Module 04 of 14
Modern Sales Performer Collection · Self-Paced

Cold Calling Scripts & Value Propositions

Learn to build value propositions that connect with B2B buyers, then turn them into cold calling talk tracks and elevator pitches that actually book meetings. Sales skill set #4 of the Modern Sales Performer Course Collection.

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QUICK ANSWER

How do you create B2B cold calling scripts and value propositions that actually work?

Most cold calling scripts fail because they’re generic. They don’t connect what you sell to what the buyer actually cares about. A value proposition is the foundation — it’s how you articulate why your product matters to this specific customer.

This module teaches you the formula for building a strong value proposition, how to turn it into a cold calling talk track for phone prospecting, and how to compress it into an elevator pitch for in-person situations. Three deliverables. All built from the same foundation.

Learn the formula for creating a value proposition that connects your product to buyer criteria
Build a cold calling talk track you can use for phone prospecting
Create an elevator pitch for in-person cold calling situations
See real value proposition and talk track examples — not templates, actual examples
Taught by Derek Shebby — 13-time Sales President’s Club Award winner
Cold Calling Scripts & Value Propositions — Module 04 of Modern Sales Performer

WHO IT’S FOR

Is this the right course for you?

✓ This is for you
You don’t know how to explain what makes your product different in a way that connects
Your cold calling talk track sounds scripted and isn’t getting results
You freeze up or ramble when someone asks ‘what do you do?’
You want a structured process for building messaging, not just tips
You’re a manager who wants every rep on your team using a consistent, strong talk track
✗ This isn’t for you
You already have a strong, tested value proposition that’s consistently booking meetings
You sell direct-to-consumer or e-commerce
You want list-building or prospecting strategy — go to Module 06 or 07 for that
You’re not willing to do the work of building your own messaging from scratch

COURSE CURRICULUM

What’s inside — the full breakdown.

6 sections · 17 lessons.

1
Value Propositions & Cold Calling Talk Tracks — Overview
1 lesson
Value Proposition & Cold Calling Talk Tracks Overview
2
“Sorry, We Are Choosing Another Vendor” — Why Messaging Fails
4 lessons
Value Propositions Basics
What Makes Your Product Special
Understanding the Criteria of the Customer
Connecting the Dots
3
How to Create a Value Proposition
6 lessons
The Formula of a Value Proposition
Value Proposition Do’s & Don’ts
Value Proposition Example 1
Value Proposition Example 2
Value Proposition Example 3
Quiz #1
4
Creating a Cold Calling Talk Track to Set Appointments
2 lessons
Structure of a Cold Calling Talk Track
Example Cold Calling
5
Creating an Elevator Pitch
2 lessons
Structure of an Elevator Speech
Example Elevator Speech
6
Course Summary
2 lessons
Value Proposition Course Summary
Quiz #2

THE FULL COLLECTION

All 14 modules — in order.

This module is Module 04. The full Modern Sales Performer collection covers the entire B2B sales cycle — each module with its own completion certificate.

01
Module 01
Top Performer's Guide to Long-Term Sales Success
46 lessons · Foundation, discipline, activities, time management, focus
43 lessons
FOUNDATIONS
02
Module 02
Winning the Numbers Game
Activity ratios that tell you whether your week is on pace
11 lessons
METRICS
03
Module 03
Why Some Customers Buy & Others Don't
The four buyer types, the trust ladder, buying triggers
12 lessons
PSYCHOLOGY
04
Module 04
Cold Calling Scripts & Value Propositions
Talk tracks that sound human and consistently book meetings — you are here
17 lessons
MESSAGING
05
Module 05
The Ultimate Talk Track Workbook
The complete library of talk tracks for every stage of the sales process
12 lessons
MESSAGING
06
Module 06
How to Create a Sales Target List
Source, qualify, and segment 1,000 names into 100 priority accounts
11 lessons
LIST BUILDING
07
Module 07
How to Prospect on Foot
The field cold calling skill almost no one teaches anymore
22 lessons
CANVASSING
08
Module 08
How to Prospect over the Phone
Get past gatekeepers, leave voicemails that actually get returned
21 lessons
PHONE
09
Module 09
First Appointment Tips That Close for the Next Step
10 tips that end every meeting in a confirmed next step
12 lessons
MEETINGS
10
Module 10
How to Ask Great Questions That Lead to Opportunity
Discovery questions that uncover real buyer needs
1 eBook download
DISCOVERY
11
Module 11
Proposal Tips That Build Value & Profit
Templates that justify price and shorten the close cycle
20 lessons
PROPOSALS
12
Module 12
Sales Objections Simplified
Scripts for the four objection categories every B2B rep faces
20 lessons
OBJECTIONS
13
Module 13
How to Create a Sense of Urgency
4 ways to create real urgency without being pushy
12 lessons
CLOSING
14
Module 14
Tools for Dealing with Rejection
10 mental tools so you don't burn out by year three
12 lessons
MINDSET

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Derek Shebby.

Derek Shebby

Derek Shebby

FOUNDER · MODERN SALES TRAINING

Best-selling course creator and sales consultant Derek Shebby spent 17 years as a top sales executive and sales director with Xerox Corporation. He was a 13-time Sales President’s Club Award winner, coached hundreds of salespeople and sales leaders to excellence, and helped grow his local division from $40 million to over $100 million in annual revenue. After founding Modern Sales Training in 2017, Derek has trained 30,000+ salespeople worldwide. He currently coaches 150+ sales reps live every week and hosts the In Between Sales Calls podcast on Apple Podcasts.

REAL RESULTS

What reps are saying about the Modern Sales Performer collection.

★★★★★

“My cold calling appointments improved 300%. I now set up 3× the meetings in the same amount of time.”

Jason Madsen · Account Manager DIRECT
★★★★★

“My team’s ability to get that first meeting has increased by 300% using tactics learnt from Derek.”

Colin D. · Small Business G2
★★★★★

“Pure gold. It helped double our sales in just three months.”

Michael G. · Founder / CEO G2
★★★★★

“Reps with 15+ years of experience said it got them back to basics in the best way.”

Brad N. · President G2

PRICING

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FAQ

Questions before you enroll.

What’s the difference between a value proposition and a talk track?

A value proposition is the core message — why your product matters to this buyer. A talk track is how you deliver that message in a specific situation: a phone cold call, a walk-in, or a first meeting. This module teaches you to build the value proposition first, then convert it into both formats.

Can I buy this module on its own?

No. This module is available exclusively as part of the Modern Sales Performer collection — 14 modules, 18+ hours. Learn more about the full collection →

Will this work for my specific industry?

The formula works for any B2B product or service sold in a geographic territory. You apply it to your specific product, your specific buyer criteria, and your specific market. Three examples are included so you can see how the process plays out.

Is this for phone prospecting or in-person?

Both. The module covers a phone cold calling talk track and a separate elevator pitch for in-person situations. Both are built from the same value proposition foundation.

Can my company reimburse me?

Many companies cover sales training as a professional development expense. Treas. Reg. §1.162-5 also lets individuals deduct training that maintains or improves professional skills. Ask your accountant.

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