| Iโm busy right now. | Bad timing, or not sure the call is worth it yet. | No problem, Iโll keep it short another time. When is better, later today or tomorrow? | What time usually suits you for a quick call? |
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| Just send me the details. | A polite way to end the call, or they really prefer to read. | Happy to. So I send the right thing and not a pile of brochures, can I ask one quick question first? | What matters most to you in this? |
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| Itโs too expensive. | They are comparing with something cheaper, or do not see the value yet. | Thatโs fair to ask. What are you comparing it with? Then I can tell you honestly if itโs worth it for you. | What budget did you have in mind? |
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| I need to think about it. | Something is unclear, or someone else has to agree. | Of course. Usually that means one thing still bothers people. What is it for you? | Who else will be part of the decision? |
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| I need to talk to my partner / boss. | They are not the only decision maker. | Makes sense. Would it help if I joined that conversation, or sent a one-page summary you can show them? | When are you likely to speak with them? |
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| We already use someone else. | They are not unhappy enough to switch, or switching feels like work. | Good to hear youโve got something in place. Is there anything about it youโd change if you could? | When does your current arrangement come up for renewal? |
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| Iโm not interested. | Wrong timing, wrong offer, or they did not hear why you called. | Thatโs fine, I wonโt push. Is it the timing, or is this just not something you need? | Would it be useful if I checked back in a few months? |
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| How did you get my number? | They are wary, and they have a right to know. | Tell them the truth: the form, ad, listing or referral it came from, and the date if you have it. | Is this still something youโre looking into? |
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| Call me next week. | Real timing, or a soft no. | Sure. Which day and time works, so I call when youโre free and not before? | Is there anything I can send before then? |
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| I saw a cheaper offer. | Price matters to them, but they are still talking to you. | Thanks for telling me. Can you share whatโs included in it? Then we can compare like for like. | Apart from price, what would make you choose one over the other? |
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| I donโt trust these calls. | Too many spam calls, or a bad experience before. | I understand, there are a lot of them. I can send my name and company on WhatsApp right now so you can check us first. | Would that help? |
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| Please donโt call me again. | A clear request to stop. | Apologise, confirm you will not call again, and mark the lead so nobody on the team calls it. | (None. End the call politely.) |
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