Force Management vs. Hoffman

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Force Management
Score 9.2 out of 10
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Force Management is a sales training organization that helps client produce real results.N/A
Hoffman
Score 6.0 out of 10
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Hoffman in Boston is a team of sales executives, educators, and entrepreneurs that operate as consultants for global industry leaders on the topics of sales, sales management, and sales operations.N/A
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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Community Pulse
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Force Management
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I think that Force Management provides a more targeted approach to the strategic deal cycle vs the competition. Highspot is great for content but you have to go searching for it. Force management will walk you through the steps needed to ensure that you're on pace to close a …
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FM is geared towards the Enterprise sellers and although it has a few modules for the Business Development Reps, we also needed to bring in Sandler Training in conjunction with FM to ensure our BDRs were reaping these benefits as well. Another unfortunate issue we noticed with …
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Sandler training was also super valuable, but I enjoyed how Force Management COTM program is so highly personalized. Sandler has really great strategies for business conversations, but wasn't as specific to our company's offering and language. I think Force Management also does …
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Hoffman
Chose Hoffman
Hoffman uses lot of Salesforce information. Instead of investing in Hoffman you can use Salesforce directly. Is more expensive but have more knowledge.
User Ratings
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User Testimonials
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I am a new rep (1 year closing experience to date). I previously was an SDR within the org so I know how to book outbound meetings but the First Meeting, Demo, Onboarding, ROI and everything else that comes next was sort of a gray box for me. My org did a nice job training me on what to present and steps needed to get a sale however the "Narrative" of how to string those calls together and build off the last one was something that I felt was lacking that FM tied together to create a cohesive buyers journey where me as a seller is constantly uncovering pain / buying processes to align more and more to what the C level is thinking about at that Org so when we get there we make our product and that champ that helped us navigate the Org look great
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Sellhoffman is well suited for individuals or small businesses looking to buy or sell items online. It's a great platform for selling items that are hard to find in stores, or for buying items at a discounted price. It also has a wide range of products and categories, which makes it a great option for those looking for a variety of items. On the other hand, Sellhoffman may not be the best option for those looking to sell or buy high-value items such as luxury goods, cars, or real estate. Sellhoffman also may not be the best choice for those who need immediate customer service support, as there have been reports of slow response times. Additionally, it might not be the best choice for those who are highly sensitive to security and privacy, as the website may not have the highest level of encryption or security features.
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Pros
  • Force Management framework
  • Sets up sellers for success
  • Challenges sellers to be value driven
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  • Salesforce integration.
  • User friendly.
  • Corporate Training.
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Cons
  • Some of the MEDPICC tenets didn't apply to all business segments
  • The reinforcement training should still be offered as a refresher - 1, 2 years later
  • A lot of the principles were focused on Enterprise, so we had to modify for smaller accounts
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  • website can be slow to load at times.
  • reports of some fraudulent or misleading listings.
  • customer service response times can be slow.
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Alternatives Considered
Sandler Training was also super valuable, but I enjoyed how Force Management COTM program is so highly personalized. Sandler has really great strategies for business conversations, but wasn't as specific to our company's offering and language. I think Force Management also does a great job at reinforcing the lessons and gave more interactive exercises to practice with
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Hoffman uses lot of Salesforce information. Instead of investing in Hoffman you can use Salesforce directly. Is more expensive but have more knowledge.
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Return on Investment
  • Higher % of closed/won opps
  • Faster time to close
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  • Time to implement.
  • Salesforce knowledge.
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