How To Throw Out Your Cold Calling Scripts - Five Ways to Be Yourself Again in Cold Calling
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How to Ditch Cold Calling Scripts: Be Yourself Again!
Summary:
If you've been on the receiving end of a cold call, you know how robotic scripted calls can sound. Many salespeople are asked to use these scripts, but there's a better way. Here’s how you can drop the script and embrace authenticity in your cold calls.
Keywords:
cold call, cold calling, sales training, phone selling, phone prospecting, sales prospecting, sales scripts, telesales, telemarketing, mortgage selling, mortgage cold calling, insurance sales
Article Body:
Chances are, you've experienced a cold call from someone using an outdated sales script. The caller likely sounded mechanical, failing to let the conversation naturally unfold. Many salespeople rely on scripts because that's what they've been taught. But how does it make you feel? And how do your potential clients react when they sense you're reading from a script?
Reflect on Your Approach
Ask Yourself:
- How do you feel about using a script?
- How do potential clients respond to scripted calls?
- How many sales might you be losing because of it?
Many people ask me how they can abandon their scripts to sound more authentic. When we role-play, they often realize they sound different when using a script compared to speaking naturally. They agree: "Using a script makes me feel like a robot. Is there a way to just be myself?"
Yes, there is. Here are five ways to ditch the script:
1. Acknowledge the Problem
Scripts often make you sound unnatural. Prospects can detect when your voice shifts from genuine to scripted. Instead of trying to "sound natural," just be yourself.
2. Start with a Conversation
If scripts are your go-to, you might worry about what to say without one. However, this mindset often means you're not focusing on the prospect's needs. Starting with a pitch can pressure prospects and lead to defensiveness or rejection.
3. Encourage Open Dialogue
Scripts push you to get a "yes" right away, limiting the conversation. Instead, aim for responses like, "What do you mean?" This leads to a meaningful dialogue and helps you gather the information you need without feeling off-track.
4. Record and Compare
Try recording yourself in a natural conversation, then compare it to when you're reading a script. Many don’t realize how different they sound until they hear it. Scripts often come with an agenda of closing a deal, which prospects can sense, causing them to put up barriers.
5. Focus on Connection
Set a new objective for your calls: open the conversation rather than control it. This encourages prospects to feel comfortable sharing their true needs and situations. Letting go of scripts might seem daunting, but it allows for engaging, genuine conversations, like talking to a friend. And yes, it is possible!
In summary, by discarding your script and focusing on authentic communication, you can transform your cold calls into engaging and productive conversations.
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