Cold Calling

Everything you need to learn about cold calling. Whether you're a sales rep, manager, executive or founder leading a sales team, this collection of actionable cold calling advice will set you down the path to higher close rates and increasing revenue.


Cold Calling 101: Techniques, Tips + 5 Steps to Start Dialing
Cold Calling

Cold Calling 101: Techniques, Tips + 5 Steps to Start Dialing

New to cold calling? We’re about to dive deep into how to start cold calling, why this is a key sales strategy, and tips for successful cold calls.
Steli Efti
November 30, 2023
Cold Call Conversion Rates: Funnel Metrics & Benchmarks
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Cold Call Conversion Rates: Funnel Metrics & Benchmarks

Want to get better results from your cold calling efforts? Here’s a simple step-by-step guide on how to strategically improve your outbound phone sales approach. If you are a startup that’s doing cold calling, you're always trying to improve your results.
Steli Efti
October 21, 2023
15 Cold Call Scripts + Templates & Examples to Nail Every Sales Call
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15 Cold Call Scripts + Templates & Examples to Nail Every Sales Call

Good cold call scripts boost sales rep confidence, engage prospects, and close deals. Get 15 scripts, + templates & examples to nail every call.
Steli Efti
August 7, 2023
8 Best Cold Call Opening Lines to Grab Your Prospect’s Attention
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8 Best Cold Call Opening Lines to Grab Your Prospect’s Attention

Your success rate depends on your cold call opening lines: will prospects decide to stay on the phone? Learn what to say on a cold call + opening lines that work.
Amy Copadis
August 7, 2023
The Best Days & Times to Cold Call (Data-Backed) in 2023
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The Best Days & Times to Cold Call (Data-Backed) in 2023

The best time to cold call, on average, is 10 am – but the right time can vary. Learn the best time to cold call for your industry and cold calling goal.
Chintan Zalani
July 25, 2023
13 Best Sales Voicemail Scripts to Get Prospect Callbacks
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13 Best Sales Voicemail Scripts to Get Prospect Callbacks

A sales voicemail script helps you nail your next cold outreach call--even if you get their voicemail.
Steli Efti
June 26, 2023
Cold Calling: How to Respond to Prospects Who Say "I Don't Have Time"?
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Cold Calling: How to Respond to Prospects Who Say "I Don't Have Time"?

Not sure how to respond when prospects "dont' have time"? Here's what to say next if you want to close the deal.
Steli Efti
April 17, 2023
Cold Calling? Here’s Why Your Tonality Matters for Sales Calls
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Cold Calling? Here’s Why Your Tonality Matters for Sales Calls

What you say in a pitch will not matter if it’s said unconvincingly. Here’s how to master tonality in sales to better engage prospects and close more deals.
Steli Efti, Chintan Zalani
April 10, 2023
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