Does this sound familiar? You pick up the phone, ready to make a cold call,

only to be met with disinterested prospects and unanswered voicemails.

You've been told to start your pitch with a long-winded introduction about

your company, but all it does is bore your prospects and leave you feeling

frustrated and unproductive. It's time to break free from this ineffective

action that only leads to wasted time and missed opportunities. Instead,

discover the power of crafting a compelling cold call opener that captures

your prospect's attention and sets the stage for a meaningful conversation.

In this episode, you will be able to:

- Unlock the secret importance of training your greenhorn sales reps and nurturing their talents.

- Dive into the journey of overcoming obstructive mindsets that can hobble one's sales performance.

- Learn the key to constructing a safety net for practicing role-play and simulation exercises.

- Get a grip on strategic methods for launching a successful cold call and pitch to potential customers.

- Explore the route of managing disagreements and cementing trust with your potential customers.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:06 - Welcome to the Live Better, Sell Better podcast,          

00:01:02 - Training and SDR Tactics,          

00:02:37 - Breaking Down Mental Barriers,          

00:04:22 - Implementing Practice and Repetition,          

00:09:39 - Effective Practice Sessions,          

00:13:08 - The importance of readiness in sales enablement,          

00:14:00 - Hiring for characteristics and potential,          

00:16:30 - The need for skilled sales reps,          

00:19:00 - Chunking and practicing specific skills,          

00:20:19 - Effective cold call openers,          

00:26:35 - Building Genuine Connections,          

00:27:03 -  Making Sense of the Conversation,          

00:27:49 -  Steer the Conversation,          

00:28:38 -  Handling Objections,          

00:29:42 - Handling Early Objections,