How do I get started cold calling for C2C clients?
I'm interested in being OE via C2C but I don't know where to start.
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Thanks to Marky for holding onto this advice.
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yelping-magenta•10mo ago
Thanks to Marky for holding onto this advice.
Companies Contacted
- Nickelodeon
- McDonalds
- HashiCorp
- OpenAI
- Verizon
- MindGeek
Outcomes
1. Nestle: Secured an offer for $117/hr. The lead originated from a manager who later forwarded it to a VP engaged in modernizing their cloud devops stack.
2. Etsy: Had a callback for a different role with a rate of $120/hr C2C. This lead came from a recruiter, discovered through an ex-colleague from a previous agency.
3. Verizon: They responded with an opportunity under $80/hr.
4. Several companies either didn't respond or asked for email removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who did you approach within these companies? Direct hiring managers from LinkedIn or a general contact?
A: For Nestle, I had a connection with a manager from a prior job. For Etsy, it was through a recruiter. For the others, the leads were a mix of referrals from agency colleagues, former colleagues, and acquaintances.
Q: Do you modify the script based on company specifics? For instance, addressing a relevant issue they might be dealing with, and then presenting your solution?
A: Absolutely! The main structure remains consistent, but it's tailored as needed. For instance, for startups striving to get their devops strategy right from the onset, I focus on how tech debt from early decisions can be mitigated.
Q: How did you acquire their email addresses? Did you target engineering managers or recruiting personnel?
A: It was a combination of educated guessing, such as firstname.lastname or firstinitial.lastname formats, and networking. Google flagged some attempts, but I often networked to confirm email patterns, then used similar formats for their connections.
yelping-magenta•2mo ago
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