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11 Powerful Methods of Sales Lead Generation

Are you searching for new and innovative ways of sales lead generation? 
Are you lacking in sources of good quality leads? Are you tired and bored using the same methods 
for generating sales leads?

If you answered No to these questions you’re either satisfied with the income you’re earning – or you’re 
not interested in earning a 6-figure income in sales. Please stop reading this article.If you answered Yes, 
then you’re going to be very excited to read not only this article but the rest of the series I’ve written on 
sales lead generation.Here are the 11 most profitable methods I’ve found for sales lead generation that 
have turned hundreds of sales people into 6-figure sales people.

Sphere of Influence
Create a list of at least 100 people you know. Send out an introductory letter telling them about your 
product or service. Talk with each person at least every three months. 
Send them information of interest at planned intervals throughout the year. 
Consistently ask for and receive quality referrals. Remember, if each person you know also 
knows 100 people, well you get the idea. 

Cold calling
Using cold calling effectively for sales lead generation requires five key ingredients. 
Target the market you are going to call. Know your objective (get an appointment, get a name). 
Have a memorized script. Smile. Be prepared for rejection. Have fun! 

Knocking on doors
This method is much the same as cold calling. I used this very effectively in real estate. 
I used to knock on doors year round. Do you think people would remember someone who 
knocked on their door in the middle of winter?

Farming
This is another technique that is used effectively in real estate and can be adapted to any product or service. 
Pick a market of 200 homes or businesses and become the only person they think of in regards to your 
product or service.

Seminars
Seminars are great for sales lead generation. People who attend your seminar have an interest in the 
information you are presenting and a need for your product or service.

Mass mailing
Also known as direct marketing. Successful used of this method requires mailing a well written 
sales letter to a targeted mailing list.

Newspapers
Pay attention to the local news, business and announcements sections. Look for the people who get 
promoted, have babies, buy and sell homes and start up new businesses. 
There may be leads here for your product or service.

Email publications
Getting email addresses of past and current clients, your sphere of influence and any one else you 
come in contact with is a great way to keep in touch.

Hairstylist
Most everyone has a barber or hairstylist they use on a regular basis. When ever I’m in the chair the 
conversation covers a variety of topics. Offer them a $1 for every card they pass out or motivate them 
even more by offering a percentage of the sale that result from their referral. I’ve even picked up 
business myself while getting my haircut. Keep your ears and eyes open at all times.

Daily Contacts
Every day when you leave the house take twenty business cards with you and make it a point to give them away. 
That’s twenty cards times five work days. If you’re really ambitious, do it on Saturday and Sunday also. 
When you’re looking to generate lots of quality sales leads the more lines you have in the water the more 
fish you’re apt to catch.These are all effective methods of sales lead generation and should be used regularly. 
The title says 11 methods of sales lead generation, however, if you count there are only ten. 
That’s because I gave the best and most effective method its own page and is the topic of my new book. 
If you effectively work this method you will soon find you have more business than you can handle.







About the author:
Jim Klein is the owner of From The Heart Sales Training: http://www.fromtheheartsalestraining.com/. 
He helps sales professionals attract new clients, closemore sales and generate an abundance of 
referrals so they can increase theirincome and enjoy life more. 



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