Discovery Mastery Workflow
5 steps3 prompts
End-to-end discovery call workflow from research to follow-up. Nail discovery every time.
Workflow Steps:
1
Pre-Call Preparation
Never wing a discovery call.
Discovery Call Prep Checklist
Complete preparation for discovery.
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Prepare me for a discovery call. PROSPECT: - Name: [NAME] - Role: [ROLE] - Company: [COMPANY] - Industry: [INDUSTRY] - Size: [SIZE] WHAT I KNOW: [Any intel from SDR or research] MY PRODUCT: - What we do: [PRODUCT] - Key pains we solve: [LIST] Provide: 1. RESEARCH BRIEF - Key facts about the company - Recent news or events - Likely priorities for this role 2. HYPOTHESIS - What I think their pains are - Why they took the meeting 3. QUESTIONS TO ASK - By category (situation, problem, impact, timeline) - In logical order 4. OBJECTIONS TO EXPECT - Based on role and company - How to handle 5. IDEAL OUTCOME - What success looks like - Next step to propose
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During the Call
Run the call like a pro.
Discovery Question Framework
The questions that uncover real pain.
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Generate discovery questions for this meeting. CONTEXT: - Prospect role: [ROLE] - Company type: [INDUSTRY/SIZE] - Our solution: [PRODUCT] - Pains we solve: [LIST] Generate questions in these categories: 1. SITUATION (Current State) - 3-5 questions to understand their world 2. PROBLEM (Pain Points) - 3-5 questions to uncover challenges 3. IMPACT (Quantify the Pain) - 3-5 questions to understand cost of problem 4. TIMELINE (Urgency) - 3-5 questions about timing and priority 5. PROCESS (How They Buy) - 3-5 questions about decision process Include follow-up questions for likely answers.
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Post-Call Follow-Up
What happens after the call matters.
Discovery Summary Email
Summarize discovery and confirm next steps.
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Write a post-discovery summary email. CALL NOTES: - Pains discussed: [LIST] - Current state: [WHAT THEY DO NOW] - Goals: [WHAT THEY WANT] - Timeline: [URGENCY] - Stakeholders: [WHO ELSE INVOLVED] - Next steps: [WHAT YOU AGREED] Write an email that: 1. Summarizes what you heard (shows you listened) 2. Connects their pains to your solution 3. Confirms next steps 4. Attaches relevant content if appropriate