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Finesy

Account Representative III

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“We Ended up hiring someone to do that”

How in the cinnamon toast f*** do I respond to this without coming across as condescending or seeming amazed at their stupidity? My first thought is always “ You are going to spend 4x as much for human error??? Who put you in charge??” Obviously that is NOT an appropriate response. How do you guys handle this?

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CadenceCombat
Tycoon
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Account Executive
Even some of the most turn-key type solutions aren't a real replacement for an internal hire depending on the org and situation. 

But, in the instance that the solution is a true replacement, could be a variety of reasons that is probably best tackled with social proof and customer references.

Also, sometimes, prospects / customers are just dumb. 🤷🏻‍♂️
Blackwargreymon
Politicker
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MDR
Also, sometimes, prospects / customers are just dumb.
Clashingsoulsspell
Politicker
1
ISR
But, in the instance that the solution is a true replacement, could be a variety of reasons that is probably best tackled with social proof and customer references.
MR.StretchISR
Politicker
0
ISR
Even some of the most turn-key type solutions aren't a real replacement for an internal hire depending on the org and situation.
Mr.Floaty
Politicker
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BDR
Retards instead of regards can sometimes be a worthy closing line.
Cyberjarre
Politicker
0
BDR
One time I typed ‘cunt’ instead of ‘count’… that was pretty bad. I’ve also typed ‘retards’ instead of ‘regards’ at the end of my email.

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