Why Prospects Don’t Answer Their Phone—and How to Change Things

Answering your phone can be a dicey experience these days. Having some off-beat, unhelpful caller waste your time—or worse, insult you—can spoil a good day.

If you have a sinking feeling some of your salespeople may be making such critical mistakes (or heaven forbid, you yourself have tried these call openers), pass on this warning: These call openings can be hazardous to your sales health. Don’t try them yourself at home—or especially at work.

 

4 Phone Call Openings That Turn Off Prospec...