What was said
What this says
Current to 11 Oct 26Alyssa Jenkins, President, likes the product but finds £28,000 a year a lot to commit to. She asked for quarterly billing and a year one concession, and needs a value case for her board. Owen Tallis promised an updated proposal by Thursday.
What happened: On 18 May 2026 Alyssa Jenkins, President, negotiated with Jordan Pike and Owen Tallis. She asked for quarterly billing and room on the annual cost.
Customer view: She likes the product but finds £28,000 a year a lot to commit to. She has no target number and needs a value case for her board.
Commercial: Owen offered quarterly billing at £28,000 a year and said he would look at a year one concession for a full-year commitment. He held the annual term as fixed.
Watch: The board meets next Friday and the proposal is due Thursday. The evidence does not show a signed order form or the size of any concession.
Themes
Current to 9 Oct 26Who was there
BB-Demo
Them
Follow-up
Next steps
Current to 9 Oct 26- Owen Tallis sends the updated proposal to Alyssa Jenkins by Thursday.
- Jordan Pike and Owen build a short value case Alyssa can show her board.
- Keep any year one concession within the first-term discount limit of 20%.
Risks
Current to 9 Oct 26- The price objection could stall signature if the board does not see a value case.
- The June start depends on signing by next Friday, so a slipped board date moves go-live.
Opportunities
Current to 9 Oct 26- Quarterly billing at £28,000 a year may remove the upfront objection without cutting the price.
- A full-year commitment with a modest year one concession could close the deal for a June start.
Transcript
- Jordan Pike NoneAlyssa, thanks for making time. Owen wanted to jump in to help us sort out any final questions before you sign.
- Owen Tallis NoneMorning, Alyssa. What's the sticking point? Still on 28000?
- Alyssa Jenkins NoneWe like the product. But I want to explore quarterly billing and see if there's any room on the annual cost.
- Owen Tallis NoneRight. So quarterly billing is definitely possible, 28000 a year, you pay each quarter. What are you thinking on cost?
- Alyssa Jenkins None28000 annual is a lot to commit to upfront, even in quarters. Is there any flexibility if we agree to the full year?
- Owen Tallis NoneThe term is annual and that's fixed. But I'm open to talking about the price. What would make this work for you?
- Alyssa Jenkins NoneI don't have a specific number in mind. I need to take this to my board, and they'll want me to show the value case. What if we could lock in a better rate for year one?
- Owen Tallis NoneI can certainly look at a concession on year one if you lock in the full year. Let me go back to my team, run the numbers, and come back to you. What's your timeline?
- Alyssa Jenkins NoneI need to present to the board next Friday. Can you get something to me by Thursday?
- Jordan Pike NoneWe'll make that happen. And if you do want to move on this, can we target a June start?
- Alyssa Jenkins NoneYes, June works. Four weeks from signature to go-live?
- Jordan Pike NoneThat's right. If you sign by next Friday, we'll get you live in June.
- Alyssa Jenkins NonePerfect. Get me the updated proposal and I'll put it in front of the board.
- Owen Tallis NoneI'll send it by Thursday. Cheers, Alyssa.