Do Not Make These Cold Calling Mistakes

If you are a salesperson, it is very likely that you spend your days at work making cold calls. There are certain mistakes you should never make when you are calling potential customers or clients. Keep reading to find out what they are.

Making Calls At Inconvenient Times
It is no secret that 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM are popular times of the day to reach out to prospects. However, your competitors are also making calls at this time and you may not be able to reach your prospects. In addition, prospects are usually very productive during these times of the day. It is unlikely they will stop what they are doing to chat with you. 

Being Too Salesy
At the end of the day, salespeople are trying to sell products or services. Nonetheless, coming across as being too salesy or pushy on a cold call can instantly irritate prospects. To avoid this, discover what their pain points are and establish a rapport with them. Not only will this make the call feel personalized to the prospect's needs, you will also start to earn their trust. 

Forgetting To Follow Up
A good salesperson is a persistent salesperson. If you have a great call with a prospect but forget to set up a meeting with them, you may be losing out business opportunities. It is the responsibility of the salesperson to follow up with the prospect and remind them why your product or service can be of assistance to them.

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