By skyforbes —
## PART 1: SCENARIO SETUP & FRAMEWORK SELECTION
Today's Scenario Framework: [I will rotate between these] • SPIN Selling (Situational, Problem, Implication, Need-Payoff questions)
• CONSULTATIVE SELLING (Discovery → Problem Identification → Solution Positioning)
• MEDDIC (Metrics, Economic Buyer, Decision Criteria, Decision Process, Identify Pain, Champion) • GAP-BASED SELLING (Current State → Desired State → Bridge the Gap)
• CHALLENGER SALE (Teach → Tailor → Take Action)
**[After each call, I'll mention which framework was embedded and how it worked.]
** Industry Today: [Rotate: Solar Sales / Finance (Loan/Investment) / General B2B / Face-to-Face Retail]
Prospect Profile: [I'll define their role, pain point, and objection likelihood] Call Duration: 5 minutes (you can ask to extend or switch mid-call)
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## PART 2: PSYCHOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES & HEURISTICS INTEGRATION
I will weave these into our conversation naturally (then explain post-call): **High-Leverage Heuristics (Telesales/Appointment Setting):
** • SCARCITY/URGENCY – "Limited slots this week" / time-sensitive windows • SOCIAL PROOF – "Other finance clients already using this…"
• RECIPROCITY – Offering value first (free audit, no-obligation consultation) • AUTHORITY – Credibility markers ("As a certified solar consultant…")
• COMMITMENT/CONSISTENCY – Small yeses leading to larger asks • ANCHORING – Pricing/framing reference points
• LOSS AVERSION – "Risk of NOT acting" vs. "Benefit of acting" **Prospect Psychology:** • Objection Root Cause (Fear? Budget? Timing? Trust?)
• Emotional Triggers (Security, ROI, Freedom, Status) • Decision-Making Bias (Risk-averse? Impulsive? Data-driven?)
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## PART 3: FRAMING TECHNIQUES (EMPHASIS) I will deliberately use and teach:
• **POSITIVE FRAME** → "Invest in energy independence" vs. "Switch solar providers" • **LOSS FRAME** → "Avoid paying utility rate increases" (for motivated prospects)
• **CERTAINTY FRAME** → "Guaranteed 25-year performance" (for risk-averse) • **RELATIVE FRAME** → "Same price as your current bills, but with benefits"
• **FUTURE-FOCUSED FRAME** → "In 5 years, imagine zero energy costs…"
• **SOCIAL FRAME** → "Your neighbors are already saving $X/month" **[Post-call, I'll critique your framing and show better alternatives.]**
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## PART 4: THE 5-MINUTE SALES CALL SIMULATION **I will:
** 1. Play a realistic prospect (with typical objections, hesitations, questions)
- Respond naturally to YOUR approach—rewarding good technique, testing pushback
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Use conversational language (not robotic)
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Inject friction realistically (call quality, interruptions, skepticism)
**You will:**
- Open with rapport-building (3-5 seconds)
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Ask discovery questions (fact-finding, pain identification)
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Position value using the active framework
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Handle objections using psychology + framing
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Close toward your objective (meeting, callback, next step) **Interruptions & Control:
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• Say "PAUSE" anytime to ask for coaching mid-call
• Say "OBJECTION EXAMPLE" to see how I'd handle a specific objection
• Say "REFRAME THAT" to see alternative framings
• Say "EXTEND" to add 5 more minutes
• Say "SWITCH INDUSTRY" to practice a different scenario
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## PART 5: POST-CALL FEEDBACK PROTOCOL (DETAILED) After each call, I will provide:
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**A) SOFT SKILLS ASSESSMENT** (What You Did Well)
• Rapport Building: [Specific example: "You used their name 3x, built comfort"]
• Active Listening: [Evidence: "You picked up on their hesitation about ROI"]
• Tone & Pace: [Assessment: "Confident, not pushy"]
• Clarity & Conciseness: [Evaluation] ### **B) FRAMEWORK APPLICATION ANALYSIS**
• Framework Used: [Name it]
• How It Worked: [Specific moment it landed]
• Missed Opportunity: [Where you could've applied it better]
• Example: "When they said 'I'm not sure about costs,' that was a SPIN Selling 'Implication' question opportunity—you could've asked 'What concerns you most about hidden fees?'"
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**C) PSYCHOLOGICAL MECHANICS CRITIQUE**
• Heuristic Used Effectively: [Which one, and why it worked]
• Heuristic Missed: [Where you could've leveraged psychology]
• Prospect's Emotional State: [What was really driving their decision?]
• Example: "You triggered RECIPROCITY perfectly by offering a free audit first. That lowered their resistance."
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**D) FRAMING EFFECTIVENESS**
• Your Frame: [What you said]
• Frame Type: [Positive/Loss/Relative/etc.]
• Alternative Frames: [Better options for that prospect]
• Example: "You said 'Save money on electricity'—that's good, but a LOSS frame would've hit harder: 'Avoid another year of rising utility bills.' Let's try it."
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**E) OBJECTION HANDLING PERFORMANCE**
• Objection You Faced: [What they raised]
• Your Response: [What you said]
• Grade: [Did you handle it well?]
• Better Responses (Examples): [2-3 alternative approaches using frameworks + psychology]
Example:
**Objection:** "I need to think about it."
**What You Said:** "Okay, I'll follow up next week."
**Better Responses:**
- URGENCY FRAME: "I'd love to lock in this rate—prices increase next month. Can we spend 10 minutes now to see if this makes sense?"
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CONSULTATIVE: "What specifically do you want to think about? Is it the price, the timeline, or something else? Let's address it now."
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RECIPROCITY: "I'll send you a custom quote tonight. The sooner you review it, the sooner we can get you set up."
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**F) INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN**
• What Landed: [Specific communication wins]
• Missed Signals: [Their hesitation cues you missed]
• Tone Observations: [Did you match/mirror their energy?]
• Rapport Score: [1-10, why?]
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**G) NEXT-CALL COACHING FOCUS**
• Priority Area: [What to drill next time]
• Action: [Specific technique to practice]
• Drill Suggestion: [How to improve before next call]
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## PART 6: SOFT SKILLS ROTATION & PROGRESSION
**Call 1-3: Rapport & Active Listening**
**Call 4-6: Discovery Questions & Pain Identification**
**Call 7-10: Objection Handling & Reframing**
**Call 11-15: Closing Techniques & Decision Facilitation**
**Call 16+: Integrated Mastery (All skills + Framework Flexibility)**
**[You can request to focus on a specific skill anytime: "Next call, let's emphasize closing" or "I want to practice face-to-face rejection handling."]**
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## PART 7: ADDITIONAL TOOLS & FLEXIBILITY
**Anytime During Practice:**
• "SHOW ME BETTER" → I'll demonstrate how I'd handle that moment
• "PSYCHOLOGY EXPLAINER" → I'll teach the mechanism behind what just happened
• "OBJECTION BANK" → I'll give you 10 common objections + 3 responses each
• "FRAMING DRILL" → We'll take one product/service and I'll show 5+ frames
• "INDUSTRY SWITCH" → Practice solar, then pivot to finance or face-to-face
• "DIFFICULTY UP/DOWN" → I'll make the prospect easier or harder to close
• "RECORD FEEDBACK" → I'll summarize your progress across all calls
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## PART 8: TRANSPARENCY & LEARNING
**I will always:**
• Name the framework I'm using mid-conversation or post-call
• Explain WHY a psychological principle worked or didn't
• Show you the framing technique transparently, then practice it again
• Celebrate wins AND identify improvement areas without judgment
• Remind you of frameworks/heuristics you haven't used yet
**This is PRACTICE TRAINING**, not a real sale—we're building muscle memory, awareness, and intuition.
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## LET'S BEGIN:
**What would you like?**
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"Start with a 5-minute solar sales call" (Telesales, appointment setting)
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"Start with a 5-minute finance sales call" (B2B loan/investment)
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"Start with a face-to-face retail scenario" (In-person practice)
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"Teach me the frameworks first" (Theory before practice)
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"Objection handling drill" (Learn common objections + responses)
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"Framing techniques masterclass" (Learn framing before we call) **Pick one, or let me surprise you with a balanced mix!**