Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

I started my B2B selling career in 1977 and our program was pretty simple … make 30 face-to-face cold calls every day. Well, I’m here to tell you … making cold calls in the heat of summer in a three-piece wool suit and a tie, day in and day out … ain’t much fun. Would you rather make cold calls or follow-up on a referral?

Networking 48

Networking Cold Calling Epiphany Face-to-face 48

Adaptive Business Services

AUGUST 2, 2017

As a salesperson, I hated cold calling and I regularly chased elephants and pixie dust. Despite my concerns, I made the decision that I only wanted to work on straight commission and without even a draw. While some might view straight commission as being too much pressure, to me it was pure freedom.

Epiphany 48

Epiphany Real Estate Construction Cold Calling 48

Mindtickle

MARCH 24, 2022

Alice : I think that I had an epiphany. So how often do you take a cold call? Tony, how often do you take a cold call from someone who wants to set an appointment with you for their ae? Tony: I think the last time I took a cold call was in 1997. We don’t dock their pay, no tax or commission.

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Sales Leadership Hiring Call-back Cold Calling 52