The Best Sales Newsletter

The best list of cold call openers the world has ever seen.

Hey sales friends,

In this week’s newsletter I’m sharing my best list of cold call openers.

That way you always have something to come back to for inspiration or when you’re looking to mix things up.

Enjoy!

Cold Call Openers

My favorite opener:

Hey Jill - It's [name] from [company]. This is a cold call but it's a well researched one about [research]. Do you have a moment? I promise to be brief.

Permission based openers:

Hey Jill, this is a cold call, but a well researched one. Do you have 30 seconds to hear if [research or insight] is worthy of a longer conversation?

Hey, this is [name] with [company]. Good morning. I’m reaching out about [research]. Do you have a moment to hear why I called you specifically? I’ll be quick.

Jill, This is [name] with [company]. I know I probably caught you in the middle of something. Do you have minute for me to tell you why I’m calling and you can let me know if you’d like to keep chatting?

Jill, This is [name] with [company], I know you didn’t expect me to call you this afternoon. Do you mind if I take one minute to tell you why I called you specifically, and then you can tell me whether or not it makes sense to speak?

Hey Jill, it’s [name] with [company]. I’ll be upfront with you. This is a cold call about [research]. Do you have 30 seconds to hear why I called you today?

Hey Jill. My name’s [name] from [Company]. I know I’m probably catching you in the middle of something but I was [context] and was hoping I could ask you a quick question?

Hey Jill, This is [name] over at [company], the reason I’m calling you specifically is [context], did you see the email I sent you or does the name ring a bell?

Hey Jill it’s [name] with [company]. I didn’t know if you were the right person to talk to but I was curious if you could help me out real quick?

Hey Jill, this is [name] from [company]. I hope you’re having a great day. I’m calling you because [context]. And I have some ideas on how we can help with [context]. Do you have a few minutes to chat?”

Hey Mike, this is [name] with [company]. I was trying to get in touch with someone in charge of [context], are you handling that by any chance?

Hey Jill, It's [name] from [company], tried reaching out to you via email but couldn't get through, do you have a minute?

Humor based openers:

Hey Jill, it’s [name] with [company]. I know I’m probably catching you in the middle of something, but was hoping to make your day with a cold call here. Do you happen to have 30 seconds?

Hey Jill, it’s [name] with [company]. Not going to lie, this is a cold call. Do you want to hang up now or roll the dice and see why I called?

Jill, it's [name] with [company], how's [location] treating ya? I know I'm callin' ya out of the blue, do you have 30 seconds for me to tell you why I'm calling, and if I miss the mark I'll just hang up on myself?

Hey Jill, [name] from [company] here. I’m on a mission to make at least one person’s day better with a phone call. Want to be that person?

Hey X, to be honest this is a cold call. Would you like to throw your phone out the window or give me 30 seconds?

Hey Jill, You're gonna hate me but this is a cold call. Do you have a sec so I can tell you why I called you specifically or would you like me to hang up on myself?

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Alright my friends,

Give these cold call openers a rip and let me know how it goes!

And if you’re using one that’s not on this list please reply to this email and share it with me.

Would love to keep building this list out!

- Mike G

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