6 Best Cold Calling Tips and Techniques for 2022

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6 BEST COLD CALLING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES FOR 2021 WRITTEN BY: Rachel Woods

Preparation is key when cold calling. Here are six quick tips and techniques to get you started.

1. Have a Great Opener TheBalanceCareers.com has “6 Tips for Better Cold Calling”.

One of The Balance Career tips says the first 30 seconds or so of a cold call are make it or break it time. That’s why the opener is the most important part of your cold call.

If you refuse to use a cold calling script, at least prep a few strong openers and test them out. You’ll see much better results on your cold calls.

2. Plan and Practice “10 Cold Calling Tips to Make a Good First Impression” on the G2.com blog.

G2 Learning Hub says there are plenty of times in your life where winging it is acceptable.

Unfortunately, cold calling is not one of them.

Before you start dialing at random, find the appropriate messaging, and run through what you’re going to say to that particular person. You shouldn’t be reciting the same script for each and every prospect.

It’s a common mistake that outbound sales reps commit. But that’s a recipe for getting a no almost immediately.

3. Focus on the Goal This tip comes from TheBalanceSMB.com’s “11 Cold Calling Tips for Successful Sales”.

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According to The Balance Small Business, the majority of beginners tend to think that cold calling is about making the sale. It’s not. It’s about getting the chance to make the sale.

Specifically, the purpose of a cold call is to set an appointment to make the pitch.

4. Show Value “Cold Calling Tips and Techniques” from Vendasta.com.

Vendasta tip says your confidence comes into play again here.

Prospects need to feel that confidence in order to buy what you’re selling. Part of this is knowing that cold calls don’t always follow a script or have the same outcome, so you need to be able to adapt.

Tell stories to your prospects about customers in their industry to demonstrate how your products or services have helped them overcome or reduce their pain points.

5. Listen ConnectLeader.com has the “Best 20 Cold Calling Tips and Tricks to Boost B2B Conversions”.

One of the simplest and easiest tips Connect Leader says is to listen.

When you’re talking to somebody, actually listen to what they have to say. Have a real conversation and make them feel valued.

6. Don’t Overwhelm the Prospective Customer on the First Call On SalesForce.com, they share “7 Tips for Cold Calling to Generate Sales for Your Small Business”.

Sales Force mentions you may have caught the prospect off guard with the call. They could be unprepared for the conversation, so don’t give them too much information right away.

Keep your initial call or meeting simple.

Focus on gathering insights about your prospect’s challenges and business needs instead of launching into a monologue about your products.

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