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How do you not get hung up in sales?
Here are three tips that, if put into practice, should sharply reduce the number of people who disconnect calls without letting you say goodbye.
- Take a few moments to learn their name and company.
- Be a friendly human being.
- Listen and be respectful.
What to do when a prospect hangs up?
The most important thing to do after a prospect hangs up is to gauge the reason and take action immediately. Do not waste your valuable time mulling over the loss. Just pick up the phone and either call the prospect again or move on to the next one.
Why do people hang up on cold calls?
Robocalls that hang up immediately are usually meant to verify your number. It means that the machine wants to confirm that the number is active and that a real person answered the phone. Those calls will be brief, and often the call gets disconnected as soon as you say hello.
Is it rude to hang up on someone?
Most people consider it rude because it’s similar to just leaving a face-to-face conversation without any warning. If someone is talking to you, it’s considered polite to give them some inclination that you’re leaving the conversation.
How long does it take to get the hang of sales?
Your phone number should show up on the Registry the next day, but it can take up to 31 days for sales calls to stop. You can check whether your number is on the Registry at DoNotCall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222 from the number you want to verify.
How do you hang up on someone?
Tell the caller that you need to hang up to figure out what is wrong. For example, say something like: “I’m really sorry, but the audio on my phone sounds weird and it’s really hard to hear you. Can I hang up and call you back later after I figure out what’s wrong?”
Can someone tell if you decline their call?
But be warned: The caller will know you’ve chosen to decline their call, since your voicemail will kick in sooner than expected.
What do you do when someone hangs up on You?
If no one’s ever hung up on you, you’re probably not hustling hard enough. You’re not challenging yourself and your prospects. You’re not taking risks. When someone hangs up on you, just call them back. Don’t jump to conclusions. For all you know, the prospect is still eager to speak with you.
Why do prospects hang up on You?
The world isn’t ending. Someone just bruised your ego. So put down the keyboard and focus on why prospects hang up in the first place. There are plenty of reasons why they leave calls without explanation: When prospects get frustrated, there’s a good chance you’re not listening to them.
How do you get a prospect to hang up the phone?
Strive to speak in your natural tone for the entire duration of the call. Second, slow down. Because fast talking can signal a scripted approach, the faster a rep speaks, the more likely it is that the prospect will hang up. Instead of trying to cram everything into a few seconds, slow your speech.
How do you deal with difficult sales prospects?
Your time is too valuable. Pick up the phone and make the next call, whether you’re contacting the same prospect or the next one on your list. The shorter the timeframe between calls, the better your chances for sales success. Move forward with enthusiasm and purpose. It’s all you can do.