Cold calling is just like an extreme sport for some marketing people.
There is a classic case of a person, which he manage to open 100 new accounts in the first quarter of the year and make 200 calls a day when he does …. "nothing but get on the phone."
Do You Have Any Tips on Developing Cold-Calling Skills ?
Expert suggestions:
1.Warm up prospects with an inexpensive promotional item.
2.Ask for an appointment at a certain time – timing is everything
3.Do your homework on the person you are calling before you pick up the phone.
4.Make the appointment once you've got a match
You've done your research, you've timed the call, the phone is ringing -- and you get voice mail. Don't fret: The right message can get your call returned.
Let's face it -- cold calls are hard.
However, if you keep on doing it … the right way
At the end of the day, you will find a solution to overcome and mastered it.
All what you need is …. patient, courage and time.
Keep trying and soon, through experience ….
Success will be with you.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
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