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How to Prepare to Prospect – 10 Things You Need to Do

The Sales Hunter

Always know what you will say if a gatekeeper answers or you get the person’s voicemail. Personally, I prefer VanillaSoft for this activity. Your response to both of these is different than if you reached the decision maker. Know in advance exactly what you intend to say.

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Cold Call vs. Cold Email: Which Tactic Yields Better Results?

Autoklose

Another plus lies in the fact that there are no gatekeepers that will stop them from reaching a decision-maker. Apart from planning your calls, use a sales-engagement platform like VanillaSoft that can automate your calls and serve you with the next best prospect to talk to. That’s one of the biggest problems with cold calling.