3 Open with a hook and a question

The first few seconds of your cold call are crucial to capture your prospect's attention and curiosity. You need to open with a hook that sparks their interest and a question that engages them in a conversation. A hook can be a relevant statistic, a customer success story, a referral, or a common connection. A question can be an open-ended one that invites them to share their challenges or goals, or a closed-ended one that requires a yes or no answer.

4 Handle objections and rejections

One of the most common and difficult aspects of cold calling is dealing with objections and rejections. Objections are not necessarily a sign of disinterest, but rather an opportunity to address your prospect's concerns and educate them about your solution. Rejections, on the other hand, are a sign that your prospect is not ready or willing to talk to you at the moment. The key to handling objections and rejections is to acknowledge them, empathize with them, and redirect them to the value of your offer.

5 Follow up and add value

The majority of cold calls do not result in an immediate appointment or sale. You need to follow up with your prospects until they are ready to move to the next stage of the sales process. However, you don't want to follow up with generic or annoying messages that add no value to your prospects. You want to follow up with relevant and helpful information that demonstrates your expertise, credibility, and interest. For example, you can send them a case study, a blog post, a webinar invite, or a personalized video.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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