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Jul 2021
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How Do I Get People to Answer the Phone ...

JEB BLOUNT
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Brett asks Jeb, "I made 40 prospecting calls and couldn't get anyone to pick up the phone. How to I get people to answer the telephone when I call?" On this Ask Jeb episode, Fanatical Prospecting author Jeb Blount gives Brett three reasons why he is struggling to get people to answer his cold calls and what to do about it. Listen above or watch the video b ... Show More
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