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Fast Chat: Objection Speed Round - Ask the Expert

Alan Berg, CSP  (Certified Speaking Professional, Wedding Business Solutions LLC)

Location: Ignite Stage 3 (in Exhibit Hall)

Date: Thursday, February 15

Time: 11:45 am - 12:15 pm

Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass - Get your pass now!

Track: CS-Sales, TSE-Sales

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: All

Objections are part of the sales process. They're speed bumps, not road blocks. What are some of the most common sales objections and how can you comfortably handle them? Come to this session and hear the most common objections, how to reply and then ask Alan your sales objections in a lightning round! Come to this session and hear:
- the 3 most common sales objections
- why objections are a good thing
- answers to your pressing sales objections