| Comments from Chicago Office Technology Group on the The Kingston Proven Appointment Setting Workshop: | |
| “I’ve learned to be more specific and firm about the reason why I am calling” - J.G. “I’ve learned when leaving a voicemail to speak quick enough to get in information specific to each customer. I have also learned to have references ready to through out at any time and always be specific with a date and time to meet. I have learned how to deal with what to say in specific situations and how to be more aggressive with setting date and time appointments without being pushy.” “I’ve learned ‘more appointments make more money’, ‘be direct, be specific, tell don’t ask’.” - A.A. “I’ve learned to say ‘XYZ Co.’ Loved it! (out solution)” “I’ve learned how to make a more productive phone call.” “I’ve learned that it’s important to make calling the most important thing of the day and even if your don’t get an appointment it doesn’t mean that you fail.” “I’ve learned that you need to mention specific things that you can do for the customer and his company that is specific to their industry.” “I’ve learned to keep digging when the same person blowing you off.” “I’ve learned to try multiple contacts until you get the right one.” “I’ve learned that I need to boost my confidence level on the phone and better techniques for gathering information and setting appointments.” “I’ve learned to make each call company specific.” “I’ve learned several different ways to attack a C-level executive.” “I’ve learned to include current customers in space.” “I’ve learned the importance of referencing competitors/colleagues when cold calling” “I’ve learned a new approach and a revised script.” “I’ve learned to address the needs of customers.” “I’ve learned to be concise and relate specific strategies towards the prospect industry.” “I’ve learned to be assertive” “I’ve learned how to personalize a phone call.” “The ongoing training is something that I find useful. Every time we meet I pick something else up that I use on a day to day basis.” “I’ve learned to speak on the phone with more intensity and volume.” “Tailor my sales pitch more to the industry making sure to add a detailed explanation about how we helped other industry leaders.” “I’ve learned that there are different approaches you can take to gaining information. I need to be more concise, add more information and talk about other companies to increase interest.” “I’ve learned to be very confident and schedule the meeting – that is most important, use referrals and show how we have helped others.” “I’ve learned to choose my words carefully, have my ’script’ together for max impact and to inject more energy and treat it like an ‘in person’ call.” “I’ve learned to be more specific, relax and to slow down on the phone.” “I’ve learned that I need to stop sounding like a sales rep as opposed to a document management consultant. I’ve also learned to talk to upper-level people answering their problems without sounding like a salesman.” “Kate taught me her verbiage, language and how she phrases.” “I’ve learned the effective ways to follow up with C-levels after the initial voicemail was left and not return call.” “I’ve learned that tenacity and intensity are critical to gaining attention.” “I’ve learned that I need to relax and express what I am thinking.” “I’ve learned to have more confidence in my conversation.” “I’ve learned to be more confident on the phone.” |
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