While it’s important to be polite and show respect for your lead’s time, politeness at the expense of persuasion is one of the biggest selling mistakes. Getting targets on the phone is difficult enough as it is. Please — don’t provide them with an easy escape! How do you ensure you’re 100% prepared to speak with leads for the first time on the phone? Check out Kraig’s informative video to learn how to eliminate those easy outs.

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