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Alcoholism is not the answer!

by cash89
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ok, lol

For those of you that did not read my thread earlier today, I shared how I experimented by taking a shot of tequila to try and take the edge off before making cold calls. I'm not a big drinker but I figured i'd try it out. I must say it did take some of the edge off but it did not cure the underlying problem (and caused some warriors to worry about my sobriety).

My problem, I DIDN'T HAVE A SOLID CALL PROCESS.

So i went back and tried to organize everything that was going on in steps, here's what I got....

Calling and speaking to receptionist
Was doing good with the opening (have been using j Kanningans "unsure method"). Receptionists were easy to get past and easily volunteered info. One thing I coulda done better was actually get more info out of them since it was fairly easy
Opening with decision maker
This is were I was having my biggest issue. I was not doing the right things to get their attention. I need to find the right opening to hit them with that perks their ears and gets them ready for questioning. I need to use some info from my precall research on the business and/or a catchy line with an enticing possible value for them.
Qualifying questioning
Didn't get this far today but I know it needs work, need to prepare more questions.
Recommendations
Didn't this far either, but if I had I would not have been ready. I have not prepared for this step very much at all. this is one of the things that added to my anxiety. How can I be focused in the beginning when i don't even know where the conversation is going.
In summary

Now that I know the process and am going to plan my steps better much of the anxiety will disappear. I tend to focus on the results sometimes too much and at other times can't see the forest from the trees, this is the root of all evil.

Stay sober, Stay dialing Warrior Nation
#alcoholism #answer
  • Profile picture of the author goindeep
    Yeah look. Im partial to a drink most nights, and especially after a hard weeks work on a Friday night. Im sure most people are the same.

    However, alcohol does cloud your judgment, it makes you lazy and it can make you seem obnoxious
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    • Profile picture of the author cash89
      Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu View Post

      Yeah look. Im partial to a drink most nights, and especially after a hard weeks work on a Friday night. Im sure most people are the same.

      However, alcohol does cloud your judgment, it makes you lazy and it can make you seem obnoxious
      Yea, I did feel extra sleepy. Only drank a bit, it helped but like i said was not the answer. When im out on the town tho and have a few drinks in me, thats when the charm comes out and IT'S PANTY DROPPIN TIME! lol these women have no chance against me
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