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Prospecting and Cold Calling for New Sales with Steve Kloyda

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Prospecting and Cold Calling for New Sales with Steve Kloyda  #277

Sadly my past guest and good friend Steve Kloyda  passed away on June 27th, 2019.  Steve was a two time babbler on the podcast.  He was the host of the “Get In the Door” podcast and recently published a new book  “The Art of Prospecting: Your Guide to Get in the Door“   I’d like honor Steve and rerun an interview we did in 2015.  Steve’s wit and wisdom is spot on when it comes to prospecting and cold calling for new sales leads. His timeless message and book is a must for all any sales professionals looking to get a foot in the door.

The Prospecting Expert

When Steve started in sales his first lessons included:

  • How to connect with the senior VP, President, or business owner.
  • How to educate them on his service. 
  • How to ask for the business.
  • How to get around voicemail, gatekeepers or no answer.
  • His first script was ….

“Hi I’m Steve Kloyda do you have a moment to talk?

The purpose of my call is to let you know about XYZ stock how many shares do you want to buy?”

  • Steve was taught to make 100 dials everyday.  For each call is task was to paint a picture in the mind of the listener on what he was trying to communicate.
  • From this he learned the fundamentals of successful sales prospecting.

How To Prospecting From Scratch

If you’re starting from scratch, it’s hard and takes energy but it can be done. Steve recommends:

  • Make a list of every company in your area.
  • Find the executive team and connect on LinkedIn.
  • Call them but makes sure every call and voicemail adds value.
  • Find qualified candidates to get an appointment.
  • Each voicemail must add value.You have only one opportunity to make a great first impression.

This is Steve’s script with urgency and a compelling reason:

“Hi this is Steve Kloyda with the Prospecting Expert my phone number is NUMBER,

The purpose of my voice mail today is that we have created an XYZ that provides a BENEFIT

Pat if you want to learn more about our unique XYZ give me a call at your earliest convenience my phone number is NUMBER or if you prefer to email me at EMAIL.

And Pat I want to thank you for the time to listen to this voicemail and I look forward to speaking to you soon.”

Gordon Gecko on the original “Wall Street” is a Steve’s favorite example working with the GateKeeper Natalie.

“What’s on your mind, why should I even listen to you?”

Steve’s Last Sales Nugget

This week’s Sales Nugget: Praise Your Competitors

This week’s Quote: “I will speak ill of no man and speak all the good I know of everybody” ~ Benjamin Franklin

How Find Steve Kloyda

Steve’s book can be purchased here:  The Art of Prospecting: Your Guide to Get in the Door

How to Prospect and Generate Leads