Holy crap I stink at cold calling
- Thread starter neodregan
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2000 manually? How many of them did you go through?
astralslider
Newbie
- Aug 14, 2012
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this is exactly what i was looking for! its been awhile that i wasplanning on cold calling
Solidflash
Regular Member
- Jul 7, 2011
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I could not agree with you more! Not only when calling, just when I am discussing my business on the phone with somebody, I always pace and use my hands. It keeps a positive energy and the person on the other side can feel it too.
So many success stories happening here on BHW!
You gave me bloody good chuckle!
HatIsBlacked
Regular Member
- Dec 30, 2010
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neodragan:
Cold calling takes time to perfect. You should really be trained by someone before going it alone.
Cold calling takes time to perfect. You should really be trained by someone before going it alone.
wally666
Junior Member
- Mar 28, 2012
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I'm new here, but maybe I can offer something.
I put off cold calling FOREVER, but I finally got to the point where I had to take action. I was so damn scared, but I finally did it and here's what I do, and what I learned.
First, it gets almost "easy" within 50 calls...as far as not being intimidating anymore.
Second, I found that *what* you say makes cold calling insanely easier.
I am not one to call up and pitch, so I just say something based off of a guy named Ari Galper (Google "Unlocking The Game") teaches and I change things up when I get bored or think it's not effective enough.
My script:
"Hey, this is Wally and I'm a _____ in town and I'm just trying to find out if you guys are open to some new ways to increase your business using the internet"...
Or something along those lines. The "open" part makes it non-confrontational and non-salesy. I've found that people are very friendly and if they aren't interested they just say "Oh, not right now but thank you for the call"
I honestly get thanked for the call A LOT, because it's a non threatening call. I am still new to calling too, but doing these things really took the fear out of it and that is basically a life-changing thing in this game.
I put off cold calling FOREVER, but I finally got to the point where I had to take action. I was so damn scared, but I finally did it and here's what I do, and what I learned.
First, it gets almost "easy" within 50 calls...as far as not being intimidating anymore.
Second, I found that *what* you say makes cold calling insanely easier.
I am not one to call up and pitch, so I just say something based off of a guy named Ari Galper (Google "Unlocking The Game") teaches and I change things up when I get bored or think it's not effective enough.
My script:
"Hey, this is Wally and I'm a _____ in town and I'm just trying to find out if you guys are open to some new ways to increase your business using the internet"...
Or something along those lines. The "open" part makes it non-confrontational and non-salesy. I've found that people are very friendly and if they aren't interested they just say "Oh, not right now but thank you for the call"
I honestly get thanked for the call A LOT, because it's a non threatening call. I am still new to calling too, but doing these things really took the fear out of it and that is basically a life-changing thing in this game.
ShiftySituation
Power Member
- Apr 15, 2010
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If you are good talking in person then stand in front of a mirror while you are on the phone. It will give you a sense that you are talking in person. Or have someone in the room with you and talk while looking at them. Use a headset to talk with them so your hands are free to make jesters. Stand up, move around, get your body into the conversation and you will be amazed at what comes out of your mouth and how smooth you can be.
neodregan
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- Mar 29, 2010
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Hey everyone! Just checking back into this thread. I have a really awesome update.
Today, I closed two clients on web design contracts both worth a combined $6000. How did I do it? I installed about 15 bandit signs on highway off-ramps and on-ramps. No cold calling needed! Bandit signs are yard signs which you can put on metal pickets outside. They can be double-sided or single-sided, but single-sided costs less which is what I went with. Highways are great because you get so many eyes looking at your sign for hardly any cost to you. I think I spent about $250 for all of the signs. If you get even just ONE client signed, you make back your initial investment on them. You can find them at buildasign.com. I designed the sign in MS Paint and just uploaded it to the website when I was purchasing them. Now, I'm going to use referrals from current clients to build my business even faster. Also, for everyone that says you need a website and a business card to begin, they're wrong! Just go and do work!
Btw, here's the method I've been utilizing. It works like a charm!
http://www.blackhatworld.com/blackh...08-step-step-how-make-recurring-2k-month.html
Any questions? Just ask.
Today, I closed two clients on web design contracts both worth a combined $6000. How did I do it? I installed about 15 bandit signs on highway off-ramps and on-ramps. No cold calling needed! Bandit signs are yard signs which you can put on metal pickets outside. They can be double-sided or single-sided, but single-sided costs less which is what I went with. Highways are great because you get so many eyes looking at your sign for hardly any cost to you. I think I spent about $250 for all of the signs. If you get even just ONE client signed, you make back your initial investment on them. You can find them at buildasign.com. I designed the sign in MS Paint and just uploaded it to the website when I was purchasing them. Now, I'm going to use referrals from current clients to build my business even faster. Also, for everyone that says you need a website and a business card to begin, they're wrong! Just go and do work!
Btw, here's the method I've been utilizing. It works like a charm!
http://www.blackhatworld.com/blackh...08-step-step-how-make-recurring-2k-month.html
Any questions? Just ask.
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Tangy
Regular Member
- Jul 31, 2012
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If cold calling isn't your thing you can either do it until you get better at it, or hire someone to grind out the calls for you. There are loads of call centers and lead generation companies out there that will go out and tackle this for you.
It's not easy, but it's effective!
It's not easy, but it's effective!
I've seen such signs but I was under the impression that you had to pay for that...unless it's on your property I'm pretty sure you could get in trouble at least if you live in the U.S.
Anyway, glad to hear it's working out for you so far but am curious about whether or not you were authorized to do that...
Anyway, glad to hear it's working out for you so far but am curious about whether or not you were authorized to do that...
OfflineMaster
Registered Member
- Dec 20, 2012
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Cold calling works for sure. I've been doing it for almost a decade now...so if it didn't work, I'd be out of business. If you stink at it (or don't like it), you can either learn how to do it right and effectively, by having a professional train you. Or you can do what you know how to do and hire someone to do the calls for you.
Doesn't matter if you suck at it...someone else is good at it, so don't be afraid to hire them.
Doesn't matter if you suck at it...someone else is good at it, so don't be afraid to hire them.
Daisysiegal
BANNED
- Jan 22, 2012
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Good for you Neo!
Daisysiegal
BANNED
- Jan 22, 2012
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$3200 a week...!
Wow...i guess you are selling something other than websites (maybe insurance?)
good work Jaer!
