I Got up the Nerve and Did It!!!

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Discussion Overview

This thread focuses on a participant's experience with making phone calls to potential contacts, highlighting personal challenges and achievements related to overcoming phone anxiety. Several participants share their thoughts and experiences regarding making calls and the emotional aspects involved.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of overcoming fear to leave messages for contacts from a Wedding Expo, expressing pride in their effort.
  • Another participant acknowledges the difficulty some face with phone calls and encourages regular practice to lessen fear.
  • Several users mention that the hardest part is often making the initial calls, but once started, it becomes easier.
  • One participant notes they struggle with deciding whom to call and how often, leading them to procrastinate by cleaning instead.
  • Another participant highlights the importance of practice, stating that leaving messages can help prepare for actual conversations.
  • One participant expresses the need to make calls but acknowledges the challenge of getting someone to answer.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is a general agreement among participants that making the first few calls is the most challenging part, and many express encouragement towards the original poster's efforts. However, views differ on the ease of making calls, with some participants finding it easier than others.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences with phone anxiety and the varying comfort levels among participants regarding making calls to potential clients.

Who May Find This Useful

This thread may be of interest to consultants who experience similar challenges with phone calls and are looking for shared experiences and encouragement from peers.

chefkristin
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So I have been really wanting to get more bookings. This actually has nothing to do with that. BUT....I was going through some files and found some contacts (over 100) from a Wedding Expo a while back. I got up the nerve and left 20 messages. I didn't get any bookings or anything but I left messages!!! I am scared to death of the phone. After the first couple it was a piece of cake!!! I think I am going to make contact with people on a regular basis!!! I am so proud of myself. Sorry to toot my own horn. :D
 
Don't apologize for excitement. For some people it's easy to get on the phone and for other...well, not so much. Great job and just try to do a little each day so maybe the fear lessens b/c you don't have to figure out what to say (you just did it the day before!). Congrats and I hope you get bookings. Don't be at all surprised if you don't hear from any of them though. People just don't tend to call us back :)
 
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Jules711 said:
Don't apologize for excitement. For some people it's easy to get on the phone and for other...well, not so much. Great job and just try to do a little each day so maybe the fear lessens b/c you don't have to figure out what to say (you just did it the day before!). Congrats and I hope you get bookings. Don't be at all surprised if you don't hear from any of them though. People just don't tend to call us back :)
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Thanks. I am just happy that I got the nerve up to just call. This is just practice-wait till I eally get on the ball--LOL!!!:p
 
I don't have a hard time calling people, I just have issues deciding WHO to call and how many times. So...instead...I clean my desk. No...I WILL make calls tonight. I'd call now, but I need to talk to people.
 
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I know. Like I said-nothing but voicemails. I will call more tonight. Plus we still have the registry contest till the end of June.
 
That's awesome, Kristin!! The hardest part is getting those first few done, then you're on a roll. Keep it up!! And remember that for next time you're avoiding doing calls....that the first few are hard, but then it gets easier. Congrats!:)
 
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pamperedbecky said:
That's awesome, Kristin!! The hardest part is getting those first few done, then you're on a roll. Keep it up!! And remember that for next time you're avoiding doing calls....that the first few are hard, but then it gets easier. Congrats!:)
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Thanks. I think the hard part will be getting an actual person to answer.
 
This is great Kristin. Even if you do not get any bookings, you know you can make the calls once you get the nerve up! All those messages give you good practice for an actual conversation.

Keep us posted on your progess!:D

I need to get on the phone myself!
 
Hey, Kristin, you jumped way outside your comfort zone. Good for you!
 
Good job, it takes me awhile to "warm up" to making calls at first too! Which reminds me, I need to get on the phone this week to make CC calls!
 

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