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Sales Storytelling training

Five short microlessons on using stories to win buyers, from the neuroscience of storytelling to structuring a customer story that closes.

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About this course

What the Sales Storytelling course covers

This course covers storytelling for sales in five short microlessons. It's built for sellers who want their pitches to land, and covers why stories work on the brain, how a venture investor thinks about storytelling, using social proof the right way, locking your buyer in after a story, and how to structure an effective sales story. It ends with a situational test about a head of sales whose pitches have stopped converting.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Explain why stories hold attention better than facts alone
  • Structure a sales story with a clear beginning, tension and outcome
  • Use customer stories as social proof without hurting close rates
  • Follow an emotional appeal with a rational one to lock the buyer in
  • Use your own and your clients' success stories to build trust
  • Make your sales messaging more memorable
Course contents

5 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1The Neuroscience of Storytelling
2Sequoia Founder on the Art of Storytelling
3The Truth Behind Social Proof Techniques
4How to Lock Your Buyer in After Telling a Story
5How to Structure an Effective Sales Story

  1. The Neuroscience of Storytelling: How storytelling affects brain chemistry and keeps buyers engaged.
  2. Sequoia Founder on the Art of Storytelling: A venture investor on why storytelling matters and how good stories are built.
  3. The Truth Behind Social Proof Techniques: Using customer stories as social proof without hurting your close rate.
  4. How to Lock Your Buyer in After Telling a Story: Following a customer story with the right emotional and rational appeal.
  5. How to Structure an Effective Sales Story: The key elements of a sales story, and how to put them together.
Audience

Who should take this course

Who it's for

  • Account executives who pitch and demo
  • SDRs who want stronger openers and follow-ups
  • Founders and sales leaders who tell the company story
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Your questions answered

Questions about Sales Storytelling training

How long is the Sales Storytelling course?

It's made up of 5 short microlessons, plus a situational test. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

How are learners assessed?

The course ends with a situational test: a realistic sales scenario, with questions on how you would handle it.

What does the course cover?

The neuroscience of storytelling, storytelling structure, social proof, locking a buyer in after a story, and how to structure an effective sales story.

Who should take Sales Storytelling training?

Account executives, SDRs, founders and sales leaders who want their pitches and follow-ups to land.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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