The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

BTW, if you’re wondering why you can’t avoid objections, it is because we are interrupting. Nothing wrong with that, but it is a fact, a fact that is central to cold calling success. One key thing to focus on is the purpose of the call, why you picked up the phone to begin with. Here and Now.

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The Pipeline

APRIL 3, 2018

No one like objections, including those who have learned to see objections as a means of moving the call forward, they just understand, appreciate and leverage pushback differently than those who are crushed by the same response. Some of you will say “Well, of course, cold calling doesn’t work.” By Tibor Shanto.

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The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

While those without a recognized need, will just object to the call, leave those looking for need or selling solutions rejected and dejected. The vicious circle of events that gives cold calling a bad name. But what would happen if you cold called and led with outcomes built around the prospect’s wants rather than needs?

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Ask any group of salespeople why they don’t like telephone prospecting, objections or rejections are number one on the list. While every cold call or prospecting call will result in an objection, the objections are not all that different. This includes how we manage objections. Sell Different !

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MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Sometimes, even the words ‘cold call’ can send shivers down salespeople’s’ spines. Here are ten ways to prepare for your first cold call to a possible prospect: 1) Understand what a ‘cold call’ should be. Instead, today’s cold call should be to an established warm lead. That brings us onto….

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The Pipeline

JANUARY 22, 2019

Just the anticipation of being rejected crushes egos and opportunities to boot; sellers become so paralyzed by the thought of the objection, they fail to deal with it properly when it comes, and it always comes. At its root, whatever we may call it, it is a reaction to something we said.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 30, 2025

Cold calling. Seemed like the perfect time to share some proven cold calling tips that are working right now. Establish minimum viable activity metrics, such as 150-200 cold calls per week, to ensure consistent engagement without overwhelming your reps. Cultivate a cold calling culture and lead by example.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 25, 2014

If you ask sales people why they hate/fear cold calling their response always revolves around them, their feelings, and rarely the buyer’s. Even when they mention the buyer, it is very much through their own filters, “I wouldn’t like that”, or about the buyer’s reaction to the call. Get Your Cold Call-Flow Now!

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The Pipeline

MARCH 21, 2019

I hate objections, and I bet you don’t wake up looking to be rejected first thing in the morning, and then have to work the rest of the day. Status Quo, Lack of Interest, No Time, Bad Experiences, and of course, send me an e-mail; for practical ways to address and manage these grab The Objection Handling Handbook , free!).

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Tenbound

JANUARY 22, 2025

The ideal number of cold calls an SDR (Sales Development Representative) should make daily depends on various factors, such as industry, target market, tools, and the expected quality of engagement. Review Workload : Balance calls with emails, LinkedIn outreach, and account research. Set up a call with Tenbound to discuss.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 10, 2020

Several readers sent in COVID-19 specific objections and stalls they’ve received over the last two weeks, and I encourage you to send in any other questions or difficult selling situations you or your team come across. It is best to reschedule this call. Comment: This isn’t an objection, it’s the truth. That won’t work.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 13, 2021

They rely on what they’ve done before, which is cold calling and sending cold emails, and decision makers don’t want either. Some salespeople fool themselves into believing what I call the “warm call fantasy.” New research from Dave Kurlan and The Objective Management Group (OMG) backs up my claims.

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Sales Gravy

APRIL 29, 2025

If you're doing any kind of cold calling or prospecting, you'll eventually hear this objection: "I'm in a meeting right now." Three Ways to Handle the "I'm in a Meeting" Prospecting Objection As I explained to Paul, how you respond in that moment can make or break your opportunity to move forward.

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Sales Gravy

OCTOBER 10, 2024

On this episode of The Sales Gravy Podcast, Lucy Beth Adams sits down with Master Sales Trainer, Jessica Stokes to discuss her journey in sales, from her early days in cold calling to becoming a top trainer. Acknowledging these objections as knee-jerk reactions can help salespeople better handle them.

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 27, 2021

Want a quick and easy way to handle objections like a pro? Simply seek out the top closer in your company, organization, or industry, and then role play with them and write down how they answer the same objections that are frustrating you now. The post One Way to Handle Objections Better appeared first on Mr. Inside Sales.

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Understanding the Sales Force

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Whether you call it cold-calling, prospecting, outbound, or hunting, the name doesn’t change what it is or how difficult it is. However, when there is very little incentive for bringing in new business, salespeople whose compensation plans are all or mostly salary, won’t do it for long. Who is capable of hunting?

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Lead411

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Mastering the Art of Overcoming Cold Call Objections in Sales Cold calling can be a daunting task for many sales professionals. It’s an essential part of the sales process, but it often comes with its fair share of objections.

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John Barrows

APRIL 8, 2022

Ingram hosts “How to Overcome the Hardest-Hitting Cold Call Objections” appeared first on JB Sales. The post WEBINAR: Morgan J.

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Marc Wayshak

MARCH 27, 2024

In the world of outreach, there’s a prevailing notion that cold calling is obsolete. Cold calling remains a powerful tool for securing high-quality appointments. Using the right cold calling strategy can make all the difference. Confidence is key for positive prospect engagement during cold calls.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 18, 2018

That’s not happening with cold calling. You’re measuring them on the same old ineffective sales prospecting techniques, like cold calling , cold emailing, and inappropriate social media activities. It’s busy work that frustrates salespeople and annoys the people they’re cold calling.

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Zoominfo

JULY 27, 2022

Even in today’s data-driven sales landscape, cold calling remains a fact of life for many sales professionals. But cold calling isn’t just a major investment of time and energy, it’s precious time that could be better spent connecting with warm leads — prospects who want to hear from you and are ready to spend.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 19, 2024

Calling these leads should be a breeze — so why aren’t you connecting? Like it or not, even the most well-prepared sales rep can crash and burn by simply timing their cold calls wrong. Thankfully, there are data-driven insights that improve cold calling outcomes if you apply them.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 3, 2020

Want to make dealing with objections easier? Then remember to always use the powerful technique of isolating the objection instead of answering it…. I can’t tell you how many recordings I listen to each week where sales reps are still struggling to deal with objections because they insist on trying to overcome them.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 1, 2019

Want to know a secret about objections ? There are really only two types: Real concerns that need to be addressed, and, once you do, you can then close on, and, Smokescreen objections hiding something else (like the real reason your prospect isn’t buying). So, the smokescreen is really just a dodge hiding the real objection.

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The Pipeline

JUNE 19, 2014

I personally believe that this is more a reflection on the buyer than the seller, perhaps knowing that the rep is likely to call again, they have a choice in suppliers being contributing factors. All the more reason to focus on driving the buyer’s objective to raise one’s profile and importance of the meeting. What’s in Your Pipeline?

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Fortunately, in the era of modern GTM , cold outreach can still be remarkably effective with the right tools, uncompromising data accuracy, and a tested strategic framework. 4 Steps to More Successful Cold Calls There are four key stages to a successful cold call. Let’s see how. Is that fair?

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The timing of a cold call can make all the difference between landing a sale or getting hung up on. What is the Best Time to Make a Cold Call? We’ve found that it’s best to target your cold calling at five minutes before the half-hour and hour. Are late mornings on Wednesdays good? How about 4 p.m.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 8, 2021

Two weeks into the New Year, and are you already stressed about picking up the phone and making prospecting calls? I learned a secret years ago that enabled me to overcome my fear of making calls, and that allowed me to make hundreds of cold calls stress-free. The post Overcome Call Reluctance Today! Imagine that….

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Sales Gravy

MARCH 11, 2025

Suddenly, she finds herself making all her own cold calls no marketing team, no pre-existing territory full of warm leads. And unlike her old deskbound clients, these new prospects are likely to be on a roof or at a job site when she calls. Not surprisingly, Cindys facing more objections than shes used to: Is this advertising?

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The Pipeline

JUNE 23, 2020

Want to split a room of salespeople, just bring up cold calling. Which immediately tells you who doesn’t cold call routinely. The same tune the minority who doesn’t object to the rewards a little effort can deliver. So why all this gushing about cold calling? Right Calling. More Than a Book.

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Mr. Inside Sales

OCTOBER 28, 2022

If you’re ever challenged with the objection, “Your price is pretty high for that…” and you are tempted to see if you can lower your price to compete, what is the most important bit of information you need? I was listening to a training call the last week, and the prospect told the rep that his price was quite high for a certain item.

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The Pipeline

MAY 18, 2021

As you’ll recall, we have an actionable definition of value , easy to follow, easy to sell. “Buyers will see value in things that measurably move them closer to their objectives. The more people we engage, the better, but it also requires that we become adept at winning with multi-track selling.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 21, 2023

Now all you need is a cold call script. And not just any script … the best cold call script ever. But before I give you the keys to the castle, let's learn more about cold calling and look at a typical cold call. (If What is a cold call? What is the purpose of cold calling?

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 24, 2022

One of the best things about sales is that you already know what all the objections are. For every sale, there are only about five core objections: price, think about it, talk to someone else, etc., So, why not eliminate, in advance, your top one or two objections? The post Don’t Handle the Objection—Eliminate It!

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 16, 2020

You probably get this objection, or some version of it, every day now. Anyway, how do you handle this objection when you’re prospecting? Here are some practical tips and a word-for-word way to handle this current objection: First: Take your “salesman hat” off. Sound familiar? And for good reason. Get Access Today.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

It’s no secret that cold calling is a salesperson’s least favorite activity. And honestly, it’s kind of a blessing when a cold call goes to voicemail. Prospects typically get countless cold calls reaching for sale — so you still have to stand out from the (auditory) crowd. I don’t have the budget for that.”.

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The Pipeline

MARCH 24, 2014

I can’t speak for the others on the list, but I do not see myself as a social seller, but as a sales person who takes the profession seriously, and as a result of that commitment use every available tool to communicate with my market, and deliver avenues and means for them to achieve their objectives vis-à-vis their business.

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