What are the benefits and drawbacks of problem-oriented questioning in customer-focused selling?
Customer-focused selling is a sales approach that aims to understand the needs, challenges, and goals of the customer and offer solutions that address them. One of the key skills in customer-focused selling is asking effective questions that elicit valuable information and build trust. However, not all questions are created equal. In this article, we will compare and contrast two types of questions: solution-oriented and problem-oriented. We will also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using problem-oriented questions in customer-focused selling.