The CRAP Report

So as I was perusing my TweetDeck the other day, I saw that my buddy, appointment setting guru Mike Damphousse wrote a blog entry last week that I missed (sorry about that pal!)  However, I did want to use this opportunity to spring board into another Point – Counterpoint on The CRAP Report.  Mike’s article, entitled Appointment Setting: Was I Duped? really struck a chord with me.  Mike shared with readers that he “fell victim” to an appointment setting technique, and one that had his own organization, Green Leads, used, would give them a tainted reputation.  He had me hooked right away.  I wanted to know what happened to him that made him feel like someone pulled the wool over his eyes.  I was surprised to read what happened. Read more… »

I read an article this week and watched a webcast that had opposing viewpoints on an issue that teleprospectors must deal with on a daily basis.  It got me thinking, “maybe I can use these two views as a springboard for something new on The CRAP Report.”  After talking it through with a trusted advisor, I think I’m going to go for it.  So, here we go, The CRAP Report’s first (of hopefully many) Point – Counterpoint edition: Read more… »