The Sales Evangelist Stop Lazy Prospecting | Donald Kelly - 1773
Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to finding prospects?
Do you sit back and hope they'll come to you, or are you casting wide nets on LinkedIn, crossing your fingers for a response?
Let's face it. These tactics scream "lazy prospecting."
But fear not! In this thrilling episode of The Sales Evangelist, the charismatic Donald Kelly is here to transform your strategy.
Dive into this power-packed five-minute episode and unravel the secrets behind proactive prospecting. Say goodbye to the old ways and hello to a new era of engagement. Don't miss out!
What Is Lazy Prospecting?
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What exactly is lazy prospecting? In the episode, Donald explains it’s making a phone call without researching the prospect.
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When prospecting, you should do your prep work. This involves seeing who else works in the organization and looking at the individual’s LinkedIn profile.
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However, most sellers take this time to scroll through their phones, hoping for the best. Donald explains how most sales representatives become lazy prospectors without realizing it.
LinkedIn Profile
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Before making a phone call, review the prospect's LinkedIn profile. Scroll through to see their achievements, recent work events, or posts they’re engaging in.
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Donald shares how you can use this information during a phone conversation with your prospects.
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Hint: Use LinkedIn Sales Navigator during your research!
Multi-Threading in Sales
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Speaking of Sales Navigator, it’s the ideal tool for multi-threading. Use it to find someone within our prospect’s organization you can engage with and talk to on LinkedIn.
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Donald shares how to multi-thread within the episode correctly to help you connect with your prospects and close a deal.
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Sponsorship Offers
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This episode is brought to you in part by Hubspot.
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This episode is brought to you in part by LinkedIn.
Are you tired of prospective clients not responding to your emails? Sign up for a free 60-day trial of LinkedIn Sales Navigator at linkedin.com/tse.
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This episode is brought to you in part by the TSE Sales Foundation.
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