Cold Call Objection ScriptsWhat to say when the prospect pushes back
Short, practical scripts for the eight objections you hear most on cold calls – each with a dialogue you can adapt and tips that work on real calls.
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“Send me an email”
How to handle the “send me an email” objection on a cold call: a 4-line script, practical tips and how to lock in the follow-up.
“We already have a supplier”
Cold call script for “we already have a supplier”: find the gap in their current setup without attacking the competitor, plus practical tips.
“Not interested”
What to say when a prospect says “not interested” on a cold call: a short permission-based script, tips and when to accept the no.
“It’s too expensive”
Cold call and sales script for “it’s too expensive”: ask “compared to what?”, move to value and avoid discounting on the first call.
“Call me next quarter”
Script for the “call me next quarter” objection: find the real reason for the delay and book a date in the calendar now.
“I need to talk to my boss”
How to handle “I need to talk to my boss” in sales: turn the prospect into your champion and suggest a joint meeting. Script and tips.
“We have no budget”
Cold call script for “we have no budget”: separate no budget from no priority, learn the budget cycle and offer a smaller first step.
“Send me a proposal”
What to say when a prospect asks you to “send me a proposal”: run a short discovery first so the proposal isn’t a guess. Script and tips.
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