How many cold calls should a top notch sales person make in a day ...

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1. Call Objective: Establish relationship, set up product demo call for the next week. “Process: Most targets have LinkedIn profiles. 15 minutes per call researching their background and their fund, then preparing questions and an effective voicemail script.” Generally the same outcome is sought as the first example – generate interest and then set up a more substantive call for a few days to look at sample data and research together.

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2. If you are “dialing for dollars,” I’d consider that telemarketing, not cold calling. “The examples below assume that you are calling to establish a relationship and rapport, with the objective to initiate a longer term sales process that might take weeks, months, or even years to close.” Three (3) examples from personal experience:

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3. Answer: “The short answer is: it depends.” It depends on:

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4. It depends on: “Who you’re calling – C-level execs with gatekeepers, senior/mid-level manager, or individuals.” Why you’re calling – “Dialing for dollars” vs.”calling to establish a business relationship”

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5. Who you’re calling – C-level execs with gatekeepers, senior/mid-level manager, or individuals. “Why you’re calling – “Dialing for dollars” vs.”calling to establish a business relationship”” If you are “dialing for dollars,” I’d consider that telemarketing, not cold calling.

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6. Answer: “The short answer is: it depends.” It depends on:

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7. It depends on: “Who you’re calling – C-level execs with gatekeepers, senior/mid-level manager, or individuals.” Why you’re calling – “Dialing for dollars” vs.”calling to establish a business relationship”

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8. Who you’re calling – C-level execs with gatekeepers, senior/mid-level manager, or individuals. “Why you’re calling – “Dialing for dollars” vs.”calling to establish a business relationship”” If you are “dialing for dollars,” I’d consider that telemarketing, not cold calling.

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9. If you are “dialing for dollars,” I’d consider that telemarketing, not cold calling. “The examples below assume that you are calling to establish a relationship and rapport, with the objective to initiate a longer term sales process that might take weeks, months, or even years to close.” Three (3) examples from personal experience:

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10. Call Target: University professors “# Calls: 15-25/day” Call Objective: Establish relationship, set up product demo call for the next week.

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11. Grab a time to chat with Scotthere. “After 3-4 days of cold-calling, the next 2-3 days were full with demos.” Analytics & Research: Financial Market Trading Desks & Investment Funds

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12. Call Target: C-level executives, Managing Directors, Traders, Fund Managers “# Calls: 20-25/day” Call Objective: Establish relationship, set up product demo call for the next week.

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