I then set followup sequences inside of my CRM which notifies me when its time to give a cold lead a ring again.Ive seen my response rate go from a 1-2% to around a 4-7% increase when i added cold calling!

I don't bother with get-to-know-you meetings, I get to know people when they work with me.For buyers: Here is how it goes for me: My cell phone rings, initial chit chat, I ask buyers what they want, set up a search for them and explain how I do business.

wholesaling is very hit and miss  99% miss 1 % hit most blow what little money they have and never close a deal.. better to do what @Nick Colamarino  mentions  get licensed and work on a team or junior associate in a commercial brokerage if commercial is what interest youif you can stick it out 10 years it gets very easy and VERY good almost all bizz will be referral.. nothing better than spending not one cent on marketing and having your phone ring.

Anyway, I'm tired of sitting back and waiting for the phone to ring.

Your top priority is to make the phone ring with motivated sellers.

Too often, I see people waiting for the brass ring that continuously eludes them while prices are going up and returns are coming down and they never pull the trigger on good investments right under their nose.

I'll give you a ring! 

My girlfriend's home just went off the Market and her cellphone is ringing off the hook with all the Agents wanting to List it for her.

That engagement ring could cost you millions!

I'm usually at the local Real Estate Meetup "The RING".