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My company actually uses this to determine which clients we work with. If the first email we get is a call request, then we politely decline to work with them.
by nhangen 14y ago
My company actually uses this to determine which clients we work with. If the first email we get is a call request, then we politely decline to work with them.
In our experience, having a 'quick chat' rarely if ever leads to business. Most people know what they want already and don't need a call to confirm and/or waste each other's time.
- dshah 14y agoI love that idea. As an occasional angel investor, I actually use a variation of that filter as well. Out of politeness, entrepreneurs will offer to have a call with me to talk me through their business. I tell them no call is necessary, they have better things to do with their time. If someone insists on a phone call without at least trying to see if we can accomplish what's needed over email, it's a no go for me. Thankfully, just about every early-stage entrepreneur I've encountered has no issues with this approach. They prefer it.