Aug. 10, 2026

When Customers Push Back on Price: Why Discounting Isn't the First Move

When Customers Push Back on Price: Why Discounting Isn't the First Move

When a customer says, “That’s too expensive,” it’s easy to assume the price is the problem — and reach for a discount. But pricing pushback can have very different things behind it, from timing and priorities to how the customer sees the value.

In this episode, I look at why discounting becomes our default reaction, share two very different examples of what can actually sit behind a pricing objection, and explore what to do before you change the price.

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00:00 - Untitled

00:45 - Why Objections Happen

02:03 - Discount Reflex Trap

05:01 - Panic Triggers Explained

06:31 - Breathe Ask Listen

09:26 - Startup Price Spiral

11:53 - Set Your Walkaway

13:20 - Sustainability Value Story

16:01 - Value Chain Alignment

18:48 - Reflect and Wrap Up