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Use six free cold call openers. Filter by industry or role, copy a script, and adapt it to your prospect without false familiarity or pressure.
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These are original, static examples. Replace the bracketed details with facts you can verify. Name one task or problem. Give the person room to decline. These scripts are not legal advice.
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A first call with no prior contact.
Hi [first name], this is [your name] from [company]. This is a sales call about [specific problem]. May I take 30 seconds to explain why I called, then you can tell me if it is relevant?
Next step: If they agree, name one problem and ask one question. If they decline, end the call.
You sell a service that supports an outbound sales team.
Hi [first name], I am [your name] with [company]. We help sales teams with [specific task]. I am calling to learn whether your reps handle that in the CRM or in a separate tool. Is that something you oversee?
Next step: Let the answer guide the next question. Do not assume the team has a problem.
You read a current public job listing that relates to your service.
Hi [first name], [your name] from [company]. I saw your public listing for [role] on [source]. We work on [relevant task], so I wanted to ask how you are handling that while the team grows. Is now a suitable time for one question?
Next step: Confirm the listing is current before the call. Do not imply that you know the hiring plan.
Your service relates to a specific operating process.
Hi [first name], this is [your name] at [company]. I am calling about [process], which our service supports. Are you the person who manages that process, or should I speak with someone else?
Next step: If the person manages it, ask how the process works today. If not, accept their direction.
You need to establish fit with a small business owner.
Hi [first name], I am [your name] from [company]. We offer [plain description of service]. I do not know whether [problem] is a priority for your business. May I ask how you handle it today?
Next step: Use their answer to assess fit. Do not turn a low-priority issue into an urgent claim.
The recipient actually asked for a call about a named topic.
Hi [first name], this is [your name] from [company]. You requested a call about [topic] through [form or event] on [date]. Is this still a good time to discuss the question you sent?
Next step: Use only when the request exists. Confirm the topic and let the recipient set the scope.
State your name, company, and reason for calling. Ask a clear question or request a short introduction. These examples are starting points, not guaranteed ways to secure a meeting.
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Only if it actually happened. Use the requested-follow-up template only when the recipient made the request described in the script.
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