#103 - A Complete Cold Calling Masterclass I The Corey Ganim Show

This episode explores cold calling strategies for wholesale businesses, focusing on scripts for contacting brands and distributors. Corey Ganim shares specific scripts tailored for different contacts, such as receptionists, salespeople, and brand owners, emphasizing the importance of using industry terms and open-ended questions. Against the backdrop of establishing credibility, the scripts are designed to highlight the caller's seriousness and knowledge, whether by naming specific products or mentioning competitors. More significantly, Ganim reviews actual cold calls, providing real-time feedback on a student's call, pointing out strengths like clear enunciation and areas for improvement such as avoiding early mentions of Amazon and focusing on the brand's pain points rather than immediately pitching services. For instance, he suggests asking more probing questions to understand a brand's motivations before offering solutions. Emerging industry patterns reflected in the episode include the necessity of persistent follow-up and tailoring communication to the specific needs and personality of the contact.