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Last week a customer said my product was too expensive.
Last week a customer said my product was too expensive.
My heart beat fast at first.
My heart beat fast at first.
But I took a deep breath.
But I took a deep breath.
I said, 'I completely understand your concern.'
I said, 'I completely understand your concern.'
Then I asked, 'Can I ask what you are comparing it to?'
Then I asked, 'Can I ask what you are comparing it to?'
She mentioned a cheaper alternative.
She mentioned a cheaper alternative.
I listened without interrupting.
I listened without interrupting.
I said, 'Let me show you where the value is.'
I said, 'Let me show you where the value is.'
I explained the longer warranty and better support.
I explained the longer warranty and better support.
The customer nodded and thought for a moment.
The customer nodded and thought for a moment.
In the end, she agreed to try it.
In the end, she agreed to try it.
I learned to stay calm and ask questions.
I learned to stay calm and ask questions.
Handling 'It's Too Expensive' – A Calm Reflection
by @maya69