No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 14, 2021

Register for Back in The Black Sales TV—first episode on January 19. And certainly not when you cold call. Newsflash: Most CEOs do not respond to cold calls or emails, and neither do their gatekeepers. A lot of them keep calling, hoping to eventually get past her. They know it’s a pesky telemarketer calling.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

OCTOBER 24, 2017

I can’t get the prospect to call me back!” Calls get made to the prospect on a weekly basis, managers ask about it in their weekly meetings, and salespeople start saying, “I don’t know what could have happened—the meeting went so well!”. For some, the client nodded and sounded interested. This list could go on and on.

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Or rather, change them back —from digital marketing to relationship building. Not a cold calling stranger or someone pitching them on LinkedIn. That’s why your existing clients are your best possible source for referrals, because with them, you’ve definitely earned that right. When your client thanks you. Think about it.

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Pointclear

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Here is a check list to help you see how you’re doing: DEFINE A LEAD: Does every department in your company share a common definition of a lead? TARGET, SEGMENT AND TEST: How often does your team analyze lists? In one situation, we worked with a client that was about to mail 750 $20 “lumpy” packages to prospects. They had not.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 30, 2021

Note to my readers: Because of my heavy client load, I am reducing my blog articles to bi-weekly starting today. Wouldn’t it be convenient to have a list of 5 questions you could use to get your prospect talking, to get them to open up about how they’re feeling and what you might need to concentrate on? Happy Selling!

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Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 20, 2019

I no longer answer my home phone or my cell phone unless you are recognized as being in my contact lists and … I like you. I don’t have a mailing list of a gazillion or anything even remotely close. So, that leaves us with direct mail, SMS, attraction marketing, and face-to-face cold calls. How effective is the phone and email?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

So you’ve got yourself a list of new leads to turn into possible customers. Now comes the hard part — the cold call. Daily, sales reps (mostly SDRs) face the daunting task of turning cold calls into warm calls. Sales reps look to increase conversion rates by upping their cold call game. Reason for Calling.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 25, 2022

I received the following email from a previous coaching client of mine (Rino Racanelli). Recorded my conversations (client consent) and cringed at what I heard when I spoke to client. Let me break it down: Record your calls! Make a list of your common objections. I’m reprinting it below—word for word.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 30, 2023

Way back in 2015, I published a blog post: Girl Power: Men with Daughters Get It. Read “ Celebrating the Women on the Quarters 2023 ”) How to Win New Clients from Lost Deals I have been in B2B sales so long that I’ve probably forgotten more deals than I remember. I know how to win new clients. You’ve put in the legwork.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 10, 2020

It is best to reschedule this call. The good part is this prospect isn’t saying no, rather, he/she is saying, “It is best to reschedule this call.” Objection: “Please remove me from your distribution list. You need to emphasize with them when you get them back on the phone…. about them and all your clients.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 23, 2020

At the time, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” was making waves on the bestseller lists, so I picked it up. As my sales force grew to over 250 salespeople, we applied each habit to our interactions with clients. Clients and colleagues want to work with proactive people—people who see possibilities instead of obstacles.

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 19, 2017

I don’t care if you are the CEO, an executive, manager or sales rep, you are inundated with back to back meetings, phone calls, and voice messages, literally hundreds of emails, and numerous texts. It means having more energy, more clients, and more money. Go ahead, get out a pen and paper and start making a list.

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Pointclear

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

For one client, it takes 9.82 The result of these touches is what we call a disposition: PointClear's term for completing contact with a decision maker or company (some programs lend themselves to dispositioning by contact and some by company). touches to engage with a prospect. This approach yields a 5% lead rate. What Is Multi-Touch?

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 22, 2020

The challenges of quarantine deepen in sales, where lead-generation from cold calls and emails is essential. If you work across multiple industries, try to refine your target list. Use the trends you’re seeing to make a list of problems or barriers your prospects might face. If scripting a cold call, practice it with someone.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 25, 2024

Although it’s never fun, responsible sellers know how important it is to apologize to a client when something goes astray. Additionally, they know how to apologize in an authentic way that ensures client satisfaction. Unfortunately, reps don’t always know how to apologize in a manner that soothes client frustration.

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The Pipeline

JULY 10, 2018

She was facing a renewal for a product with one of her clients where the product being resold had gone up in price by some 300%. She was frustrated because she was expecting the renewal the be a routine, now she has to work, and it may cause the client to look at other things they were buying from her.

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Shari Levitin

MAY 4, 2022

She checked out ten books per week, brought them back, and got ten more. If I didn’t structure my time to write blogs and call prospects each day, I’d never succeed. Should I skip the pre-call planning step because I have back-to-back calls? Follow up every discovery call with a video. You just do it.

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 21, 2022

The phone rang, I absently picked it up, thinking it was another call that was scheduled about 10 minutes later. It ended up being the wrong call, it was a prospecting call, “Dave, this is Chris from…… We missed you at Dreamforce and wanted to talk about how you can leverage our tool at your company.”

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

So to help ensure that you get as much mileage as possible out of your next sales hire, I‘ve compiled a list of five key qualities that comprise the anatomy of an ideal sales candidate. Virtually every other point on this list is irrelevant if a candidate doesn't want to make money, above all else. Let’s dive in.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 25, 2023

Cold calling is the bread and butter of sales reps in real estate. So, how should you cold call in real estate? In this post, we'll share 11 cold-calling scripts for real estate agents. Sales representatives reach out to potential clients without knowing if they’re interested in selling or buying property.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

These are scheduled for fixed days, times, and channels, such as phone calls, emails, LinkedIn requests, etc. Use a variety of methods, including: Phone calls Phone calls with voicemails Emails Social media There is no set answer which goes first. Some sellers start with phone calls and voicemails. Do you know Max?”

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criteria for success

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

I like to use an acronym called ICE to guide me through this conversation. Once you understand how these two parts work together and how to get them operating in a meeting or phone call, then you are well on your way to developing great consultative selling skills. Back up a couple of steps by developing a “Common Problems” list.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 25, 2024

If there’s ever a “subscription apocalypse” – like everyone trading in their subs for a Tesla – the person you should call for help is Daniel Layfield. First, A Refresher What we’re discussing here don’t include enterprise contracts, where you get paid millions a year by big clients. If these clients leave, they're in serious trouble.

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Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 17, 2024

Who likes cold calling? Not me, and if you say that you do … I would say that you are a … Back to 2006. I then tore up that list and, instead, I reached out to potential power partners. Folks who could, and would, willingly refer me to potential clients. Back to networking. I am a referral junkie. I can do that.

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Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Prospecting, seeking new opportunities and clients, is an integral part of sales. To counter this, in both email and phone calls, consider these steps: Lead with value, not banter Less selling, more questions State a legitimate purpose Name drop connections or mutual acquaintances Use insights to spark conversation.

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Alice Heiman

MARCH 7, 2023

A typical B2B sales strategy relies on Sales Development Reps (SDRs) making cold calls or cold emails to try to set up an appointment for an Account Executive (AE) to deliver a sales pitch. The SDR in turn calls the prospect and sets up a sales call for the AE to pitch. Good salespeople don’t sit back and wait.

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Understanding Virtual Assistants Chris Mechanic began by explaining that virtual assistants (VAs) are individuals who handle tasks that don’t require direct interaction from clients or patients. These tasks can range from bookkeeping, administrative support, sales phone calls, to other back-office functions.

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

That’s why we’ve taken the time to draw up a list of seven tools you can benefit from using. That’s not to say you should use all of the tools on this list, but you could definitely benefit from having some of them. Nutshell Price: $16+ per month The first sales automation tool on this list is Nutshell.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 25, 2024

If that fails, walking away may be the wisest path to maintain trust with other, more reasonable clients in the long run.” During discovery, ask thoughtful questions that elicit a more thorough response (avoid yes-or-no questions), and be sure to listen to interpret the client's most pressing needs.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 5, 2021

Making calls. Cold calls or warm leads, hot prospects or chilly receptions, making contact is critical. Data backs up this enterprise demand for skilled callers. RAIN Group recently found that 82% of buyers say cold calls were the impetus for eventual meetings, but 63% of sales reps say they don’t enjoy making cold calls.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 4, 2023

So to help you best approach this dilemma when the time comes, I’ve put together a list of four key tips I've learned over my career for closing a deal that has lost steam. For instance, let‘s say you’re selling call-tracking software, and you‘re on your way to closing a startup that has struggled with converting cold calls.

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Adaptive Business Services

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Summer has come to an end, at least in my hemisphere, and so it is time to get back to work:) Here’s the latest news on Nimble CRM. Phone calls – Log a call as being successfully or unsuccessfully completed. They are one other way for organizing your tasks and calls etc. Message – Send an email. in two places.

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Anthony Iannarino

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

This post gives something different: a list of worst practices for complex, consultative sales. Not targeting your dream clients means waiting for leads , calling on people who don’t buy what you sell, and wasting your valuable sales time. Your sales approach matters a great deal—to you and your prospective client.

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criteria for success

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

If instead you take the time to get to know someone, they’ll be much more likely to return your follow-up call or email after the event. Reconnect with past clients. If you have a client that’s lapsed, go back and try to rekindle the relationship. Mine industry recognition and accolades lists for new sales leads.

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Autoklose

MARCH 11, 2024

Such an aggressive approach often backfires, leading to lost opportunities and potential clients who are turned off by the pressure. So, striking the right balance between engaging potential clients and respecting their boundaries is paramount. This is called the Reciprocity Principle, and it’s a powerful psychological mechanism.

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Accent Technologies

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

This thing—we like to call it an Enterprise Knowledgebase—is tailored, trained, and ready with specifics about your company's offerings. How Enterprise ChatGPT Helps Quick Product Answers Imagine a rep is on a call and a potential client asks, "What's the warranty period for your premium range?"

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 21, 2023

If no one else in the space does it like you, say so and provide social proof to back it up. Sample Business Introduction Letter to Prospective Clients Here are several examples that can inspire your own prospecting techniques. Would you be open to setting up a call to discuss this further? Push your value proposition.

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