The cold call is dead, at least for smartphones. But the phone conversation itself hasn’t lost its value; only the path to it has changed. Apple and Google have now both introduced technology that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The author of many tech books, Michael Ashley covers AI and Big Data. If you’re anything like me, your phone rings all day with ...

Cold calling isn’t dead, it’s just evolved. While digital channels dominate modern sales conversations, picking up the phone to start a relationship with a prospect who’s never heard of you remains ...

A businessman working at a desk with a smartphone and laptop computer, ready to make a call. (Photo by Neil Godwin/Future via Getty Images) Unlike residential real estate, where it is challenging for ...

Cold outreach is still one of the most effective ways to build relationships, but success today comes down to personalization, brevity and leading with value rather than spam. Cold outreach is simply ...

These practical cold calling tips will help you and your team hit quotas early, maximize your time, and get better results. I understand why some people are too afraid to make cold calls — it’s hard, ...

It happens every day of the week and on Sundays in the radio business. Local radio sales reps talk themselves out of cold calling. It’s not your fault. Cold calling is hard. See. There I go. Talking ...