Is Cold Calling Dead?

Is Cold Calling Dead? Let's Talk About It. ?

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There’s a massive buzz around whether cold calling is "dead." The truth? It’s not dead—it’s evolving. ???

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How do we think it looks??

Cold calling in its traditional form is interruptive, untargeted, and very pushy. Boiler room, GlenGGlennR, Dicaprio & penny shares..........?

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In all honesty, the world has moved on, buyers today are much savvier and more informed, with endless information at their fingertips. They don't have time for generic sales pitches—they crave relevance, value, and genuine connection. ???

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But does that mean cold outreach is a thing of the past? Not at all. It is just different. ?

Here’s how it’s thriving in the modern sales landscape:?

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? From Cold to Warm: Leverage tools like LinkedIn, email sequences, and mutual connections to "warm up" your leads. Personalisation is the name of the game.?

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? Focus on Value: Your first interaction should offer insight, solutions, or value—not just a hard sell. Build credibility before you pitch.?

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? Use Data Intelligently: data, and analytics allow you to target leads with precision. Know your prospect before you dial.?

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? Multichannel Approach: Combine phone calls with other channels like social media, email, and even video messages to create a cohesive outreach strategy.?

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Cold calling isn’t dead—it’s smarter, more personalised, and integrated into a larger, relationship-first sales approach.?

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So, is it time to drop the phone? Absolutely not. It’s time to dial differently. ????

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IMO, too many are jumping on the "no need to call people anymore". Calling has to be a major part of your strategy, but do it with intelligence and authenticity.?

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What do you think—has cold calling evolved, or is it time to leave it behind? ?

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