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Objections Sales Objections About Price and

Budget
1. It's too expensive. 1. "I'd love to unpack [product's] features
and how it can help with the issue of
[prospect problem] you shared with me."

2. There's no money. 2. I understand. Allow me to explain our


other offerings that may be a better fit
for your current growth levels and
budget."
3. We don't have any budget left. 3. "Let's schedule a follow-up call for when
you expect funding to return. When do
you think that may be?"
4. I need to use this budget somewhere 4. "We had a customer with a similar issue,
else. but by purchasing [product] they were
actually able to increase their ROI (return
on investment/ monetary value of an
investment versus its cost.) and assign
some of their new revenue to other parts
of the budget."
5. I don't want to get stuck in a contract. 5. I understand. Let's talk about some
different contract terms and payment
schedules that I can offer you. Perhaps
these would be a better fit."
Objections About the Competition
6. We're already working with another 6. "Why did you choose [vendor]? What's
vendor. working well? What's not? Allow me to
explain how [product] is different."
7. I'm locked into a contract with a 7. "How is your relationship with
competitor. [competitor]? Perhaps I can offer a
discount to make up for the cost of
switching over to work with us."
8. I can get a cheaper version somewhere 8. What are the points of differentiation
else. between [product] and your other
option? What gives you the most value
and support?"
9. I'm happy with your competitor. 9. "That's great. What components of the
product or relationship are you most
satisfied with? I'd love to learn more and
see how we may compare."
Objections About Authority or Ability to Buy
10. I'm not authorized to sign off on this 10. "Who is the right person to speak to
regarding this purchase? Can you
redirect me to them, please?"
11. "There's too much going on right now." 11. “I understand. What are some of your
competing priorities? I'd love to schedule a
follow-up call for when your calendar clears
up."
12. "I'm not responsible for making these 12. "Hi [Name], thanks for letting me know
decisions." you're not the right person to discuss this
with. Who on your team handles these types
of decisions? Can you introduce me to
them?"
Objections About Need and trust
13. I've never heard of your company. 13."We're a company that sells ad space on
behalf of publishers like yourself. I'd love to
speak with you about your revenue model
and see if we can help."
14. It's just not important right now. 14. "Tell me more about that. What are your
current priorities?"
15. "I don't see what your product could do 15. Interesting. Can you share what specific
for me." challenges you're facing right now? Perhaps
[product] presents a solution we have yet to
discuss."
16. "I don't understand your product." 16. "What aspects of the product are
confusing to you? I'd love to connect you to a
customer success technician or product
engineer to help you better understand how
we can help you."
17. "I've heard complaints about you from 17. "Thanks for sharing that feedback with
[company]. me. I'll pass it along to [relevant department].
While we're here, would you be interested in
hearing a few tips for improving your average
invoicing turnaround time?"
18. "Your product is too complicated." 18. "What features are confusing to you?
Remember, our customer service team will
be available 'round-the-clock to help with
implementation."
19. "Your product doesn't have X feature, 19. "Have you checked out [partner or
and we need it." conjoining product]? It's a good fit with ours
and can be used alongside it to solve for Y."
20. "X is just a fad." 20. "I understand why you may think that.
Let's schedule a time for me to walk through
how our product helped some other
businesses like yours find success with X —
and why it's here to stay."
Objections Brush-Offs/ lack of time
21. Click 21. "Sorry, looks like we got disconnected!
Do you have a few minutes?"
22. I'm busy right now. 22."I don't want to take up too much of your
time. Can we have a quick chat about your
challenges with X and how [product] may
help?"
23. "I'm not interested." 23. I understand. Can we schedule a time for
a follow-up call? In the meantime, I can send
over some resources so you can learn more."
24. " "Just send me some information." 24. "I'd be happy to send you some materials,
but I want to make sure that they're relevant
to you. What are you interested in learning
about?"
25. "How did you get my information?" 25. "I came across your / my website in my
research and believe that [product] would be
a great fit for you."

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