Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Personally, I do not think using cold calling is a good idea. In this day and age, people are extremely busy and what little extra time they have, they do not want to be bothered with a telemarketer. I know I do not talk to them when they call my phone. With caller ID and all the other features on phones, people do not answer calls they don't know. You also have to worry about the Do Not Call Registry. This is very time consuming and therefore I do not feel it would benefit a business to do cold calling. Stick with the tips and tools that SFI provides and your business should be profitable. Thank you and good luck in your future.
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Personally, I do not think using cold calling is a good idea. In this day and age, people are extremely busy and what little extra time they have, they do not want to be bothered with a telemarketer. I know I do not talk to them when they call my phone. With caller ID and all the other features on phones, people do not answer calls they don't know. You also have to worry about the Do Not Call Registry. This is very time consuming and therefore I do not feel it would benefit a business to do
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

"Cold Calling" is a marketing term used to define prospects that you don't personally know. There are many ways to make "cold calls". This does not necessarily mean calling people on the phone. Cold call prospects are people from what's known as your "soft market". These people are not personal close friends, or family, however they are people that you have come into contact with. They are also a highly targeted group of people.

Making random phone calls to people from your local phone book would not be a good use of your time and effort and could potentially get you in big trouble. Making random calls to these people in this manner is kind of like spamming. Or a door to door salesman. When's the last time you let one of those people in your home?

The best ways to market SFI &/or TripleClicks (in my opinion) to essentially strangers, is to utilize the marketing tools from the SFI marketing strategy link. The TripleClicks Gift Cards, TripleClicks X-Cards & SFI X-Cards are hands down the best way to get new members if you're not comfortable with online marketing.

Online marketing is cold calling at its finest. You're advertising your business to millions of strangers, asking them to sign up and become a member of your business. If you're not comfortable with setting up your own online marketing campaign taking advantage of the S-Builder Co-op, or the PSAs To-go programs are the next best way to get members.

Go to your Marketing link on the Affiliate Center homepage for other great ideas for "cold calling".
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"Cold Calling" is a marketing term used to define prospects that you don't personally know. There are many ways to make "cold calls". This does not necessarily mean calling people on the phone. Cold call prospects are people from what's known as your "soft market". These people are not personal close friends, or family, however they are people that you have come into contact with. They are also a highly targeted group of people.

Making random phone calls
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Affiliate since: 04/03/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Brenda's 42 other Ask SC answers

I will give you an experience that I have had with "calling" people. First of all I had paid for these telephone leads from a company, so I was always under the assumption that they were interested in a business. This was not even true for supposed paid leads. So once I began speaking with them I would always ask if they had inquired about having a home based business from home for themselves. A majority of these leads were not interested, but there were a few. I actually have had several long standing PSA's from those calls.

So my point is that just picking up a phone book with nothing to indicate that the person would be interested, in my opinion would be a lot of wasted time for you. I would either buy the leads to phone people (because it is targeted to those that want to be in business and just don't know which company yet) or spend time in advertising by putting your own information for people to come to you, that is time better spent.
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I will give you an experience that I have had with "calling" people. First of all I had paid for these telephone leads from a company, so I was always under the assumption that they were interested in a business. This was not even true for supposed paid leads. So once I began speaking with them I would always ask if they had inquired about having a home based business from home for themselves. A majority of these leads were not interested, but there were a few. I actually have had
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I don't think so. In fact, absolutely not, for me anyway.

I am 23, and many of my friends have never even seen a telephone directory! We don't even really always use our phones to talk any more. I know people who only use them for texting or surfing the internet. I don't ever use the "white pages" online, I just google someone if I want to find their phone number. Then there is the whole problem of caller id, and not answering a phone number I don't recognize. I figure if that is how I feel about it, a lot of other people are going to feel that way, too.

I think a lot of younger people are more comfortable with the internet, and would find it more appealing that you can target people who have already expressed an interest in making money online, because then you won't be annoying to your friends and family. Buying PSAs is even better if you can afford it,

I grew up around network marketing, and watched my mom try program after program, and saw her friends avoid her because they didn't want to hear about her latest money making venture. How much less does a total stranger want to answer a call trying to sell them something? All you need is a few people complaining to 800notes.com or one of those other sites where you can complain about telemarketers and your phone number gets in the spam lists, and nobody will ever answer your call. She tried calling people out of the phone book too, and that was a total bust. That is probably another reason I don't like the idea of that.

Developing a successful team first (with SBuilder, PSA to go, advertising, and whatever else) and talking to your friends and family AFTER you are established seems to me to be the best way to go. SFI is the only program that really worked for my mom, and that is why I decided to join.
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I don't think so. In fact, absolutely not, for me anyway.

I am 23, and many of my friends have never even seen a telephone directory! We don't even really always use our phones to talk any more. I know people who only use them for texting or surfing the internet. I don't ever use the "white pages" online, I just google someone if I want to find their phone number. Then there is the whole problem of caller id, and not answering a phone number I don't recognize. I figure if that
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Affiliate since: 01/31/2024, Power Rank: 99999999

Absolutely not in my book...We get cold called multiple times daily for anything from answering a survey to accident claims,Do we give any of them the time of day? VERY RARELY because we don't know if they are genuine or not and usually we are making dinner,sorting the kids out,hoovering or as normal JUST BUZY!

I wouldn't waste my time annoying my fellow citizens.

I use Traffic Exchanges as one form of advertising,They are free to join and the people looking at your offer have chosen to be there and the majority are looking for ways to supplement their income,It is a form of WARM CALL,I use a few of the different Gateway pages to mix it up a bit.

Anybody unfamiliar with this form of advertising can find plenty of information on using them by typing "Traffic Exchanges" into google.
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Absolutely not in my book...We get cold called multiple times daily for anything from answering a survey to accident claims,Do we give any of them the time of day? VERY RARELY because we don't know if they are genuine or not and usually we are making dinner,sorting the kids out,hoovering or as normal JUST BUZY!

I wouldn't waste my time annoying my fellow citizens.

I use Traffic Exchanges as one form of advertising,They are free to join and the people looking at your offer have
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ronelle's 268 other Ask SC answers

NO, I would not recommend cold calling!!

Here in the USA, you may be violating "do not call" lists from people who do not want unsolicited sales calls on any of their phones.

I believe it would also be mostly a waste of your time, as most people would probably hang up before you got very much information mentioned.

For cold marketing, you might be much more successful to place SFI and/or TripleClicks cards or flyers under windshield wiper blades in store parking lots. Or post flyers on notice billboards inside some of your local cards. When cold marketing in your local area, give consideration (and think of your safety) to including your phone number.

Check right here in AskSC for previous questions about how/where to cold market locally.

Best wishes to your success!!:))...
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NO, I would not recommend cold calling!!

Here in the USA, you may be violating "do not call" lists from people who do not want unsolicited sales calls on any of their phones.

I believe it would also be mostly a waste of your time, as most people would probably hang up before you got very much information mentioned.

For cold marketing, you might be much more successful to place SFI and/or TripleClicks cards or flyers under windshield wiper blades in store
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Affiliate since: 06/27/2013, Power Rank: 212 | Read James's 127 other Ask SC answers

There are limitations in making cold calling with the availability of modern communication technology with computers, laptops and smartphones. Messages can be sent in seconds and responses can be received almost immediately. Cold calling consumes much time and time means money. Many people are aware of scam and fraud businesses and cautious about them and most likely the prospects will turn down the invitation unless they know well of the company. Cold calling is only good when the prospects are known and the ability of the caller to entice the prospects to answer the call.A good and experienced telemarketer will know the time and the type of prospects to call. With modern technology, most people prefer to communicate through smartphones and computers where they are undisturbed with calls. So cold calling is only good for the right prospects who wants to know more and willing to listen. But not a good method for prospects who are reluctant to listen and to know more. I prefer to go for advertising, emails, tweet and facebook where the prospects can access us personally.
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There are limitations in making cold calling with the availability of modern communication technology with computers, laptops and smartphones. Messages can be sent in seconds and responses can be received almost immediately. Cold calling consumes much time and time means money. Many people are aware of scam and fraud businesses and cautious about them and most likely the prospects will turn down the invitation unless they know well of the company. Cold calling is only good when the prospects are
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Affiliate since: 04/01/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Jeffrey's 9 other Ask SC answers

Absolutely not you will be wasting your time and money and annoying call receivers. I do not pay attention to telemarketers. Whatever it is I don't want it! I also tell them not to call again. I am certain the vast majority of persons have a similar attitude towards them. In short they are nuisances. There are much better methods to attract PSAs. See the Marketing Methods and Marketing Aids pages for suggestions and expand it to other sources. PSAs should be attracted by your ads or your in person presentations after they express interest. You could also buy some from the many source on TripleClicks.

To your Success!
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Absolutely not you will be wasting your time and money and annoying call receivers. I do not pay attention to telemarketers. Whatever it is I don't want it! I also tell them not to call again. I am certain the vast majority of persons have a similar attitude towards them. In short they are nuisances. There are much better methods to attract PSAs. See the Marketing Methods and Marketing Aids pages for suggestions and expand it to other sources. PSAs should be attracted by your ads or your in person
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Affiliate since: 12/18/2011, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Manohar's 240 other Ask SC answers

Hello Adjoua

NEGATIVE POINTS

Yes you can say that it is a good method of attracting new PSAs, but you may face the following problems:

Many people will respond to the call as I am not interested in online Internet Business.

Others will not give you appointment to meet you personally.
Few of them who do not like to interact with strangers may refuse to divulge their email address.

I personally have put down my phone receiver many times whenever I listen…….I am so and so calling from so and so company and are offering such and such thing. These calls are so irritating and ill timed.

It would unnecessary add extra expenditure to your phone bills for the month

POSITIVES

There are so many Online Internet businesses that your Ads of SFI get generally lost, but if you are lucky to get a good response from a client who gives you an appointment, you may get a good prospect just by a call from the cozy corner of your house.

GENERAL POINTS

You need to be patient and persistent in your calls. You should be prepared to listen to 50 rejection before you get one positive response.

You should select appropriate time for your calls. Never call when people are getting ready to go to office and running in or around their bath room.

Never give calls at lunch time, most people would be busy with lunch & a after lunch nap between 1300 to 1400 hrs PM.

Be very polite to the naysayers and ask if you could call them at some other time. Take the next possible appointment.

Do not brag/drag about the opportunity you are offering, just take the appointment and explain them only after visiting them personally

Hope this helps
Cheers & enjoy !

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Hello Adjoua

NEGATIVE POINTS

Yes you can say that it is a good method of attracting new PSAs, but you may face the following problems:

Many people will respond to the call as I am not interested in online Internet Business.

Others will not give you appointment to meet you personally.
Few of them who do not like to interact with strangers may refuse to divulge their email address.

I personally have put down my phone receiver many times whenever
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Williams's 638 other Ask SC answers

Cold calling prospects can be of some use but a more effect strategy is to call everyone you've warmed up to the opportunity. Just calling from a phone directory, you need to polish up on your elevator speech. Be professional and brief and you will be surprised to find that a total stranger will carry on a conversation with you. This no doubt is a learned skill and 1 that can prove very valuable.

However, the novice will likely chase more prospects away cold calling than they ever could draw. This said, I don't recommend this technique to newbies or anyone that is too lazy to learn a little about the prospect first then call them at a time they are most receptive to the information.
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Cold calling prospects can be of some use but a more effect strategy is to call everyone you've warmed up to the opportunity. Just calling from a phone directory, you need to polish up on your elevator speech. Be professional and brief and you will be surprised to find that a total stranger will carry on a conversation with you. This no doubt is a learned skill and 1 that can prove very valuable.

However, the novice will likely chase more prospects away cold calling than they ever
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