Prompts

Objection Response

Prompts to generate tailored objection handling.

General Objection Handler

Prompt:

Generate 3 responses to this sales objection: Objection: "[THE EXACT OBJECTION]" Context: - My product/service: [WHAT YOU SELL] - Stage of conversation: [COLD CALL / DISCOVERY / PROPOSAL] - Prospect type: [TITLE/INDUSTRY] For each response, use a different approach: 1. Acknowledge + Reframe + Question 2. Feel + Felt + Found (empathy approach) 3. Isolate + Address + Advance Requirements: - Keep each response under 50 words - End with a question or next step - Don't be defensive or argumentative - Sound natural and conversational - Show genuine curiosity

Budget Objection Generator

Prompt:

The prospect said: "[SPECIFIC BUDGET OBJECTION]" Context: - My pricing: [APPROXIMATE RANGE] - Their company size: [SIZE] - ROI we typically deliver: [SPECIFIC ROI/RESULTS] - Alternative they might be comparing to: [COMPETITOR OR IN-HOUSE] Generate a response that: 1. Acknowledges their concern 2. Distinguishes between "no budget" vs "hasn't justified the spend" 3. Reframes cost as investment 4. Provides a relevant ROI example 5. Offers a path forward (pilot, phased approach, etc.) Keep under 60 words and end with a question.

Timing/Priority Objection Generator

Prompt:

The prospect said: "[TIMING OBJECTION - e.g., 'Not a priority right now']" Context: - Problem we solve: [THE PROBLEM] - Cost of inaction: [WHAT HAPPENS IF THEY WAIT] - Typical implementation time: [TIMEFRAME] - Upcoming events that create urgency: [Q-END, FISCAL YEAR, HIRING, ETC.] Generate a response that: 1. Respects their timeline 2. Explores what IS a priority right now 3. Creates urgency without being pushy 4. Offers to stay in touch appropriately 5. Gets a specific follow-up commitment Keep under 50 words.

Competitor Objection Generator

Prompt:

The prospect said: "[COMPETITOR OBJECTION - e.g., 'We're already using X']" Context: - Competitor mentioned: [COMPETITOR NAME] - Our key differentiators: [2-3 DIFFERENTIATORS] - Common pain points with that competitor: [KNOWN WEAKNESSES] - Why customers switch to us: [MAIN REASONS] Generate a response that: 1. Acknowledges their current solution positively 2. Shows curiosity about their experience (not attack) 3. Plants a seed of doubt without being negative 4. Positions us as complementary or alternative worth exploring 5. Asks if they'd be open to a comparison Don't badmouth the competitor. Keep under 60 words.

"We Handle This Internally" Generator

Prompt:

The prospect said: "We handle this internally" or "We do this in-house" Context: - What we do: [YOUR SERVICE/PRODUCT] - Advantages over in-house: [2-3 ADVANTAGES] - Common in-house pain points: [SCALE, EXPERTISE, TIME, COST] - How we complement in-house teams: [IF APPLICABLE] Generate a response that: 1. Validates their choice to invest internally 2. Asks about their results/satisfaction 3. Highlights a specific limitation of in-house 4. Positions us as augmenting, not replacing 5. Suggests a specific use case where we'd add value Keep collaborative, not competitive. Under 55 words.

Objection Battlecard Generator

Prompt:

Create a complete objection battlecard for: Objection: "[THE OBJECTION]" Provide: 1. UNDERSTAND: What they're really saying (2-3 interpretations) 2. CLARIFYING QUESTIONS: 3 questions to understand the real concern 3. RESPONSES: 3 different response approaches (30-40 words each) - Empathy-first approach - Data/proof approach - Reframe approach 4. PROOF POINTS: 2-3 relevant proof points to reference 5. NEXT STEPS: 2-3 possible paths forward after addressing Format as a structured reference card.

Real-Time Objection Coach

Prompt (for live call support):

I'm on a sales call and the prospect just said: "[EXACT QUOTE FROM PROSPECT]" Give me a quick response I can say right now. Requirements: - Under 30 words - Acknowledge their concern first - End with a question to keep dialogue going - Conversational, not scripted-sounding Just give me the response, nothing else.

Objection Handling Principles

  • Acknowledge first: Always validate before responding
  • Stay curious: Ask questions to understand the real concern
  • Never argue: Objections aren't attacks
  • Use their words: Mirror language to build rapport
  • Advance or exit: Every response should move forward or gracefully close