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Blog offers productivity tips, solutions, and strategies for managers & admins. Lead gen, outbound sales, call center efficiency, compliance.
2024-04-08 16:00
In today’s fast-paced digital world, sales teams can’t afford to rely on outdated solutions and disjointed methods. Efficiency is the watchword for organizations in 2024.
Tech… Read More
2024-04-05 00:18
Efficiency and innovation aren’t just buzzwords for the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry—they’re what success is built on. As the industry evolves, there’s… Read More
2024-03-27 00:53
In this article, we’ll look at what call blending is and the potential advantages and disadvantages of the different blended (and non-blended) call center solutions available. Dig into… Read More
2024-03-26 22:12
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how sales teams engage with prospects and close deals, in contact centers and beyond.
In particular, incredible innovation is being driv… Read More
2024-03-21 17:13
Outbound sales and lead gen aren’t getting any simpler. Between changing regulations and increases in blocked and flagged calls, it’s getting harder and harder to connect with cu… Read More
2024-03-20 21:59
The term “autodialer” might sound straightforward enough, but these powerful tools come in various forms—and they’re not all created equally.
Understanding the ty… Read More
2024-03-18 23:58
Sales Generation Software Buyer’s Guide
Lead generation is a core, and crucial, driver for sales organizations. It’s also time-consuming and occasionally tedious. And, importa… Read More
2024-03-12 21:42
Choosing the right software is a crucial decision for any contact center. Today’s tools are designed—or are supposed to be designed—to help you make the most of interaction… Read More
2024-03-07 00:43
Call centers these days rely on automation to remain competitive. Manual dialing has faded as an effective method for outbound sales and lead generation, and businesses can now choo… Read More
2024-03-06 14:37
In outbound sales, you’re only ever as good as your data.
Without the right lists—and the right list management—you risk losing valuable time chasing down unpr… Read More
2024-03-05 22:37
Business success is often centered around the customer experience. Companies driving growth need to meet rising consumer expectations, engaging prospects and customers across all channels an… Read More
2024-02-23 20:02
Any company driving sales depends on the quality of their leads. Businesses in the home services market know this all too well. They need effective strategies to stay competitive and drive p… Read More
2024-02-20 23:12
The solar energy sector has been experiencing explosive growth, and that means the competition is heating up for solar sales teams.
Meanwhile, high interest rates have been taking a bite… Read More
2024-02-12 05:26
Collecting and settling debts isn’t just about securing payments—it’s about cultivating positive communication and forging a path toward a solution. Without the right appro… Read More
2024-02-10 01:50
Outbound sales and lead generation teams have long relied on phone calls and emails to reach leads. These channels still play an important role, but text messaging is a growing channel worth… Read More
2024-02-09 04:55
In the call center industry, compliance is a year round vigil, to keep up with new laws, new court rulings, and new strategies.
In an ever-changing regulatory environment, adherence to co… Read More
2024-02-08 21:07
Understanding the steps that a consumer goes through to get to the point of buying solar panels is essential for anyone selling solar. Whether you only generate solar leads, or you take the… Read More
2024-01-08 21:27
Check out our round-up of the most popular blog articles from 2023 – a collection of in-depth guides, actionable tips, and innovative strategies spanning a wide array of topics… Read More
2024-01-08 11:19
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2024-01-08 11:09
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2024-01-08 11:07
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2024-01-08 11:04
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2024-01-08 10:52
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2023-12-27 22:41
As we say goodbye to another year, it’s time to take a moment and look back at the progress, innovations, and memorable moments that have shaped the past twelve months. And what better… Read More
2023-12-08 19:57
For many businesses in the lead gen and outbound sales space, it can feel harder and harder to achieve profitability and sustain growth. Between persistent inflation, falling contact rates… Read More
2023-11-28 23:33
For so many companies, outbound contact centers are the sales and marketing engine that powers growth. Or at least they’re meant to be.
Without the right software and tools, too man… Read More
2023-11-16 04:10
Your agents are the frontline of your sales and lead generation operation. Call center sales scripts need to prepare them to handle all the action effectively and efficiently. They need to h… Read More
2023-11-16 03:53
All year, it’s been impossible to escape talk of AI. Now, the revolution is coming to the call center.
Convoso hosted a recent webinar, “The Revolution of AI in the Call Cente… Read More
2023-11-15 02:12
Let’s face it, if you’re cold calling leads, things aren’t always easy. Today’s leads are harder to reach than ever. Once you do get someone on the phone, you can&rsq&hell…Read More
2023-10-28 00:25
Increased competition, technological change, and regulatory headwinds… It’s not the easiest time to be in the call center industry. Whether it’s in service, lead generatio… Read More
2023-10-20 23:43
Today’s consumers want to be contacted—and contact you—on their own terms. That means more and more businesses are turning to text messaging to deliver the kinds of persona… Read More
2023-10-05 20:57
When you’re selling health insurance, you’re vying with other health insurance agents and agencies to get the attention of consumers seeking the best health insurance plan for th… Read More
2023-10-04 21:52
Full-scale contact centers are incredibly complex operations. With hundreds of agents making millions of calls, even the smallest changes and decisions can have an outsized impact on perform… Read More
2023-10-03 20:19
Converting leads into customers is part art, part science. But in truth, companies need to put more emphasis on the science part.
Driving more sales shouldn’t be left up to chance… Read More
2023-09-28 19:12
Facing increased competition and issues like Spam Risk and Scam Likely labels, insurance lead generation and sales teams don’t have it easy. Against these headwinds, they need to find… Read More
2023-09-25 21:36
In Medicare marketing and sales, the importance of retention can’t be overlooked. With more folks signing up for Medicare Advantage each year, and a growing variety of plans on the tab… Read More
2023-09-22 22:39
Marketing and selling Medicare plans is tough enough on its own. As competition heats up in Medicare Advantage sales and another hectic enrollment season kicks off, the last thing you need i… Read More
2023-09-15 00:58
It’s that time again: Fall. A time of changing leaves, pumpkin-spice everything, holiday seasons, and, of course, Annual Enrollment.
If you’re in the Medicare sales game, your… Read More
2023-09-14 21:29
Navigating the world of call centers can feel like a juggling act. With so many balls in the air—leads, strategies, and sales targets—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But wha… Read More
2023-09-08 23:34
Medicare sales agencies help connect customers to the health insurance and care they need—so long as they’re able to connect with those customers over the phone in the first plac… Read More
2023-08-30 18:21
With the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) and Open Enrollment Period (OEP) right around the corner, Medicare sales agents are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year.
Succ… Read More
2023-08-22 02:03
Unwanted calls continue to flood the telecommunication industry, and efforts to protect consumers have intensified, leading to more calls being labeled as “Spam Risk” or “S… Read More
2023-08-10 22:46
The healthcare system is full of complexities, hurdles, and outright roadblocks for both patients and providers. With its new operational CRM system, Genesis, Convoso customer One Health Dir… Read More
2023-08-05 00:50
Leads that don’t convert are leads that don’t grow your business. They’re a costly investment without any return.
Falling conversion rates should set off alarm bells… Read More
2023-07-27 00:35
In the modern call center, every second counts. Each action—and interaction—unfolding across the entire organization adds up to profit, loss, and the potential for growth.
To… Read More
2023-07-19 01:51
There’s no end to the alphabet soup in the world of contact centers. Whether you work in sales or service, this handy guide to call center acronyms will help you understand all the jar… Read More
2023-07-14 05:29
Delivering a successful sales pitch or top-notch service over the phone is no simple achievement.
Holding effective sales conversations is part art, part science. And even the most naturall… Read More
2023-07-12 06:40
If you’re running an outbound sales or lead gen team, you’ve got your sights on ways to kick up your contact center’s profits. But making sure your whole organization is pu… Read More
2023-07-07 04:46
Managing and reducing costs for your outbound call center seems like a business fundamental. But as an owner or manager you have a lot to juggle—from hiring and training, to managi… Read More
2023-06-30 06:27
Convoso is in the business of helping companies grow by reaching more leads, faster. When we get to chat with customers experiencing dramatic improvements to productivity and revenue after… Read More
2023-06-29 23:54
Between Scam Likely call labeling and disappointing contact rates, costly agent turnover and growing restrictions of TCPA compliance, today’s contact center leaders have more than thei… Read More
2023-06-28 17:46
As an outbound call center manager, you rely on your team of sales and lead gen agents getting into a rhythm over their day of calling.
Your dialer software is set up to keep your team in… Read More
2023-06-27 00:12
Call center agents are at the core of any customer-facing organization. Their ability to perform can make or break your company’s growth and success.
But performance doesn’t all… Read More
2023-06-22 13:49
Ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels when it comes to lead generation? You’ve hired smart people, you’ve gathered and crunched data, and you’re motivating yo… Read More
2023-06-22 00:20
Outbound sales offers a burgeoning career to many entering the field. However, entering outbound sales and attempting to be successful, while maintaining confidence can be difficult. Acqu… Read More
2023-06-21 06:26
What sales person doesn’t prefer a call with a warm lead to a cold call? (okay, there’s always somebody)
A warm lead is more likely to buy, or at least move a little… Read More
2023-06-16 06:14
Calling leads and driving conversions at a high clip is no walk in the park.
Success in phone sales and lead gen requires careful planning and confident execution. Not to mention the right… Read More
2023-06-11 20:57
Seeing is believing for this home remodeling sales team that completed a trial of Convoso’s dialer and drove up contact rates almost 800%, while dramatically dropping agent wait time… Read More
2023-06-02 16:47
In phone sales, success so often comes down to those individual moments that make or break a sale: the right opening pitch, the best rebuttal, the interaction that makes an impression within… Read More
2023-06-02 02:31
Are you using text messages for sales and lead gen? If not, you’re missing out on an incredible tool for boosting your bottom line.
Long neglected by businesses, and even since thought… Read More
2023-05-30 17:27
Between “Spam Likely” labels and changing consumer preferences, many teams may be struggling just to get more customers on the phone these days. Once they do, making the right mo… Read More
2023-05-29 22:59
“What do you want?”
It’s a question many call center agents and sales reps hear all too frequently.
Of course, the real question for agents is, how would you handle an a… Read More
2023-05-25 21:00
As a sales manager or call center leader, it’s your job to get the best out of your agents. You need to motivate, persuade, and lead your agents to drive your overall organization&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-05-24 20:47
Hearing “no” may be a fact of life. But sales reps are among the people who hear it most. For a call center agents figuring out how to handle objections in sales calls, this is w… Read More
2023-05-23 19:19
If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.
And, if you don’t know the most important outbound call center metrics you should be tracking, you’ll never achie… Read More
2023-05-23 16:00
What is the TCPA?
And what are some best practices to help your outbound call center stay in compliance?
When it comes to compliance, folks in the call center industry hea… Read More
2023-05-18 23:49
Your prospects are busy people, sure. But that’s not the only reason it’s hard to schedule appointments.
Refresh your cold call approach and learn how to set more sales appointme… Read More
2023-05-16 17:25
In this guest post, our friend, Jason Cutter of Cutter Consulting Group, sheds light on what’s wrong with your lead conversion strategy and sales process. Drawing on his extensive expe… Read More
2023-05-12 15:17
Crafting Solar Cold Calling Scripts that Convert
by Heather Griffin, solar lead generation and call center expert
From a fiercely competitive customer base to fast-changing regulations… Read More
2023-05-12 14:45
Robocalls in the US this year are so far down from their 2022 heights. But that doesn’t mean they’re letting up. In April 2023 alone, over 5 billion robocalls were placed.
In… Read More
2023-05-10 15:30
As the saying goes, time is money. And if you’re managing an outbound call center with 50 or more agents, you probably know this better than anybody.
Whether you manage an enterp… Read More
2023-05-08 22:29
For a long time—perhaps too long—the prevailing perspective in the lead generation industry has been that “more is better.” But the hard truth is that this approach i… Read More
2023-05-08 17:46
Contact centers are the beating heart of many businesses—driving sales, solving customer issues, and powering business growth.
But when handling huge, sometimes dizzying, volumes of in… Read More
2023-05-05 19:20
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: your leads are the lifeblood of your business. No matter how many times you actually hear it though, it doesn’t a… Read More
2023-05-05 01:20
There’s no escaping it… AI is in the headlines, your social media feed, and probably overheard conversations at your favorite cafe.
And it’s creating a bit of a fren… Read More
2023-05-03 21:25
As an online insurance broker working with major providers in a variety of verticals, Cambridge, MA-based EverQuote relies heavily on its lead gen call center to qualify and connect consume… Read More
2023-04-27 15:35
Outbound calling is a crucial aspect of many sales and marketing operations. But in the face of increasing regulatory complexity, changing consumer habits, and rapid advances in technology… Read More
2023-04-18 21:52
Let’s face it… more and more consumers prefer texting as a form of communication (especially Gen Z, entering the market).
Outbound sales and customer support teams still s… Read More
2023-04-13 18:07
Lead generation has long been a cornerstone of successful business growth. And, traditional lead generation methods like cold calling, email marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and… Read More
2023-04-11 21:42
The call center industry is expected to see continued growth in 2023. But as any insider will tell you, that growth is not distributed equally. Whether it’s at inbound, blended, or out… Read More
2023-04-11 00:03
What drives pest control prospects toward potential companies can vary wildly. Sometimes it’s a customer’s immediate need for services; sometimes customers are merely exploring c… Read More
2023-04-07 00:41
AI technology is on the minds of many these days, including those of us at Convoso. And when we consider the promise of emerging technologies, it’s tough to find anything more innovati… Read More
2023-04-05 01:29
The wide world of sales is constantly evolving right alongside consumer expectations. From the rising need for personalized experiences to the need for omnichannel availability, changes in c… Read More
2023-04-02 01:00
In an unpredictable world, safeguarding one’s assets and financial well-being is of utmost importance. As a result, the property and casualty insurance industry has emerged as an essen… Read More
2023-03-31 01:23
Easy inbound sales might be every sales agent’s dream, but unfortunately, they’re definitely the exception and not the rule.
That’s why every sales operation needs a lead… Read More
2023-03-30 01:42
For Medicare agents looking to expand their businesses and increase profitability, developing a robust lead generation strategy is essential. As competition intensifies in the healthcare mar… Read More
2023-03-17 18:39
In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, call centers play a critical role in providing exceptional customer service, generating leads, and expanding books of business. However… Read More
2023-03-16 00:07
Like clockwork, new technologies come along, introducing new acronyms into call center industry lingo. Blink…and you might just miss the memo on what separates one abbreviation or bit… Read More
2023-03-14 18:51
When we dream of growing a business, what we often have in mind is actually scalability. It’s easy to confuse tools for driving growth with tactics for scaling a business.
Ultima… Read More
2023-03-14 00:41
On the back of lower renewable energy costs and government incentives, the solar industry is blazing hot. But that doesn’t mean that the task of accelerating solar sales growth is any… Read More
2023-03-09 23:14
If you’re in home security, you’re selling much more than security systems. You’re selling protection and peace of mind. So, how do you make sure that customers get the rig… Read More
2023-03-07 01:50
For years now, economists and business leaders have struggled to solve a problematic mystery: technology is improving the way work gets done, but why isn’t productivity growing along w… Read More
2023-03-02 21:55
In the financial services industry, quality leads (let alone customers) can be hard to come by. Whether you specialize in debt settlement, retirement planning, wealth management, or beyond… Read More
2023-02-26 00:07
Without a steady flow of new leads, businesses risk stagnation and the inability to expand their customer base. Pest control businesses are no different.
Generating leads allows exterminator… Read More
2023-02-24 01:59
As the US population ages, the demand for Medicare services continues to grow, and call centers have become increasingly important points of contact for beneficiaries seeking information and… Read More
2023-02-22 01:35
Auto insurers and insurance agents are facing the prospect of a completely transformed marketplace by the end of the decade as connected technologies and autonomous capabilities radically ch… Read More
2023-02-22 01:34
We interviewed Ron Leonard, Divisional Sales Leader at USHEALTH Advisors about his team’s success with Convoso’s contact center software solution. He talked about how they not o… Read More
2023-02-16 23:29
With ChatGPT bursting onto the scene and tech giants like Google rushing to respond with their own offerings, it appears as though we’ve reached a tipping point for artificial intellig… Read More
2023-02-15 23:13
Developing effective Medicare sales scripts for your call center team can seem like a daunting task. It requires careful consideration of the customer’s needs and objections, as well a… Read More
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