The One Question That Can Double Your Sales

Every buyer has hidden motivations. They don’t always tell you what’s stopping them. They don’t always articulate urgency.

That’s why you, as a salesperson, can’t afford to guess.

When you ask the right question, you:

• Expose the real obstacle holding them back.

• Help them clarify their own priorities.

• Position yourself as a trusted advisor, not just a vendor.

Here it is:

“What’s stopping you from achieving your sales/revenue goal right now?”

Simple. Direct. Disarming.

Why it works:

• It shifts the focus from your product to their problem.

• It creates space for honesty.

• It uncovers urgency and buying triggers in seconds.

1. It Cuts Through the Noise

Instead of going around in circles, this question forces clarity.

2. It Builds Trust

Prospects see you care about their reality, not just your agenda.

3. It Creates Urgency

When buyers verbalize obstacles, they also verbalize urgency to act.

4. It Guides the Sale Naturally

You’re not pitching. You’re diagnosing (like we discussed in your last blog).

Timing matters. Don’t ask too early. Build some rapport first. Then:

• Ask with Curiosity, Not Pressure
  Tone matters more than words. Say it with genuine interest.

• Listen Actively
  When they answer, don’t interrupt. Let them fully express.

• Dig Deeper
  If they say, “We lack good leads,” ask: “What’s causing the leads to drop in quality?”

• Mirror Their Words Back
  “So what I hear is that lead quality is draining revenue potential. Is that right?”

This builds instant alignment.

I once sat across from a client debating whether to invest in training. Instead of pitching my program, I asked:

“What’s stopping your sales team from hitting their targets consistently?”

The CEO paused, thought, and then admitted: “We don’t have a clear call structure — reps are winging it.”

That was my opening. I explained how my frameworks solved that exact issue. Within two weeks, they signed up for a ₹40 lakh program.

• Don’t Rush It: Build rapport first.

• Don’t Sound Scripted: Make it conversational.

• Don’t Ignore the Answer: The real mistake is asking, then going back to pitching.

When you start asking this question consistently, you’ll notice:

• Prospects open up faster.

• Objections surface earlier (so you can handle them sooner).

• Closing feels smoother — because the buyer sells themselves on urgency.

The average salesperson talks.

The great salesperson asks.

The top 1%? They ask the one question that changes everything.

Next time you’re in a sales call, don’t rush into features and slides. Lean in, smile, and ask: “What’s stopping you from achieving your goal right now?”

That’s how you double your sales without doubling your effort.

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Pro Tip:

“One question can double your sales: What’s stopping you from achieving your goal right now? Use it — and watch doors open.”

When you stop telling and start asking, you shift from salesperson to trusted advisor. And advisors don’t chase deals — deals chase them.