How often have you started a call to a friend, family member or business associate with the phrase, 'How are you?' I'm willing to bet the answer is a lot. I know I say it frequently. It's commonly used as a greeting, as a 'hello.'
Because 'How are you?' is so commonly used, how often have you ... Views: 614
I have become a huge Apprentice fan. Thursday evenings you'll find me glued to the television, excited, focused and wondering who will be fired next. I'm willing to bet that many of my readers share that obsession.
Whenever I talk about Getting Past the Palace Guard, the secretaries, ... Views: 562
There are situations where it is imperative to reach a particular prospect at a particular time. Perhaps you are trying to reach that prospect to introduce yourself, your company and your products or services. Perhaps you are trying to reach a prospect to continue a conversation or to follow up ... Views: 904
Had another conversation with yet another entrepreneur who told me he does not "cold call," he only does "warm calls."
I continue to be baffled by those who cut off possibilities with a semantic twist. "Cold call, warm call," it's simply a state of mind. Your mind. Your prospect does not make ... Views: 792
1. Make telephone calls
No one will buy from you if they do not know of you, your company/products/services. Every sale has its own cycle. Depending on what you are selling, it could be a short cycle of a day or two, or it could be a long cycle of a year or two. Your call is your introduction ... Views: 705