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Why we picked it The interviewing craft, not the theory: how to open so people feel safe being blunt, how to use five whys past the polite answer, and why you let the buyer talk ninety percent of the time.
How to Conduct Win-Loss Interviews: Step-By-Step Guide
From Klue 14 min read
- Follow the 90/10 rule in a win-loss interview: the buyer should be speaking 90 percent of the time.
- Plan for 30 minutes but block an hour, and prepare 20 to 30 questions knowing you will use 10 to 15.
- Uses a D.E.P.T.H. structure (details, engaged, personal, trust, high impact) plus five-whys laddering to get past the first answer.
- 41 percent of win-loss programs are now owned by product marketing (2025 Win-Loss Trend Report).