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What method did the author primarily use to generate leads when he was new to sales?
What method did the author primarily use to generate leads when he was new to sales?
- Cold emailing potential customers
- Working from a list made from the Detroit phone book (correct)
- Networking at local events
- Using social media platforms for outreach
What does the author suggest about the effectiveness of cold calling?
What does the author suggest about the effectiveness of cold calling?
- It can be marginally effective in certain situations (correct)
- It is guaranteed to generate immediate leads
- It is often a waste of time and resources
- It should be avoided in most sales strategies
According to the author, which of the following is NOT a drawback of cold calling?
According to the author, which of the following is NOT a drawback of cold calling?
- Gaining valuable immediate feedback (correct)
- Receiving out-of-service numbers
- Getting a lot of no answers
- Talking to people who don’t understand you
What alternative does the author suggest for generating leads if cold calling is not effective?
What alternative does the author suggest for generating leads if cold calling is not effective?
How does the author feel about making half a dozen phone calls during unfilled hours?
How does the author feel about making half a dozen phone calls during unfilled hours?
What is the initial response from Mrs. Kowalski when Joe calls her?
What is the initial response from Mrs. Kowalski when Joe calls her?
How does Joe find out when he can reach Mr. Kowalski?
How does Joe find out when he can reach Mr. Kowalski?
What does Joe use to keep track of his calls and customer information?
What does Joe use to keep track of his calls and customer information?
What general strategy does Joe imply is important for successful selling?
What general strategy does Joe imply is important for successful selling?
What does Joe intend to do with the information he gathers from calls?
What does Joe intend to do with the information he gathers from calls?
How does Joe feel about his method of cold calling?
How does Joe feel about his method of cold calling?
What emotional reaction does Joe compare his need for sales to?
What emotional reaction does Joe compare his need for sales to?
What does Joe advise against during selling hours?
What does Joe advise against during selling hours?
What does Joe suggest is essential for effective prospecting?
What does Joe suggest is essential for effective prospecting?
What is Joe's ultimate goal with each cold call?
What is Joe's ultimate goal with each cold call?
Flashcards
Cold Calling
Cold Calling
The process of contacting potential customers directly without any prior relationship or referral.
Prospect List
Prospect List
A list of potential customers that a salesperson can contact.
Phone Book Cold Calling
Phone Book Cold Calling
A method of generating leads by calling people from a phone book.
Even with limited resources, phone calling can be beneficial.
Even with limited resources, phone calling can be beneficial.
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Making phone calls to random people.
Making phone calls to random people.
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Prospecting
Prospecting
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Intelligence System
Intelligence System
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Making Prospect Lists
Making Prospect Lists
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Direct Questions
Direct Questions
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Gathering Information
Gathering Information
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Predicting Future Needs
Predicting Future Needs
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Building Relationships
Building Relationships
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Thrill of Closing
Thrill of Closing
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Selling Junkie
Selling Junkie
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Study Notes
Cold Calling Strategy for Sales
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Initial Approach: Utilize a prospect list, even an unsorted one (telephone book pages).
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Importance of Persistence: Cold calls, despite low initial yield, are preferable to inactivity. They can yield live leads.
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Value of Effort: The effort in making many calls, even unproductive ones, can result in a sale, even a single successful contact
Cold Calling Techniques
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Handling Missed Calls & Inaccuracies: Be prepared for unanswered calls, language barriers, and mistaken identities.
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Handling initial contact (Mrs. Kowlaski): Maintain composure, clarify the situation politely. Avoid initial frustration with "no answers'.
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Follow up (Mr. Kowalski): The key is to schedule a follow-up. Do not give up.
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Information Gathering: Collect all relevant information about the prospect (occupation, number of children, current car, etc.).
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Importance of Organization: Create a system (diary, three-by-five cards) for tracking prospects.
Building a Prospecting System
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Developing a Prospecting System: Create organized systems for lead generation and follow-up.
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Lead Management: Develop a system for sorting, storing, and tracking leads.
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Expanding Reach: Explore and develop a diverse prospecting strategy (beyond cold calling).
The Value of Effort and Follow up
- Continuous Improvement: The key is to improve one's prospecting efforts, eventually leading to more effective approaches.
Sales Perseverance
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Motivation: Selling involves persistence, resilience, and adaptability to various types of responses.
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Results-Driven: A systematic and persistent approach is key to effective sales.
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Building Flow and Traffic: Active prospecting is more effective than passive, which can be improved with systems for lead tracking.
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