Home Services Marketplace Sales Reps Use High-Pressure Dismissive Tactics
An Angi sales consultant responded to a prospect's request to consult others on pricing by questioning their seriousness and withholding contact information as leverage. This condescending closing tactic erodes trust in platform-mediated sales. Single report but reflects broader tension between sales incentive structures and customer-friendly experiences in marketplace contexts.
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