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    Advertising space in new student magazine

    Hi Marcus, I sold some advertising space whilst at uni for one of the uni magazines. Here are some initial thoughts I have for you: 1) Is your content sticky? Is their anything about it thats unique or has a type of brand value? I find this can help to sell advertisers, if they know that...
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    18 and under business people

    Exactly. Saxondale is just jealous and flaming.
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    How to overcome loneliness in sales, cold calling

    Great idea, never thought of this. I will be implementing this today :) because I know I will need to get cheered up. Thank you for all your support and comments. Great atmosphere here; I will report back if I can close the deal.
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    How to overcome loneliness in sales, cold calling

    Great points, I don't record my efforts, and I think this is something I should do. My aim for the calls is so I can live alone and get out of home, but more so than not, I really want to be able to provide for my youngest sister so I need to stay focused on her, when I am feeling down. The...
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    How to overcome loneliness in sales, cold calling

    Hi Ian, I think blocking it off in time slots is a great idea like you said. I suppose we all hate the rejection, but it has to get done. No one will be calling you.
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    How to overcome loneliness in sales, cold calling

    I'm the same age range as you :) I think you make some great points, and all of you have made me realise that it is okay to not be superhuman or a machine with cold calling or sales. It does take time and it is not immediate. Again, don't want to sound like I am whingeing because I have made...
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    How to overcome loneliness in sales, cold calling

    I have been using this as a way to try and be upbeat. I know I need to just make that first sale, and I will feel so much more confident about everything. 2 hour slot is a great idea, I will give this a go tomorrow. [Sorry had to delete the link as it won't let me post but I will check it...
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    How to overcome loneliness in sales, cold calling

    I think you have made some real valid points, especially about networking and looking for mentors. I don't want to sound like I am whingeing because I know this is a forum of go-getters and hard workers, but I think the loneliness factor was/is starting to get to me.
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    How to overcome loneliness in sales, cold calling

    Sure, this is a really good question. For my hair and beauty website targeted to women, I have been calling to big retail beauty companies, small ones who manufacturer consumer products, even e-commerce websites as well. I have been told to focus on the US market because most of my readership...
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    How to overcome loneliness in sales, cold calling

    New member here, but I have been lurking for a while so I thought I would post. Background Masters student working on final project for submission. My project is simply a website, and I am focusing hard to pass to specifications. As it is an academic project, it is not highly trafficked but I...
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