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Prospecting

Grabbing a stranger's attention and convincing them to make the time to speak with you is one of the most challenging parts of selling.

If your company does not provide all of your sales leads (and there are few companies that do), you must learn how to prospect effectively if you are going to succeed in sales!

The resources provided in this section address the following prospecting methods...and more!

  • Cold Calling

  • Elevator Pitch

  • Networking

  • Referrals

  • Speaking

  • Website

  • Writing

Audio Recording: Guest Expert Interview with Sam Richter - Win More Business With Sales Intelligence
Audio Recording: Guest Expert Interview with Sam Richter - Win More Business With Sales Intelligence

By listening to Sam's interview you will learn: How to understand your prospects and clients so you have a competitive edge; Tips and tricks for popular search engines; The "Invisible Web," which consists of websites most people and search engines don't know about; How to access expensive premium information resources for FREE; Ways to apply information to make a great first impression; How to be better prepared to present, sell, and close more deals than anyone.

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Network Before You Need It
by Joanne S. Black
Network Before You Need It

Although networking has inspired all sorts of analysis and dread, in the end, it's really just about building relationships and being genuine.

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I'm Not Interested
by Wendy Weiss, The Queen of Cold Calling
I'm Not Interested

Whenever I conduct a workshop or teleclass, invariably someone asks the question: "What should I say when the prospect says, 'I'm not interested?'" My response invariably is: "It's probably too late."

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8 Strategies For Bypassing Voice Mail
by Wendy Weiss, The Queen of Cold Calling
8 Strategies For Bypassing Voice Mail

Are you frustrated because you can never speak directly with your prospects? Are you sick of leaving voice mail messages that never get returned? This article provides eight creative strategies for bypassing voice mail altogether!

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Gain Your Prospects' Attention
by Wendy Weiss, The Queen of Cold Calling
Gain Your Prospects' Attention

During a cold call you have approximately 10-30 seconds to grab your prospects' attention...and you won't get a second chance! Read on to discover how to accomplish this critical sales prospecting objective.

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Audio Recording: Guest Expert Interview with Susan Ratliff - Exhibit Like an Expert: learn how to maximize your return on trade show investments
Audio Recording: Guest Expert Interview with Susan Ratliff - Exhibit Like an Expert: learn how to maximize your return on trade show investments

By listening to Susan's interview you will learn: How to create a dynamic display that will get you noticed on the trade show floor; Effective promotions that drive traffic to a booth; The most successful process for gathering qualified leads at a trade show; The most effective sales strategy for booth selling; How to follow up leads so they turn into sales; The biggest booth blunders exhibitors make

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Trade Show Sales Strategies
by Susan Ratliff
Trade Show Sales Strategies

One of the most startling revelations I've discovered in my trade show travels is the fact that companies will spend thousands of dollars buying booth space in a show and purchasing elaborate exhibits and graphics to promote their message, then permit sales people to work in the booth with no training!

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Secret to Closing More Sales
by Alan Rigg
SPECIAL REPORT: The Secret to Closing More Sales

Many sales skills training courses focus considerable attention on closing techniques. However, the real secret to closing sales is doing a great job at the front end of the sales process!

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SPECIAL REPORT: Cold Calling Alternatives
by Alan Rigg
SPECIAL REPORT: Cold Calling Alternatives

Learn how to build a productive sales opportunity pipeline with no cold calls!

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Audio Recording: Guest Expert Interview with Ari Galper - Unlock the Game: learn how to eliminate personal sales rejection forever
Audio Recording: Guest Expert Interview with Ari Galper - Unlock the Game: learn how to eliminate personal sales rejection forever

By listening to Ari's interview you will learn how to: Eliminate pressure and tension from the sales process; Rip up your sales scripts and easily get your message across; Stop chasing prospects and gain the respect you deserve; Get rid of your "fear of the phone" once and for all; Stop "pitching" and start problem solving.

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Audio Recording: Guest Expert Interview with Steve McCann - Client-Conscious Prospecting: learn how to overcome call reluctance and achieve your full sales potential
Audio Recording: Guest Expert Interview with Steve McCann - Client-Conscious Prospecting: learn how to overcome call reluctance and achieve your full sales potential

During this interview Steve addresses the following topics: The difference between selling yourself and serving others; Why those who serve others sell so much more; How to truly put the spotlight on the prospect's needs (and not just pay them lip service); How to shift your focus to alleviate your fear of prospecting.

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The Surprising Truth About Cold Calling
by Ari Galper
The Surprising Truth About Cold Calling

Have you noticed that the old "tried and true" cold calling techniques that were once successful have now completely lost their effectiveness? That's why I've developed a new cold calling approach that will automatically put you ahead of the game and in a league above your competition!

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2009 Cold Calling Checklist
by Wendy Weiss, The Queen of Cold Calling
2009 Cold Calling Checklist

In today's economy, cold calling is also one of the most economical ways to generate new business. It does not require expenditures for new equipment or infrastructure or staffing. All you need is your list and a telephone. When done well, cold calling is a direct, targeted, efficient and effective way to generate new business.

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Is Sales Really a Numbers Game?
by Ari Galper
Is Sales Really a Numbers Game?

The whole idea of the old numbers game is that if you spend enough time "dialing for dollars" you're bound to make the occasional sale. The wakeup call here is that it isn't about how many sales you're making with the numbers game, but how many you're losing.

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Fearless Prospecting in a Changing Economy
by Steve McCann
Fearless Prospecting in a Changing Economy

To be great at prospecting when economic times are tough, you need to go beyond yourself and your fears and focus on the prospect. Only then will your fear of rejection and prospecting procrastination disappear. Use the suggestions in this article to revitalize your prospecting efforts and put your fear of rejection in its place.

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Sales Prospecting: How to Redesign Your Website to Generate More Online Sales and Sales Leads
by Alan Rigg
Sales Prospecting: How to Redesign Your Website to Generate More Online Sales and Sales Leads

This article examines the two most common flaws that prevent websites from generating sales leads.

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