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I see you're trying to be Sandler-esque, but you've missed the mark by a long, long way. Way too much talking by you.so here is my real re-vamping of the script... does not seem short but does seem to be quality... let me know..
Hi ________ , this is Jonathan calling. I don’t want this to be an awkward call… but we haven’t actually spoken before… So maybe if I took a brief second to explain why I called, you could decide whether we should continue or not, does that sound fair?
OK I am a ____ Insurances agent here in ______ and we have made some great changes in our area that I feel might benefit you. Now I know that you weren't expecting my call today, so I want to be respectful of your time, Now my intent is not to sell you anything over the phone today because you don’t even know me yet, But Let me ask, what you like best about your current company or agent…
If there was something you could change about your insurance program what would you change?
My approach is a little different. I like to do a full insurance analysis. What that means, is that I’ll show you exactly what you have now. Then I’ll show you if your same coverage was with me, and the money you could save... and finally I also show you how much coverage you could have with the same money you're spending already.
I am providing this at my expense as a way of introducing myself and my services to the community. Either I can help, or I can't. It's simple and the best part is you'll be the judge on whether it would be a benefit to you or not.
Do you know who you currently have your coverage with?
How long have you been with them?
Do you have other coverage’s with them?
Do you know your coverage limits?
Do you know your deductibles?
How many cars are you insuring?
And so I know if I am even in the same ball park what are you currently paying?
Now like I said I want to be respectful of your time so I will get this quote done for you, what is the best time to reach you?
Go back and review whatever Sandler "no pressure cold call" material you may have.
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You need a pattern interrupt, but the "awkward call" thing is a bit...awkward. Better to use one like, "I'm sure my name is probably not familiar to you."I don't think opening with the "awkward call" intro sounds too appealing.
On the other hand, I like the idea of asking, "Did I catch you at a bad time?" I agree that their natural inclination might me to say, "No" which is actually "yes" to proceed.
Hopefully, you can get their attention and peak their interest by the time they realize that their negative response was actually an invitation for us to continue.
That should pique their interest.