Stagnant Deals: How to Spot Them Early and Move Sales Forward
What Are Stagnant Deals? Stagnant deals happen when opportunities stop moving forward. The prospect goes quiet, follow-ups stall, or next steps never happen. Although the deal once looked promising, progress slows or stops completely. As a result, pipelines fill with opportunities that never close. Why Stagnant Deals Hurt Sales Teams First, stagnant deals create false hope. Reps think they have strong opportunities, but those deals consume time without producing results. Over time, this slows momentum and lowers confidence. In addition,…
