Comments on: Warm Up Your Cold Calls http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2009/01/warm-up-your-cold-calls-get-more-freelance-work/ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:48:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Warner Carter http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2009/01/warm-up-your-cold-calls-get-more-freelance-work/comment-page-1/#comment-50811 Warner Carter Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:09:16 +0000 http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/?p=1939#comment-50811 I never liked cold calling. It seems there are plenty of rude people who are happy to get snotty with cold callers. Do you have any tips to find out about the person to call? I would go to their website and look to maybe find their twitter and facebook. I never liked cold calling. It seems there are plenty of rude people who are happy to get snotty with cold callers. Do you have any tips to find out about the person to call? I would go to their website and look to maybe find their twitter and facebook.

]]> By: article directory http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2009/01/warm-up-your-cold-calls-get-more-freelance-work/comment-page-1/#comment-50044 article directory Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:08:50 +0000 http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/?p=1939#comment-50044 Great article. I'm going to be using some of the techniques discussed. Great article. I’m going to be using some of the techniques discussed.

]]> By: try free sample http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2009/01/warm-up-your-cold-calls-get-more-freelance-work/comment-page-1/#comment-43469 try free sample Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:46:49 +0000 http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/?p=1939#comment-43469 Most people hate cold calling simply because the caller puts pressure on them to buy. They talk slow on the free offers but fast during the pits. The other day my own bank calls me to sell insurance. The caller would not just hang up even though I told her I don't need it. I cold calling should be done ethically. It should guide and inform the potential customer. Most people hate cold calling simply because the caller puts pressure on them to buy. They talk slow on the free offers but fast during the pits. The other day my own bank calls me to sell insurance. The caller would not just hang up even though I told her I don’t need it.
I cold calling should be done ethically. It should guide and inform the potential customer.

]]> By: Franchise Opportunities http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2009/01/warm-up-your-cold-calls-get-more-freelance-work/comment-page-1/#comment-36336 Franchise Opportunities Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:51:53 +0000 http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/?p=1939#comment-36336 I have to agree. Cold calling still works and we have found it essential in our business. It can be a hard grind for sure but as part of a sales strategy it can work and you can win new customers. The trick is finding some one who will actually do it and is hard nosed enough to be knocked back over and over while they are hunting for the odd piece of gold in amongst the rocks. Good post and advice. Joe I have to agree. Cold calling still works and we have found it essential in our business. It can be a hard grind for sure but as part of a sales strategy it can work and you can win new customers. The trick is finding some one who will actually do it and is hard nosed enough to be knocked back over and over while they are hunting for the odd piece of gold in amongst the rocks.

Good post and advice.

Joe

]]> By: Italy Wine Tours http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2009/01/warm-up-your-cold-calls-get-more-freelance-work/comment-page-1/#comment-31762 Italy Wine Tours Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:25:50 +0000 http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/?p=1939#comment-31762 I'm not a big fan of cold calling but there are some nice tips here. I’m not a big fan of cold calling but there are some nice tips here.

]]> By: Susan http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2009/01/warm-up-your-cold-calls-get-more-freelance-work/comment-page-1/#comment-29335 Susan Sat, 09 May 2009 01:59:51 +0000 http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/?p=1939#comment-29335 Great tips and advice. I have spoken to many people, and we often overlook this simple input: speak at events - conferences, lectures, meet-ups. A Service Provider of- http://morefreelance.com/ Great tips and advice. I have spoken to many people, and we often overlook this simple input: speak at events – conferences, lectures, meet-ups. A Service Provider of-
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]]> By: Amber Weinberg http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2009/01/warm-up-your-cold-calls-get-more-freelance-work/comment-page-1/#comment-8844 Amber Weinberg Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:07:07 +0000 http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/?p=1939#comment-8844 Great tips. I normally consider cold calling a waste of time compared to going to networking events, social media, and direct advertiser. However it can be a surprising way to gain some clients during the slow months. :) Great tips. I normally consider cold calling a waste of time compared to going to networking events, social media, and direct advertiser. However it can be a surprising way to gain some clients during the slow months. :)

]]> By: Armando Bellmas http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2009/01/warm-up-your-cold-calls-get-more-freelance-work/comment-page-1/#comment-6005 Armando Bellmas Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:25:30 +0000 http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/?p=1939#comment-6005 Great advice. As a photographer I cold call art directors and art buyers quite a bit and I definitely do my research (via CA, HOW, STEP, agency/firm websites, etc.) before I make the call. Most calls are short and sweet, introductions and permission to send them more info about my photography. Cold/warm calls are a big part of my marketing. I consider them the beginnings of potentially great creative relationships. Great advice.

As a photographer I cold call art directors and art buyers quite a bit and I definitely do my research (via CA, HOW, STEP, agency/firm websites, etc.) before I make the call. Most calls are short and sweet, introductions and permission to send them more info about my photography.

Cold/warm calls are a big part of my marketing. I consider them the beginnings of potentially great creative relationships.

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]]> By: Work at Home Chelle http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2009/01/warm-up-your-cold-calls-get-more-freelance-work/comment-page-1/#comment-5669 Work at Home Chelle Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:35:50 +0000 http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/?p=1939#comment-5669 I'm terrified of cold calling. But you do give some great advice. It does make cold calling seem less daunting. I’m terrified of cold calling. But you do give some great advice. It does make cold calling seem less daunting.

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