One Source for Leads Is Purchasing Lists Containing Individuals' Mailing

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Essay

One source for leads is purchasing lists containing individuals' mailing addresses and phone numbers. You can even buy a list as specific as Catholic postal employees between the ages of 25 and 40. Even though lists are easy to obtain and use, many salespeople avoid using them. Why?

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Definitions:

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