Two of my coaching clients told me last week that getting past the gatekeeper is their biggest problem at the moment. I will therefore share with you in this month’s Tips Newsletter why this might be and what to do about it. There is a big chapter on this in my book “Don’t Get Hung Up!” but I will give you a few more strategies here to add to your repertoire.
4 Reasons Why You Might Fail To Get Past The Gatekeeper
You sound timid, hesitant, apologetic or unsure of yourself
You start selling your products and services to the gatekeeper
You are asking for the name of the decision maker (This shows it is a sales call)
You have not planned your responses to possible gatekeeper questions
Strategies to Try