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Mastering the talk-to-listen ratio in sales calls

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The 2025 refresh across 326,000 calls, which is more honest than the famous 2016 number: won deals sit near 57 percent talk time, lost deals near 62, and consistency matters more than talking less.

  • Gong's analysis of 326,000 calls puts the winning ratio at 43 percent talking to 57 percent listening.
  • Talking more than 65 percent of the call drops conversion and win rates.
  • Closed-won deals averaged 57 percent seller talk time, lost deals 62 percent.
  • Low performers' talk time swings 10 points between won and lost deals; high performers stay steady.
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