The Under-Appreciated Side of Sales Objections

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Most objection tips emphasize the verb: the act of challenging

But they miss the noun: a feeling of disapproval

Objections are a “feeling”

Have you ever challenged someone’s feeling?

Doesn’t typically end well

Instead, try this:

A simple framework (VET):

  • V: Validate the objection: “You make a fair point.”
  • E: Empathize: “I can see why you might feel that way.”
  • T: Teach: “Are you open to some different ideas, or should we part ways here?”