Affiliate since: 10/05/2011, Power Rank: 429 | Read Francis's 105 other Ask SC answers

Cold calling is by definition a method of making unsolicited telephone calls or house calls to potential clients.

You want to know whether using the telephone directory is a good method of finding your new affiliates. The major problem with it is that when people receive random marketing calls they are often sceptical and are unlikely to be persuaded. People are constantly being bombarded with such type of calls on a daily basis from both genuine and scam marketers and it is for this reason that most choose to ignore them.
On the other hand you would have to be very brave and confident to make house calls, as that would involve knocking on people’s doors. Political parties often use house calls during election campaigns. The public is usually not shocked because it is about elections but most people would be upset if someone knocked on their door to discuss a business.

Having said that there are so many other productive SFI-related and cost effective methods of offline marketing. Examples include sending Gift cards to friends and family as a method of promoting a product or even enticing them to become an affiliate. You can also include TC X-cards in your outgoing mails. When in public places, you could also leave flyers around. These are just a few of many examples.

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Cold calling is by definition a method of making unsolicited telephone calls or house calls to potential clients.

You want to know whether using the telephone directory is a good method of finding your new affiliates. The major problem with it is that when people receive random marketing calls they are often sceptical and are unlikely to be persuaded. People are constantly being bombarded with such type of calls on a daily basis from both genuine and scam marketers and it is for this
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Affiliate since: 07/05/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read DIPANKAR's 33 other Ask SC answers

"Is cold calling, using a local telephone directory, a good method for attracting new PSAs?"

It's a good idea. Cold calling is the basic stage of selling. Cold calling abilities are usefull in many aspects. Good cold calling perform properly.
Viewed positively and creatively , cold-calling is empowering and potent.

Cold calling actually enables the sales person to:

1.Supersede existing suppliers
2.Pre-empt the competition
3.Identify and create huge new business possibilities
4.Become indispensable as someone who can make things happen and create new business
5.Build (your) personal reputation beyond job title and grade
6.Establish relationships and a respect (for you) beyond normal sales responsibilities
7.Be an entrepreneur.

cold calling alone can create and be a business in its own right - because cold calling is effectively the ability to make things happen - whereas every other business activity needs cold calling to start up and survive
therefore successful cold callers can go anywhere and do anything - they are entirely self-sufficient and ultimately are not dependent on anyone or anything.

Wish you all the best. Hope you will be successful.
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"Is cold calling, using a local telephone directory, a good method for attracting new PSAs?"

It's a good idea. Cold calling is the basic stage of selling. Cold calling abilities are usefull in many aspects. Good cold calling perform properly.
Viewed positively and creatively , cold-calling is empowering and potent.

Cold calling actually enables the sales person to:

1.Supersede existing suppliers
2.Pre-empt the competition
3.Identify and create
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Affiliate since: 06/06/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Dzul's 193 other Ask SC answers

Hi Adjouna

Cold calling may works well in some area or some department. But through my survey report, most people nowadays skip cold calling.

Some say distracting, just like a salesmen bragging for sales.

Some say they are not ready for talks, while focusing on their work, driving or housework activity.

Some say their phone bills are high and prefers text chat.

I guess time has change. And texting becomes more popular in generals.

But, do learn your market well. What are you up to?

Here's an example:
You can't talk big business to a home maid, but you can talk about an additional income from home to them. Mostly, SFI are local low earner who is looking for ways to improve their income.

But you can conduct your cold calling techniques, to an organized body or companies. They likes it if you bring good profits.

So, do your homework then, and learn your market well.
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Hi Adjouna

Cold calling may works well in some area or some department. But through my survey report, most people nowadays skip cold calling.

Some say distracting, just like a salesmen bragging for sales.

Some say they are not ready for talks, while focusing on their work, driving or housework activity.

Some say their phone bills are high and prefers text chat.

I guess time has change. And texting becomes more popular in generals.

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

It is important, before you use the Cold Call Strategy, to double check to see if there are laws in your local area which need to be followed.

Some countries have a Do Not Call directory so this needs to be checked as neglect to follow local laws is not what SFI is about.

Secondly - use of a telephone directory is one way to get a start to obtain phone numbers of people or business to contact to promote SFI.

A strategy to use may be to connect with Warm-calls first and inquire with them about possible connections with others-those you don't know to share SFI with.

Cold Calling is an approach that needs to be done professionally so that the name of SFI does not get misunderstood as an interruption but as an investment for personal wealth.
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It is important, before you use the Cold Call Strategy, to double check to see if there are laws in your local area which need to be followed.

Some countries have a Do Not Call directory so this needs to be checked as neglect to follow local laws is not what SFI is about.

Secondly - use of a telephone directory is one way to get a start to obtain phone numbers of people or business to contact to promote SFI.

A strategy to use may be to connect with Warm-calls first
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Affiliate since: 10/02/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Jeffrey's 7 other Ask SC answers

Back in the day before computers all we had was the telephone. That is how we received business. Cold calling.
Now days we have to check the do not call list before we even dial a number it carries a hefty fine I've heard $11,000.
Cold calling is a fantastic tool if used correctly. Not only using the local directory but you also can target a specific area by use of the computer. (Your neighborhood for example) Imagine how helpful it would be if your cold callers knew you were right around the corner to help.
You can even call local business owners to offer them a website to sell their wares.
Not only get a PSA get a ECA as well!
Keep it simple, enthusiastic, people seem so busy now days and smile (they can hear you smile in the phone).

I used to love leaving massages at first. It gave me a chance to practice.

Give it a shot, I know you will be pleasantly surprised.
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Back in the day before computers all we had was the telephone. That is how we received business. Cold calling.
Now days we have to check the do not call list before we even dial a number it carries a hefty fine I've heard $11,000.
Cold calling is a fantastic tool if used correctly. Not only using the local directory but you also can target a specific area by use of the computer. (Your neighborhood for example) Imagine how helpful it would be if your cold callers knew you were right around
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 433 | Read Mar's 582 other Ask SC answers

Prospecting through the telephone can be a very effective way in sponsoring new PSAs, if it’s done in the right way.

Here are ways to effectively apply this method of sponsoring new PSAs:

- When you call someone over the phone, how you express your passion and excitement about your SFI business opportunity should be easily pick up by your prospect. When your prospect hears how truly enthusiastic you are, he/she can become more excited, too about your offer. Excitement is contagious.

Generally prospects are perceptive and can detect the sincerity and honesty as you talk through the tone of your voice. These are important aspects of your marketing message that simply cannot be transmitted through any form of printed material.

- As you speak with your prospects over the phone, you can also detect whether they are excited, eager, anxious, confuse or doubtful and react to these feelings accordingly. Often, a few extra words of encouragement or giving them more information about a particular aspect of your SFI business opportunity would be enough to make your prospects feel comfortable with your offer. The key here is giving personal attention to your prospect, which is very much appreciated leading to your prospect holding a high opinion of you and your SFI business.

- Prospecting on the phone gives you the advantage to respond to questions immediately. Your prospect may ask you many questions as he/she begins to learn about your SFI opportunity. Put your feet on your prospect’s shoes and feel how confused you were before you became a SFI business owner. You felt reassured as your sponsor answered your questions and concerns right away.

- Most importantly, don’t hang up when you still sense that your prospect has any confusion or hesitation in his/her voice. You need to ensure that everything is clear to your prospect and every concern that he/she has is addressed before ending the call. It can make the difference between a new affiliate in your team and a wasted lead.

Your aim here is to learn and acquire the proper skill about the various methods of marketing your SFI business, so that you can choose a combination that works best for your personality type and your SFI business opportunity.

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Prospecting through the telephone can be a very effective way in sponsoring new PSAs, if it’s done in the right way.

Here are ways to effectively apply this method of sponsoring new PSAs:

- When you call someone over the phone, how you express your passion and excitement about your SFI business opportunity should be easily pick up by your prospect. When your prospect hears how truly enthusiastic you are, he/she can become more excited, too about your offer. Excitement is
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

While I'm sure that it's possible to cold-call thousands of homes to get a handful of PSAs, there are two main reasons I wouldn't:

1) It would take a great deal of stamina to make all those calls, deal with all the "no" answers and hang-ups, and more importantly,

2) There's a general rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." I don't like being cold-called by anyone, for any reason, so I'm not going to do this to anyone else.

That said, it might prove effective... but I wouldn't consider it "good."
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While I'm sure that it's possible to cold-call thousands of homes to get a handful of PSAs, there are two main reasons I wouldn't:

1) It would take a great deal of stamina to make all those calls, deal with all the "no" answers and hang-ups, and more importantly,

2) There's a general rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." I don't like being cold-called by anyone, for any reason, so I'm not going to do this to anyone else.

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

It might work for some but I would say it would not be the best way to go. If you want to do marketing over the phone your best bet would be family and friends.

Think about it - how many people do you know actually likes telemarketers? Even though they are also trying to make a living like the rest of us, they still irritate the living daylights out of most people.

A practical point - you have to make sure they click on YOUR link - how are you going to do that? Let them write it down?

You can always give it a go and see what happens - but I hope you've got one thick skin because I have a feeling you are going to need it with 8 out of 10 calls.

That is my opinion - others might disagree.
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It might work for some but I would say it would not be the best way to go. If you want to do marketing over the phone your best bet would be family and friends.

Think about it - how many people do you know actually likes telemarketers? Even though they are also trying to make a living like the rest of us, they still irritate the living daylights out of most people.

A practical point - you have to make sure they click on YOUR link - how are you going to do that? Let them
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Affiliate since: 11/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Allison's 23 other Ask SC answers

Back in the day, this was the way ALL telemarketing was done. If you wanted to reach new customers, you got a phone book and phone and went right down the listings and called.
This was then & is now, a BIG waste of time. In those days, this was nearly the ONLY way to get to new customers, at least on a budget.
But, today we have a better version of that archaic marketing and that's your COMPUTER. Use it! Mention SFI and TripleClicks anytime you can. Buy things at TripleClicks yourself, that way you can honestly talk about how great it is to do this.
Market to people in line at the store, go online to the dozens of social sites and post pictures of some TC's products, this way your are not blocked from posting images but can be sometimes with SFI text ads.
Look online for free bulletin boards, etc.....the phone is no longer feasible.
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Back in the day, this was the way ALL telemarketing was done. If you wanted to reach new customers, you got a phone book and phone and went right down the listings and called.
This was then & is now, a BIG waste of time. In those days, this was nearly the ONLY way to get to new customers, at least on a budget.
But, today we have a better version of that archaic marketing and that's your COMPUTER. Use it! Mention SFI and TripleClicks anytime you can. Buy things at TripleClicks yourself,
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Affiliate since: 08/29/2012, Power Rank: 513 | Read Jacqueline's 83 other Ask SC answers

Is cold calling, using a local telephone directory, a good method for attracting new PSAs?

Yes! I think that using all different types of Marketing can certainly help you in attracting new PSAs and/or PRMs.

A Telephone Directory can be a big resource for many different uses.

You could contact Businesses and find out if they might be interested in advertising their products or services in TripleClicks for you to earn some new PRMs.

You could set a meeting to meet them in person, or you can ask if you can send them some information about advertising their business in TripleClicks.

Make sure that before you begin this project, that you already have your Letters/Post-Cards available with all information, (except name and address of your new prospect) included, such as; your name, business name if you have one, address, phone number, and url w/ID# and also stamps for mailing.

TripleClicks Letterhead
https://www.tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=27907

TripleClicks Envelopes
https://www.tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=27908

TripleClicks X-Cards, (Post-Cards)
https://www.tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=375448

This way, when you have an interested prospect, you can send the information out to them immediately .

After about a weeks time, do a follow-up phone call and see if they had received your information through the mail and ask if they have any questions that they might have for you. Then go from there.

Keep a log of you contact with the results. ex. Company A, not interested. Company B, sent letter on 2/18/15, follow-up phone call on 2/25/15, etc....

Also, use Key Codes to help you keep track of your Phone Directory advertising efforts.

Now, for calling for new PSAs prospects.

Create a very short but informative phone script. Let them know that you are building a business with Strong Future International, (SFI), and that if they are looking for a way to earn a second income from home, that you can help them by becoming a member of SFI, and that you would be their Sponsor and you will help support them and guide them on getting their new business started all for Free. No cost to them. Mention all of the Free Training that is available, ask them if you could send them more information through the mail, etc...

Make your script, be your words with a smile.

SFI, Grow a Second Income X-Cards
https://www.tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=5597

For more information on how to use Effective Phone Techniques, check out the following site.

Effective Phone Techniques!
https://www.sfimg.com/Training/SpecialReports/PhoneTechniques

If you feel that you are uncomfortable making the personal phone calls to residents, than use the addresses and send out the SFI, Grow a Second Income X-Cards. You could also do the same for businesses.

You can gain the zip codes by either using a map of the area that your prospecting or use google for easier access to finding zip codes.


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Is cold calling, using a local telephone directory, a good method for attracting new PSAs?

Yes! I think that using all different types of Marketing can certainly help you in attracting new PSAs and/or PRMs.

A Telephone Directory can be a big resource for many different uses.

You could contact Businesses and find out if they might be interested in advertising their products or services in TripleClicks for you to earn some new PRMs.

You could set a meeting
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