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How to Stop “Too Expensive” From Killing the Sale

⏱️ 26:01 🎀 Chris Elmore, Alex
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How to Stop “Too Expensive” From Killing the Sale
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  • 0:00
    Introduction to Objections
    Host Chris Elmore introduces the concept of dissecting an objection, comparing it to high school biology dissections.
  • 0:58
    High School Dissection Anecdotes
    Chris and Alex share amusing and slightly gross stories about their high school biology dissection experiences, from mice to starfish.
  • 6:55
    The Anatomy of an Objection
    Chris outlines a drawing exercise to visualize an objection: an arrow representing the 'PRESS P' process leading to a circle (the objection), with radiating arrows for all possible reasons.
  • 17:39
    Brainstorming 'Too Expensive' Reasons
    Chris and Alex brainstorm various reasons customers might say 'too expensive,' such as sticker shock, perceived value, or financial constraints.
  • 25:46
    True Conditions vs. Smoke Screens
    The discussion differentiates between 'smoke screens' (false objections) and 'true conditions' (genuine reasons) and how they relate to trust, value, time, money, and emotion.
  • 34:05
    Preparation and Practice
    Chris emphasizes the importance of practicing and preparing for objections, comparing it to sports teams studying opponents' strategies.
  • 41:45
    Handling Objections with 'LEAP'
    The 'LEAP' method (Listen, Empathize, Ask questions, Problem solve) is introduced as the framework for addressing objections after the 'PRESS P' process.
  • 45:36
    Diagnosing the Objection
    Chris provides a specific question to ask customers to determine if the objection is about the recommendation itself or solely the price.
  • 48:21
    Connecting Objections to 'PRESS P'
    The episode concludes by reiterating that many objections could be mitigated or prevented by excelling in the 'PRESS P' stages, and offers a download to help visualize the concept.

Speakers

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Chris Elmore
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Alex
Host

Key Takeaways

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Visualize objections: Draw an arrow (PRESS P process) leading to a circle (the objection), with radiating arrows for all possible customer reasons for that objection. This helps in pre-analyzing and preparing for objections.

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Differentiate smoke screens from true conditions: Understand that objections can be either a customer's genuine concern or a polite excuse. Your goal is to uncover the true underlying condition.

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Prioritize 'PRESS P' (Prepare, Relationship, Evaluate, Settle anxiety, System diagnosis, Prescriptions): Excelling in these initial steps builds maximum trust and value, which significantly reduces the likelihood and strength of objections.

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Use 'LEAP' (Listen, Empathize, Ask questions, Problem solve): When an objection arises, actively listen, empathize with the customer's perspective, ask clarifying questions to pinpoint the true issue, and then problem-solve accordingly.

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Isolate the objection: Ask specific questions to determine if the customer is objecting to the recommendation/scope of work or solely to the total price. This guides your troubleshooting path.

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Practice and prepare: Regularly review potential objections and their root causes. Consider which objections could have been prevented or addressed earlier in the 'PRESS P' process, and which are genuine conditions requiring a 'LEAP' solution.

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