Use these steps to improve your cold-calling and prospecting:
1. Identify Target Industries
Certain industries are more likely to need your product. Some have clearly defined buying cycles. Narrow your target industries to ones that have both money to spend and a high likelihood of spending it on your product. The final list should include one or two industries.
2. Define Target Job Titles
Your next challenge: Find the people in your target organizations in charge of buying your product or most likely to influence its purchasing decision. In most cases, these buyers and influencers have specific titles and positions. Limit your list to the top three job titles.
3. Create a Prospect List
If you already have a massive list of potential customers, delete everyone not in a target industry and/or without a target title. If you don’t have such a list, purchase one that fits your target industry’s demographics. Aim to create a list of potential customers who actually have the need and authority to buy your product.
4. Develop an Emotional Message
Put yourself in the shoes of the prospective customer. Base on your...