Always ask for direct number. Cell phone if possible.

Howdy folks,


Just a friendly reminder to be smarter than myself and never forget to get your prospect's direct line or cell phone number after your first meeting!


I'm normally so good at this but the one time I forget and a time sensative matter comes up that can make or break a deal that would put me into crazy accelerators.


GKs are useless, this dude only opens his email when he's expecting something and now I'm left with my thumb up my butt hoping he gets my message and calls me back.


That is all.

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braintank
Politicker
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Enterprise Account Executive
I always ask for permission to text too.

Use the line: hey I'm a millennial but wanted to check first if it's ok to text.ย 

Communication is so much easier. They can give you quick updates during meetings, you don't get lost in email inbox, and you're not beholden to them being in the office.
CatMom
Politicker
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Account Executive
I literally get high off of having a texting relationship with a prospect. Itโ€™s like such an elite status.ย 
SaaSam
Politicker
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Account Executive
Totally get where you're coming from. Since I made this post, I've gotten really close to a prospect and the dude texts me like we are old buddies.
SaaSam
Politicker
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Account Executive
I sell to lawyers, most of them prefer a text over a call but that's a great point.ย 
Handfullofsass
Opinionated
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SDR
I just started as an SDR seeking to lawyers as well. Iโ€™ll make sure to look through your thread for tips
Gasty
Notable Contributor
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War Room Community Manager
Sharing this with my team. Thanks for the tip!ย  @braintankย 

On a completely unrelated topic, TIP [not the advice, but the extra amount] has a full form: To Insure Promptness.
Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
Good PSA.ย  ย  Sorry that happened to you.

+1 for asking permission to text.
jefe
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Simple thing but we often need a reminder
CuriousFox
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ThatNewAE
Big Shot
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Account Executive - Mid enterprise
Much needed reminder for me to ask for numbers and permission to call / text them. Thanks ! :)ย 
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