Consensus Engineering

Matt

Consensus Engineering

Turning detractors into advocates

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Stop getting derailed by the "11th Hour" decision-maker.

You did everything right. The demo was perfect, the champion was on board, and the contract was out. Then, out of nowhere, a Business Director you’ve never met scrutinizes the deal, goes to the Superintendent, and kills the adoption.

It’s easy to say, "It wasn't my fault." But if we aren't precise about our process, there is always a risk of someone coming in at the last minute to derail the sale. The reality is that schools and universities rarely have a formal buying process. That means it is up to you to install one.

If you are tired of being surprised by hidden stakeholders or getting rattled by hostile questions in committee presentations, this session is for you. This webinar provides a tactical playbook for mapping out the buying landscape and neutralizing detractors before the opportunity dries up.

Key frameworks and takeaways

In this free training for edtech sellers, you will learn:

  • The "How," Not "Who" Pivot: Why asking "Who are the decision makers?" is pretentious and ineffective—and the specific workflow questions you should ask instead.
  • The Gentle Bargain: Techniques for trading your proof of concept for direct access to leadership (Principals, Business Managers, etc.).
  • Breathe, Write, Repeat: A three-step tactic for handling "hand grenades"—those hostile, complex questions thrown by detractors in committee meetings.
  • Collaborative Strategies: How to take the loudest critic in the room (the "bug hunter") and turn them into a valued partner in your quality assurance process.
  • Rational Drowning: A method for handling the premature "How much is this?" question without being evasive or giving up leverage.
  • Slow Down to Speed Up: Why you must stop the process and restart discovery when a new stakeholder enters the conversation at the closing stage.

Stop leaving your commission checks up to chance. You will leave this session with the confidence to manage large buying committees and the specific language needed to turn a room of skeptics into a room of advocates.

Feedback from industry leaders.

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"Matt is the go-to professional for elevating sales strategy in education. His trainings are engaging and results-driven. In my twenty years in the business, he's the best I've worked with."

John Kline

Head of Sales, SAM Labs
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"I asked my team to rate Matt's training. The lowest rating was 4.5, and one of my most experienced reps said, '5.5! I’m going to start using this Monday!'"

Allison Duquette

CRO, CampusLogic
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"We're already seeing an impact... He's authentic, he's brilliant, and I would recommend him to anyone who seeks to take their sales skills to the next level."

Tamara Bousquet

EVP Sales, Carnegie Learning

About your trainer.

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As a leading sales trainer for the education technology industry, Matt Gambino partners with edtech sales and marketing leaders to build high-performing teams and scalable sales processes. Rooted in decades of direct experience, his strategies help organizations from startups to market leaders shorten sales cycles and drive revenue. Matt's practical, no-nonsense workshops provide the specific frameworks and language your team needs to win in today's complex edtech market.