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4 Sure Fire Ways to Eliminate Cold Call Objections

By: Adam Price

Imagine being able to make cold calls and get through to your target prospect most of the time, only to be stunned and lose the sale over simple objections that wouldn't come up if you handled the call right in the first place... Here you're going to learn how to address sales objections skillfully once and for all.

Old cold calling methods teach how to overcome objections. You defend the potential sale.

But what if you don't? Suppose you listen carefully instead, and give the other person your full attention. Now you're sharing the process with them. You want to be focussed on they're thoughts. You're building trust, and you're showing that their issues are important to you.

Here are 4 important tips for responding to objections the new cold calling way:

1. "That's Not a Problem"

Try using the phrase, "That's not a problem" when appropriate. Believe me, it's usually hard for prospects to share honestly what's on their minds when they're talking to you. They don't want to disappoint you, or they're afraid you're going to pressure them.

So when they bring up an objection, step backward rather than forward. If you try to move things forward at this point, you're introducing sales pressure.

You can diffuse all that by saying, "That's not a problem." You'll find that others are much more relaxed and open to sharing. Because you're showing that your focus is on them rather than on the sale.

2. Pause and Re-open the Conversation

Once you've said, "That's not a problem," it's a good idea to pause rather than jump in with a solution. Let yourself focus once again on their issues.

So whenever you hear an objection, stop. Take a deep breath and physically relax. Then gently re-engage the conversation as you continue to explore the truth of your prospect's situation.

For example, let's look at the objection, "We don't have the budget for that."

You might respond with, "That's not a problem. In many cases, clients haven't considered a budget for this. Would you be open to some different angles around gaining a positive ROI for your bottom line profits?"

3. Relaxing vs. Panicking

So many salespeople panic when they hear an objection. It's hard to relax if you're feeling the possibility of a sale slipping through your fingers.

So the solution is to move your focus completely away from the sale. It's easy to continue talking in a relaxed, interested way when you're simply exploring the truth of where things stand.

Objections really are a place for you to share thoughts and information. When the other person feels that you're open to this, they'll be open with you.

4. No Defense Is Best

Let's say you're really "rolling" with the new cold calling mindset. You're focused on the person instead of the sale. But in spite of that, you still react defensively whenever someone brings up an objection.

Here's some thoughts to help you stay anchored in the new cold calling mindset:

Remember that when nervousness and frustration, neediness kick in, you're tying yourself to, and placing more emphasis on the sale and not helping the prospect. Keep in mind to only focus on the real situation of where the other person is at present.

This will ground you to the help-centric mindset of solving others problems. It also helps you move on graciously if there appears to be no "fit" between the two of you.

Also remember that when you get defensive, you're shifting into "battle mode." This creates sales pressure. Your voice is louder, and you talk faster. And you become overly enthusiastic. You're no longer being your natural self, and this tells the other person to raise their guard. You've become a "typical salesperson."

So when there's an objection, take several deep breaths and speak at a relaxed, unhurried pace. Use your natural voice in a way that's warm, friendly, and low-key. You're building a relationship, and this may be very important someday.

So there you have it. Release your fear of objections, and especially stay away from moving into "battle mode." You'll stop panicking whenever an objection is raised, and you won't introduce sales pressure. Your cold calling conversations flow more naturally, and both of you will stay more involved and interested in the process.

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Adam Price is a professional online business networker, sales trainer and author around effective referral networking & internet marketing. Learn how succeed in life and business using the powerful online world of networking, sales and trust building by visiting: www.Law-Of-Attraction-And-Success.com/SalesSuccess.html

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