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Apr 2025
11m 58s

How to Handle Decision Deferment Objecti...

JEB BLOUNT
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There is a big challenge in today’s marketplace that’s popping up left and right for sales professionals—Decision Deferment Objections. If you’re running into stakeholders who say, “Let’s just hold off a bit,” “We need more time,” or “We want to wait until the market settles,” then we're going to dive into why this is happening and, more importantly, how yo ... Show More
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