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Cold Calling Techniques (That Really Work!)

Stephan Schiffman

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    “The book every CEO needs to read.”
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Summary

Stephan Schiffman offers a practical guide to telephone prospecting. This anniversary edition focuses on moving potential customers from first contact to meetings and sales. It also addresses obstacles such as voicemail, cell phones and email, with techniques for improving how salespeople approach new prospects.

  • SourceSimon & Schuster / Adams Media, Cold Calling Techniques · About the Book; Product Details, July 3, 2007 ebook, ISBN 9781605508269; Raves, Mark Cuban

Why read it Our view

Useful when a founder must start conversations with potential customers. The book gives a way to examine the steps between first contact, a meeting and a sale, rather than treat all sales activity as one task.