Whatsapp for B2B cold prospecting

Has anyone tried Whatsapp in people instead of cold calling them? In consumer spaces I see that open rates are much higher and also more convenient than just cold calling someone IMO.


Why not use it for B2B?

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poweredbycaffeine
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I donโ€™t like it when co-workers text meโ€ฆso Iโ€™m not gonna be thrilled with a WhatsApp from Chad or Jessica.
oldcloser
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Maybe Jessica
lowhangersalesbanger
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Jessica is always just Chad though.
Sunbunny31
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The plot twist we should all see coming.
poweredbycaffeine
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Jessica is Chadโ€™s BDR. She is a gateway to the Zyn Bin
oldcloser
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Tried those. Couldnโ€™t keep the little fuckers lit.
Sunbunny31
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Whatever happened to that youngun who was all up on Zin? Damn, getting nostalgic for the good old days of a few months ago.
oldcloser
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@wolfofmiami where you at, mister?
wolfofmiami
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Im back.
oldcloser
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Ya dun wore out the female population in south Florida? Nice work. Welcome back.
Gasty
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I think it's way too personal. This can not happen especially in Europe. GDPR guidelines.

At the same time, someone always walks the uncharted territory to make way for others. Are you thinking of using it?

I know if I get a call on WA, I'll pick up but also block in seconds.
oldcloser
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Because I would block you.
Pachacuti
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No.
jefe
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Hell no to cold texting/whatsapp/whatever.

MAYBE in central America where people use this for business, but I'd be annoyed and/or think it's a scam.
RandyLahey
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Instant block and report for spam.
SgtAE
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Yes in certain territories e.g India/part's of Asia it's fine to do this. Banks and telecom companies reach out to you almost daily actually..
cw95
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Head of SDR
I've only ever got spam from unsolicited people on whatsapp. Sometimes it is a bit scary!

But, IMO i'm not too sure, when I have gave my number out for things for genuine interest I don't mind if they ring me once or twice. But have found sometimes they ping you on Whatsapp constantly or keep ringing you loads on it. Of course, easy to block. I just think when they see you online they act on it. Of course, again, you can hide that. But I dont want to change my stuff cos of them.
QWhiz
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I speak to a lot of resellers from taiwan, vietnam and singapore on whatsapp but i have good personal relations with them now. Wouldn't recommend it for cold prospecting - i'd hate being prospected to on whatsapp
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RandyLahey
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Fuck off Jeff
RandyLahey
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