Proposal to close · Low complexity

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