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can you cold call and did you ever have to?
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:13 pm
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:13 pm
Any tips from the OT?
This post was edited on 1/21/14 at 6:14 pm
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:14 pm to Mr.Perfect
bitch, I'm from louisiana
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:14 pm to Mr.Perfect
quote:
Any tips from the OT?
GTFO out of any job that makes you cold call
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:16 pm to Mr.Perfect
Just go in fearless. If you fear rejection, then you're not going to get shite.
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:17 pm to Mr.Perfect
Just remember that you are not cold calling, you are foot canvasing and you are not selling, you are qualifying buyers.
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:19 pm to Mr.Perfect
Jordan Belfort did it, so can you
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:21 pm to Mr.Perfect
I have had to do it when I was establishing my territory. Now, I just check in with my contacts.
If you are in outside sales, I don't see how you won't be cold calling in some form or another.
ETA: This is a HUGE clarification... Is it B2B or B2C? Bc I have only done B2B and I hardly consider that "cold calling". If you are talking about calling individuals, that is much more difficult.
What specific questions do you have?
If you are in outside sales, I don't see how you won't be cold calling in some form or another.
ETA: This is a HUGE clarification... Is it B2B or B2C? Bc I have only done B2B and I hardly consider that "cold calling". If you are talking about calling individuals, that is much more difficult.
What specific questions do you have?
This post was edited on 1/21/14 at 6:25 pm
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:23 pm to Mr.Perfect
I would starve to death if I had to work in sales.
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:25 pm to Mr.Perfect
It's what I do.
Tips for phone or in person?
Tips for phone or in person?
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:29 pm to Mr.Perfect
Know your product and if you believe it will actually benefit his/her business then you shouldn't have a problem discussing and demonstrating that to them. If you don't believe in your product or service then it's always a tough sell and no amount of BS'ing will make it any easier.
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:32 pm to Mr.Perfect
quote:
Any tips from the OT?
250 a day, 5 days a week for 3 years. Yes I can.
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:33 pm to Mr.Perfect
If rejection bothers you, then it is not the work for you...however, individuals that can get past that can make some damn good cash and some damn good friends along the way...
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:34 pm to Mr.Perfect
I did when I was an intern on political campaigns. Does that count? I feel like it should, people hated us as much as a normal cold call.
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:35 pm to Mr.Perfect
Yup! When I started out selling loans ALL of my leads were cold calls, all we knew they were homeowners, and I made over $10,000 my third month. My tip is to not let hearing "no" discourage you. Just remember, each no gets you closer to a yes. You cannot be lazy and you need to learn to LOVE the phones if you are going to make any money.
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:38 pm to Mr.Perfect
So much easier doing cold calls face to face than over the phone. Couldn't stand doing phone cold calls, but didn't mind face to face cold calls.
It's definitely not an easy way to make a living. You truly have to not give a frick.
It's definitely not an easy way to make a living. You truly have to not give a frick.
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:42 pm to Mr.Perfect
I'm so glad I gave technical skill
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:43 pm to Mr.Perfect
I do it everyday, you can't have any fear. People are going to throw you out and be dicks
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:55 pm to Mr.Perfect
Nothing worthwhile is easy. If it were, everyone would be doing it.
That being said, I started my sales career 17 years ago "knocking on doors". Today I am the VP of the company ($42M annual sales) making a very comfortable living.
While I am not banging on doors all day anymore, I still am in front of customers dealing with issues/sales. I paid my dues.
My advice...DON'T QUIT. I can't tell you the number of sorry asses I hire that throw in the towel after a month or two because they don't see instant results. Rome wasn't built in a day. If you are somewhat intelligent and truly put a concerted effort into it, you should be successful (provided the company is legit).
Now go get 'em...![](https://images.tigerdroppings.com/Images/Icons/Iconcheers.gif)
That being said, I started my sales career 17 years ago "knocking on doors". Today I am the VP of the company ($42M annual sales) making a very comfortable living.
While I am not banging on doors all day anymore, I still am in front of customers dealing with issues/sales. I paid my dues.
My advice...DON'T QUIT. I can't tell you the number of sorry asses I hire that throw in the towel after a month or two because they don't see instant results. Rome wasn't built in a day. If you are somewhat intelligent and truly put a concerted effort into it, you should be successful (provided the company is legit).
Now go get 'em...
![](https://images.tigerdroppings.com/Images/Icons/Iconcheers.gif)
Posted on 1/21/14 at 6:56 pm to Mr.Perfect
quote:
Any tips from the OT?
Posted on 1/21/14 at 7:08 pm to Mr.Perfect
Yup, I was a financial advisor for a couple years. Stay confident and develop your own style that works for you. Oh, and don't ever read from a script. Good luck.
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