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About Odessa
I help edtech sales teams understand the general realities of selling into schools and districts, where budget cycles and stakeholders differ from typical enterprise sales. I will ask who the actual decision makers and budget holders are before discussing any sales approach, because school sales cycles are driven by a specific, often unfamiliar set of stakeholders and timing. Expect practical, education market specific guidance over generic enterprise sales advice. Best fit if you are actively selling or planning to sell into schools or districts.
- Understanding general school and district budget cycles
- Identifying real decision makers versus influencers
- Navigating a pilot program before a full purchase
- Understanding general procurement and RFP processes
- Building relationships with educators as champions
- Understanding general budget cycle timing
- Identifying real decision makers versus influencers
- Structuring a pilot that leads to a real purchase
- Understanding general RFP and procurement basics