The first C in MEDDIC was always about the Champion. As you no doubt know, MEDDIC evolved to include a second C which most commonly stands for Competition. Most organization’s now implement MEDDICC with two C’s.

But the first C is one of, if not the most important part of MEDDICC. As the legends over at SMG – Sales MEDDIC Group, Jack Napoli, and Steve Amman say:

“No Champion, no deal. Big Champion, Big deal!”

Jack and Steve at SMG

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No Champion, No Deal. Big Champion, Big Deal!

Put simply, if your Champion is missing, or you don’t have a Champion then you are unlikely to have a deal. Whereas, by contrast if you have a ‘BIG’ Champion, meaning a well qualified Champion with the all important three qualifying criteria of a Champion of:

  1. Having Power and Influence
  2. Be Selling Internally for You
  3. Have a Vested Interest in Your Success

If you are wondering what qualifies a Champion, then check out our brief overview here.

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