Overcoming Call Reluctance: Beyond “Shut Up and Make the Calls”
I would say the number one thing that helped me the most with overcoming call reluctance is when I realized the people who are likely to yell or scream or
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Alternatives to Cold Calling
When we’re looking for alternatives to cold calling, we don’t want to turn the alternatives into something as clumsy and uncomfortable as a typical cold call. Right? Because a lot
Growing Your Client Base Proactively
When I think in terms of building a client base proactively, to me, that means deciding in advance, what type of clients do I want? What types of clients do
In Sales, More Calls is NOT Always the Answer
"Sales is a numbers game," they said. "Make more calls and you'll make more money," they said. "Keep smilin' and dialin'," they said. They said a lot of things, but who
Did I Say Don’t Cold Call?
Would you believe that some people thought from last week's episode that I was saying not to cold call? However did you get that impression? :) As expected, I got a
Cold Calling: Here’s What I Really Think…
Some people hate even the idea of cold calling. Other people swear by it. But generally, at least once a month, someone will either talk to me about the problems
Prospecting is Not Cold Calling
Prospecting is not cold calling, and prospecting is not selling. When you realize that these are different functions, it allows you to treat them as such. Cold calling may be one
When Targeting Cold, Always Work from the Top Down
In this excerpt from a live session, industry entrepreneur and business consultant David Blaise says when you're targeting cold, always work from the top down. Ready to Grow Your Sales &
Prospecting is Not Cold Calling, Selling or Persuading
In this excerpt from a live session, industry entrepreneur and business consultant David Blaise discusses how prospecting is not just cold calling and selling. Ready to Grow Your Sales & Profits? If