Uncle Jimmy, Does It Really Work to Build a Cold Calling Team Overseas on Commission?

Hey

I see a lot of agency owners trying to hire people from places like the Philippines, India, Africa, etc. The logic is that these reps speak good English, have a decent accent, and can hold a conversation. But here’s the concern:

Does it actually make sense to hire and train them for cold calling if they’re only on commission?
Cold calling is tough — business owners get calls daily, and just following a script with good English isn’t enough.
Motivation can drop quickly, and if they quit, all the time and training invested goes to waste.

So, what’s your take?👉 Does this model even work long term?👉 How would you approach building a reliable cold calling team?

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