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Old 04-27-2006, 08:20 AM   #21
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Originally posted by TheJake@Apr 26 2006, 07:25 PM

First rule of telemarketing - THEY CAN ALWAYS AFFORD IT
Second rule - YOU HAVE TO MAKE THEM WANT TO AFFORD IT

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Aha, much better Jake.

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Well, you kinda have to be a real prick to succeed at telemarketing.
Dammit. I'm too nice. I need to like PMS or something. I should start smoking so I can quit just so I can be bitchy.
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Old 04-27-2006, 08:42 AM   #22
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Dammit. I'm too nice. I need to like PMS or something. I should start smoking so I can quit just so I can be bitchy.
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Well, look at it this way...them saying "no" is what is standing between YOU and YOUR MONEY. They answered the phone, they didn't take the time to join the National Do Not Call Registry...so, have a thick skin and make them hang up on you. Take a dialtone for an answer, not a "NO."
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Old 04-27-2006, 09:16 AM   #23
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I was forced to telemarket in college. Here are a few tips:

When they answer the phone, talk to them as if you were their family. And ALWAYS pronounce their name dead-on correct. For instance, never say "May I speak with Mr. ...Eklen-berger?" People hate it when you say their name wrong.

If the full name is available to you(first name) use this. Say "John?" or Hey John!" and just wait for them to say "...yes" or ..."uh this is he/she" After this, NEVER say "How you doing today sir?" This is cliche and they will be annoyed or simply hang up. Instead, just say "hey this is Jamie" and wait for them to say "Jamie who?" If you can get them this far you have a good shot a selling whatever crap it is your pitching. 90% of telemarketing is getting through the first 20 seconds.

Most importantly, you have to vary your approach/delivery depending on who you are talking to. This is hard to do at first but after a while, if you practice, it will get easier. It may sound like profiling or sterotyping (it kinda is) but it's effective. Know where they live, the current weather, current events, sports teams, etc. and relate it or mention it to them before you try and swindle them out of their hard earned money. For instance, if their from Michigan pretend you went to Michigan or Michigan state by saying somethig like "Man I really miss Michigan..." Anything to disarm them! That's the key. Just make shit up if you have to, as long as it's believable.

Wow! Kinda went on a little rant there. Hope it helps!
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Old 04-27-2006, 12:46 PM   #24
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Thanks so much for all the advice guys. I'm a big loser. I'm done. What can I say, it just isn't me. I woke up this morning with a really positive outlook, hit the "phone," and after like a half an hour I disconnected and was like, I just can't do it. I try to get myself motivated by money, and like most people, I do like the green stuff, but... I'm just not a salesperson, ya know? Not like that anyways.

I like my other job and the woman who hired me was thinking about hiring another person, but then thought maybe she and I could just split the hours and both work closer to full time (right now it's supposed to be about 20-30). It's not a heck of a lot of money (10/hour to start), but it'll work. I get to keep my soul. Extra cash and it keeps me busy.

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Old 04-27-2006, 12:52 PM   #25
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Or like they tell ya at the car lot
"how do you know when the customer is lying?"

When their lips are moving!
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Don't feel bad. I tried the whole sales thing and found that I couldn't do it. Different strokes for different folks. You are NOT a big looser!
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Well, I don't blame you. I quit the second my finacial aid check arrived, Gl with the other job!
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Yeah I wasn't actually doing it cuz I need the money, more or less thought it'd be fun and would give me something to do. Ah, I can just add it to my list of things I tried and quit.
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Thats cool, tried something new and decided it wasn't right. At least you gave it a try
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