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Power Partner Networking

Adaptive Business Services

As a commission-only independent contractor, I was starting from scratch (no accounts or even leads), I needed to formulate a plan. I still had contacts in this industry although it had been several years since I had actually worked in it. Never made a cold call and I was busier than a one-legged man in an ass kicking contest.

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Becoming a Master Networker – Series Intro

Adaptive Business Services

I started my B2B selling career in 1977 and our program was pretty simple … make 30 face-to-face cold calls every day. I did that, knocking on the doors of Los Angeles businesses while selling commercial grade calculating equipment. Would you rather make cold calls or follow-up on a referral? True story.

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Becoming a Master Networker – Power Partners

Adaptive Business Services

Additionally, I wanted to work on a commission only program. Next, I began to systematically contact every commercial realtor, architect, developer, and construction company who I had worked with previously on a signage project. They are in the unique position to introduce you to others who might need your services. That’s what.

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I’m Not That Good of a Salesperson

Adaptive Business Services

As a salesperson, I hated cold calling and I regularly chased elephants and pixie dust. Despite my concerns, I made the decision that I only wanted to work on straight commission and without even a draw. While some might view straight commission as being too much pressure, to me it was pure freedom.

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25 Sales Prospecting Techniques For Successful Sales

Lead Fuze

.” In its simplest form, sales prospecting is the process through which sales representatives contact prospects with the goal of generating sales possibilities. Prospecting is a broad term that encompasses marketing strategies, cold calls, email marketing, and other methods of nurturing leads. 6 Make cold calls .