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