Really. What’s so cold about cold calling anyway? Some say it’s because the recipient is caught “cold.” They had no expectation you’d be calling, so they’re unprepared, and perhaps a bit surprised. To the supporters of this interpretation, that’s a … Continue reading →
The bitter taste of rejection, frustration, and discouragement makes prospecting for new accounts feel like the last thing anybody wants to be doing. Those negative feelings – or the fear of experiencing them – can have a paralyzing effect on … Continue reading →
“Everyone lies,” as TV’s master diagnostician, Dr. Gregory House, famously noted. We all do it. Often we’re just being tactful. Telling someone we’re about to walk into a meeting can be an expedient way to end a conversation. On the … Continue reading →
I saw this in a recent webinar, and it didn’t surprise me at all: 60% of sales opportunities with executives result in no change – the buyer ends up sticking with the status quo. For commercial producers this is probably … Continue reading →