Making outbound phone calls to cold prospects is one of the most challenging sales activities. But there are some key things that you can do (and not do) to make it both easier and more productive.
We discuss those and how to create a telemarketing script in this webinar "How to Create a Good Telemarketing Script".
4. Prospects are busy
Prospect’s get a lot of sales calls
Prospect’s are guarded
You have a lot of information to share
You only have a couple of minutes
Prospect’s are likely not in “buying” mode
Challenges
5. “How are you doing today?”
“Is this a good (or bad) time to talk?”
“Are you busy right now?”
“Do you have a minute to talk?”
“Have I caught you in the middle of
anything?”
“Hi Mary, this is Michael Halper from SalesScripter.”
Sounds like a
salesperson
Weak frame of mind
Respects prospect
Buys you 2 to 5 minutes
Assumes familiarity
Pattern Interrupt
6. Prospects are busy
Prospect’s get a lot of sales calls
Prospect’s are guarded
You have a lot of information to share
You only have a couple of minutes
Prospect’s are likely not in “buying” mode
Challenges
7. Everything you say and do will
either increase or decrease the
level of guardedness
8. Try to avoid sounding like a salesperson
that is trying to sell something.
9. Try to sound more Like a business
person, consultant, or advisor.
10. Soft Disqualify
“I am not sure if we are a good fit for you.”
“I am not sure if you all need what we provide.”
“I am not sure you are the right person to speak with.”
11. Prospects are busy
Prospect’s get a lot of sales calls
Prospect’s are guarded
You have a lot of information to share
You only have a couple of minutes
Prospect’s are likely not in “buying” mode
Challenges
12.
13. Product Selling
Sales Pitch
Consultative Selling
Sales Pitch
Company
Product
Features
Pricing
Goal: Closing sale
Benefits (Value)
Common problems (Pain)
Questions probing for problems (Pre- Qualify)
Customer examples (Name Drop)
Differentiation (Product)
ROI (Product)
Goal: Starting conversation
15. Product
Benefits
Lose weight
Get healthier
Get on and stay on a workout schedule
Transition to a healthier lifestyle
Feel better
Become more attractive
Improve self-confidence
Decrease stress
Become happier
Gym Membership
Treadmills
Weights
Classes
Personal Training
Lap pool
Sauna
Steam room
Yoga Studio
16. Product Benefits
Lose weight
Get healthier
Get on and stay on a
workout schedule
Transition to a healthier
lifestyle
Feel better
Become more attractive
Improve self-confidence
Decrease stress
Become happier
Problems
Need to lose weight and get in better shape
Not healthy and do not feel good
Difficult to get on and stay on a workout schedule
Do not feel good and often get sick
Not happy with physical appearance
Do not have a very good self-image and level of
self-confidence
Often feel stressed and depressed
Gym Membership
Treadmills
Weights
Classes
Personal Training
Lap pool
Sauna
Steam room
Yoga Studio
17. Product Benefits
Lose weight
Get healthier
Get on and stay on a
workout schedule
Transition to a healthier
lifestyle
Feel better
Become more attractive
Improve self-confidence
Decrease stress
Become happier
Problems
Questions
Need to lose weight
and get in better shape
Not healthy and do not
feel good
Difficult to get on and
stay on a workout
schedule
Do not feel good and
often get sick
Not happy with
physical appearance
Do not have a very
good self-image and
level of self-confidence
Often feel stressed
and depressed
Gym Membership
Treadmills
Weights
Classes
Personal Training
Lap pool
Sauna
Steam room
Yoga Studio
How do you feel about your physical
appearance or level of fitness?
How important is it for you to lose weight
or get in better shape?
Have you ever had difficulty getting into a
routine of working out?
How do you feel about your overall level of
health or how you generally feel on a daily
basis?
How would you describe your image of
yourself or your level of self-confidence?
How often do you find yourself stressed
out or depressed?
18. Product Benefits
Lose weight
Get healthier
Get on and stay on a
workout schedule
Transition to a healthier
lifestyle
Feel better
Become more attractive
Improve self-confidence
Decrease stress
Become happier
Problems Questions Example
Need to lose weight
and get in better shape
Not healthy and do not
feel good
Difficult to get on and
stay on a workout
schedule
Do not feel good and
often get sick
Not happy with
physical appearance
Do not have a very
good self-image and
level of self-confidence
Often feel stressed
and depressed
Gym Membership
Treadmills
Weights
Classes
Personal Training
Lap pool
Sauna
Steam room
Yoga Studio
How do you feel about
your physical appearance
or level of fitness?
How important is it for
you to lose weight or get
in better shape?
Have you ever had
difficulty getting into a
routine of working out?
How do you feel about
your overall level of
health or how you
generally feel on a daily
basis?
How would you describe
your image of yourself or
your level of self-
confidence?
Helped a 35 year
old man to lose
40 pounds.
He ended up
getting a new job,
a new girlfriend,
and says he is
happier than he
has ever been.
19. Product Benefits
Lose weight
Get healthier
Get on and stay on a
workout schedule
Transition to a healthier
lifestyle
Feel better
Become more attractive
Improve self-confidence
Decrease stress
Become happier
Problems Questions Example
Need to lose weight
and get in better shape
Not healthy and do not
feel good
Difficult to get on and
stay on a workout
schedule
Do not feel good and
often get sick
Not happy with
physical appearance
Do not have a very
good self-image and
level of self-confidence
Often feel stressed
and depressed
Gym Membership
Treadmills
Weights
Classes
Personal Training
Lap pool
Sauna
Steam room
Yoga Studio
How do you feel about
your physical appearance
or level of fitness?
How important is it for
you to lose weight or get
in better shape?
Have you ever had
difficulty getting into a
routine of working out?
How do you feel about
your overall level of
health or how you
generally feel on a daily
basis?
How would you describe
your image of yourself or
your level of self-
confidence?
Helped a 35 year old
man to lose 40 pounds.
He ended up getting a
new job, a new
girlfriend, and says he
is happier than he has
ever been.
20. Prospects are busy
Prospect’s get a lot of sales calls
Prospect’s are guarded
You have a lot of information to share
You only have a couple of minutes
Prospect’s are likely not in “buying” mode
Challenges
21. I am not interested.
We do not have budget right now.
We aren’t looking at making any changes
right now.
We already use somebody for that.
Call me back in X months.
Just send me your information.
22. Don’t Sell the Product, Sell the Meeting
Stage GoalsInitial Contact
Cold Call
Inbound Call
Email
Event
2 to 5 minutes
80% on prospect
20% on you
Appointment
Phone Call
Face-to-Face
Discovery
20 to 30 minutes
50% on prospect
50% on you
Presentation
Discovery
Presentation
Demonstration
1 to 2 hours
20% on prospect
80% on you
Pre-Qualify
Gather high-level information
Build interest in having conversation
Schedule the Appointment
Pre-Qualify (Cont.)
Hard Qualify
Gather detailed Information (Discovery)
Build interest in meeting
Schedule the Presentation
Sell Product
Map out Next Steps
Close (Sale or agreement to move
forward)
23. Call Blueprint
Target Prospect Introduction
“Hello Mary, this is Michael Halper, calling from
Max Gym. Have I caught you in the middle of
anything?”
Target Prospect Introduction
Elevator Pitch
Qualifying Questions
Common Pain Examples
Brief Company and Product Info
Close
Disqualify Statement
24. Call Blueprint
Elevator Pitch
Great. The Purpose of my call is that we help individuals to:
• Lose weight
• Get healthier
• Get on and stay on a workout schedule
• Transition to a healthier lifestyle
• Feel better
• Become more attractive
• Improve self-confidence
• Decrease stress
• Become happier
Target Prospect Introduction
Elevator Pitch
Qualifying Questions
Common Pain Examples
Brief Company and Product Info
Close
Disqualify Statement
25. Call Blueprint
Disqualify Statement
(Choose one of the following)
• I actually don't know if you need what our services provide so
I just had a question or two.
• I actually don't know if you are a good fit for what we provide
so I just had a question or two.
• I don't know if you are the right person to speak with but I
have just a couple of questions.
Target Prospect Introduction
Elevator Pitch
Qualifying Questions
Common Pain Examples
Brief Company and Product Info
Close
Disqualify Statement
26. Call Blueprint
Qualifying Questions
• How do you feel about your physical appearance or level of
fitness?
• How important is it for you to lose weight or get in better
shape?
• Have you ever had difficulty getting into a routine of working
out?
• How do you feel about your overall level of health or how you
generally feel on a daily basis?
• How would you describe your image of yourself or your level of
self-confidence?
Target Prospect Introduction
Elevator Pitch
Qualifying Questions
Common Pain Examples
Brief Company and Product Info
Close
Disqualify Statement
27. Call Blueprint
Share Some Common Problems
Oh, OK. Well, as we talk with other individuals, we notice that they
often have challenges with:
• Need to lose weight and get in better shape
• Not healthy and do not feel good
• Difficult to get on and stay on a workout schedule
• Do not feel good and often get sick
• Not happy with physical appearance
• Do not have a very good self-image and level of self-
confidence
• Often feel stressed and depressed
Target Prospect Introduction
Elevator Pitch
Qualifying Questions
Common Pain Examples
Brief Company and Product Info
Close
Disqualify Statement
28. Call Blueprint
Share Brief Company and Product (Pre-
Close)
Well, that is one of the reasons why I am reaching out as it sounds
like we might have a productive conversation.
• Product details
• Benefits
• ROI
• Name drop
• Differentiation
• Picture of a future state
• Threats of doing nothing
Target Prospect Introduction
Elevator Pitch
Qualifying Questions
Common Pain Examples
Brief Company and Product Info
Close
Disqualify Statement
29. Call Blueprint
Close
But I have actually called you out of the blue and I would like to
learn more about you.
Can we schedule a brief 15 to 20 minute meeting where we
can discuss your goals and challenges and share some examples
of how we have helped people like you to transform their lives..
Target Prospect Introduction
Elevator Pitch
Qualifying Questions
Common Pain Examples
Brief Company and Product Info
Close
Disqualify Statement
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