Cold-calling software forces solo entrepreneurs into multi-seat minimums
Many cold-calling and dialer platforms require a minimum of two or more paid seats, making them disproportionately expensive for solo entrepreneurs who only need one license. This pricing structure blocks single-person sales operations from accessing otherwise suitable tools.
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