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AI-Powered Discovery Call Preparation
What you'll learn
- 1Build comprehensive pre-call research briefs using AI
- 2Generate targeted discovery questions based on prospect intelligence
- 3Prepare for common objections and conversation pivots before the call
Preparation Is the Unfair Advantage
Top-performing sales reps spend 30-60 minutes preparing for important discovery calls. Average reps spend 5 minutes glancing at LinkedIn. AI closes this gap by making thorough preparation fast enough to do for every call.
The Discovery Prep Framework
Step 1: Prospect Intelligence Brief
I have a discovery call with [contact name], [title] at [company].
Help me prepare a pre-call intelligence brief:
COMPANY RESEARCH:
1. Company overview: What does [company] do, for whom, and how do they make money?
2. Recent news: Any press releases, funding rounds, leadership changes, or product launches in the past 6 months?
3. Industry context: What trends or pressures are affecting their industry right now?
4. Competitive landscape: Who are their main competitors and how are they positioned?
5. Technology stack: What tools/platforms are they likely using? (based on job postings, tech stack databases)
6. Financial health indicators: Public filings, growth stage, headcount trends
CONTACT RESEARCH:
1. Career background: Where have they worked before? What's their trajectory?
2. LinkedIn activity: What topics do they post about or engage with?
3. Potential priorities: Based on their role and company context, what likely keeps them up at night?
4. Communication style: Any clues about how they prefer to communicate?
5. Mutual connections: Anyone in our network who knows them?Unlock this lesson
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What you'll learn:
- Build comprehensive pre-call research briefs using AI
- Generate targeted discovery questions based on prospect intelligence
- Prepare for common objections and conversation pivots before the call