My forecast is basically vibes right now. Half my deals are “positive” but nobody will commit to a next step that actually means something. Leadership wants certainty, buyers want flexibility, and I’m stuck translating one into the other. How are you forecasting when the buyer won’t forecast with you?

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That can often be a problem, and in the current economic climate it seems like things are exacerbated. People want to slow walk everything. All you can is try to pin them down and try to ask more specific questions, like what process has to happen at their end to get to a signed contract. It's tricky, if people are reticent, being too pushy may not help, but it's essential to lean toward getting solid commitments.

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Thanks for the advice! I’m always afraid of being too pushy.

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