Of course there are prospects or clients with whom you have a relationship and who will call you back; however, assume that a new prospect will not call you back. Make your goal to reach a specific number of prospects rather than leaving messages. Be persistent, call at various times and on different days. When you do make your calls, have a prepared outline of what you want to say.

Here are 7 valuable tips to help you reach your prospects while avoiding voice mail.

1. Persistence pays off. Don’t give up. Call at different times of the day and throughout the week. Eventually you will get through.
2. Call when the prospect will pick up the phone. The best times to call are early in the morning (before 8:30 A.M.), late in the day (after 5:30), or during lunch. If the prospect has an as
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   ou may not like it: It doesn’t much matter what you say, because your call probably will not be returned. I know you may not be too happy to hear this, but it’s your job to call a prospect until you reach that prospect.

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   Here are 7 valuable tips to help you reach your prospects while avoiding voice mail.

   1. Persistence pays off. Don’t give up. Call at different times of the day and throughout the week. Eventually you will get through.
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      ts with whom you have a relationship and who will call you back; however, assume that a new prospect will not call you back. Make your goal to reach a specific number of prospects rather than leaving messages. Be persistent, call at various times and on different days. When you do make your calls, have a prepared outline of what you want to say.

      Here are 7 valuable tips to help you reach your prospects while avoiding voice mail.

      1. Persistence pays off. Don’t give up. Call at different times of the day and throughout the week. Eventually you will get through.
      2. Call when the prospect will pick up the phone. The best times to call are early in the morning (before 8:30 A.M.), late in the day (after 5:30), or during lunch. If the prospect has an as
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         days. When you do make your calls, have a prepared outline of what you want to say.

         Here are 7 valuable tips to help you reach your prospects while avoiding voice mail.

         1. Persistence pays off. Don’t give up. Call at different times of the day and throughout the week. Eventually you will get through.
         2. Call when the prospect will pick up the phone. The best times to call are early in the morning (before 8:30 A.M.), late in the day (after 5:30), or during lunch. If the prospect has an as
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            day and throughout the week. Eventually you will get through.
         3. Call when the prospect will pick up the phone. The best times to call are early in the morning (before 8:30 A.M.), late in the day (after 5:30), or during lunch. If the prospect has an assistant, there’s a better chance he or she will pick up the phone during the times when the assistant is not there.
         4. Remember what works. You’ve been calling and calling the prospect, and get through. Write down that time, as it may be the best time to reach the prospect the next time you call.
         5. Call the main number. An operator or receptionist will likely know if the prospect you’re calling is in or out of the office. If the prospect’s not in, they may know the best time to call back.
         6. Call on Fridays. Friday is a day when many people tend to wind down from the week’s work and are more likely to pick up the phone. The prospect may be more receptive to having a conversation with you on a slower day.
         7. Call around the holidays. Many sales professionals stop calling prospects around the holidays. They think the prospect has taken time off so they don’t bother. Actually, it’s an opportune time to call. The prospect may be catching up on paperwork and is more likely to answer the phone, sin