How to Set Up AI Cold Calling
Complete step-by-step guide to launching your first AI calling campaign in under 30 minutes. No coding required.
Step 1: Create Your Account
Sign up for UnlockMyLead and choose your subscription plan. Start with Starter Basic at $99/month or Starter Pro at $299/month for unlimited calling.
💡 Pro Tips:
- Use a business email for verification
- Choose a plan based on your expected call volume
- All plans include a demo session
Step 2: Connect Your Phone Numbers
UnlockMyLead uses a BYOC (Bring Your Own Carrier) model. Connect your Twilio or Telnyx account to use your own phone numbers.
💡 Pro Tips:
- You can add multiple phone numbers per account
- Use local numbers for better answer rates
- Each number can have different caller IDs
Step 3: Configure Your AI Voice
Choose from 60+ AI voices across 40+ languages. Configure voice settings like tone, speed, and accent.
💡 Pro Tips:
- Match voice gender and age to your brand
- Test different voices before launching
- Use native accents for international campaigns
Step 4: Create Your Call Script
Build your conversation flow using our script builder. Define the opening, qualifying questions, objection handling, and closing.
💡 Pro Tips:
- Keep the opening under 30 seconds
- Include 3-5 qualifying questions
- Add responses for common objections
Step 5: Import Your Leads
Upload your lead list via CSV or connect your CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, Pipedrive, Bitrix24) for automatic sync.
💡 Pro Tips:
- Clean your data before import
- Include phone, name, and company at minimum
- Tag leads for segmentation
Step 6: Set Up Calendar Integration
Connect Cal.com, Google Calendar, or Apple Calendar so the AI can book meetings during calls.
💡 Pro Tips:
- Set your availability correctly
- Add buffer time between meetings
- Enable automatic reminders
Step 7: Test Your Campaign
Make test calls to yourself or team members to verify everything works correctly.
💡 Pro Tips:
- Test with real phone numbers
- Check call recording quality
- Verify calendar booking works
Step 8: Launch Your Campaign
Set your calling hours, daily limits, and launch. Monitor results in real-time from the dashboard.
💡 Pro Tips:
- Start with a small batch first
- Monitor the first 10-20 calls closely
- Adjust scripts based on feedback
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