Category Archives for "FirstCalling Methodology"

7 Dilbert’s Cold Call Strategy

Scott Adams Dilbert™ Comic Strip from December 6th reminded me of several of the sales managers and executives I have had the privilege of working with over these many years. This gem should bring a smile and a pucker to most everyone that considers themselves a salesmaker. Despite many pronouncements that the Cold-Call is dead, I am sad to report that it is alive and well. In spite of all the new and wonderful tools that I write and speak about, cold-calls are being made each day in every industry. You may be in Dilbert’s position yourself, having been handed a script with an offer not too unlike the one above. For that I am truly sorry.

In the long term, get me invited to speak with your sales and company leadership and I will do my best to convince them that there is a better way. In the short term, share your pain with the rest of us by providing your “cold-calling script” in the comments area below. At least we can share in each other’s misery.

2 Don’t Cold Call-Social Call

“Through observing what works, and what doesn’t, we’ve come up with six factors that determine whether a prospect will meet with you.” Nigel Edelshain

1 New Year Crossroad

The first of every year is a combination of the best time and worst time in a salesmaker’s existence.  You are at a crossroad.  You are looking ahead to the opportunities and activities that you know are out there with optimism, while at the same time you look at your revenue report and see zero’s […]

8 Preparation-How And Where To Find Company Information

Key sources of information on the companies that you would like to have as a customer. The ability to conduct productive and relevant research on your selected prospect has never been as easy and as detailed as it is today. The web has turned company strategy, tactical plans, employees, locations and some amazing detail inside out. What had been available only to a select few insiders, is now obtainable by most anyone with an interest and a browser.