
Episode 165: Why We Get Objections
When you sell something, you may encounter objections. Objections come in all shapes and sizes and rear their ugly heads throughout the sales process.
When you sell something, you may encounter objections. Objections come in all shapes and sizes and rear their ugly heads throughout the sales process.
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If you sell or promote anything, you’ve probably experienced some sort of objection or resistance. So how do you respond to objections? If you’re expecting some scripts to memorize, you won’t find them here today. Instead, you’ll understand the three reasons you get objections and how you can fix them. Wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t get objections at all? That’s how you need to think about it. So let’s dive into this episode.
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Every single day we get 14 million commercial messages. That means our prospects, clients, and leads are getting more. Can you imagine? We live in a world full of noise and clutter. So how can you cut through the clutter and build relationships with people? How can we invite them to work with us in whatever way? In this episode, Sharran shares three big ideas about the way we communicate to get noticed in today’s noisy world.
What goes on in a live event? Of course, you would know if you were lucky to join the Passive Income Mastermind Retreat. If not, here’s your chance to find out. Today, Sharran and two of his friends and fellow members of Club 200, Joey Mure and Mark Podolsky, will share their most significant takeaways from the private event.
When entrepreneurs do well in their business, they often say, “Oh yeah, we’re crushing it! Our business grew by X%!” But when it’s not doing well, they instantly blame the market. It’s a normal reaction. But how do you grow your business in whatever market condition?
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