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If you work in an outbound call center, you know how important it is to hone your skills and keep outperforming the competition. At the same time, you also know not to waste time with useless gimmicks and low-level advice that was written by AI in two seconds.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What you need is cold-calling advice that\u2019s tried, tested, vetted, and actually works.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Try these on for size.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shadow The Best Rep for Half a Day<\/h2>\n

Shadowing the best agent in your call center can be insanely valuable, even if just for a few hours. Cold calling can be half science, half art, and while you can get the scientific, psychological, and strategic bits from articles, books, and certain professionals, you can\u2019t always get the art bits. These are things you watch, learn, and even steal from the best.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Find your company\u2019s best-performing sales rep and see if you can shadow them for half a day. Offer to buy them lunch if you have to\u2014it\u2019ll be worth it down the line.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

By watching a high-performing agent take care of business, you\u2019ll be able to pick up on big ideas and subtle lessons in a short period of time. This is the kind of learning that could take weeks of sales training, so pay attention and ask questions when you have clear openings to do so.<\/p>\n

Set a \u201cNo\u201d Goal<\/h2>\n

An old trick in the persuasion book says you need to get someone to start saying the word \u201cyes\u201d as soon as possible\u2014because the more they say \u201cyes\u201d to your statements, the more likely it is they\u2019ll say \u201cyes\u201d to your eventual offer.<\/p>\n

However, as important as hearing a \u201cyes\u201d may be, hearing a \u201cno\u201d can be just as crucial.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The idea of setting a \u201cno\u201d goal is to make sure you hear \u201cno\u201d so many times that it completely frees you from the fear of rejection. It helps you change your mindset so that failed sales attempts are not as demoralizing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As long as you\u2019re not bogged down by hearing \u201cno,\u201d you\u2019re closer to hearing a \u201cyes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Switch Products If You Need To<\/h2>\n

You can\u2019t sell a BIC pen when you\u2019re asked to market it as a gold-plated fountain pen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Knowing your product and believing in it are two of the most important elements of successful cold calling. In fact, up to 90% of your success can be determined by the quality of your offer. Are you selling something the market really wants, or is this product so niche in your mind that you can\u2019t see yourself ever reaching your sales targets?<\/p>\n

If your company is struggling from this point of view, you may end up getting the brunt of it each and every day. Sooner or later, you will probably burn out or lose your passion for sales.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To get your swagger back, see if there\u2019s another product your company sells that you can work on instead. If there isn\u2019t, switch companies if you need to. The important thing is to make sure you\u2019re actually excited about the solution you\u2019re selling. Prioritizing this will do more for your career and income than anything you could do in your current role.<\/p>\n

Test Your Script in Batches of 50<\/h2>\n

Like most cold-calling professionals, you probably have some scripts to follow. In most cases, these scripts start off as more modest, but as you go along, you will recognize the areas where you can make small, impactful changes.<\/p>\n

To know if your changes are good, you have to try the modified script out in the wild. Our advice is to test it on at least 50 prospects before you draw any conclusions. Don\u2019t be discouraged if it doesn\u2019t work on the first few attempts\u2014especially if it\u2019s something you believe will work. Reevaluate after 50 or so tries, and move on to the next test based on your results.\u00a0<\/p>\n

One thing to keep in mind here is that there is no magic associated with the number 50. Depending on your product, business, or industry, you may find that there\u2019s a better threshold for determining if your changes are good or not.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Write Down and Prep Objections<\/h2>\n

Imagine you have a potential customer\u2019s full attention, they listen to your whole pitch, and then come back to you with objections.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If any of these are repeat objections that you\u2019ve encountered before (or think you\u2019ll encounter again), take notes and try to form counterpoints in your own words. Once you have a detailed list of how you can respond to the most common objections you\u2019ll face, it\u2019ll be far easier for you to stay composed and keep the conversations going.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Remember to be specific and very well organized about your plans for these objections\u2014the more prepared you are, the more natural it will be for you to show how they shouldn\u2019t get in the way of a sale.<\/p>\n

When You Notice that You\u2019re Hesitating, Dial<\/h2>\n

Cold calling can put you on a rollercoaster of both positive and negative emotions. Sometimes it can be exhilarating and uplifting, other times it can be stressful and make you want to quit.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That said, if you\u2019re hesitating to make calls, that means something is wrong and you\u2019re not making as many calls as you should. Meanwhile, the only way you can make a sale is to make a call, so hesitating can have a severely detrimental impact on your performance and results.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Do your best to be mindful about your hesitations, because it might just be self-sabotage that you can overcome with a few personal tricks and words of encouragement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But above all else, the best way to cure hesitation is to press the dial button. Simply put, there\u2019s almost no way back once you\u2019ve done so, and you\u2019re most likely to fall back into a groove once you\u2019ve done it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not sure what to say, make it a goal simply to introduce yourself and ask if they have a minute or two to talk about your product. Don\u2019t even worry about getting a \u201cyes\u201d or a \u201cno\u201d yet. The important thing is to get back in the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You Don\u2019t Have to Talk Non-Stop<\/h2>\n

Nervousness and other preconceived notions about what a successful salesperson does might make you think you have to keep talking. However, there are two big reasons you shouldn\u2019t:<\/p>\n