Recognizing false customer objections

The people you want to sell to don’t always tell the whole truth. In fact, sometimes they even lie. Perhaps you think I am losing my mind, but it’s true: prospects often put up barriers to new products and services that can actually help their company. They resist because they don’t want to shake things up. The bottom line? It’s up to us in sales to make sure that we cut through the BS.

Examples of Typical Objections

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If you don’t know what your customers think about you, your business may be in trouble. How often do you request feedback from your customers? How often do you visit them? Call them?

Remember, in business no news is bad news. If your customers aren’t saying anything, it does not mean they are happy. It does not mean your slot in their vendor base is secure, nor does it mean you are getting all the business you should from them.

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