Comments on: The Best Ways to Start a Cold Call http://www.sportsnetworker.com/2009/08/08/the-best-ways-to-start-a-cold-call/ SportsNetworker.com is the #1 Resource Online For Sports Business Professional Looking To Take Their Sports Career To The Next Level Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:54:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Debra Russell http://www.sportsnetworker.com/2009/08/08/the-best-ways-to-start-a-cold-call/comment-page-1/#comment-1824 Debra Russell Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:28:29 +0000 http://sportsnetworker.com/?p=567#comment-1824 My favorite - do you have a minute, is this a good time to talk? My favorite – do you have a minute, is this a good time to talk?

]]> By: Chris http://www.sportsnetworker.com/2009/08/08/the-best-ways-to-start-a-cold-call/comment-page-1/#comment-1684 Chris Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:42:22 +0000 http://sportsnetworker.com/?p=567#comment-1684 Love those examples, Bill. I may incorporate a few... Here's one (below) I've used over the years that's put me face-to-face with key decision-makers: "I've got an idea for [insert brand here] that I think you're going to love. And you could save a ton of money!" People love good ideas. And they love saving money. The key is to make sure you have a killer idea. And if you can't come up with a killer idea, you're probably in the wrong business. Love those examples, Bill. I may incorporate a few…

Here’s one (below) I’ve used over the years that’s put me face-to-face with key decision-makers:

“I’ve got an idea for [insert brand here] that I think you’re going to love. And you could save a ton of money!”

People love good ideas. And they love saving money. The key is to make sure you have a killer idea. And if you can’t come up with a killer idea, you’re probably in the wrong business.

]]> By: Tim Evans http://www.sportsnetworker.com/2009/08/08/the-best-ways-to-start-a-cold-call/comment-page-1/#comment-1597 Tim Evans Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:37:03 +0000 http://sportsnetworker.com/?p=567#comment-1597 Hey Bill - great post ... I tend to use the more laid back tone/approach, the kind when you ask for someone, it sounds as though you're just calling to talk to your buddy. I've found that works best. Question for you ... when the reception wants to take a message, what type of message are you leaving? Hey Bill – great post … I tend to use the more laid back tone/approach, the kind when you ask for someone, it sounds as though you’re just calling to talk to your buddy. I’ve found that works best.

Question for you … when the reception wants to take a message, what type of message are you leaving?

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