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Christian M
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 Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:08 am Post subject: Thinking about Cold Calling |
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(this post refers to THIS THREAD ~Deebs)
I, like most people, hate cold calling. Especially in my previous job.
I've been reading through this thread and several articles on cold calling as a voice talent. I think I've psyched myself up and am ready to make my first few couple of calls.
I've got to remember that I'm not calling customers in their home, after they've JUST gotten back from work, trying to convince to refinance their home RIGHT NOW!.....Not anymore, I'm not |
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Christian M
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| Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:44 am Post subject: |
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And now that I'm three calls in... I've left 2 messages by voice mail and 1 with the receptionist, Karey.
I wondering if it's better to try again another day until I reach the Creative Director personally. |
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Rob Ellis
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| Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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IMO just make the calls and don't worry about the results.
I can tell you Christian, that probably 50% of my work has come either directly or indirectly from cold calling.
I still hate it though. 
But like you, at least I'm not calling people at 8PM trying to see if they want to list their home with me! |
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Jen Gosnell
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| Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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Deebs, I just got stuck in an infinite loop where "this thread" kept referring me back to - er, umm, *this* thread. May need to go lie down now. 
I would like to see a link to that other thread, though - was just preparing to dig through the archives for this topic myself, but I'd love to be able to ride Christian's coattails to save time if I could. 
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Bailey
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| Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Jen Gosnell wrote: | | Deebs, I just got stuck in an infinite loop where "this thread" kept referring me back to - er, umm, *this* thread. |
I think that's called 'Groundhog Day Syndrome'.
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Deirdre
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| Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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Bleah— my mistake.
I just fixed the link.
Remember, guys, don't resurrect old threads.
As is says in ye rules:
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The doggone dates are just too easy to miss.
Have a blast scouring the archives here but please do not resurrect ancient threads. Start a new one with a reference to the old one. Grab the URL of the thread you like and put it in your post.
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Jen Gosnell
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Todd Ethridge
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| Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 4:43 am Post subject: |
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| Rob Ellis wrote: | IMO just make the calls and don't worry about the results.
I can tell you Christian, that probably 50% of my work has come either directly or indirectly from cold calling.
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Same here. I've grown to like cold calling. It makes me feel empowered. Every time I do it, I think about sitting in a cubicle somewhere. That's motivation enough.
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