Flipper · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 4 votes
Hey all.
Trying to get to even some of my leads is a nightmare plus I'd rather be doing anything else than cold calling. Anyone who use VAs have any luck with having them cold call? I know a lot of these guys are based in Southeast Asia... hows the language barrier and do they work the hours you need them to work (afternoons and dinner time in the US)? How do you set up their phone systems?
I stumbled across a company called IVAS. They look pricey but might be what I need. If anyone has a review of them, don't be shy.
@Leonard Galper have you tried skiptracing in bulk and then sending out text blast and or voicemail blast to warm up leads and then have them call into a online phone number equipped with a voicemail then you can just call the folks on the list that have received your message and are interested. This may help you not have to pay for pricey services as well as give you a workflow you can manage without a VA.Pm me if you have any specific questions.
What do you do when someone calls you that can barely speak English? Click! I know I just hang up as I am far too busy to deal with it. Depending on what you're cold calling for (listings or buying houses) these type of people don't want to hear from a telemarketer type person either.
If you want you can always test out certain services and give them a list of say 50 names and call 50 yourself and see what sort of results that nets you comparatively.
I bet you will close more meetings on the phone that someone across the world.
Jake Thomas I agree with everything you said that's why I mentioned that particular service as they seem to be based in the US with American VAs.
My issue is that I can't get to 50 cold calling leads in a week, let alone a day so while I'm aware that they won't be converting as many as me, something is better than nothing.
What exactly are you making cold calls for? Are you an agent looking for listings, a wholesaler, a builder looking for fix and flips? People like to talk to people that are calling them for a specific purpose. If you are calling on their house, know something about their house, the neighborhood, etc. Give them some reason why they would want first, to talk to you, and then, to do business with you. What can you do for them? It doesn't matter what you want for yourself. If you can't do that, don't expect to get anything other than a dead sound when they hang up.
@Leonard Galper have you tried skiptracing in bulk and then sending out text blast and or voicemail blast to warm up leads and then have them call into a online phone number equipped with a voicemail then you can just call the folks on the list that have received your message and are interested. This may help you not have to pay for pricey services as well as give you a workflow you can manage without a VA.Pm me if you have any specific questions.
Trying to get to even some of my leads is a nightmare plus I'd rather be doing anything else than cold calling. Anyone who use VAs have any luck with having them cold call? I know a lot of these guys are based in Southeast Asia... hows the language barrier and do they work the hours you need them to work (afternoons and dinner time in the US)? How do you set up their phone systems?
I stumbled across a company called IVAS. They look pricey but might be what I need. If anyone has a review of them, don't be shy.
Hi Leonard,
I am with IVAS, I can have someone give you free consultation and discuss the the systems that you may need. Let me know your thoughts.
@Leonard Galper Training, Training, Training. That's all I can say about hiring any VA's. They could be your best friend, or they could be your worst enemy if you don't train them properly. Alway's make sure that they have a weekly report, and that you/them can do a 1-hour LIVE role play session every week.
Hi, what exactly are you looking to get out of cold calling? I wouldn't advocate cold calling is not effective anymore, because it does. I personally had my first client through cold calling. That being said, it totally depends on who is making the call. You might want to choose a seasoned salesperson to do the cold calling.
If you don't have one, you can always test the water by hiring a virtual assistant from well-reputed companies like Upwork or WoodBows. I personally use WoodBows. However, you can't expect your prospects to convert in the first call itself. Real money is in the fourth follow-up.