You Are Forgotten The Moment They Hang Up

Posted May 30, 2014

So there you are, with phone in hand, calling potential customers. The theme from Indiana Jones starts playing as you dodge assistants, voice mails, Caller ID, people hanging up on you, people telling you “not interested” without ever hearing what you do and then . . . You actually get through to someone! They listen … continue reading »

7 Ways To Condition Someone To Disregard Your Phone Call

Posted March 12, 2014

My phone rang at precisely 9:45 am on Tuesday, much as it had for the last 11 Tuesdays. The caller ID confirmed my feeling that it was the same dude, same message, but in his defense, it was a different Tuesday. I let it go into voice mail and prepared myself for the second wave … continue reading »

What To Do During A Holiday Week!

Posted November 17, 2012

Podcast Powered By Podbean Download this episode (right click and save) Come on . . . this is a real timely topic and you know it! Clients and prospects are taking time off. Clients and prospects mentally checking out and . . . You might be mentally checking out too! Why? Because you might have … continue reading »

Can Fun Attract Customers?

Posted August 17, 2012

One of the things I teach in my Sales School program, is the importance of having a diversified “sales mix” The “sales mix” would be ALL the things you do to bring home the proverbial bacon and more importantly . . . take you away from this God awful clinging to the telephone as your … continue reading »

Defending Your Default “Hunting” Platform

Posted October 23, 2011

Sometimes we don’t know why we do things we simply know it as something we’ve always done. When was the last time you took a good hard look at the way you “hunt” for business? If you answered “never” or “a few years ago” . . . you’re in the majority! I wonder if doing … continue reading »

The Cold Calling "Two Step"

Posted September 6, 2010

I’ve been noticing a bit of a trend lately.  I even stepped back, counted to 10 and asked other execs their spin before showing up with my soapbox to complain. There’s this maneuver where you call a prospect and after you leave a voicemail, you immediately email referencing the voicemail. First of all, congrats because … continue reading »

Paul Castain
SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE TIPS
… and never miss a beat!
Your Information will never be shared with any third party.
Could Your Sales Use A Little LOVE?
LOOKING FOR ANSWERS?
Ready To Hunt For New Business Differently?
It's Time To Bring Prospecting Into The 21st Century!
Not really! Fries are bad for you but my FREE sales tips are actually quite good for you! Join 90,000 of your peers when you subscribe below!
Free Fries!
JOIN US NOW
Join 90,000 of your peers when you sign up for my FREE sales tips!
Your Information will never be shared with any third party.
Not really but my FREE sales tips are just as tasty! So hit that subscribe button and I'll send you some FREE cold email templates!
Free Fries!

Company Contact Information

Castain Training Systems
(631) 455-2455
Paul Castain, Founder & CEO
paul@yoursalesplaybook.com

Copyright Information

© 2026 Castain Training Systems
All rights reserved.

Website Design by VanHove Design