Definition
A discovery call is an early-stage sales conversation whose goal is to understand — not pitch. The rep learns the prospect's current situation, goals, pain, decision process, and fit, then decides with the buyer whether it's worth going further.
Why it matters
The discovery call sets up everything after it. Great discovery means tailored demos, cleaner forecasts, and fewer deals that stall because the real problem was never found.
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