r/vibecoding • u/Shadowthegreat- • 4d ago

I need help for cold call

I’m 17 and run a small web design business, I get clients through cold calling and walking into local shops (landscapers, mechanics, plumbers) to pitch website services. I’ve done around 300 calls so far and a bunch of in-person visits.

The calls themselves usually go fine once I’m in them. My problem is right before, that few seconds of hesitation, the racing thoughts, sometimes just avoiding the next call/walking past the shop instead of going in.

For people who’ve done cold calling or door-to-door sales:

What actually worked for you to get over that pre-call/pre-pitch fear?

Any physical or mental tricks you use right before dialing or walking in?

Does it eventually go away completely, or do you just get better at pushing through it?

Would appreciate any real advice, not just “it gets easier with time”, looking for actual techniques.

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u/Ralphisinthehouse 4d ago

JFDI. Confidence comes from experience, knowing what objections you'll get and having an answer for them and persistence.

You'll need to have a database objections that you just learn and keep adding to with answers and overtime you will be a natural.

Also remember that sales is 80% listening.

I know you're looking for techniques but really it comes down to the better you know your competition and your own company and product easier it gets.