{"id":911,"date":"2023-09-29T14:52:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T18:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peaksalesrecruiting.comblog\/cold-calling-statistics\/"},"modified":"2025-02-28T13:27:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T18:27:57","slug":"cold-calling-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksalesrecruiting.com\/blog\/cold-calling-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"35 Cold Calling Statistics to Help Shape Your B2B Sales Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksalesrecruiting.com\/blog\/b2b-cold-calling-tips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold calling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remains a powerful sales technique, even in today\u2019s digital age. Nothing beats the human connection that happens when you hear a friendly voice on the other end of a call.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every week, our team connects with thousands of sales professionals who make cold calls daily. They\u2019re sharing with us firsthand <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksalesrecruiting.com\/blog\/b2b-cold-calling-tips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what\u2019s working, what\u2019s not, and what new challenges sales professionals face<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as we look ahead into 2025 and beyond. We\u2019ve compiled a list of the most exciting, research-backed, key cold-calling statistics that shed light on the current sales landscape. These statistics can help you plan your new year accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The statistics we have to share with you today reveal:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why buyers love to connect over the phone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How your social media presence could impact your cold calling efficiency\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time of the week and day to make cold calls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power of AI to boost cold calling success<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Looking to build a sales team that excels in cold calling and drives real results? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksalesrecruiting.com\/sales-recruiter\/\">Contact<\/a> Peak Sales Recruiting today to find the right talent for your team.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Understand Your Clients Preferences With These Cold Calling Statistics<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buyers love to connect. Let\u2019s kick off our cold calling statistics list with some of the most promising insights about it&#8217;s effectiveness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. On average, 49% of buyers prefer that initial contact be made via cold call <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/cold-calling-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Zippia)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This means prospects may be more receptive than you imagine to cold calls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. This statistic increases to 50% for buyers in professional services and 54% for technology buyers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/cold-calling-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Zippia)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. 57% of C-level executives and VPs list cold calling as their preferred method of being contacted.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rainsalestraining.com\/blog\/infographic-30-sales-prospecting-stats-and-what-they-mean-for-sellers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (RAIN Group)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. This is compared to 51% of directors and 47% of managers<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rainsalestraining.com\/blog\/infographic-30-sales-prospecting-stats-and-what-they-mean-for-sellers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (RAIN Group)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Powerful Cold Calling Statistics to Leverage for Success<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These statistics are important when considering the impact of your cold-calling process on your company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. It takes an average of 8 cold calls to reach a prospect and book a meeting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/outplayhq.com\/blog\/cold-calling-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Outplay)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That means most calls aren\u2019t answered and might be seen as \u2018unsuccessful calls\u2019. However, the results of individual calls can\u2019t measure success in a cold-calling strategy; it\u2019s a long game! Cold calling requires commitment and comfort with delayed gratification from your sales representatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Overall, cold calling has an average 2% conversion rate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/cold-calling-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Zippia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.klenty.com\/cold-calling-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kently)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is totally normal and in some cases considered a success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we discuss how to improve your sales reps\u2019 cold calling, let\u2019s discuss effective marketing strategies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. 82% of buyers believe a company is more trustworthy if it\u2019s active on social media <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/brandfog.com\/BRANDfog2016CEOSocialMediaSurvey.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(BrandFog)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s less work for a buyer to confirm your trustworthiness through this social proof than to call you back and try to discern firsthand. Start considering your social media strategy as part of your sales process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Additionally, 77% of buyers are more likely to buy from a company if the CEO is active on social media <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/brandfog.com\/BRANDfog2016CEOSocialMediaSurvey.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(BrandFog)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so get your leaders involved, too!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Stats to Help Improve Your Cold Calling Results<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following industry best practices are a great start to successful sales prospecting calls. These cold calling statistics reveal ways to get more answered calls, callbacks, and closed sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. To succeed, the average salesperson must make 52-60 cold calls per day <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bridgegroupinc.com\/hubfs\/resources\/Periodic_Table_Inside_Sales.pdf?t=1432835194808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(The Bridge Group)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. How many calls are your reps making daily? If you have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksalesrecruiting.com\/blog\/wont-make-cold-calls-how-to-convince\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">team members who struggle to hit their targets, or refuse to make cold calls altogether<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check out our blog <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksalesrecruiting.com\/blog\/wont-make-cold-calls-how-to-convince\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the topic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Customers who are referred are about 24% more profitable than other customers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/faculty.wharton.upenn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Schmitt_Skiera_VandenBulte_2013_Referrral_Programs_2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Wharton School of Business)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Are your sales reps making referrals a part of their cold-calling sales strategy?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. When it comes to timing cold calls, the best time of day to call is between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm in the prospect\u2019s time zone. This time has 71% more conversions than the second best time, which is between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/outplayhq.com\/blog\/cold-calling-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Outplay)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. The worst time to make a cold call is around 1:00 pm <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenue.io\/blog\/the-best-time-to-cold-call-prospects-in-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Revenue.io)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13. Wednesdays are the best day of the week to make cold calls, followed by Thursdays <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gong.io\/blog\/cold-call-stats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(InsideSales.com)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition, we always recommend avoiding Monday mornings and Friday afternoons when professionals are busy starting or wrapping up their work week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14. Successful cold calls include 65% more \u201cwe\u201d statements <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gong.io\/blog\/cold-call-stats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Gong)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What\u2019s the power of we? This language is used in sales to make the sales rep and prospect feel like partners. It also signals that the rep is speaking on behalf of your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Statistics That Reveal Your Cold Calling Mistakes\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many easy-to-fix mistakes prohibit sales representatives from closing successful sales prospecting calls daily. Let\u2019s cover what those are, as well as a few tips on addressing them with your team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15. On average, salespeople don\u2019t follow up on half of marketing leads<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conversica.com\/news\/cmo-how-ai-helped-this-b2b-marketer-improve-sales-quality-leads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Dreamforce)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The solution to this mistake is clear: make more follow-up phone calls. However, there are complex reasons why your sales professionals might make this mistake. For instance\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16. 44% of sales representatives stop the sale after receiving negative feedback from their first call <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smallbizgenius.net\/by-the-numbers\/cold-calling-statistics\/#gref\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(SmallBiz Genius)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Review your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksalesrecruiting.com\/blog\/inside-sales-vs-outside-sales\/https:\/\/www.peaksalesrecruiting.com\/blog\/inside-sales-vs-outside-sales\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see if your sales reps are following up on all marketing leads. Next, consider ways to t<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksalesrecruiting.com\/blog\/hunter-vs-farmer-in-sales\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rain, empower, coach, or offer incentives<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for better follow-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17. After reaching a prospect, salespeople must make an average of 5 additional follow-up calls to close the deal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smallbizgenius.net\/by-the-numbers\/cold-calling-statistics\/#gref\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(SmallBiz Genius)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Setting your sales team up for success may also mean adjusting their expectations and increasing the number of follow-ups they see as standard in the sales process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18. If sales reps fail to discuss follow-up steps on their first call, the close rate will drop by 71%<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gong.io\/resources\/labs\/short-sales-cycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Gong.io)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksalesrecruiting.com\/blog\/hunter-vs-farmer-in-sales\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A resilient sales mindset<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> not only serves your company but also your clients. Prospects want to know when and how your team will follow up. Being clear about your process begins to build trust early on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksalesrecruiting.com\/blog\/b2b-cold-calling-tips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how your prospects conduct themselves on a cold call dramatically impacts your cold calling results<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But did you know five words can decrease your sales reps\u2019 chances of success by 40%?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19. If your sales reps kick off a call by asking, \u201cIs now a bad time?\u201d they decrease their chance of booking a meeting with the prospect by 40% <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gong.io\/resources\/labs\/short-sales-cycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Gong.io)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Ask your reps to consider more confident and engaging ways to kick off their cold calls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20. The success rate of a cold call drops by 61% if the call exceeds 5 minutes in length <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zipdo.co\/statistics\/cold-call\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Zipdo)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Brevity is critical when connecting with a new prospect since your rep hasn\u2019t earned much trust with their prospect yet. Keep calls short to qualify leads and follow up!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21. Sales representatives who talk for over 55% of a cold call are less likely to close a deal<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/cold-calling-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Zippia)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When you listen (almost) as much as you talk, prospects feel like their problems matter. This is a powerful way to make a positive first impression.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Stats That Expose Cold Calling Challenges\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While B2B cold calling statistics might look dismal at times, it\u2019s all a numbers game you can get the \u2018upper hand\u2019 in. Let\u2019s consider how many cold calls go to voicemail. Your sales representatives can increase callbacks with one simple step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22. 92% of people believe calls from an unknown number are a scam and, therefore, won\u2019t answer<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketsplash.com\/cold-calling-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Market Splash)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This makes cold calling particularly challenging since so many calls need to be made before making contact is actually possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23. Since so many sales calls are ignored, 80% of cold calls go to voicemail<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketsplash.com\/cold-calling-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Market Splash)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A voicemail script can help your sales professionals leave voice messages that pack a punch. However, how many of those voicemails are listened to?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24. Only 15% of customers listen to voicemails left from a cold call<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketsplash.com\/cold-calling-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Market Splash)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But, there are two simple things your sales professionals can do to increase their chances of a reply \u2014 other than just calling back.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25. Using local area codes can increase the likelihood of a callback by 57%<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zipdo.co\/statistics\/cold-call\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Zipdo)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26. And while 90% of buyers won\u2019t return a cold call if the sales rep <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">only<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> leaves a voicemail<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smith.ai\/blog\/cold-calling-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Smith.ai)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a follow-up email, or, in some industries, a text message sent immediately after a voicemail can encourage a reply. This creates multiple touchpoints and opportunities for the client to recognize who you are \u2014 and call back or reply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27. A sales rep\u2019s chance of getting that reply increases when other forms of communication are used because 80% of prospects would rather talk to a salesperson over email than over the phone<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2010\/12\/vision-statement-do-you-really-know-who-your-best-salespeople-are\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Salesmate).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting just <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anyone<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at a company to answer your cold calls won\u2019t always cut it. Another cold-calling challenge is getting the right person \u2014 a top decision-maker or makers\u2014 on the phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28. If your sales representatives are calling offices with 50-100 people in them, there will be, on average, seven people involved in that office\u2019s purchasing decisions <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sellingsignals.com\/cold-calling-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Selling Signals)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, even if your rep contacts someone in the office, they may have to leverage their contact as their internal champion or quickly build rapport so that the person contacted will make the necessary introduction(s).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29. There\u2019s also the issue of the \u2018right person\u2019 being difficult to pin down in the first place. In one year, 30% of people change jobs, 66% change job titles or functions, 43% change their work number, and 37% change their email address<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pipeline.zoominfo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ZoomInfo Study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). With prospect contact information becoming so quickly dated, thorough research is essential. There may be value in employing AI in your data collection as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Revealed by Cold Calling Statistics<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has your sales team hopped on the AI bandwagon yet? Early adopters have set a new tech trajectory, and those who remain skeptical will soon be left in the dust. To <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksalesrecruiting.com\/blog\/b2b-cold-calling-tips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maximize your sales team\u2019s chances of the most efficient, effective, and successful sales prospecting calls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 consider adding an AI component to your cold calling strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30. High-performing sales teams are 4.9 times more likely to be using AI than underperforming teams <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/form\/conf\/state-of-sales-3rd-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Salesforce)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31. Sales professionals who have adopted AI have increased leads and appointments by 50% <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/featured-insights\/employment-and-growth\/automation-jobs-and-the-future-of-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(McKinsey)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32. By 2025, 75% of B2B companies will use AI to elevate traditional cold calls<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airgram.io\/blog\/sales-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Airgram)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so there\u2019s never been a better time to start with AI to get ahead of the crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33. 70% of sales professionals say using AI helps them save time <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airgram.io\/blog\/sales-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Airgram)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34. Using AI to automate manual tasks has allowed sales reps to have 2-3x more daily conversations <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.koncert.com\/blog\/ai-for-smarter-cold-calling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Koncert)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And, of course, the more calls, the more chances your sales reps have to close a sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35. AI can even be employed to phone-verify numbers so that sales reps aren\u2019t calling incorrect numbers. This process can ensure about 98% accuracy<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/outplayhq.com\/blog\/cold-calling-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Outplay)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you prepare your sales team for the end of 2023 and the start of the new year, we\u2019d love to help. 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