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I'm looking for a way to make a couple of extra bucks by selling some products or services via telephone to businesses. Do you know any products or services that can be sold easily by cold calling? Do you have any tips? Any experience? Any suggestions?
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I used to sell event sponsorships via phone, so I think you can sell everything if you want, but you need to make pre-sale emails, find great contacts e t. c. Try to sell expensive tickets on business events, for example. The % you can get from organisers also depends on your negotiation skills, because they can offer a good deal for you.
As you probably know, a lot of companies use the term "business development" as a synonyms for "sales", so at my role as a VP business development I had to do some called emails and calls as well.
It is never easy, even if you have the best product in the world and event if you are the best sales person in the world.
You need to show a need, and the need must stay in the customers head even after the sale so the product will not be shipped back.
If this is not your day job, and you want some extra money, look for a company that is looking for sales people like you, they will usually give you a list of leads based on landing pages or TV commercials followup calls so the call is a bit "warm" and not so cold. There are a few products like that, like health emergency buttons. Just google it or use Indeed to find the relevant position.
Good luck
The best products to sell are those that you believe in, this will give you credibility and passion. Since you want to sell products that someone else created you also need to make sure the company is reputable. Otherwise you won't get paid and there are a lot of scams out here regarding selling of all types of products and services. If you're good on that, one route to take is to become an affiliate.
Google the product or service you'd like to sell and add "affiliate" then hit enter. Check out the results. You should see more details about how to become an affiliate for the product or service. You may be able to sell over the phone and even online. With the winter holidays approaching there are a lot of places looking to sell stuff. Retailers, technology, fashion, automobiles to name a few. Also see the support system and reputation of the company. Another source to checkout is ClickBank. You'll find a whole host of products you can sell and earn commissions.
Happy Selling!
Sign up for getafreelancer or other type sites and bid for cold-calling jobs. After doing this, you will find out what type of products sell while getting paid to do so.
Best of Luck,
Mike
From the Trenches to the Towers Marketing
I will be glad to help as my time permits.
There are a number of products and services that can be sold effectively through cold-calling businesses. These include office supplies, financial services, marketing services, and business-to-business (B2B) products and services. Businesses need these products and services to function effectively, so there is always a demand for them. Cold-calling can be an effective way to reach potential customers and generate sales. You can also click here https://www.careersbooster.com/our-services/cover-letter-writing/ to learn something special to get help with writing a cover letter efficiently.
Here are some products and services that can potentially be sold to businesses via cold calling:
Office supplies: Things like pens, paper, printer ink, etc. that businesses always need. Staples, Office Depot, etc. have been successful with this model.
Print/copy services: Offering printing, copying, mailing, document management, etc. as an outsourced service.
Software/web services: Things like CRM, accounting, payroll, and website design and maintenance that businesses rely on. However, you'll need good product knowledge.
Marketing services: Services like search engine optimization, pay-per-click ads, social media marketing, and email marketing campaigns.
IT services: Offering managed IT support, cybersecurity solutions, hardware and software installation, and maintenance. Requires some technical expertise.
Shipping and Logistics: Offering delivery, freight, and warehouse storage solutions for businesses shipping goods.
Facility/office supplies: janitorial, coffee/vending, breakroom supplies, furniture, etc. Recurring need.
Tips:
Target specific industries or niches where your offering provides clear value.
Have a tight sales script that qualifies and builds trust quickly.
Offer a free trial, assessment, or consultation to get your foot in the door.
Follow up diligently with prospective clients until they say no.
Track your stats to optimize your approach over time.
Starting with a digital offering and building relationships over the phone before proposing an in-person meeting can help close more sales by cold calling. Let me know if you need any other advice!
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How to go past gate keepers in calling?
There's a reason that most CEOs and M.D.s are hard to get to and why their gatekeepers won't let you through... They WANT it that way. They are constantly being bombarded by people trying to sell them something! My best advice is to discover ways to put the target on YOUR back. Position your business/product/service in a way that compels them (or more likely someone from their office) to contact YOU. Tip: Make sure you develop and maintain an very high level of integrity - because even if you get through to one and make a sale - if your product/service is of poor quality then word will spread and your reputation will get destroyed. Best of luck!DB
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Should I use telemarketers to let customers know about my service?
I think you have to go with your gut on this one. We've worked with clients to coordinate the use of telemarketing services through UpWork and have had a good experience. But we stuck with native-English speaking freelancers. Most on them were from the US. When they call, ask them to not only explain the service, but also ask them to request an email address where they can send more information. Give the telemarketer a company email address and a pre-set message about your service to email. Or you can do this yourself. If you're simply trying to raise awareness, a phone call is no big deal and would be great. If you're trying to sell, it will be a little tough, and it might be better to simply have them setup a time for you to return the call and close the sale. Whenever you're having to talk and explain a service over the phone, it's important to have a firm grasp on the language and vernacular phrases. Look into some of the telemarketers from outside the US who list themselves as expert English speakers and setup a time to talk with them over the phone to gauge their phone skills and grasp of the language.MB
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What would be the best way to approach our customers and get them to realize how using our service could bring the a lot of value?
A few years back, a blog written by hackers emerged on the Romanian market. Back then, I was working as a web developer for the biggest jobs site on our market (>3M revenue). One morning, we got an email from the guy who started the hacker blog. It was a simple SQL injection that revealed a lot of sensitive data like user emails and contact data. We were instructed to fix this in 24 hours or he would go public and expose our error to the public. Nice guy, he gave us the benefit of the doubt. If we were a serious business, interested in the security of our users' data, we'd jump and fix things. If not, we deserved to be exposed. We spent the entire day going through every single script on the site and tried to secure everything we could think of. The coding had been done years before by a different team and we found a lot of security holes. The second day I went to my boss and told him the only way we're going to get them all is to hire the hackers to mess us up as badly as they could. It was a win-win for everybody. So, what I'd suggest is this: 1. Don't target startups. They have so many on their plate and so little resources, a small-to-medium security flaw won't be a huge priority. Making payday and turning a profit is top on their list. 2.Target companies with a lot to lose due to security. Go for the big guys. 3. Find one error, report it to the highest management level you can find contact details for, explain the risks and pitch your service. I'm currently running a SaaS where data security matters. We already did a crowdsourced vulnerability test and it was a pain to set up. I'm really happy to have found out about you guys! If you'd like to brainstorm a few more sales ideas, let me know, give me a few days to do some research and book a call. Either way, let's keep in touch! MattMP
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Why is no one requesting for call from those with no reviews, I can't wait to show my skills to my first caller, is it not after calls comes reviews?
then you goal is to get the first review, drop your price - offer to give your fee to charity - give people a reason to try you out.MK
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Do you have tips/technique for cold calling businesses for an interview to learn more about an industry I am interested in?
If I understand your question correctly, you are asking about information interviews. That is the term. People are cooperative and like to show off what they know (I'm doing it right now!). So let them. This isn't hard. Nearly everyone you call will be open to at least talking with you on the phone for a few minutes. You may have to schedule a time to call back or meet in person later, and that's fine. So say there's a job you want to do, you think, and you'd like to find out more about it. The funny thing is, the same job done at different companies can be totally different experiences because of cultures. So it's best to talk to three or four people doing that job at separate firms to get perspective. To find these people is not difficult. You can use LinkedIn. Or you can use a simple method called the Little Unsure technique, where you ask the receptionist, "Hi, I'm not sure who I should speak with...I'm looking for the person who does [whatever role it is]. But again, I'm not sure who that would be there..." and trail off. This method is very effective. You may get voicemail. 3/4 times the person you're calling won't be available to take your call. Don't take it personally. Leave a quick message or call back later now that you have the name. For messages or live answers, say you are doing some research, are interested in the role they have and are wondering if it's right for you. If they could speak with you for about 15 minutes, it would be very helpful. If now's not a good time, when would work? Have your questions ready. They may want to go ahead right now. I have had employees get time for such interviews in person approved by their boss...again, people want to be cooperative. Once in awhile you may find someone who is "too busy". Simply move on. No big deal. That person is probably not a fit anyway. The higher you go in larger organizations, the nicer the people you'll find. How did the leaders in most organizations get there? The Sales career path. They know all about cold calling. The appreciate it. Nearly all of the success factors here are getting past your fears. These fears are simply not valid. They don't hold true in the real world. Nearly everyone is flattered someone would ask their opinion. Go find out whether this job is really something you want. And you'll also find out what kind of different corporate cultures exist...which will play a big part in your job selection, if you're smart. Don't be in "I'll Take Anything" mode. Start sorting.JK
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