Make a list of the vending machine locations. Do not just drive around waiting to find a site. Follow these steps. Census data for counties with sites employing 50 or more people. Rank industries by shift hours. Remove the sites that are restricted and blind vendor sites. Call the sites that are left. However, if […]
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How to Get Event Security Contracts? Local and Cold Calling Tricks
The main ways to get event security contracts are: Contact Venues Event Organizers and Promoters Directly Join Approved Vendor Lists Bid On Public Event Contracts Each path puts you in front of companies that actually need event security. But the challenge is finding the right buyers and reaching them before they choose another security company. […]
How to Build a Fire Protection Prospect List Around Buildings, Systems, and Inspection Dates
The majority of contractor lists contain only a company name and phone number. That will only tell you who is out there but not when you should call. We will talk about 5 steps of prospect list building in this blog. What Should a Fire Protection Prospect List Include? A good list has four layers. […]
Who to Contact When Selling Fire Protection Services
When selling fire protection services, contact the person who holds the fire inspection service agreement for the building. In multi-tenant buildings, that person is the property manager. In owner-occupied sites, it is the facility or plant manager. It applies to the facility or plant manager in owner-occupied sites. For hotels and hospitals, it goes through […]
Exclusive vs Shared Insurance Leads: A Guide for Commercial Agents
Exclusive leads cost more, so they must close more. For commercial agents, they cost less per policy only when the close-rate ratio beats the price ratio. An exclusive lead goes to one agent. A shared lead goes to several agents at once, usually for less money. Renewal timing often matters more than exclusivity. Shared leads […]
How to Generate Restaurant Business Loan Leads
Restaurant business loan leads come from three public records. Liquor license filings show new restaurants and ownership changes. Health permits show who runs the restaurant now. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings show who already has financing. Lenders can use these records to find restaurants before a paid lead vendor does. Chicago’s Retail Food Establishments dataset […]
Aged vs Real-Time Business Loan Leads: Which Costs Less Per Funded Deal?
Aged business loan leads cost less to buy. But they only cost less per funded deal if they fund often enough. In CallingAgency’s cost model, that means an exclusive lead has to fund fewer than 15 times as often as an aged one. Vendors put that number somewhere between 3.5 and 16.9. This guide is […]
How to Handle Objections When Selling 3PL Services (Cold Call, Email and LinkedIn)
You call a shipper. They say, “We already have a 3PL.” Then you ask, “Is there anything your 3PL could do better?” Now you have started a real conversation. The best way to handle 3PL objections is to agree first, then ask a question and find one problem you can solve. Do not ask the […]
How to Find Buildings That Need a Maintenance Vendor
You can find commercial buildings that need a maintenance vendor in five places. Public bid notices show the clearest need. Violation and new building records can show a need earlier. Public bid notices City violation records New building records Vendor registration portals Property manager networks The first three are free. Public buyers must advertise bids […]
How to Win Manufacturing Accounts From an Incumbent Supplier
Winning an account from an incumbent supplier takes more than offering a lower price. Manufacturing companies often have trusted suppliers, which makes it hard to win new accounts. Supplier changes depend on various factors such as quality assurance, contract scope, production risk and supply chain concerns etc. To replace an incumbent supplier, a practical and […]