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What's your solution to Jeremy's question:

"How do you engineer a compelling introduction for a prospect who is not expecting to hear from you?"

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"Cold Calling Script: The First Step" 
I break cold calling problems down into steps or actions. This is especially helpful when I have something I need to do and don't know where to start.

To ...

Free Cold Calling Scripts Advice: "Make them laugh!" 
Far too many salespeople get their "feathers ruffled" when the prospect doesn't want to talk to them. We take our prospects' clipped responses as a personal ...

"Art of Cold Calling - Get to the Point!"  Not rated yet
Prospects know odds are you really don't care a whole lot about how their day is going - so there is no need to ask.

Do, however,:

1. Introduce yourself,...

"Sales Prospecting Techniques: Opening the Call"  Not rated yet
At the beginning of every cold call I am quick to introduce myself, company, and purpose for cold call.

Then, I ask the person who answered for his/...

"The Art of Cold Calling: Opening Lines"  Not rated yet
We often use what I refer to as the "blonde opening." I can say this because I am in fact, blonde.

Here is how I might start a cold call:

"Can you ...