Just got hired into an industry I haven't worked in, my boss is asking for a list of people in my contacts who I'd want to sell to...going through my list I don't have many...any advice?
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All you can do is be honest, your network doesn't match the new ICP.
Lead with you'll prospect to fill out any gaps that arise from having an expected network to sell to already (which is kind of an odd expectation).
Lead with you'll prospect to fill out any gaps that arise from having an expected network to sell to already (which is kind of an odd expectation).
That’s what my plan is for sure
If this was an expectation of how to start your book, how did you get hired into that job if you didn't have a list of previous clients? Seems like a them problem.
They never portrayed this to be an expectation, which is why I am confused
Sounds like a disconnect between their hiring process and their expectations.
Be honest. Tell him you're prospecting and ask if he has any guidance. See if you can get some coaching.
This I will do
Here are some promising prospects for u to share with him, out of the goodness of my lil black heart:
- Hugh Janus
- A Nellsechs
- Eileen Ulick
- Phil Accio
- Willie B Hardigan
- Hugh Janus
- A Nellsechs
- Eileen Ulick
- Phil Accio
- Willie B Hardigan
Lmao
First and foremost, you tell your boss you don't sell to friends until you're seasoned enough to know what the fuck you're talking about.
Second, just because you don't have a long list of contacts doesn't mean you can't get them. Tell boss that you're prioritizing prospecting for this very reason, and go hit the phones/pavement.
Second, just because you don't have a long list of contacts doesn't mean you can't get them. Tell boss that you're prioritizing prospecting for this very reason, and go hit the phones/pavement.
This is exactly how I feel.
Here borrow mine...
So you've been sucked into the hell that is Life Insurance.
Run like a motherfucker.
Run like a motherfucker.
Lol no I’m not in the life insurance world. Almost took a job there, spoke to a friend who do it, and told me to stay away far away
Maybe your people have people... that's how networking works.
Make ‘‘em up 😎
honesty is the best policy always. I cant imagine they hired you JUST for contacts
Right? Thinking the same thing here
100% be honest here. Don't try to sell to people who don't fit your ICP, it's a waste of time for everybody
Just be real. If he hired you, I am sure he has looked at your past companies knowing they aren't in the same vertical. So no reason to stress. Any worries?
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