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 Outbound Squad [Playbook] No, cold calling isn't dead (how to land a sh*t ton of meetings in 2025)
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 Aug 19, 2025  Nick Cegelski, co-author of "Cold Calling Sucks, and That's Why It Works," and Waseem Kaati from Shopify discuss the resurgence of cold calling in sales. They reveal effective strategies like personalized openers and engaging tones to capture potential clients' interest. The conversation touches on overcoming common misconceptions, the importance of identifying pain points, and utilizing intent data for better outreach. Listeners will gain insights into structuring calls and improving conversion rates while dispelling the myth that cold calling is obsolete. 
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Never Call Without An RTM
- Don't cold-dial blindly; always have an RTM (reason to meet) based on research or intent signals before calling.
- Treat these as warm calls with clear triggers, not random Rolodex dialing.
Calls Amplify Email Impact
- Low pickup doesn't kill cold calling because voicemails have >90% open rates and can drive email responses.
- Calls function as attention drivers for email and multi-channel outreach, not only live conversations.
Use Voicemail To Drive Email
- Always leave a voicemail that redirects the prospect to email; naked dials register as worthless.
- Keep the voicemail's first five seconds strong because many people only listen briefly or read transcriptions.



