Publications

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November 3, 2026

Alex Kanto in Destination CRM: what salespeople need from AI prospecting before the first meeting

Published in Destination CRM on 3 November 2026. Author: Alex Kanto, co-founder of Niittyla&Kanto.

A booked meeting needs useful context. In his Destination CRM article, What Salespeople Need from AI Prospecting Before the First Meeting, Alex Kanto explores what a salesperson should receive when AI-assisted prospecting leads to a first conversation.

The article covers explaining why an account was selected, preserving what the buyer actually said and making unanswered questions visible. A company's expansion plans can justify an approach, but they do not establish a budget or a confirmed buying need. An agreement to hear more also needs to remain distinct from an active project.

Alex describes how a concise, source-backed meeting brief and feedback after the call can improve both preparation and future prospecting.

Read Alex Kanto's full article in Destination CRM →

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