Having been in my business for over 26 years now, and telesales a lot longer (I did start when I was 14–really) I have seen just about every conventional and offbeat way there is to get to buyers, ranging from the perfectly ethical to the downright sleazy.

Here are a few interesting tips from a new friend and fellow expert, Tom Searcy, author of Selling to Whales.

Tom’s suggestions deal with calling and singing Happy Birthday on voice mail, getting approval on a bio, and sending food.

If I have your curiosity up, go to Tom’s blog.