I think that a change of view is in order. Instead of viewing it as another annoying task you should look at it for what it is...you provide people with an easier way to sell their home. Many times we look at cold calling as a way to gain sales. When we should look at cold calling as a way to meet new prospects we normally wouldn't. Before we can set an appoinment or sell a product we have to be sure they need it.
We do this through conversation, simply talking to them. When we start a conversation in general do you say:
"Hello my name is Joe smoe...and I work for XYZ company doing..."
Or do we just simply say "Hello"?
Think about the way you start your everyday conversations and how you can make them related to your topic. If you change your goal to
"Today I am going to have 10 positive two-way conversations"
Instead of:
"Today I am going to set 20 appointments"
You will find the appointments or sales will find you...try it for a couple of days with no other agenda but have positive conversations with the prospects and let me know how it works for you. I hope it helps you.
Smiles,
