AI Automation Freelancers Struggle to Land Clients via Cold Calling
Freelancers selling AI receptionist and automation services report that cold calling yields almost no conversions, with prospects hanging up or expressing hostility toward AI-sold services. The underlying friction is a mix of ineffective outbound sales tactics and growing public backlash against AI-branded offerings.
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