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# Introduction to prospecting
Prospecting is a widely established concept in sales.
Essentially, it refers to identifying potential customers, aka "prospects", and reaching out to them via various channels such as phone, email, or social media.
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:bulb: The goal of prospecting is to develop a database of likely customers and then systematically communicate with them with the objective of converting them from potential customers to paying customers.
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That's why it's critical to understand what the concept is all about and how it works.
Listen closely to what Patrick has to say in the video :)
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