It s Time To Bury Cold Calling
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It's Time to Say Goodbye to Cold Calling
Summary:
Letting go of old habits can be tough, but growth often requires it. Just as we outgrow certain aspects of life, it's essential to move beyond outdated methods in business.
Article:
Endings are often challenging. We tend to hold on to people, places, and habits out of nostalgia or routine, even when they've become outdated. It's akin to making the difficult decision to say goodbye to a beloved pet; it's necessary but never easy.
As we evolve, it's crucial to release past practices that no longer serve us. In sales, two ineffective strategies can truly hold you back, and cold calling is one of them.
Why Cold Calling Isn't Selling
During a recent seminar, someone asked how to apply criteria elicitation to cold calling. Simply put, you can't. Cold calling is more about marketing than selling. I always advise my students to stop cold calling and instead invest in effective marketing for themselves, their products, or their services.
Of course, some businesses rely heavily on cold calling. For instance, realtors often engage in area farming?"it works because it's about establishing a face-to-face connection rather than a faceless cold call. Similarly, certain industries, due to compliance issues, may find cold calling the only feasible option.
Differentiate Marketing from Selling
If you're reliant on cold calling, at least recognize that it is marketing, not selling. In persuasive sales, the goal is to find people who are actively seeking your type of product or service. Cold calling is about finding those initial leads. Once you have potential customers' interest, real selling begins.
Move on to Modern Strategies
My advice? Let go of cold calling. Focus on building relationships with your current clients or invest in a more effective marketing strategy. It's less painful and far more relevant today.
It's time to part ways with cold calling. Just like saying goodbye to outdated 'features and benefits', this old method has reached its end in the modern sales landscape.
Let it go, and embrace more efficient and humane ways to connect and grow.
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