Why Writing Off Cold Calls Could Hurt Your Sales Numbers

Many marketing experts will tell you that at the start and end of a sales engagement, phone calls are almost always the best course of action. At the beginning of a relationship you want to make a connection and when you close a deal you want to cement the relationship. There are plenty of lead nurturing tactics to use in between – email, for example – but nothing will every replace the sound of a voice on the other end of a call.

Yes, Cold Calling Can Still Work in 2020
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2020/05/19/yes-cold-calling-can-still-work-in-2020/#1ed54492136f
Despite the persistent myth that “cold calling is dead,” many sales teams still find the good old-fashioned cold call to be effective. In fact, salespeople cited phone calls as one of the most effective ways to reach prospects — second only to referrals.

Do Cold Calls Still Work? 33 Cold Calling Statistics
https://www.smallbizgenius.net/by-the-numbers/cold-calling-statistics/#gref
Reports of the death of cold calls have been greatly exaggerated. Cold calling statistics show that this practice plays a strategic role in the success of top-rated sales reps.

7 Warm Calling Tips Guaranteed to Get Your Prospects Talking
https://www.business2community.com/sales-management/7-warm-calling-tips-guaranteed-to-get-
your-prospects-talking-02315583
Although a warm call has several steps and requires more research than the average cold call, it’s likely to double or even triple your response rate. Your follow-up emails and calls are also more likely to inspire action on the part of qualified leads and current customers.

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