
The Cold Calling Podcast
The Cold Calling Podcast by MonsterConnect helps sales reps and leaders understand the sales world. Join us for 30 minutes of open table discussions with renowned sales experts on trending topics and another 30 minutes of LIVE COLD CALLING.
Hosted by Larry Long Jr, Sales Acceleration Trainer and Author of JOLT!
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Latest episodes

Jun 10, 2022 • 6min
Clarify Interest: Do Prospects Just Want to Get Off the Call?
In this episode of the Cold Calling Podcast, Collin reaches out to a prospect whose business is in SaaS. She gave him a solid referral and asked for Collin to send her an email. Collin shares that, when a prospect asks for an email then you need to push a little further. If you give them what they're asking for, will they book some time with you to see if it makes sense to move forward? If no, then they just want to get out of the call ASAP!To learn more about Monster Connect and to claim your free dial session visit: https://monsterconnect.com/salescast

Jun 9, 2022 • 3min
Get a Prospect's Interest in Podcasting's Revenue Potential
In this episode of the Cold Calling Podcast, Collin dials the cellphone of a prospect and finds out that he is neither a podcast listener nor has he explored the potential of podcasting to drive revenue for their business. Collin was keen on respecting the prospect's time as much as possible and got the signal to send an email introducing what Salescast can offer for him to gauge if it makes sense to continue the conversation.To learn more about Monster Connect and to claim your free dial session visit: https://monsterconnect.com/salescast

Jun 8, 2022 • 3min
Ask 'What Do You Know About Podcasting?' with Amy Hrehovcik
In this episode of the Cold Calling Podcast, Amy Hrehovcik coaches Ed on his opener which removes much of the self-deprecation he used to have. She gives high marks for coachability and Collin also suggests that, instead of asking if the prospect has considered podcasting to drive business, simply ask, "what do you know about podcasting?" to open up the conversation. If you know what they do know, you might be able to tell them more about what they DON'T know about podcasting!To learn more about Monster Connect and to claim your free dial session visit: https://monsterconnect.com/salescast

Jun 7, 2022 • 2min
Explore If Podcasting Is a Good Fit for Your Company
In this episode of the Cold Calling Podcast, Collin speaks to a prospect who lets him know that the decision to explore podcasting falls on his boss. He also shares that podcasting may not be that good a fit since they are in the drug and alcohol industry and he doesn't want to attract much attention to it. That being said, Collin still got a referral to the decision-maker and got the green light to reach out to him!To learn more about Monster Connect and to claim your free dial session visit: https://monsterconnect.com/salescast

Jun 6, 2022 • 6min
Get a Commitment Before Sending an Email with Amy Hrehovcik
In this episode of the Cold Calling Podcast, Amy Hrehovcik joins Collin for some live coaching. Collin is on fire and reaches out to a prospect whose podcasting efforts were focused on brand awareness. He offers to send an email with more information but he stresses that, before doing so, it's always best to get a commitment first. You can ask if the prospect is open to spending some time together to go over some recommendations before putting together a plan that's specific to the prospect's particular podcast!To learn more about Monster Connect and to claim your free dial session visit: https://monsterconnect.com/salescast

Jun 3, 2022 • 9min
Cold Calls Work, So Pick Up the Phone with Amy Hrehovcik
In this episode of the Cold Calling Podcast, Amy Hrehovcik joins for some live coaching as Collin gets in touch with a very well-known sales influencer. At first, the prospect was skeptical about Salescast's clients with the reason being that he actually knows them! He warmed up quickly after Collin vouched for the facts and remarked THREE times that it was great that he received an actual phone call and not spam. The lesson is that cold calls still very much work, so pick up the phone!To learn more about Monster Connect and to claim your free dial session visit: https://monsterconnect.com/salescast

Jun 2, 2022 • 2min
30 Seconds Is All You Need After the First Objection
In this episode of the Cold Calling Podcast, Collin cold calls a prospect who immediately said that he's not interested. However, Collin pressed further and asked if he has even just half a minute and then he can decide with certainty that it is not a conversation he wants to have. In the end, Collin learned that they have an overabundance of leads, and podcasting had to take a step back, so he said he'd shoot him an email and they can pick up the conversation when they do revive their podcast.To learn more about Monster Connect and to claim your free dial session visit: https://monsterconnect.com/salescast

Jun 1, 2022 • 7min
"The Jobs to Be Done" with Amy Hrehovcik
In this episode of the Cold Calling Podcast, Amy Hrehovcik joins the show to coach on "the jobs to be done." This strategy figures out how the prospect is doing the job today and sees if they're open to a possible better way of doing things. She also commends Collin on reminding the prospect of the value he's getting and letting him know that he will do his due diligence before the meeting. This helps increase the show rate and lets the prospect know that Collin had not done a thorough check yet BUT he will so as to come prepared for their call.To learn more about Monster Connect and to claim your free dial session visit: https://monsterconnect.com/salescast

May 31, 2022 • 3min
Revive a Podcast with Proven Strategies
In this episode of the Cold Calling Podcast, Collin reaches out to a podcast host who shared that, after COVID, their podcast never picked back up again. Although his first objection is that they won't likely revive the show in the next 6 months, he is open to learning more about podcasting strategies that have worked for Salescast. He agrees to meet and shares more details on his show so Collin can prepare.To learn more about Monster Connect and to claim your free dial session visit: https://monsterconnect.com/salescast

May 30, 2022 • 7min
Practice and Get Comfortable with Your Script
In this episode of the Cold Calling Podcast, Collin cold calls a podcast host who was very interested to know more and immediately booked a meeting. Collin shares that a way to make the most of coaching is to spend time with the script and practice it. Ed adds that seeing success with a certain style helps to snowball the effect to another level.`To learn more about Monster Connect and to claim your free dial session visit: https://monsterconnect.com/salescast