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Re: Tell em Columbo Sent You!

Dr. Print ·
I would ask him - Who else are you going to involve in this process. If he mentions the name of the owner’s company, ask how do you know him. You may need to ask a follow up question to get to the owners name. If he does not mention the owners company don’t bring them up, you may end up putting that company in play. You never know how well he knows the controller. I might have 1,000 linked in connections, some of them I may not think of using. That’s my advice
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Re: Tell em Columbo Sent You!

TML ·
I agree with dr print. I always ask who my competition is and I know them well enough now to ask which rep it is. I've found lately with one company the owner has been traveling on appointments with a new rep. I've been using this to our advantage as the owner of that company is quiet an aged fellow that knows little about our industry anymore. Find out who your competition is and if that company is listed, ask how they came about selecting them (since you mentioned the incumbent is out).
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Re: Tell em Columbo Sent You!

Carl Little ·
Art, I would not ask that question. They may not be in the deal and you do not need another competitor. I might ask however how important relationships are. That will tell you a lot about him. I also try to see who they do business with to try and connect with someone who I know that might know a c-level person inside your prospect. Just thoughts. Carl Sent from my iPad > On Feb 17, 2015, at 10:33 PM, Print4Pay Hotel < alerts@hoop.la > wrote: >
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Re: Tell em Columbo Sent You!

Art Post ·
Thus, I took all the comments and made zero mention of the LinkedIn connection. I did ask about all of the other players and received. Names of the three other vendors, machine models, and monthly lease pricing for each of them. AS predicted price will play the most important part of the buy in, however, I was able to get me and my company to the top of the list (did not give the price yet)m due to the knowledge that I brought to table for automating a workflow process. Gotta just figure out...
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Re: Tell em Columbo Sent You!

Old Glory ·
If he gave you their lease pricing, he'll give them yours. You were right to hold that back and if price is all important, before I gave him mine, I would ask if all other proposals are in. If yes, then I'd ask, "If my price is best, any reason we couldn't go forward", etc. If price is all important and all prices are in, what else id there to do?
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Re: Tell em Columbo Sent You!

Larry Kirsch ·
Simply ask what you need to do to obtain the business. If you believe the answer, you know what to do Art have paperwork approved. Best wishes.
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Re: Tell em Columbo Sent You!

bandit41076 ·
"press hard, third copy is yours".
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Re: Tell em Columbo Sent You!

Tim Cunningham ·
Agree
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Cold Calling is NOT Dead

jswinberlin ·
Art, great article. I was listening to a podcast the other day and they were alluding to the fact that cold calling is dead and social media marketing has replaced it. While I believe both are necessary, there still doesn't seem to be any substitute for face to face contact. You get so much more information! As Frank Betcher puts it in his book "How I Raised Myself From Failure To Success In Selling", if you "act" enthusiastic you will become enthusiastic.
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Cold Calling is NOT Dead

Art Post ·
JS: Thanx for the comment. Yup social media is here to stay, but, it can be so impersonal. Too me, social media marketing is akin to radio, in order for it to have a lasting and dramatic effect. You have to develop a strategy and do it over and over for a long period of time.
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Cold Calling is NOT Dead

Jeff Datkuliak ·
I always enjoy reading short reminders regarding this and always share with our sales team. The key for me is that I enjoy talking to and engaging with new folks. When I stop thinking of selling or "trying to out-talk" someone and focus on how our services can help them improve their business, the exchange is fun!
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Cold Calling is NOT Dead

GCBS ·
This is a good point. The problem with most people cold calling is that they get that "defeatist" attitude when someone is rude to them. Kill them with kindness I say! I always put it like this, if I see a place that I don't know about...I think, well...if I don't go, I don't know! For every 5 people that are rude, there are 10 that are pleasant and willing to talk to you for a few minutes. Keep Up The Grind!
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Cold Calling is NOT Dead

TimB ·
Nice post. Truly, "Attitude is everything". Whenever I get a bit gun-shy about making cold calls (which is more often than not, I confess) and the seeming 'wasted' effort it can feel like, I remember some sage advice my wife (a.k.a Head Cheerleader) gave me one time, which helps: "Honey, remember, you're just looking for the live ones."
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Cold Calling is NOT Dead

Art Post ·
LOL "just looking for the live ones", awesome
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Want Decision Maker Access? Getting to the C-Suite and Keeping Their Attention

Art Post ·
Want Decision Maker Access? Getting to the C-Suite and Keeping Their Attention by Print Audit Is there anything more frustrating than moving through a 6 month solution sales-cycle only to discover your contact isn’t the one who signs the contract? Especially when they told you they were the decision maker? And then you either lose the deal or it falls into limbo? Read more of this post
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Tell em Columbo Sent You!

Art Post ·
Last week I received a lead in my territory from our manufacturer!!!  OMG, these are rare nowadays!   Before I called the Decision Maker, I did my due diligence and checked the company out on their web site.  I got a feel for what they...
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5 trends that will affect the Healthcare IT sector this year

David (Guest) ·
Trends are always affecting the healthcare IT community and this year looks no different with a variety of technological tools expected to become more popular. Cybersecurity is always important in regard to the cloud, the Internet of Things and big...
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5 Reasons Why Cold Calling is NOT Dead

Art Post ·
What exactly does a Cold Call mean?   To me, it's the first contact with a potential prospect by either a phone call or stop in.   Funny, I was looking for some images on google for "cold call" and ninety-nine percent of those images...
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What is the Hardest Part of Your Job When it Comes to Selling?

Art Post ·
Thought I would poll our peeps to find out what's the toughest with sales today
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Am I told old for this?

Art Post ·
A recent email exchange with an existing account where the "C" level passed me to his assistant for a potential upgrade. Keep in mind this client is at the end of 60 month lease, does not have maintenance and supply agreement and on time and materials. Why is like pulling teeth to get an appointment? On Mar 17, 2023, at 2:03 PM, Art Post < APost@stratixsystems.com > wrote: HI (mr client) I hope everything is okay with you since I haven’t heard back from you. Hoping it’s like last time...
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