8. Types of Objections
An objection is actually an opportunity to move the sale forward.
• There are four types of objections:
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Misconception Skepticism
Real
Drawback
Real
Complaint
9. How to deal with the objections
Objection Type Description How to respond
Misconception When the customer does
not understand the product
or service or has been
misinformed.
Provide missing information
or clarify existing
information.
Skepticism When the customer is not
convinced that our products
or services will be what you
claim.
Offer validation that our
company can perform in a
way that meets the
customer’s expectations.
Real Drawback When the customer
expresses a real drawback
of your proposed solution.
Revisit the proposed
solution to ensure that it is
of mutual benefit.
Real Complaint When the customer
describes an unfavorable
experience with our
products or services.
Listen carefully and show
how you plan to prevent the
problem from recurring.
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