1.Scripts Are a Safety Net, Not a Blueprint. I wrote a full script before calling, but apart from the intro, I never followed it word for word. Most conversations flowed naturally, and I built them on the fly. Still working on finding the sweet spot for my opening lines, they matter more than I expected.
2.Everyone was polite, but I could feel the defenses go up immediately with most of them. On one call, I tried leading with the problem I thought they had, it flopped hard. Got a firm “no” and learned quickly: don’t assume anything.
3.Halfway through the list, I started sending follow-up thank-you texts. Just a quick note to say I appreciated their time and that they’re welcome to reach out if they ever have questions about AI. No pressure, just planting seeds for future conversations.
All up 3 definitely not interested, 5 never got back, 2 interested in possible meeting. Not great numbers but we stack the wins and move on.