GlossaryLandmine question
Definition
Landmine question
A question a sales rep asks a prospect that surfaces a weakness in a competitor without directly attacking the competitor.
The best landmine questions are specific to weaknesses the competitor cannot easily fix: implementation timelines, hidden seat-based costs, specific technical limits.
The question sounds innocent. The prospect draws the conclusion. The rep never has to say anything negative about the competitor.
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