Training and Development – Rebuttals – “I don’t have time right now”
I am outlining a short guide on how to overcome the objection “I don’t have time”. This will help you respond with no hesitation to this common rebuttal and take advantage of the time you have your prospect on the phone. I will add a short video at the end of the article that will help you better if you are more a visual person rather than a reader.
Variations for “I don’t have time”
- I am busy right now
- It’s not a good time
- Can you call back later?
Plan ahead for busy prospects
- When reaching out to prospects, you have to count with a strong script and a list of the most common rebuttals you will get.
- Prospects appreciate someone fluent and who is not hesitant of what they are saying, and knows well the product they are representing.
- Following a scripts greatly helps you control how you deliver you message to prospects.
Acknowledge your prospect rebuttal
Just like in any conversation, you can’t ignore your prospects’ response. You need to acknowledge their time is valuable while being your product will bring them value. Asking for 30 seconds of their time can be a good ground to get your pitch going.Use the time on the phone properly
If the push back continues, you need to take advantage of the time you have your prospect on the line and set a follow up as soon as possible. You can say:- “Hey Mr. Smith, that sounds totally fair, would it be ok if I call you back in one hour?”
- “In the meantime, can I get your email so I can send you some more information about us?”