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Brandong

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Calendly link? Use it or nah?

Do you guys use calendly links in cold emails to customers? It is a pain to write out your availabilities every email, but having a calendly link makes an email feel less tailored(maybe not?).


Also, most of my meetings are with more than one customer at a time, which ends up complicating things. Does anyone know how to get around this?

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softwaresails
Politicker
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Sales Manager
I don’t use calendly in my cold outreach but after an initial conversation I’ll send out my calendly link if they are interested in talking. 

There should be a setting that doesn’t let more than one person sign up for a time... that sounds like hell having multiple prospects on one call. 
thegrinch
Politicker
0
SDR
This is the way to go
KPIMaster
Politicker
4
Enterprise Account Executive
No, I prefer to recommend times on my calendar based on both personal/work commitments.
BitchPitch
Fire Starter
4
SVP of Bullshit
My wife attests to it for recruitment, but I haven't had much luck with it in sales
sketchysales
Politicker
3
Sales Manager
Ive never used and im not keen on receiving calendly randomly before i have agreed to a meeting.  I.e. im assuming you want to talk to me without giving you a real reason.  If someone has said they want to meet you then then yes i would agree with that application.
Ace
Arsonist
3
CEO
No calendly link in my cold outreach. But def once the lead is warm
JuicyKlay
Celebrated Contributor
2
AM
I used to but then stopped because nobody was using it and it feel too salesy. I always give prospects/clients three dates/times to choose from and have them offer a time if no of those work.
Chep
WR Officer
2
Bitcoin Adoption Specialist
Was thinking about adding a calendly to mine, but after reading the comments I don't know anymore
CuriousFox
WR Officer
2
🦊
No I do not do this. I use Outlook and send meeting/appointment invites that way. 
TheRealTommyCallahan
Arsonist
2
President of Callahan Auto
I always add a calendly link to my emails. I wouldn't say it is a game changer but I do get someone to book a meeting once in a while with it. Why not add it just in case someone wants to book that way.
LordOfWar
Tycoon
2
Blow it up
I used to just put it at the end of my signature, but no one used it.

I feel giving set times gives the customer the feeling you care more to check what works for them, even though it takes a few back and forth emails and wastes everyone's time.
paddy
WR Officer
2
Director of Business Development
I actually agree it makes it feel a little less tailored. But it also makes you look a little more professional if your calendar is booked up and your availability is limited. Makes u look more badass also lol
JerryBerry
Personal Narrative
2
Head of Sales Development
I just put this in my signature below my company info and above the logo 

Click this link to schedule a meeting

So it's always there and I can reference it if I want, but it doesn't feel salesy or pushy. Just putting it out there if they want to use it.
Lumbergh
Politicker
0
Sr Account Exec
How often do you get a random meeting from having that link in your sig?
JerryBerry
Personal Narrative
0
Head of Sales Development
once or twice lmao
braintank
Politicker
1
Enterprise Account Executive
It comes across too sales-y. How hard is it to offer a few times? 
moneybadger
0
Head of Growth
but how to automate few times and avoid overlapping? We use this calendly feature once the lead is warm. Otherwise - a general calendly link.
SeattleSales
Politicker
1
AE
I like using Chili Piper with the multiple meeting times that they can pick from - I only send this though if they are interested to meet.
beachNsales
Politicker
1
Sales Manager
I'll send a link once they show interest. I have sent a few links in cold outreach over last few months and have gotten 3 meetings from them. Not a ton, but it did work a little. 
doinkey
Contributor
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Head of Sales
During a cold/follow up call, I will mention that I will include in the email if the conversation goes that direction and seems appropriate. Otherwise it feels forced to include it there, and I wonder if it's a turn off for prospects. I know I don't like seeing it in emails when I haven't spoken to the person. Calls are far more effective for scheduling.
Simo
Politicker
1
Director of Sales
I actually have tried including it in cold emails but it didn't work at all. the 3rd or 4th email though has see some good results
DonDraper
Politicker
1
National Sales Manager
I use Bookings as part of Office 365 - little link at the bottom of my email. works really well.
GDO
Politicker
0
BDM
Never tried it. Does it have a lot of functionallity?
DonDraper
Politicker
0
National Sales Manager
Yeah its great - you can create a link at the bottom of your email etc and simply ask them to click it. It then takes them to a calendar with rules that you set.
Salesisfun
Opinionated
1
AE
Once a lead is warm and it makes sense to actually ask for a meeting (vs. if this is relevant grab a time here) I'll throw a cal link in. Super helpful for going across time zones/chatting w/multiple stakeholders at an org. 


A calendar link in the signature feels like a good way to get around the cold email w/a cal link. 
McNasty
Good Citizen
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SaaS AE
I don't use it. Mostly because I have found the more hyperlinks in a cold e-mail, the more likely I am to get sent to the spam/junk folder than actually making it to the inbox of the prospect. 
Sgt_Trollingham
Valued Contributor
1
Business Development Director
I have one, and it is linked on our website even, but it rarely sees any use.
salesteamsix
Fire Starter
0
Head of Sales
I do! I saw a poll on LinkedIn once where the majority of people actually didn't like it. But it booked me so many meetings that I don't care. 

Also, if I would get a cold email, I would prefer it if it had one. I don't want to have to go into this back and forth to find a time. 
goose
Politicker
0
Sales Executive
I hate it.  
Rigeyyy
Opinionated
0
Account Executive
I do! It actually works really well. 
Lambda
Tycoon
0
Sales Consultant
I have it but never use it unfortunately
LostAngeleno33
Old School Bravo
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VP Sales
Primarily work with senior execs at large orgs. I feel like sending a link to view MY calendar is inexcusable....even if it is efficient. 
Brbman01
Opinionated
0
Account Executive
It's in my signature but I never use it as the primary way to book meetings. A few times in my career, an email gets forwarded to the right person and they've booked straight off the link 
lindseyboggs
Good Citizen
0
Sales Development Manager
Those links are the death of me.
moneybadger
0
Head of Growth
why?
ventox35
Politicker
0
Sales Leader
Hubspot meeting link tool works great 
hauru.sales
Celebrated Contributor
0
Sales Enthusiast
I really don't like it

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