Is this the End of Cold Calling?: Is AI The Future of Sales?
Hey there! Today, we’re diving into an exciting experiment that could change the way we think about sales. What if there was an AI that could make cold calls and actually book appointments? Sounds wild, right? Cold calling has always been a daunting task for sales professionals, filled with anxiety and rejection. But with recent advancements in AI technology, the landscape is shifting. This exploration of AI-driven sales reps raises some intriguing questions about the future of traditional cold calling, customer service calls, survey calls…you name it. Could this signal a new era in sales, or will human connection still hold its ground? Read on and check out our video as we uncover the potential impact of AI on the sales industry and the business world in general. Buckle up, this is pretty wild.
See full Video Here: pxl.to/ai_Sdr_demo
Cold Calling: The Sales Battlefield
I've been in tech sales my entire career. Cold calling has been a significant part of my job, as well as for many of my peers. Let’s keep it 100—cold calling is hard. People don't like making them. People don't like getting them.
So, for the last few years, beyond just staying within the realms of tech sales, I've been plunging deep into the world of generative AI. I own and use hundreds of different AI tools and software. I’ve even developed a few myself. One thing that intrigued me was whether AI could effectively make cold calls and book appointments, essentially acting as an AI sales rep (AI SDR). I know a lot of people are curious about this too.
Experimenting with AI in Sales
So, I got my hands on some promising software, programmed it with a few details about my business, and fed it a basic script outline. The primary goal? Booking appointments. It was pretty crazy.
Not everything was perfect. The sample size wasn’t huge, but decent enough. But, man, when it worked, it was intense. Check out this call with a prospect—a real, unstaged call where the person had no idea they were speaking to an AI. You’ll see that they quickly realized it was an AI and tried to throw it off with some wild questions. Questions about colors, poetry—you name it.
My AI SDR handled it like a champ, smoothly pivoting back to business and staying focused on the primary objective: booking an appointment for me. Let’s dive into the call.
Check out the Video Here: pxl.to/ai_Sdr_demo
The AI Cold Call: Breaking Down the Interaction
Here’s a cool excerpt from the call:
"Hi, Marcus. This is Sadie, an AI assistant from Cambia Digital. I know you weren't expecting the call, but do you have a quick 30 seconds so I can tell you why I'm calling?"
Marcus answers, and the conversation flows. He even asks obscure questions like what the AI’s favorite color is and if teal is one of them. The AI, Sadie, responds with:
"While I don't have personal preferences, I can tell you that teal is quite a popular and charming color. It blends the calming properties of blue with the renewal qualities of green."
Marcus wasn’t done. He asked Sadie to help him write a haiku on why teal is better than red. Here’s how
Sadie responded:
"Teal whispers calm streams . In nature's cool embrace. Red burns with fierce dreams."
Impressive, right?
But Sadie didn’t let this divert her from her mission. She adeptly pivoted back to business:
"I'm glad you liked it. Back to Business now. We've tackled many headaches by offering unbiased recommendations in key tech areas. Would you be opposed to booking a meeting with our founder, Nestor McKinney, for a digital tech assessment? He can give you more tailored insights."
Is AI the Future of Sales?
This interaction left me scratching my head and wondering—Is AI taking over the SDR game? Is this the end of cold calling as we know it? I want to hear from you. Salespeople, cold callers, SDRs, account executives, managers, sales gurus, influencers, SaaS bros—all of you. Let me know what you think.
Is this ready for prime time? Hit me up with your comments. I'm ready for all the smoke.
The Future of Sales is Here
To wrap things up, AI is not just a buzzword; it’s revolutionizing how we approach sales. The potential of AI SDRs is immense—reducing the workload of human sales teams, increasing efficiency, and potentially transforming the cold calling landscape.
I thoroughly enjoyed this experiment, and I’m eager to hear your thoughts and experiences. Do you think AI could replace traditional SDR roles? How do you see the future of sales evolving with AI?
Join the Conversation
Let’s start a conversation about this. Share your insights, and let’s explore together if AI is indeed the future of sales. Enjoy the rest of your day, and keep innovating!
By Nestor McKinney
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