Five Keys to Make Your Cold Calls Sizzle
Do you clam up on the telephone? An advertising rep called the other day to sell some ad space in a local news magazine. After I said, "Hello," there was nothing but monotone dialog until I interrupted him a minute later. It sounded like he was reading a script... but he wasn't (I asked).
When you make calls trying to sell your products or services to your prospects, don't forget to be yourself. Here are five simple tips that will help.
Denise O'Berry helps small business owners take action to grow their business. To find out more, visit http://www.deniseoberry.com
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