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12/03/2025

Overcome the Price Objection

Source: Bill Farquharson, December 1, 2025

Overcome Hurdles

When someone says, ‘Your price is too high,’ don’t flinch.

Say: ‘That’s possible — if we’re not solving the right problem. Can I ask a quick question?’

Then shift the conversation back to value.

Most price objections come from misunderstanding — not mispricing."

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