We all have received a call we were not expecting from some company trying to sell us a product. At that point, you probably had no idea if you needed it or not. Or if it was even trustworthy.
This is cold calling as a service in practice: when a business hires a cold calling service to target new clients to sell their products or services.
Cold calling as a service is often employed in the B2B model to save money, save time, allows the hiring company to focus on the bigger picture and, by hiring a specialist, they have security that the calls are successful. The proof that this is necessary is that many cold-calling companies are on the market. But, of course, not everyone is so reliable or efficient.
The techniques and approaches are different, and therefore, so are the results, just like with
cold emails.
But there are a few general guidelines that help make your calls stand out from the rest and bring in the revenue. With experience and research, you learn the best steps to follow, and it comes more naturally. Here are some good points to remember:
Every Call Starts with an Introduction Remember that you only get one chance at a good first impression. Your first few seconds on the phone with the prospect set the tone for the entire encounter.
Introduce yourself and your company politely to keep the potential customer interested and patient. Having done so, you should always state their name, and re-confirm their company. Don't want to talk to the wrong person.
The Call Needs to Have a Focus Once you've determined they're the correct prospect, it is a good idea to ask if they have a few minutes for you now or if you should call back in a bit. A good additional tactic here is to make mention of a pain point you know they have and invite them to discuss it.
Why Does the Client Need the Product? Following our previous points, the call has an objective: to sell a product or a service. So you must know why the person needs it and the benefits of acquiring it.
By inviting them to discuss their issue, you can offer your product or service as the solution to their worries. And you know this because the research has been done on this prospect.