“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet,” said Bobby Unser, who is one of the ten drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 three or more times. His words not only apply to finishing first on a racetrack, but also to sales people who strive for first-place results in cold calling. So, how do you prepare for success? Start with these cold calling tips. 5 Cold Calling Tips Pinpoint Your Customer Profile You need to ensure you understand clearly your targeted customers’ profile—who they are, the markets they participate in and the issues they are likely to be facing. Why? First, it enables you to laser-target the people with whom you’re most likely to be successful and, thus, boost win rates and shorten sales cycles. Second, by gaining a full understanding of the challenges they are facing, and how your company can help them, you’ll be able to show empathy and…