2 Cold Call Opening Lines that Nail the First 15 Seconds

2 Cold Call Opening Lines to Nail the First 15 Seconds

How are you doing? Checking in? Touching Base? Is this a good time? Is this a bad time? Sorry to bother you?

Those are all examples of weak cold call opening lines. Lines that amateur salespeople use.

In this video I share two powerful cold call opening lines that kick the call off the right way.

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Which opening line do you like better? Let me know in the comments below.

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[MattMacnamara]

Having trouble writing a cold call script that cocnsistently books meetings while dealing with less hang-ups? If so, checkout this guide!:

[juliolawrence]

I like just being straight up..."this is a cold call, do you have 30secs"

[NathanHarrison]

Entered the sales field almost exactly 5 years ago to the week. After spending about six hours cold calling people unsuccessfully for my last call I was so frustrated I stopped trying to sell. I basically told the guy… “I’m sure you want to hang up because you weren’t expecting my call. I’m sure you don’t need my product because you have another source. And one other comment I don’t remember. He stopped me mid-speech and asked me what I was calling about because he might need it. He’s my biggest client today. So much psychology in sales. Subscribed.

[FidelisProjectManagementLLC]

Matt, I know this is an older video, but after today I felt compelled to comment. I watched it last night around 10pm. I woke up this morning and made around 57 calls. I had about 25 connects, and I used the second script (or a variation of it) every time. Literally, 100% of the time I was allowed to speak. I even got some laughs and one guy said, “well, hell, now I’ve got to hear you out.” And every single time I was allowed to continue beyond my prop statement. I made some great contacts and now have some legitimate suspects and leads! So, THANK YOU!

[jayatienza]

I'm at work and was randomly watching this. I tried the "would you like to hang up or give me 30 secs" and on that first attempt, I booked a sale.

[moferrari]

Dude I used your first line in a role play for an interview i did today and the interviewer LOVED it, he thought it was so creative and I just wanted to say thanks for letting me borrow it haha

[marwahslamdien]

i used the first strategy and made 18 sales in one day

[kunal]

Pay attention to this video and Matt's strategies. I used his opening line and my success rate has gone from 0 to 100, I'm crushing quota now and I am very grateful to Matt for that.

[Sussudio]

From 10 years experience as a stockbroker can honestly say Matt’s approach and execution is excellent. This guy can be an instructor for most investment banks / sales organizations. Even if his own application doesn’t net great results, which i strongly doubt, his explanation; tonality and delivery were presented flawlessly. . Sure you’ve done big things in the 2yrs since posting this video Matt. Bravo and thanks for the great content. Subscribed.

[AshenExiled]

Straight up I’ve been using the second line for all my calls this morning. Connect rate is WAYYYY higher and they actually tell me thank you and they appreciate me being forward. Solid resources. Thanks dude!!! You’ve earned a like and a sub

[jennywhisconier]

I'm a temp and I do a lot of call screening. 'How are you doing today?' is my cue to shut you down. You nailed it.

[airpodsvonjulius]

The second line is insanely powerful, also the tonation really makes or breaks it

[JohnClark-ni]

I make hundreds of calls each week for commercial real estate. I liked your first approach, asking for 27 seconds. I am going to incorporate this into my calls for next week.

[MelWimberly-io]

Good stuff. I've been doing this for the last couple of decades religiously and didn't know it was a thing. Maybe that's why I take control of the call in the opening so well.

[alexcheema]

Matt, this is awesome. Had a tough day on the phones yesterday, tried your strategies on my calls today and had much better results. Thank you for putting out such great content!

[bungo]

I've always wanted to adopt the mentality of entering a cold call without giving off that "fishy salesperson" vibe that all of us get put off from, however within the company I work for, the scripts that they urge not to stray away from too much makes me a bit anxious trying to do so. Gonna give the second line a try today, hopefully this is what I needed to get past the cold calling plateau!

[vixenarabis]

Hey Buddy just want you to know you helped me, I’m doing cold calling for real estate as VA and I just applied this opening lines and I’m surprised that this actually works out for me, I haven’t booked an appointment yet but so far the leads are talking to me now like I’m a person too 😊

[rickyrodriguez]

I used the first opening line in my new hire sales class and it works.

[ChristopherGonzalo-gh]

Thank you for putting this here! It will be my first day later (on training) and I hate to tell, this really made me AWE! i will definitely follow your scripts Matt i love it and i know i will make it! Hope to see more of your tips and help us who struggles. Thank you!

[The_Ttted_Guy]

This is how I want to approach sales but my company would say this is bad because your giving them the power of the conversation. I can't wait to try these tactics though thankyou