9:30pm Eastern Phone Banking Conference Call

[nyrgoal99]

Number: (610) 214-0000
Code: 724265#

[wstrucke]

... what is the context and purpose of this?

[InTradePro]

... what is the context and purpose of this?

Phone from home phone banking training

[lx43]

Was this sponsored by the campaign?

[CaptUSA]

Just attended a conference call with the biggest crowd of liberty warriors I've ever been a part of. (I tried to count the beeps - I figure there were over 50)

3 big points here:
1. Make a bunch of calls.
2. Stick to the script.
3. Be engaging.




(I really wanted to say... Hmmm... what was the third one... it was... oops.) :)

[Eric21ND]

I don't understand the negative stars rating, but whateve. People really need to be lead into making calls so this was productive.

[tbone717]

I don't understand the negative stars rating, but whateve. People really need to be lead into making calls so this was productive.

Maybe there are some people who are opposed to planning, organization and coordination. Otherwise, why else would they give a bad rating to a thread about training people how to better assist the campaign?

That being said were there any good pointers given? I have been debating as to whether or not it is beneficial to ask permission to ask them a few questions before going into the questioning. I have had some real positive responses that way, but don't want to deviate from the script if it would skew the results in any way.

[trey4sports]

i didint neg the stars but i could see how someone would seeing as the OP is very misleading. For all you or i know it could be phone banking for RP2012.org group

The point is there was no info to go with it.

[tbone717]

Trey, what is the rp2012 group doing? Is it a duplication of efforts?

[unknown]

Maybe there are some people who are opposed to planning, organization and coordination. Otherwise, why else would they give a bad rating to a thread about training people how to better assist the campaign?

That being said were there any good pointers given? I have been debating as to whether or not it is beneficial to ask permission to ask them a few questions before going into the questioning. I have had some real positive responses that way, but don't want to deviate from the script if it would skew the results in any way.

I ask.

The reason that they dont want you to deviate from the script is because they dont want us to campaign and say something retarded that might alienate a potential voter. I do deviate very slightly only for the purpose of getting the surveys completed, which is the goal.

Ive made about 200 calls and I found that asking has worked. If theyre on the fence, sometimes I'll even say "please sir/ma'am" and that almost always works.

[tbone717]

I ask.

The reason that they dont want you to deviate from the script is because they dont want us to say something retarded that might alienate a potential voter. I do deviate very slightly only for the purpose of getting the surveys completed, which is the goal.

Ive made about 200 calls and I found that asking has worked. If theyre on the fence, sometimes I'll even say "please sir/ma'am" and that almost always works.

I have had similar success that way. Last night I made a bunch of calls to NV and went straight into the questions, essentially reading the script verbatim. I got blown off a lot more than way, and just had a more negative tone to the calls, even with the people that begrudgingly answered the questions.

[trey4sports]

Trey, what is the rp2012 group doing? Is it a duplication of efforts?


i have no clue, but i am on the mailing list and saw a blurb about calling Iowans. Hopefully no one is duplicating.

[trey4sports]

one key for maknig calls go smooth is using a time constraint... something like "I have a quick, 60 second survey about the GOP presidential candidates, would you be willing take the survey?"

[tbone717]

I just poked around their site and really couldn't tell exactly who or what they are doing with Iowa calling. Hopefully, someone else can let us know.

[ryanmkeisling]

I just signed up, and will be starting tomorrow. Any tips?

[tbone717]

The facebook group was supposed to record the conference call from last night. That should give you some good tips.

Mine would be:

1) Be super friendly and professional
2) Speak slowly and clearly
3) Let the people know that it is a brief survey in some way
4) Don't get sidetracked (i.e. stay on script)
5) Finish the call strong thanking them for their support
6) Don't get discouraged. Every call is helpful even if it is a wrong number. The information gathered helps the campaign assemble a database of those that need follow up and those that do not.

[dante]

What is RP2012.org doing that is different from the campaign? Why should I call via their program, versus through the official campaign's phone from home program?

[ross11988]

What is RP2012.org doing that is different from the campaign? Why should I call via their program, versus through the official campaign's phone from home program?

You shouldn't the campaign program is more important. Only use the Rp2012 program on Sundays

[vechorik]

Well I'm totally confused. I'm new - signed up for phone from home at rp2012.com, never contacted, yet it's posted here as being very important. Should I sign up somewhere else?

[tbone717]

Well I'm totally confused. I'm new - signed up for phone from home at rp2012.com, never contacted, yet it's posted here as being very important. Should I sign up somewhere else?

http://phone.ronpaul2012.com

and join the Facebook group for tips, help, etc http://www.facebook.com/groups/phonefromhome/

[dante]

You shouldn't the campaign program is more important. Only use the Rp2012 program on Sundays

If the campaign doesn't think we should be calling on Sundays - why is the grassroots? Many Christian Republicans would be turned off by getting a phone call on Sunday.

[SchleckBros]

Don't call on Sunday. You'll just piss off evangelicals, and Iowa is full of them.