{"id":11215,"date":"2024-04-01T14:07:52","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T14:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imsfund.com\/?p=11215"},"modified":"2024-04-01T14:07:52","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T14:07:52","slug":"handling-common-sales-objections-small-business-bonfire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imsfund.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/01\/handling-common-sales-objections-small-business-bonfire\/","title":{"rendered":"Handling Common Sales Objections &#8211; Small Business Bonfire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Before we dive into the most common sales objections, I\u2019d like to take a moment to caveat something. <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Not everyone is going to buy from you (nor should they). <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">\u201cIf you can\u2019t help someone, don\u2019t sell someone.\u201d should be your new motto. <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">If the timing isn\u2019t right, or the offer doesn\u2019t align, pivot to a follow-up. <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Now that\u2019s out of the way, let\u2019s dive in, starting with the top objections you\u2019re probably facing in sales. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Objection 1: \u201cIt\u2019s too expensive.\u201d <\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">If you get this objection, you haven\u2019t shown the value (your fault). <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">You must transition the conversation from price (who cares) to value (ROI). <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Price then becomes an inconsequential object. <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Ask your prospect: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-slate-node=\"element\">\n<li data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"element\">\u201cWhat do you mean by expensive?\u201d <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"element\">\u201cWhy do you think it\u2019s too high?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"element\">\u201cWhat aren\u2019t you getting what you\u2019d thought you\u2019d get at this price?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">From there, you can showcase the value and benefits of your offer that justify the price point. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Objection 2: \u201cI have to think about it\u201d <\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">They don\u2019t. <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">YOU\u2019RE the only one with information that could guide them to the right choice. <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">The way to answer this is by asking: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-slate-node=\"element\">\n<li data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"element\">\u201cHelp me understand what you\u2019re thinking about?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"element\">\u201cWhat are the most important things you\u2019re thinking about?\u201d <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"element\">\u201cI\u2019m the only one with the information you need; what can I answer for you?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\"> Then, again, practice active listening. They\u2019ll then give you their biggest (real) objections. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Objection 3: \u201cI need to run this by\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Gosh\u2026this one. <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">If you\u2019ve gotten here, you haven\u2019t qualified the prospect properly (another future LFG issue). <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">That said, you can still ask several thoughtful questions, including: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-slate-node=\"element\">\n<li data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"element\">\u201cWhat part do you think you need to run by your partner?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"element\">\u201cWhat\u2019s holding you back from making this decision solo (if it were a home run)?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\"> Finally, in this situation, it\u2019s imperative to get a 3-way call with \u201cthe team.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Make sure to schedule that call on this call. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Objection 4: \u201cWe\u2019re already working with someone else\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This is a bit different; they already have another vendor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">But don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not over yet. <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">First, ask: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-slate-node=\"element\">\n<li data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"element\">\u201cI\u2019ve heard great things about X company, but what could they do better?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"element\">\u201cI\u2019m hearing that they\u2019re absolutely amazing, and you\u2019re not even considering leaving them?\u201d <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\"> From there, address those pain points and showcase your differentiators. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Objection 5: \u201cI\u2019m too busy.\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">If they\u2019re too busy, they essentially say, \u201cI don\u2019t think this is important.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\"> If they\u2019ve said this, ask:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-slate-node=\"element\">\n<li data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"element\">\u201cSo, solving these challenges isn\u2019t a priority?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"element\">\u201cYou\u2019ve said this is important to fix, but you\u2019re also telling me it\u2019s not a priority. Where does this fit?\u201d <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\"> From there, they might understand the urgency and see the value in your offering. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/smallbusinessbonfire.com\/handling-common-sales-objections\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before we dive into the most common sales objections, I\u2019d like to take a moment to caveat something. Not everyone is going to buy from you (nor should they). \u201cIf you can\u2019t help someone, don\u2019t sell someone.\u201d should be your new motto. 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