The Pitch Episode 10: Know What They Don’t Know To Reverse A “No”

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Is a “no” always “no”? Not if you know your material inside and out. Learn the keys to know what they don’t know and pitch with confidence to overcome a “no.”

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Is a “no” always a “no”? Not if you know your material. I have turned so many no’s into a “yes” simply by knowing what I’m pitching inside and out. Many times a “no,” is a “no” because someone doesn’t know something, and it’s your responsibility to enlighten them so they can make an informed decision. Before you pitch, know what you are pitching at a deep level so if someone rejects your offer you can confidently counter with information they may not have previously considered. But be ready, because if you aren’t prepared, you can get clobbered with another definitive no. For example, if you pitch that you have the “best deal,” but you can’t answer how your rate compares to your competitors you’re at a dead end with the “no.” However, if someone tells you “no” because they are already using a similar service, you could counter with, “Well if you happy paying $700 a month I’ll leave you alone, but if you want to try the same service with our company for $500 a month and better customer service, I’d love to have your business.” “The Pitch” challenge today: spend half your day becoming more acquainted with what you’re pitching, whether you are pitching yourself, a new business venture, a product or a story. Research the competition, take inventory on what’s new with what you are pitching; then identify three unique assets about your offering. They key is to know what they don’t know and pitch with confidence to overcome a “no.”

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