Cold Calls & Calm Nerves: A Starter Kit for the Terrified
Episode Summary:
Cold calling doesn’t have to feel like jumping out of a plane—especially when you’ve got a plan. In this episode, Brooke Greening answers a listener's question from “Terrified in Tahiti” and walks through three key pillars to make cold calling less scary and more effective: intentionality, pre-call planning, and resilience. Whether you’re brand new or just need a refresher, this is your roadmap to turning cold calls into warm wins.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
Why intentionality is your best friend when picking up the phone.How to approach pre-call planning so your message actually lands.What resilience really looks like when facing rejection—and how to build it.Differences between cold calling massive lists vs. reaching actual business owners.Brooke’s personal story of late-night cold calling (and surviving it!).🛠 Resources Mentioned:
Tips for researching leads through social media and contentStrategies for crafting an “easy yes” askA call to action: Send in your own cold calling questions for future episodes!📣 Connect With Us:
Got a question like Terrified in Tahiti? Share it at https://buildingmomentum.info/anonymous-sales-questions/ Your question might show up in our next episode.Follow Brooke on LinkedIn for more insights on authentic business communication. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-greening/