Glossary/Cold Calling

    Cold Calling

    Outbound phone calls to prospects who have not opted in, used to book qualified sales meetings.

    Definition

    Cold calling is the practice of phoning a prospect who has not requested contact, with the goal of booking a discovery meeting for an account executive.

    Want booked sales meetings on your calendar?

    Month to month. Scoped on a 20 minute call.

    Why it matters

    For B2B sellers with a deal size above 5k, cold calling is still the fastest way to reach decision makers. A trained caller can book 1 to 3 meetings per day, which is faster than any inbound channel from a standing start.

    How it works

    • Build a target list of accounts and buying titles that match your ICP
    • Enrich each contact with a direct dial and a mobile number
    • Open with a permission based pattern interrupt, then a one line value prop
    • Handle the first objection, then ask for a specific 15 minute meeting
    • Log the outcome and route booked meetings to the account executive

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