My Cold-Calling Awakening
So, Iβve been making a lots of cold calls lately, and hereβs the realization that hit me like a ton of bricks: I sound like a very polite robot. You know, the kind thatβs technically saying all the right things but with the energy of a dial-up internet connection. βHi there, I hope youβre doing well. My name is Gagana, and Iβm calling becauseβ¦β. Monotone. Polite. Safe. But hereβs the thing: Cold calling isnβt about just delivering information, itβs about delivering energy. Iβm not just offering a solution, Iβm offering a chance to level up their business. And thatβs something to be excited about! So, Iβve decided to ditch the βpolite robotβ voice and bring some oomph to my tone. New mantra: Be upbeat, be proud Anyone else ever struggled with sounding too monotone or polite on calls? Howβd you fix it? Letβs share tips and laugh at our awkward beginnings!!!