Sales Tip of the Week from Mike Leeds – Pro Sales Coaching
"No" is the Second-Best Response
The best response you can get in the sales world is a "yes." However, the second-best answer is a "no." What can drive salespeople crazy is either no answer/response or some sort of delay from the person they're trying to reach (this is third, or least desired, option). This can occur because the prospect may not truly understand how you can assist them, they're not a qualified prospect, they're busy and have other priorities now, or they're just trying to be nice and don't want to say "no."
By the way, if you do get a "no" - it may just be "no" for now, not "no" forever.
When we get a delay, it may be that there is not a sense of urgency for the prospect. Re-focus your conversation on how and why your solution will create a tangible (quantifiable) benefit for them.
If you think they're just trying to be nice (and just won't say no) find out what they like the best about your proposal, and how they think it would benefit them. Solving customer problems and fulfilling customer needs are critical to your successful sales efforts. If they can't anything they like about your proposal, it may get them to a "no" or you can ask them a question that will help them say "no."
Hearing a "no" from your customer may not be the best answer you can get, but it will certainly save you time, save you frustration, and help keep your sales pipeline more realistic.
Have a great sales week!
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