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Call Before 8 AM or After 5 PM to Get Past a Gatekeeper

The Sales Hunter

I’ve been exploring 10 Ways to Get Past Gatekeepers When Prospecting on the Phone, and today we are at number 3: Call back before 8 AM or after 5 PM. Most gatekeepers work traditional hours, so calling either before 8 or after 5 may allow somebody else to answer the phone.

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How To Get Past the Gatekeeper

The Sales Hunter

You make the call and boom, you’re blocked by the gatekeeper. They won’t let you get to the person you want to speak with. First off, remember that the gatekeeper is only doing their joy by guarding the gate. The secretary / receptionist rushes through the call, while the admin who runs the place is more engaging.