Cold Calls & Calm Nerves: A Starter Kit for the Terrified
Episode Summary:
Cold calling doesn’t have to feel like jumping out of a plane—especially when you’ve got a plan. In this episode, Brooke Greening answers a listener’s question from “Terrified in Tahiti” and walks through three key pillars to make cold calling less scary and more effective: intentionality, pre-call planning, and resilience. Whether you’re brand new or just need a refresher, this is your roadmap to turning cold calls into warm wins.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why intentionality is your best friend when picking up the phone.
- How to approach pre-call planning so your message actually lands.
- What resilience really looks like when facing rejection—and how to build it.
- Differences between cold calling massive lists vs. reaching actual business owners.
- Brooke’s personal story of late-night cold calling (and surviving it!).
Resources Mentioned:
- Tips for researching leads through social media and content
- Strategies for crafting an “easy yes” ask
- A call to action: Send in your own cold calling questions for future episodes!
Connect With Us:
- Got a question like Terrified in Tahiti? Share it at https://buildingmomentum.info/anonymous-sales-questions/ Your question might show up in our next episode.
- Follow Brooke on LinkedIn for more insights on authentic business communication. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-greening/



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