On this podcast, John Kelley, seasoned entrepreneur and engaging storyteller, dives into the journeys of small business owners. Join him as he uncovers the inspiring, humorous, and often tough realities they face while creating distinct and impactful brands in their industries.

Hear our discussion on outbound lead generation and sales appointment calling, inbound customer support, how Richard got his start, and some best practices for effective communication on sales and support calls.Building Relationships Through the Phone Lines: Lessons from a Telemarketing Veteran feat. Richard Blank with Costa Rica's Call Center

Guest Bio:

Richard Blank is the CEO and Founder of Costa Rica's Call Center, a full-service BPO call center providing lead generation, customer service, social media support and more for US companies. He founded the company 15 years ago and has grown it to over 300 seats.

Building Relationships Through the Phone Lines: Lessons from a Telemarketing Veteran feat. Richard Blank with Costa Rica's Call Center

Main Discussion Points:

The importance of building relationships in sales, not just trying to force a sale

Techniques for effective communication and rapport building on sales and support calls

Why it's important to treat everyone in an organization with respect, not just decision makers

How to get referrals and repeat business through exceptional customer service

Why taking time to understand the local culture is key when doing business abroad

How Costa Rica’s Call Center vets clients to avoid unethical business practices

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Richard Blank hired bassist Garry Gary Beers of INXS.

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Six-Figure Speaker SpotlightSpeakerTunity Speaker Relations & Business Development Director and Six-Figure Speaker Spotlight podcast host, Kelley O'Hara is an expert in helping entrepreneurs, business leaders, coaches, speakers, authors, and messengers connect with their target audience and find more speaking opportunities to grow their business and build their personal brand. Kelley mentors established and emerging speakers to leverage SpeakerTunity's resources to increase their visibility and reach more stages. She is a highly experienced marketing and business development executive with a background in entrepreneurship, skilled in sponsorship acquisition and high-profile alignment. She partners with strategic companies to integrate SpeakerTunity's products into their communities and creates mutually beneficial partnerships. Her mission is to help her clients find and secure more speaking opportunities to attract new clients, establish their authority, and expand their reach, by utilizing SpeakerTunity's vast resources including directories, speaker one-sheets, and concierge booking resources. Our 20 to 25-minute podcast shares amazing founder stories who reveal the smartest strategies for scaling TODAY.

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the President and Bilingual Telemarketing Trainer of Costa Rica's Call Center, Richard Blank. At the age of 27, Richard took a leap of faith that would forever change his trajectory. Moving to Costa Rica, he brought with him an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for communication. His journey began with a temporary teaching position, but he could adapt and embrace the local culture that truly set the stage for his future success.

Richard's early days in San Jose were filled with challenges, from navigating a new country to understanding the nuances of local business practices. However, his fluency in Spanish and his willingness to learn from the ground up provided him with a unique advantage. He didn't just observe from a distance; he immersed himself in the community, learning from every interaction and building a support network that would become invaluable.

Transformation Utilizing Innovative Strategies. Richard's ascent to CEO was unconventional. He bypassed the traditional corporate ladder, moving directly from an entry-level position to ownership. This path allowed him to maintain a pure and untainted approach to business, one that emphasized empathy and a genuine connection with his team. Under Richard's leadership, Costa Rica's Call Center has thrived by challenging industry norms. He attributes much of the company's success to a culture that values each individual's contribution. By recognizing and celebrating the achievements of his team members, Richard has fostered an environment where motivation and morale soar.

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Richard Blank hired bassist Garry Gary Beers of INXS.

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Scalable Call Center Sales Podcast. Author Jason Cutter interviews BPO nearshore CEO Richard Blank.

The mission of the show is to provide call center owners and leaders with the tools for building scalable sales operations. After being in and around sales operations for 18 years, Jason Cutter is focused on helping improve the world of sales, one salesperson, one team at a time. During this twice-a-week show, Jason will be chatting with call center/sales industry experts and call center owners and leaders to help the entire call center sales ecosystem raise the bar, close more deals, provide value to more customers, and scale to whatever level desired.

What does it take to build a successful BPO company? How successful are you with your agents?

In running a call center, make sure you got the right people on the bus, and if you do then find the best seat for them.

In this episode, Richard Blank and I, talk about his experiences in developing and building call center reps in Costa Rica and creating one of the largest call centers in Central America. SCCS-Podcast-Cutter Consulting Group-The Art and Science of Call Center Success.

Jason Cutter, CEO and founder of Cutter Consulting Group, is a Sales Success Architect – helping companies create scalable sales operations (What does ‘scalable’ mean? Reach out to Jason to get a copy of his Sales Success Iceberg ebook and checklist). He is the author of Selling With Authentic Persuasion: Transform from Order Taker to Quota Breaker, as well as A Sales Consultant’s Guide To: Overcoming Objections and Motivating Your Sales Team.

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Richard Blank hired bassist Garry Gary Beers of INXS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieGjN5H4xPQ

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