I made 1 Million Cold Calling Calls Then Realized 98% of My Revenue Came From This With Stephen Oommen

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Stephen Oommen spent 25+ years in enterprise sales. He made a MILLION cold calls. He earned 998K as a W-2 employee at companies like Microsoft, Oracle, ADP, and Citibank.

But here's what nobody talks about: 98% of his revenue came from warm referrals, not cold outbound.

In this episode, Stephen reveals:

• The 3-Pillar Network Mastery Framework (Creation, Nurture, Activation)
• Why being "referable" beats being a great pitch-person
• The psychology principle that makes people WANT to help you (even without asking)
• How he went from "awkward turtle" to having 2,000+ connections at a Fortune 500 company
• Why he walked away from a 6-figure corporate role to teach this to the entire go-to-market profession
• The ONE thing hiring managers wish you knew (but won't tell you)

Is This You?

• Getting interviews but no offers?
• Stuck in the same role for 3+ years?
• Underpaid despite delivering results?
• Tired of grinding cold applications and getting ghosted?
• Want to land $150K–$250K+ roles without the hustle?

You're not broken. Your sourcing strategy is.

Warm referrals aren't luck. They're a skill. And Stephen proves it in this episode.

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Want the Complete Framework?

The Tech Sales Funnels Accelerator is a premium coaching program designed for ambitious B2B tech professionals who are already good but feeling stuck. We teach you:

• Referral-Driven Network Architecture (the Stephen Oommen method)
• Standout LinkedIn & Personal Brand (beyond resume keywords)
• Interview Mastery & Negotiation Psychology (close like a pro)
• Total Compensation Negotiation (not just base salary)
• Land your dream role in 90 days (with 30%+ compensation increase)

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Connect With the Guests

Dayvisson DaSilva (Host) – Tech Sales Coach & Founder
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Stephen Oommen (Guest) – Keynote Speaker, Sales Trainer & Author of "The Referral Effect"
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Resources Mentioned

• "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert Cialdini (Principle #1: Reciprocity)
• "The Speed of Trust" by Stephen M.R. Covey
• Upcoming Book: "The Referral Effect" by Stephen Oommen

What Did You Learn?

Drop a comment below with your biggest takeaway. Which part of Stephen's framework resonates most with your situation?

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