And if you want your ads to cut through the noise and clutter of an overcrowded market place, one of the best things you can do is not try to make the sale at all. Let me explain. Almost 100 years ago the legendary copywriter Maxwell Sackheim wrote an ad with ...

Many people are under a lot of pressure. Make sure when you call you ask if it is a good time to talk. Most will say yes, but it immediately shows you respect their time. Also, depending on how well you know the person, you should target your call. Plan a specific topic you want to talk about. The higher up the ladder the person is in the company, the more targeted your conversation should be. After you talk with someone, write down the information that youve learned about them. It makes prospects feel important when it appears you remember all about them the next time you call.