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Part of being The Phone Lady is accepting some criticism – and cynicism – about the work I do. Reactions range from “Cold calling is dead” to “You do what? Who could possibly need information on how to talk on the phone!” This doesn’t deter … Read more
My thanks to Phil O’Neal of Taylor Forge Engineered Systems and to voice talent Natasha Marchewka for inspiring this post. Dismay is a common reaction when I talk to entrepreneurs, salespeople and fundraisers about follow up. The discipline and persistence involved is uncomfortable for most people. And … Read more
All of us need to give more thought to our outbound voicemail message. Why? Because for our clients, customers, donors and prospects our voicemail is our receptionist. It is vital that this “receptionist” welcome our callers and contain our desire to be of service. In … Read more
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