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Practical Do’s and Don’ts for Lead Generation, Ep #520
This week I’m joined by three inspiring industry experts, Mark Hunter, Sonia Dumas, and Diane Helbig, who unravel the secrets behind effective prospecting and lead generation. We discuss best practices and attitude shifts, and each guest shares their story sharing their experience of the transformative power of the right prospecting process.    You’ll be inspired by my guests' essential prospecting and lead generation do’s and don’ts that have shaped successful outreach strategies. As well as tactical advice, we also dig into the mindset changes necessary for long-term improvement. Outline of This Episode   00:00 Persistence in Sales Outreach 04:21 Phone call mix-up and reschedule 07:57 Shifting your prospecting mindset 10:11 Enjoying Prospecting and Lead Generation 15:01 Friend's business networking story 16:42 Mastering the art of prospecting Make Follow-Up Your Secret Weapon   Kicking things off, Mark Hunter distills years of frontline experience into three must-do actions: always follow up and follow through—treating every prospect touchpoint as important—and focus on uncovering insights about your prospects rather than over-sharing about yourself. He cautions against spamming email blasts, giving up after too few attempts, and information overload that removes your chance to engage. His story of landing a meeting with a hard-to-reach CEO by doing thoughtful research and perfectly timing his call shows that success favors persistence, preparation, and a little creative timing.   Prospecting as an Adventure, Not a Chore   Sonia Dumas flips the prospecting narrative by stressing the importance of clarity and enjoyment. Her top don’ts include not chasing leads until your message and buyer’s journey are crystal clear and avoiding the trap of treating prospecting like an uninspired numbers game. She recommends that listeners have fun, tailor a prospecting plan that fits you, and consistently deliver value. Sonia’s story highlights how genuine enthusiasm and casual connection can lead to surprising opportunities—demonstrating that every conversation, no matter how informal, is a potential gateway to new business.   The Power of a Warm Intro   Diane Helbig champions researching prospects before outreach, looking for meetings over immediate sales, and sharpening focus to micro-targeted characteristics. Her don’ts warn against casting too wide a net, trying to close deals in a first contact, and dropping prospecting routines when business picks up. Sonia discusses the magic of a well-executed referral system and shares more about a gift basket entrepreneur who turned warm introductions—and quick follow-up—into a 4-for-5 win rate with key prospects.    Connect with Mark Hunter   Mark Hunter on LinkedIn  Mark Hunter on X  Connect with Sonia Dumas   Sonia Dumas on LinkedIn    Connect with Diane Helbig   Diane Helbig on LinkedIn  Diane Helbig on X  Connect With Paul Watts    LinkedIn Twitter    Subscribe to SALES REINVENTED Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com    
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