paddy

Director of Business Development

I'm going to ram my prospect's car today

I have a prospect who ghosted me for a meeting. I've sent some emails, made some calls, and even delivered a fake bomb to his house with a message saying "call this number or I'll detonate", all to no avail.

After the FBI showed up at my door, I figured I should try something a little less radical. So here's my idea that anyone should heed when you can't get a prospect's attention:

Why not “accidentally” ding their car in the parking lot and leave a note?

A few things to keep in mind: Make sure to get their license plate number. Wouldn’t want any mishaps in the parking lot. Also, make sure the damage is minimal. This is a legitimate business expense that any manager should absolutely approve of.

What are your thoughts here?

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BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

All gas, no brakes

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WR Officer

👑

I see what you did there

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

Lacking contributions this week so I need to make the ones I have worthwhile

funcoupons

WR Officer

👑

Your posts are always fire, Cheese.

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

Appreciate you as always, Coupz

Kinonez

Celebrated Contributor

War Room Enthusiast

I think this is how sales should be run from now on! I'll AB test it and let you know!

funcoupons

WR Officer

👑

Have you considered the romantic approach? Just burn your name and contact info into their front lawn and throw pebbles at their window while holding a boom box blasting "Every Breath You Take" by The Police. All of my romantic interests have loved it - they even called the cops to tell them about how sweet it was. <3

paddy

WR Officer

Director of Business Development

This was great after the dot com boom but I've found that sales people have burned (see what I did) this one into the ground the last 15 years or so.

funcoupons

WR Officer

👑

I do see what you did there. You raise a good point. I guess I can endorse your plan, better than having the feds lock you up. I want to spend our honeymoon on an island, but Rikers is not what I have in mind.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

I'll allow it.

AlphaCharlie

Arsonist

Account executive

Not the way I thought this post would go. Why don't you just kidnap the wife, he'll have to buy your product if he wants her back and you don’t have to pay expenses.

paddy

WR Officer

Director of Business Development

Too much effort, I've tried it before and the guy's wife just started nagging "blah blah blah I can't breathe in this trunk blah blah blah this duct tape isn't designer duct tape blah blah blah." It was mentally draining so I just returned her.

mitts2

Politicker

Account Executive

soft

Grimhelm

Politicker

Mid Market Account Executive

Thinking outside the box, I like it. Staying hungry and aggressive. The perfect salesman.

paddy

WR Officer

Director of Business Development

They asked for it.

DrunkenArt

Politicker

Sales Representative

It's only weird if it doesn't work.

eds

Opinionated

Salesy

LMAO

Chep

WR Officer

Bitcoin Adoption Specialist

Getting approval to go dinging cars >>>>>>>😫

paddy

WR Officer

Director of Business Development

You're telling me. Imagine the legal hurdles I had to get through for this.

CCP

Opinionated

VP, Business Development

This cost should be worked into every budget/P&L. That's what "Miscellaneous Expense" is for. Finance can go back to bean counting and shut it if they ask any questions.

paddy

WR Officer

Director of Business Development

Just say it was dinner at the Corvette Diner.

CCP

Opinionated

VP, Business Development

Exactly. And they don't provide detailed receipts, Janette from accounts payable. So let me go back to bringing in customers who pay your salary. Sound good? K thanks

Rallier

Politicker

SDR Manager and Consultant

This is exactly the type of prospecting I would expect from paddy. Incredibly abrasive, but will always get your attention. Only one way to find out if it works

paddy

WR Officer

Director of Business Development

Give it a go. Worst case, nothing happens and they don't call you back, which is what you're used to as a sales rep.

detectivegibbles

Politicker

Sales Director

"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Michael Scott

funcoupons

WR Officer

👑

- Wayne Gretzky

- Michael Scott

mitts2

Politicker

Account Executive

You miss 100% of the cars your don't hit

SaaSguy

Tycoon

Account Executive

YEE YEE!

FatVeinyTip

Arsonist

Account Exec

I would also offer to give a new bumper if he signs up right away

EH20

Politicker

Manager

Sometimes you have to actualize the pain you feel inside

datnillawafer

Big Shot

Account Executive

Well, it’s bold.

FlowerPower

Opinionated

Trainer

You are telling me ramming cars into people's property is a sales strategy now? Damn, and I've been doing it for free all this time. Saw no commish from all those contacts.

Grant_Horun

Politicker

Account Executive

I mean why even stop at hitting the car! Why not throw a ball through the front window of their house. Just go for it at that point

GDO

Politicker

BDM

Good idea 😅 just kick the side mirror off. Less expensive

RedLightning

Politicker

Mid-Market AE

Creative Prospecting is all the rage now a days. I think this is the most creative way to get in contact! The DMV probably sells lists

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I'm going to ram my prospect's car today

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