Episode 14: Interview | Stephanie Sanzotta Breaks Down Cold Calling

Sales reps in every industry just have a way of naturally making things more difficult than they need. Steph is the owner of a professional inside sales organization and she talks about the pitfalls of cold calling and how agents can step up their game.

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Stephanie Sanzotta

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Time Stamped Show Notes

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[00:01] - Aiva - Nurture leads as they come in and make sure that you never miss a lead again! Whether you're busy with other clients, family ... or sleeping at 3am ... Aiva is around 24/7/365 to get it done. Sign up TODAY!

[00:23] - RERAW theme intro.

[01:03] - James introduces Steph Sanzotta ... yes, you've met her from our Ramble session in week one on Episode 3 where she spoke about her journey through Hell.

[02:55] - Get to know Steph a little bit outside of work. Manifestation through thoughts. Passions, including the fine arts ... unexpectedly leading to a career in sales.

[06:13] - A little about the journey that lead Steph to Inside Sales.

[10:48] - What are the biggest mistakes agents make when cold calling? Are agents and other Inside Sales Agents writing off the prospects too soon?

[13:39] - "Never Split The Difference" - Chris Voss. Ask the right questions. Don't lead the prospect to answer that you want to hear, that get everyone nowhere.

[17:01] - At what point do you actually stop calling on a lead?

[20:00] - People are mean when you cold call. How do you just let insults and hostility just roll off your back?

[22:41] - What are the biggest pitfalls that agents make on the phone? Ask your questions and shut the hell up!

[27:50] - Tayloring scripts to be personalized and made into your own.

[33:05] - What kind of lead is Steph's favorite to call on? The answer may surprise you but the reason is genius.

[34:50] - The hardest lead type to convert are ...

[36:54] - Steph comments on circle prospecting.

[42:26] - The final fire of questions: worst advice given to an ISA, most important thing that everyone should be doing and what the best dialer from a professional whose business relies on it.

[50:05] - Steph's favorite personal and professional resources ... including Grant Cardone and Les Brown.

[52:20] - Get in contact with Steph: Office: 518-240-1161, www.infinityappointments.com or https://www.fb.com/infinityappointments

[53:33] - Aiva - Nurture leads as they come in and make sure that you never miss a lead again!