Believe it or not, cold calling can be an exciting part of your job. Throughout my career, on my way to the C-Suite, I was asked more than once to turn around sales teams I might lovingly call the Bad ...

Discover techniques to improve your cold calling strategy and effectively engage clients, boosting your business acumen and building long-lasting relationships.

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Cold calling is a sales strategy that involves phoning a potential customer unsolicited in the hopes of getting them to buy your goods or services. Granted, cold calling isn’t always the most popular ...

These practical cold calling tips will help you and your team hit quotas early, maximize your time, and get better results. I understand why some people are too afraid to make cold calls — it’s hard, ...

A ttending a class where discussion is always dominated by the same handful of confident students can be annoying. It’s not great for learning, either: Participation is a form of practice, and hearing ...