What Is a Good Time to Call People

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores various opinions on the best times to make calls to potential clients, with participants sharing their personal experiences and preferences regarding timing.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based, Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions calling around 7 PM after people have settled down from work and dinner.
  • Another participant shares their experience of struggling to find time for calls due to a busy schedule, often feeling uncomfortable calling late.
  • Several participants express a preference not to call after 8:30 PM unless explicitly invited to do so.
  • One participant finds Sunday afternoons to be the most effective time for making calls, avoiding interruptions during the week.
  • Another participant notes that while Saturday is generally good for calls, they had a poor response rate on a recent Saturday.
  • One participant states they dislike calling on Sundays but have found evening calls to be productive.
  • Another participant mentions calling between 7 and 8 PM, while humorously noting their own early morning preference.
  • One participant plans to call between 2-5 PM the following day after making several calls earlier.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best times to call, with some participants favoring evenings and others preferring weekends. There is no clear consensus on a single best time.

Contextual Notes

Participants' experiences reflect varying personal schedules and preferences, influencing their calling times.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights into timing strategies for client calls may find the shared experiences relevant.

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Just wondering what works best for everyone. I call people around 7pm after they've come home from work, had dinner and a chance to settle down. What about on Saturdays, do you find most people out? Sundays I usually don't call, day of rest.
 
Since I've gone back to work, I've had a really hard time finding time to make calls. I leave for work at 7 AM, drop off DS at day care, and start at 8 AM. At lunch I go down to the day care to nurse and spend a bit of time with DS, partly because he's not interested in taking a bottle, partly to alleviate my feelings of guilt for leaving him in day care in the first place. When I get off work at 5 PM, I go pick up DS, and we get home around 6 PM. I let the dogs outside, start getting something together for dinner, bathe the baby, get him to sleep etc. By the time I have a second to breathe, it's 8 PM, and I'm not sure if I feel comfortable calling so late.
 
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I try not to call people after 8:30pm unless they tell me it's a good time to talk.
 
I usually make my calls on Sunday afternoons ... that is when I have the best luck with catching people. When I try to do it during the week, I find that I fall into a problem with interrupting dinner, or bathtime, or putting their kids to bed ... and I don't like to call anywhere past 9. :( So Sunday's is where my calls fall into place.
 
Honestly, anywhere I find a moment, but not after 8:30 (like above, unless I'm told otherwise by the person). Usually Saturday is pretty good, but today I made a gob of calls and only got 2 people.
 
8:30 is also my cut off. I don't like to call on Sundays, but if that is the only time, then don't make excuses!
 
I really don't like to call on Sundays however, I have found this day in the evening between 6-8 to be my most productive, I plan to clean my office in the am on Sunday and make my calls in the evening!
 
I usually call between 7 and 8. However, the best time to call is when it's convenient for you. (Within reason, of course. The most convenient time for me is about 5:20 a.m. I doubt my customers would like that. ;))
 
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Well I just made a bunch of calls, left messages, spoke to some. I'm thinking of calling the rest tomorrow between 2-5pm.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good time to call people for direct sales?

The best time to call people for direct sales is typically during the early evening hours, around 5 PM to 8 PM, when most people are home from work and more likely to be available to talk.

Should I consider weekends for making calls?

Yes, weekends can be a good time to call, especially Saturday mornings or early afternoons when people are more relaxed and may have more time to engage in conversation.

Are there specific days of the week that are better for calling?

Many direct sellers find that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are the most effective days for making calls, as people are often busy catching up on Mondays and winding down on Fridays.

What time zone should I consider when calling people?

Always consider the time zone of the person you are calling. If you are unsure, it’s best to ask for their preferred time to be contacted during your initial communication.

How can I determine the best time to call a specific individual?

To determine the best time to call a specific individual, you can ask them directly during your previous interactions or send a quick message to inquire about their preferred calling times.

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