#27 · Cold Calling In 2025 Is Silly (+ Alternatives)
I'm not sure I saw it on his calendar; I invited him; I don't think there's any bad blood—he still comments in my community. He's probably busy, but if he reaches out again I'll do it.
I wish you could make money without jumping on a call, especially initially, but if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. I don't know; maybe he's doing it well because he has a specific way of doing things, but it's not personally how I would proceed.
Well, Dan Martell just reached out to me. I'm not entirely sure if I'm going to do something with him, but he did just reach out to me, so we'll see. I do appreciate that.
I feel like I did, though I'm not entirely sure. It's Clark 3900 talking about the Chain Smokers concert I was invited to. He's commenting because we need you, Nick. I'm never stopping.
The 5% show‑up rate is terrible, so you need to change your process. Stop sending a long, detailed info packet after the initial interest—your prospect has already seen enough to express interest. Respond within five minutes and be super friendly and personal. When you send a calendar link, add a warm, appreciative note like, “Thanks so much, I’m excited to meet. Which of these times works for you?” Include a few time options in your initial email so they can pick one. Once they suggest a time, book it immediately and confirm with a follow‑up like, “Does this time work for you? If not, could you send me your calendar?” Attach your own calendar link for convenience. Treat every lead like gold; be polite, helpful, and make the scheduling experience as easy as possible. Quick, human responses and a personal touch dramatically increase attendance.