EP 228 Dealing with Objections as a Retreat Leader: Compassion Over Discounts

In this powerful solo episode, Shannon Jamail gets real about something every retreat leader will face: objections.
Especially the most common one—“It’s too expensive.”

But before you spiral into discounting or self-doubt, Shannon shares a refreshing and aligned way to navigate objections with confidence, compassion, and curiosity.

This episode is your permission slip to stop taking objections personally and start using them as powerful conversations rooted in leadership.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• Why “it’s too expensive” usually isn’t about money
• The #1 thing NOT to do when someone hesitates to book
• Shannon’s 3-part method to handle objections without losing your power:
• A Soft Place to Land
• A Point of Agreement
• Get Curious
• How to hold space for transformation (not fear)
• Why objections are opportunities in disguise

 

Favorite Quote:

“Objections aren’t stop signs. They’re starting points.” — Shannon Jamail

Read our full blog here: https://theretreatleadersplaybook.com/dealing-with-objections-as-a-retreat-leader/ 

 

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