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Prompt:
I sell {PRODUCT} to {TARGET_MARKET}. The
prospect just said: "{EXACT_OBJECTION}"
Give me 3 response options:
1. The 'Acknowledge & Redirect' — Validate their concern, then reframe it
2. The 'Story' — Share a brief example of a customer who had the same objection
3. The 'Question Back' — Respond with a question that helps them think differently
Each response should be under 30 words (this is a conversation, not an essay). Make them sound natural, not
scripted.
💡 Why this works: Having 3 options lets you pick the right tone for the moment.
Prompt:
My prospect said our price of {PRICE} is too expensive. Here's the context:
- They're comparing us to: {COMPETITOR_OR_ALTERNATIVE}
- Their budget range: {BUDGET}
- The pain we solve: {PAIN}
- ROI we've delivered for similar customers: {ROI_DATA}
Give me:
1. A response that reframes from cost to value (under 40 words)
2. An ROI calculation I can walk them through
3. Three questions to understand what 'too expensive' really means
4. A creative pricing/packaging suggestion if the budget gap is real
💡 Why this works: 'Too expensive' is rarely about price. It's about perceived value vs. alternatives.
Prompt:
The prospect says they already use {COMPETITOR} and are happy with it. Help me respond WITHOUT trashing the competitor. Give me:
1. A response that acknowledges their choice is solid (builds trust)
2. One question that plants a seed of doubt
3. A specific differentiator to mention: {KEY_DIFFERENTIATOR}
4. A 'future-state' question that makes them think about gaps
Each response under 25 words.
💡 Why this works: Respecting their current choice is the fastest way to earn permission to keep talking.
Prompt:
The prospect says this isn't a priority right now. Here's what I know about their situation: {CONTEXT}. Generate:
1. A question that tests whether 'not a priority' means 'not now' or 'not ever'
2. A cost-of-inaction calculation to create urgency
3. A response that respects their timeline while keeping the door open
4. A suggested follow-up cadence that stays relevant without being annoying
💡 Why this works: Timing objections require patience and persistence, not pressure.
Prompt:
After my demo, the prospect said 'I need to think about it.' Help me respond on the call (not later in email). Give me:
1. A question that uncovers what specifically they need to think about
2. A follow-up question based on the 3 most common real reasons behind 'I need to think about it'
3. A way to suggest a specific next step without being pushy
Keep each response under 20 words. Conversational tone.
💡 Why this works: 'Let me think about it' is the most common brush-off. Don't let the call end there.
Prompt:
Create a complete objection battle card for {PRODUCT}. Include the top 10 objections a {TARGET_ROLE} would raise, organized by:
- Objection (exact words they'd say)
- What it really means (the underlying concern)
- Best response (under 30 words)
- Supporting proof point (customer story, stat, or case study reference)
- Follow-up question to keep the conversation going
Format as a table I can print and keep at my desk.
💡 Why this works: Battle cards turn junior reps into confident objection handlers.
Prompt:
My champion at {COMPANY} says they love our product but their boss won't approve the purchase. Help me:
1. Draft 3 questions to understand why the boss is resistant
2. Create a one-page business case my champion can share internally
3. Write a brief email from my champion's perspective to their boss (they can customize and send)
4. Suggest how to get a meeting with the boss directly
Context: our product costs {PRICE} and solves {PAIN}.
💡 Why this works: If your champion can't sell internally, you need to give them the tools.
🔄 Platform tip: Claude is excellent at writing from another person's perspective with appropriate tone.
Prompt:
The prospect said 'Just send me some information.' This usually means they want to end the conversation. Give me:
1. A response that buys 2 more minutes on the call
2. A question that re-engages them
3. If I DO have to send info, what to send and what to write in the email to guarantee a follow-up
Keep responses under 25 words. Don't be aggressive.
💡 Why this works: 'Send me info' is a polite exit. You have one chance to save the conversation.
Prompt:
The prospect says they can't move forward because of
{LEGAL_CONCERN: e.g., existing contract, procurement process, security review, legal approval}.
Help me:
1. Understand typical timelines for this type of blocker
2. Suggest 3 ways to work around or accelerate it
3. Draft a message to their legal/procurement contact
4. Create a parallel path so the deal doesn't stall while we wait
Context: {DEAL_DETAILS}.
💡 Why this works: Legal and procurement delays kill more deals than objections do.
Prompt:
I'm preparing for a call with a {TITLE} in the {INDUSTRY} industry. List the top 7 industry-specific objections they're likely to raise about adopting {PRODUCT_TYPE}. For each:
- The objection in their words
- Why this objection is common in {INDUSTRY} specifically
- My best response (industry-aware)
- A customer story angle I should develop
💡 Why this works: Generic objection prep fails with industry buyers. They need industry answers.
Prompt:
The prospect says they're in a budget freeze / hiring freeze / spending freeze. Help me:
1. Ask the right questions to understand the scope of the freeze
2. Position my solution as a cost REDUCER, not a new expense
3. Create a business case that shows ROI within the freeze period
4. Suggest creative deal structures (deferred payment, pilot, etc.)
5. Draft a 'keep warm' plan if the freeze is real
Context: {PRODUCT} costs {PRICE}, typical ROI is {ROI}.
💡 Why this works: Freezes are temporary. Your relationship with the champion needs to survive them.
Prompt:
Write a pre-meeting email to {NAME} at {COMPANY} that proactively addresses the top 3 objections I expect them to raise:
1. {OBJECTION_1}
2. {OBJECTION_2}
3. {OBJECTION_3}
Address each one subtly within the email (don't list them as 'objection 1, 2, 3'). Weave in proof points naturally. The email should feel helpful, not defensive. Under 150 words.
💡 Why this works: Addressing objections before the meeting takes the wind out of them.
Prompt:
I'm heading into a negotiation with {COMPANY} for a deal worth {DEAL_SIZE}. Help me prepare by analyzing:
- My BATNA (Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement)
- Their likely BATNA
- My walk-away point
- Their likely walk-away point
- 3 concessions I can offer that cost me little but feel valuable to them
- 3 things I should absolutely NOT concede
Context: {DEAL_CONTEXT}.
💡 Why this works: The rep with the best preparation wins the negotiation.
🔄 Platform tip: Claude excels at thinking through negotiation dynamics from both sides.
Prompt:
The prospect says their company is too small for {YOUR_PRODUCT}. They have {SIZE} employees. Help me:
1. Reframe: why smaller companies actually benefit MORE
2. Reference a customer of similar size: {EXAMPLE}
3. Suggest a right-sized package or approach
4. Address the real concern (usually budget, not size)
Keep each response under 25 words.
💡 Why this works: 'Too small' usually means 'too expensive for our stage.' Address the real objection.
Prompt:
The prospect says they built an internal solution for this problem. Help me respond:
1. Acknowledge that building in-house shows the problem matters to them (good sign)
2. Three questions to uncover the hidden costs of their in-house solution
3. A comparison framework: build vs. buy total cost of ownership
4. The 'opportunity cost' angle — what else could their engineers be building?
Don't be dismissive of their internal work.
💡 Why this works: In-house solutions feel like sunk costs. Show total cost of ownership.
Prompt:
The prospect says it's bad timing because they're at end of year/quarter. Help me:
1. Ask whether their fiscal year ends when I think it does
2. Position this as perfect timing for next year's budget
3. Create urgency: what they'll lose by waiting
4. Suggest a pilot or POC that bridges the timing gap
5. A keep-warm plan for the next 60-90 days
💡 Why this works: Timing objections are often real. The question is whether you stay in the game.
Prompt:
The prospect had a bad experience with a product in our category. They're once-bitten, twice-shy. Help me:
1. Validate their concern (don't dismiss it)
2. Ask 3 questions about what went wrong specifically
3. Position how we're different WITHOUT trashing the other vendor
4. Offer a low-risk way to evaluate us (pilot, POC, money-back)
5. Reference a customer who switched from a failed implementation
💡 Why this works: Bad past experiences create the highest walls. Empathy and proof lower them.
Prompt:
The prospect found a negative review of {YOUR_PRODUCT} on {PLATFORM: G2, Capterra, etc.}. The review says: "{REVIEW_SUMMARY}"
Help me:
1. Acknowledge the review honestly (don't get defensive)
2. Provide context if the issue has been resolved
3. Counter with specific positive reviews or metrics
4. Offer proof: a trial, reference call, or demo of the specific area
Keep it professional and confident.
💡 Why this works: Buyers do research. Be prepared to address what they find. Honesty wins.
Prompt:
The prospect says they're 'just gathering information' and 'not ready to buy yet.' Help me:
1. Three questions to determine if they're a real buyer in research mode or a tire-kicker
2. How to be genuinely helpful while qualifying them
3. What information to provide that positions us favorably
4. A follow-up plan that matches their timeline
5. How to politely disengage if they're not a real opportunity
Why this works: Early-stage research can become real pipeline. But not all researchers become buyers.