Best Time Of Day To Cold Call - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 619
The Sales Influence Podcast episode 619 tackles a perennial sales question—when to make cold calls. Host Victor Antonio cites a lead‑response study of roughly 4,000‑6,000 outbound attempts that quantifies optimal call timing. The analysis finds a clear peak at 10 a.m., with the 10 a.m.–4 p.m. window delivering the highest connect rates; 4 p.m. ranks second. Day‑of‑week data show Tuesday as the top performer, Wednesday second, Monday third, and Friday the weakest, with connection rates falling below 9 % on the latter two days. Antonio explains the results intuitively: early‑morning calls catch prospects before they’re settled, while Monday’s meeting overload depresses responsiveness. He notes that the study aligns with a similar report, reinforcing the 10 a.m. sweet spot and the Tuesday advantage. For sales organizations, aligning prospecting schedules with these windows can lift conversion efficiency without changing script quality. Teams can program CRM reminders, re‑allocate staffing, and set realistic activity benchmarks based on the empirically proven timing.
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The video reexamines Maslow’s hierarchy, proposing a modern five‑point framework to keep employees motivated and retained. The speaker places fair compensation at the base, followed by a culture of psychological safety, then camaraderie through team collaboration, recognition of individual contributions, and...
3 Levels of Selling
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Why 70% of Buyers Are Too Overwhelmed to Buy #salestraining #motivation #skospeaker #inspiration
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Death by Discounting - Why Sales Managers Don't Want to Discount
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Client Says "That's More than I Expected to Pay" #salestraining #motivation #success
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Increase Your Revenue by up to 30% #upselling #salestraining #success
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Listening With Your Eyes - Sales Influence Podcast - SIP 611
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More Options = FEWER Sales (The Jam Study Explained) #salespsychology #businesstips #closingdeals
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They Loved Your Demo — So Why'd They Ghost You?
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Discounting Without a Cause #salestraining #sales #motivation
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