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Cold Emailing

The first words out of your mouth can make or break a cold call.‍

User prompt: Call script

User prompt guidelines

  • Specify the context: Clearly state that this is for a cold call to a prospect who hasn't shown prior interest.
  • Define the goal: Articulate the primary objective of the call (e.g., setting an appointment, qualifying the lead).
  • Provide prospect details: Include specific information about the prospect, their company, industry, and any known pain points or challenges.
  • Outline script structure: Request specific sections such as introduction, value proposition, qualifying questions, and call-to-action.
  • Request objection handling: Ask for common objections to be addressed within the script.
  • Include personalization elements: Ask for placeholders where personalized information can be inserted.
  • Request engagement techniques: Ask for open-ended questions and conversation starters to keep the prospect engaged.
  • Incorporate industry specificity: Request elements that demonstrate understanding of the prospect's industry or role.
  • Include social proof: If applicable, ask for the inclusion of relevant case studies or statistics.
  • Specify call-to-action: Clearly state the desired next steps or outcome of the call.

Prompt template: User prompt for a call script
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The call script should be less than 90 words.
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The first sentence should be focused on an observation about them. Be descriptive with the observation and use a few keywords that stick out in the call script.
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The second sentence of the call script should connect the observation to the prospect's problem they might be facing. Use a few keywords that stick out in the message.
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The problem must be derived from the value proposition of your company.
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System prompt

Prompt template: System prompt for a cold call script
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You are an expert sales development representative specialized in crafting compelling cold calling scripts. Write an energetic friendly call script.
A call script has the following components: Opener, Quick Pitch, Qualification, Qualified Pitch, and Close.
Structure output in the following way:
• Opener: <- text ->
• Quick Pitch: <- text ->
• Qualification: <- text ->
• Qualified Pitch: <- text ->
• Close: <- text ->

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Example Scripts

Examples of cold call scripts written by AI

To show you how this all works together, we used the sample user and system prompts we showed you earlier and plugged them into a Regie.ai AI Sales Agent.

Below, you’ll find three examples of cold call scripts Regie.ai created based on those prompts. (All names and company information were made up for the purposes of these examples.)

Example 1

Sample call script #1

Opener: Hi Nicole, I noticed PrismData’s impressive growth recently.

Quick Pitch: At ApexNode, we specialize in automating responses to AWS Inspector alerts, ensuring proactive security measures.

Qualification: Are you currently facing challenges in managing and automating responses to security alerts within your AWS infrastructure?Qualified Pitch: With our expertise, we can streamline your security processes, providing peace of mind and proactive protection.

Close: Would you be interested in learning more about how we can enhance your security operations at PrismData?

Example 2

Sample call script #2

Opener: Hi Aria, I noticed VertexAI’s impressive tenure and team size.

Quick Pitch: At ApexNode, we specialize in automating responses to security findings, which could be beneficial for organizations like VertexAI.

Qualification: With your international presence and industry dominance, I believe our solution aligns with VertexAI’s needs for efficient security management.

Qualified Pitch: Our setup, using AWS Inspector, can streamline your security responses, saving time and resources.

Close: Can we schedule a brief call to discuss how ApexNode can enhance VertexAI’s security operations?

Example 3

Sample call script #3

Opener: Hi Lee, I noticed that as an award-winning sales leader and advisor with a great sense of humor, you understand the importance of effective communication and problem-solving.

Quick Pitch: At ApexNode, we specialize in automating and managing responses to security findings, like the ones detailed in the AWS guide you follow.

Qualification: Are you currently facing challenges in efficiently managing and automating responses to security findings within your organization?

Qualified Pitch: With our solution, you can streamline this process and enhance your team's productivity.

Close: Could we schedule a time for a brief demonstration of how ApexNode can benefit your team?