Glossary/Cold Calling

    Cold Call Opener

    The first sentence of a cold call, used to earn 20 more seconds of attention.

    Definition

    An opener is the 5 to 10 second script a caller uses in the first moment of a cold call to interrupt the pattern and earn permission to keep talking.

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    Month to month. Scoped on a 20 minute call.

    Why it matters

    Most cold calls die in the first 8 seconds. A tested opener is the single biggest lever on meetings booked per hour.

    How it works

    • Permission based: 'Hey Name, this is a cold call, can I have 20 seconds?'
    • Reason for call: name a specific pain
    • Ask a single question that invites yes or no

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