What’s Missing in this Cold Call Opening Statement?

Opening Statements

Here’s a cold calling opening statement suggestion I read in an online article. It’s no wonder so many people get beat up on the phone when they try stuff like this on a cold call that they think is from a supposed expert. “Hello, this is Mark Peters...

Success Story from a Sales Pro

Email, Sales Recommendations (presentations)

I love to hear your success stories and specific techniques that work well for you. Here is one from a fellow reader who used the ideas from the  “How to Handle an Immediate Cold Call Brush Off.” Art, This article came at a great time for me because I had...

A Simple Way to Answer Objections

Objections

The simplest techniques can be so effective. Especially as it relates to dealing with resistance and objections. No need to “rebut” the objection with some goofy technique that is adversarial. This is so easy, anyone can do it. While listening to calls in...

You Will Love This Technique

Sales Recommendations (presentations)

If you watch any news shows, or listen to talk shows on the radio you have heard the teasers: “Coming up: something you will not believe.” “After the break: tips on how to eat what you want, lose weight, get smarter, AND better looking.”...

Being Grateful Turns into Great FULL-Ness

Self Motivation

Since it’s Thanksgiving week in the US, we’ll wander a bit from the typical sales tip, yet it will still contribute greatly to your success, and happiness, as well as that of others. I shared this tip a few years ago, and wanted to do so again. In the...