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Cold Calling

By Randy Duermyer, About.com

Definition: The process of visiting prospective customers in person (such as in going door-to-door) or in telephoning prospects without their advance knowledge of your visit or call.
Also Known As: Coldcalling
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Examples:
The realtors in my office frequently go cold calling around the neighborhood looking for potential clients.
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