how to get past a "gatekeeper"

@camdencashhh

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Promoted product

AI scheduling solution

Why it worked

The video uses a high-tension, relatable 'pattern interrupt' hook that immediately grabs attention by simulating a conflict, which then transitions smoothly into a pitch that solves the exact problem just demonstrated.

Summary

The creator demonstrates a provocative cold-calling technique by pretending to be an angry customer to bypass a receptionist and reach the business owner. He then pivots to pitching his AI scheduling automation services, successfully securing a discovery call.

Structure

1Creator roleplays as an angry caller to bypass a gatekeeper
2Creator drops the act and introduces his AI scheduling service
3Creator explains the value proposition of automating customer interactions
4Creator secures a discovery call with the prospect

Product placement

The creator mentions his service as an 'AI scheduling solution' to automate business tasks.

Call to action

Can I book you on a quick 15-minute discovery call next week?

On-screen text

how to get past a "gatekeeper" New cold calling method patched

Original caption

Get past every single receptionist with this method 😭🫡 #coldcalling #coldcall #sales #funny #aiagency

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Transcript

I need to speak to the owner right now. I need to speak to the fucking owner right now. Immediately, because this is ridiculous. I'm sorry, ma'am, can I ask what this call is regarding? Excuse me? Ma'am? Ma'am? Do not call me ma'am. You are incompetent staff, ruined everything, and I don't have time for this. Transmit me over to the owner right now, or I'm going to post this entire conversation all over my Facebook. Trust me, you do not want that. Okay? I have about a thousand followers. Um, let me see if the owner is available. One moment, please. Hello, this is Mike. How can I help you? Hey, Mike, it's great to finally reach you. Hey, it's Cam, AI scheduling solutions. How's it going? Doing good, man. Um, but I thought this was a customer complaint. I was calling because I mean we've detected your business could save up to like 47% on administrative time. Have you guys looked into any type of AI at all? Are you pranking me? Or was that you pretending to be an angry customer? I am guilty, so I want to apologize for that. I was trying to get a hold of you, brother. I specialize in turning frustrated customer interactions like the one your receptionist just dealt with into seamless automated booking experiences. I wanted to get a hold of you to kind of show you a real-life example, but the offer is real. If you do want a free demo, our AI doesn't yell about Facebook followers. So, Mike, can I book you on a quick 15-minute discovery call next week? And what are we going to do on this discovery call? I'm going to look at the ins and outs of your business, what you can automate with AI. You wouldn't be against taking a look on how to save time, cut costs, and not deal with Karens like you just did, would you? All right, you got me good, man. That was impressive. Send me the details, man. I'll check it out. That was pretty funny. What's going to be the best email for you so I can send you that Google Meet link? Perfect, Mike. All right, brother.