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5 Ways to
Make Your
Cold Calls
More
Effective

         Annu Yadav
CUSTOME
   R                   SALES
            Call
           Center




          Annu Yadav
Don’t Make yourself like these
        Telecallers.




             Annu Yadav
4 Mistake’s which You Commit
• Just start with yourself without knowing the
  customer.
• Start pushing your product.
• Saying your product is just “perfect”.
• Do not agree with client’s objection.




                      Annu Yadav
Tip #1 – Refine your goals




             Annu Yadav
Tip #2 – Better target your prospects




                  Annu Yadav
Tip #3 – Ask for help




          Annu Yadav
Tip #4 – Time your calls correctly




                 Annu Yadav
Tip #5 – Develop rapport with your
            prospects




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