Your brilliant technical product is invisible because nobody understands what you're saying. Jay Sullivan's Simply Said reveals why the smartest people in the room rarely win deals—they optimize communication for themselves, not their audience. Sullivan's core framework: deliver messages in under 10 words, lead with conclusions instead of building to them, and structure every interaction around three universal motivators—time, feelings, and money. One counterintuitive insight changed everything for enterprise presenters: reading your slides word-for-word actually increases retention when you add context immediately after.
This framework eliminates confusion in complex technical sales. Start with a problem-focused opener, state your recommendation upfront, map three to five audience-specific benefits, back each with data, recap the recommendation, then outline clear action steps with owners. This approach works whether pitching to one enterprise buyer or presenting to the board. Sullivan proves that communication excellence separates strong technical performers from market leaders.
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