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Cold Calling for Sales

Prepare for the Call

+100 Points~10 mins
Cold Calling for SalesPrepare for the Call

Topics

  • Research First
  • Write Your Reason
  • Quiz

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Learning Objectives

After completing this unit, you'll be able to:

  • Research a prospect before calling.
  • Write a reason for the call.

Research First

Spend five minutes on the account: recent news, the person's role, and how similar customers use your product. You're looking for one reason they would care.

Write Your Reason

Write one sentence that connects their situation to an outcome you've delivered for someone like them. That sentence is your opener.

Quiz
To complete this unit, you need to answer all the quiz questions correctly.
+100 Points

1What are you looking for in prospect research?

Second attempt earns 50 points. Three or more earns 25 points.
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