Dial Up More Appointments:
6 Winning Cold Call Scripts
“Hello, my name is Jane with ABC company.
Thank you for your time. If I told you I could solve
all your problems, would you be interested?
Would you like to meet at 2:30 today or 10:30
tomorrow? Thank you again for your time.”
“Um, how
about no.”
FACT
You don’t need a RIGID CALL SCRIPT.
FACT
...but the words you use MATTER.
HELLO?
WHAT’S THIS
ABOUT?
NOT
INTERESTED
NOT READY
STILL NOT
SURE
LEAVE A
MESSAGE!
SHORT, FLEXIBLE SCRIPTS can help you navigate the phases of every
cold call, and maximize the chances of a POSITIVE OUTCOME.
The Double Handshake
SCRIPT No. 1
THE DOUBLE HANDSHAKE
HELLO?
WHAT’S THIS
ABOUT?
NOT INTERESTED NOT READY STILL NOT SURE
LEAVE A
MESSAGE!
“Hello, I’m FIRST AND LAST
NAME. We haven’t met, but do
you have a moment to speak
with me?”
“Okay, thanks. Is
there a better
time today we
can talk?”
“No” or
“Not right
now”
WHY IT WORKS
Your goals: obtain permission and reduce “friction”
No company name + “we haven’t met” = no distractions
“Is there another time today” = increased urgency, better odds
The Reason I’m Calling...
SCRIPT No. 2
HELLO?
WHAT’S THIS
ABOUT?
NOT INTERESTED NOT READY STILL NOT SURE
LEAVE A
MESSAGE!
T.R.I.C.
The Reason
I’m Calling...
...is to offer you the chance to
...is to set a time to meet
...is to show you some ideas about
WHY IT WORKS
Don’t waste time; get to the point
Direct approach = professional, respectful
Every call has a reason: to offer value to your prospect
Let Me Ask You Something...
SCRIPT No. 3
HELLO?
WHAT’S THIS
ABOUT?
NOT INTERESTED NOT READY STILL NOT SURE
LEAVE A
MESSAGE!
DRIVE THE CONVERSATION: 5 QUESTIONS
“If changing your
approach isn’t a top
priority right now,
what are YOUR
TOP PRIORITIES?”
“What are some
things about your
process YOU WISH
WERE BETTER?”
“Can you share some
of the details of what
you’re doing so I can
understand WHAT’S
WORKING SO
WELL?”
“Are you ever
concerned about
{COMMON
PROBLEM}?”
“On a SCALE OF
1-10, how would you
rate how things are
going right now (e.g.,
with your current
solution)?”
WHEN EVERYTHING SEEMS FINE ON THE SURFACE...
...QUESTIONS CAN HELP YOU UNCOVER UNRESOLVED PAIN AND UNMET PRIORITIES
WHY IT WORKS
Your prospect will resist; be prepared
Keep conversation moving, shift focus to your prospect
Your prospect talking = more engagement / interest
Sell the Appointment
SCRIPT No. 4
HELLO?
WHAT’S THIS
ABOUT?
NOT INTERESTED NOT READY STILL NOT SURE
LEAVE A
MESSAGE!
SELL THE APPOINTMENT (NOT YOUR PRODUCT)
“That’s exactly why I called. Our clients experience a lot
of the same dilemmas and obstacles, and when we
meet, we can look at potential solutions.
“You may never become a customer, but you’ll gain
some good ideas either way.”
WHEN YOU’VE UNCOVERED YOUR PROSPECT’S PAIN...
WHY IT WORKS
You won’t close a complex sale with a cold call
Climb the ladder: aim for the next step, not the final step
Reciprocity = give free ideas, you’ll get something back
The Last Resort
SCRIPT No. 5
HELLO?
WHAT’S THIS
ABOUT?
NOT INTERESTED NOT READY STILL NOT SURE
LEAVE A
MESSAGE!
THE “3-6-9” QUESTION
“Okay, I understand you don’t want to meet right now.
So let me ask you: 3, 6, or 9?”
IF YOUR PROSPECT STILL WON’T BUDGE...
“WHAT DO YOU MEAN?” or “I DON’T UNDERSTAND.”
“When should I follow up: in 3, 6, or 9?”
WHY IT WORKS
One last chance to keep conversation moving
Ask “what might change between now and then?”
Let your prospect define the timeframe (days, weeks, months)
The Boomerang Message
SCRIPT No. 6
THE BOOMERANG MESSAGE
"Hi PROSPECT’S FIRST NAME. This is YOUR
NAME. I'm calling regarding COMPETITOR
COMPANY WHO IS YOUR CLIENT. Please get
back to me at PHONE NUMBER. Again, this is
YOUR NAME at PHONE NUMBER. I look
forward to speaking with you."
HELLO?
WHAT’S THIS
ABOUT?
NOT INTERESTED NOT READY STILL NOT SURE
LEAVE A
MESSAGE!
WHY IT WORKS
Clear, concise, direct = better odds of callback
Mentioning competitor conveys urgency, piques curiosity
Social Proof: more likely to do something others are doing
INSIDERS
© Business Wise Inc. 2017
CHARLOTTE
2101 Rexford Rd.
Suite 132E
Charlotte, NC 28211
T. 704.554.4112
ATLANTA
6190 Powers Ferry Rd.
Suite 190
Atlanta, GA 30339
T. 770.956.1955
DALLAS
15851 Dallas Pkwy.
Suite 404
Addison, TX 75001
T. 214.306.0605

Dial Up More Appointments: 6 Winning Cold Call Scripts

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    Dial Up MoreAppointments: 6 Winning Cold Call Scripts
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    “Hello, my nameis Jane with ABC company. Thank you for your time. If I told you I could solve all your problems, would you be interested? Would you like to meet at 2:30 today or 10:30 tomorrow? Thank you again for your time.” “Um, how about no.” FACT You don’t need a RIGID CALL SCRIPT.
  • 3.
    FACT ...but the wordsyou use MATTER. HELLO? WHAT’S THIS ABOUT? NOT INTERESTED NOT READY STILL NOT SURE LEAVE A MESSAGE! SHORT, FLEXIBLE SCRIPTS can help you navigate the phases of every cold call, and maximize the chances of a POSITIVE OUTCOME.
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    THE DOUBLE HANDSHAKE HELLO? WHAT’STHIS ABOUT? NOT INTERESTED NOT READY STILL NOT SURE LEAVE A MESSAGE! “Hello, I’m FIRST AND LAST NAME. We haven’t met, but do you have a moment to speak with me?” “Okay, thanks. Is there a better time today we can talk?” “No” or “Not right now”
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    WHY IT WORKS Yourgoals: obtain permission and reduce “friction” No company name + “we haven’t met” = no distractions “Is there another time today” = increased urgency, better odds
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    The Reason I’mCalling... SCRIPT No. 2
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    HELLO? WHAT’S THIS ABOUT? NOT INTERESTEDNOT READY STILL NOT SURE LEAVE A MESSAGE! T.R.I.C. The Reason I’m Calling... ...is to offer you the chance to ...is to set a time to meet ...is to show you some ideas about
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    WHY IT WORKS Don’twaste time; get to the point Direct approach = professional, respectful Every call has a reason: to offer value to your prospect
  • 10.
    Let Me AskYou Something... SCRIPT No. 3
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    HELLO? WHAT’S THIS ABOUT? NOT INTERESTEDNOT READY STILL NOT SURE LEAVE A MESSAGE! DRIVE THE CONVERSATION: 5 QUESTIONS “If changing your approach isn’t a top priority right now, what are YOUR TOP PRIORITIES?” “What are some things about your process YOU WISH WERE BETTER?” “Can you share some of the details of what you’re doing so I can understand WHAT’S WORKING SO WELL?” “Are you ever concerned about {COMMON PROBLEM}?” “On a SCALE OF 1-10, how would you rate how things are going right now (e.g., with your current solution)?” WHEN EVERYTHING SEEMS FINE ON THE SURFACE... ...QUESTIONS CAN HELP YOU UNCOVER UNRESOLVED PAIN AND UNMET PRIORITIES
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    WHY IT WORKS Yourprospect will resist; be prepared Keep conversation moving, shift focus to your prospect Your prospect talking = more engagement / interest
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    HELLO? WHAT’S THIS ABOUT? NOT INTERESTEDNOT READY STILL NOT SURE LEAVE A MESSAGE! SELL THE APPOINTMENT (NOT YOUR PRODUCT) “That’s exactly why I called. Our clients experience a lot of the same dilemmas and obstacles, and when we meet, we can look at potential solutions. “You may never become a customer, but you’ll gain some good ideas either way.” WHEN YOU’VE UNCOVERED YOUR PROSPECT’S PAIN...
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    WHY IT WORKS Youwon’t close a complex sale with a cold call Climb the ladder: aim for the next step, not the final step Reciprocity = give free ideas, you’ll get something back
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    HELLO? WHAT’S THIS ABOUT? NOT INTERESTEDNOT READY STILL NOT SURE LEAVE A MESSAGE! THE “3-6-9” QUESTION “Okay, I understand you don’t want to meet right now. So let me ask you: 3, 6, or 9?” IF YOUR PROSPECT STILL WON’T BUDGE... “WHAT DO YOU MEAN?” or “I DON’T UNDERSTAND.” “When should I follow up: in 3, 6, or 9?”
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    WHY IT WORKS Onelast chance to keep conversation moving Ask “what might change between now and then?” Let your prospect define the timeframe (days, weeks, months)
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    THE BOOMERANG MESSAGE "HiPROSPECT’S FIRST NAME. This is YOUR NAME. I'm calling regarding COMPETITOR COMPANY WHO IS YOUR CLIENT. Please get back to me at PHONE NUMBER. Again, this is YOUR NAME at PHONE NUMBER. I look forward to speaking with you." HELLO? WHAT’S THIS ABOUT? NOT INTERESTED NOT READY STILL NOT SURE LEAVE A MESSAGE!
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    WHY IT WORKS Clear,concise, direct = better odds of callback Mentioning competitor conveys urgency, piques curiosity Social Proof: more likely to do something others are doing
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    © Business WiseInc. 2017 CHARLOTTE 2101 Rexford Rd. Suite 132E Charlotte, NC 28211 T. 704.554.4112 ATLANTA 6190 Powers Ferry Rd. Suite 190 Atlanta, GA 30339 T. 770.956.1955 DALLAS 15851 Dallas Pkwy. Suite 404 Addison, TX 75001 T. 214.306.0605