Struggling to get your business development community buzzing with discussion? Fact or Fiction posts are a surefire way to spark curiosity and debate. Use these ready-to-go templates to challenge assumptions, debunk myths, and create meaningful engagement fast.
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Fact or Fiction posts tap into our natural curiosity and desire to test what we know against others. By presenting surprising or counterintuitive statements, these posts invite members to pause, think, and interact, rather than just scrolling by. The interactive guessing element makes members feel involved and valued, which is key for building a thriving community.
This format also encourages knowledge sharing. When members discuss their reasoning or source credible information, it enriches the conversation and positions your community as a hub for business development insights. Plus, the friendly challenge makes every post an opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun.
Fact or Fiction: Cold calling is less effective today than it was a decade ago.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Cold calling is less effective today than it was a decade ago. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Most business partnerships fail within the first two years.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Most business partnerships fail within the first two years. Share your guess!"
Fact or Fiction: Email marketing still has a higher ROI than social media ads.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Email marketing still has a higher ROI than social media ads. What is your answer?"
Fact or Fiction: You must have a large network to succeed in business development.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You must have a large network to succeed in business development. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: The majority of sales are closed after the fifth follow-up.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The majority of sales are closed after the fifth follow-up. What is your experience?"
Fact or Fiction: LinkedIn is the most effective platform for B2B lead generation.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: LinkedIn is the most effective platform for B2B lead generation. Do you agree?"
Fact or Fiction: Offering discounts always increases customer loyalty.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Offering discounts always increases customer loyalty. What's your take?"
Fact or Fiction: Most startups fail due to poor market research.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Most startups fail due to poor market research. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Business cards are obsolete in modern networking.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Business cards are obsolete in modern networking. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Having a mentor doubles your chances of business success.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Having a mentor doubles your chances of business success. Is this true?"
Fact or Fiction: Face-to-face meetings are more effective than virtual ones for closing deals.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Face-to-face meetings are more effective than virtual ones for closing deals. What is your experience?"
Fact or Fiction: Referrals are the top source of new business for most companies.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Referrals are the top source of new business for most companies."
Fact or Fiction: You should always follow up within 24 hours after meeting a new contact.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should always follow up within 24 hours after meeting a new contact. What is your rule?"
Fact or Fiction: Business development is only about sales.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Business development is only about sales. Agree or not?"
Fact or Fiction: It takes an average of 8 touches to convert a prospect.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: It takes an average of 8 touches to convert a prospect. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Personalizing outreach emails increases response rates.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Personalizing outreach emails increases response rates."
Fact or Fiction: Business development is equally important in every industry.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Business development is equally important in every industry. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: The 80-20 rule applies to most business development outcomes.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The 80-20 rule applies to most business development outcomes. Share your thoughts."
Fact or Fiction: Attending conferences is the best way to build your network.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Attending conferences is the best way to build your network. Yes or no?"
Fact or Fiction: You need a business degree to excel in business development.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You need a business degree to excel in business development. What do you believe?"
Fact or Fiction: Most business deals are lost because of poor follow-up.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Most business deals are lost because of poor follow-up."
Fact or Fiction: Video calls reduce trust compared to in-person meetings.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Video calls reduce trust compared to in-person meetings. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: The best time to send business emails is Tuesday mornings.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The best time to send business emails is Tuesday mornings."
Fact or Fiction: Most business development professionals work more than 50 hours a week.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Most business development professionals work more than 50 hours a week. Is it true?"
Fact or Fiction: Digital tools have replaced the need for in-person networking.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Digital tools have replaced the need for in-person networking. What is your experience?"
Fact or Fiction: Negotiation skills matter more than product knowledge in closing deals.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Negotiation skills matter more than product knowledge in closing deals. Do you agree?"
Fact or Fiction: The majority of business development happens online now.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The majority of business development happens online now."
Fact or Fiction: Small talk is a key skill for successful business developers.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Small talk is a key skill for successful business developers. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: The best business relationships are built outside of work hours.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The best business relationships are built outside of work hours. Share your view."
Fact or Fiction: You should never mix friendship with business development.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should never mix friendship with business development. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: Most business development strategies are outdated within three years.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Most business development strategies are outdated within three years. What is your experience?"
Fact or Fiction: People buy from people, not companies.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: People buy from people, not companies."
Fact or Fiction: Social proof is the most persuasive factor in B2B sales.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Social proof is the most persuasive factor in B2B sales. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: The best business opportunities are found through weak ties.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The best business opportunities are found through weak ties. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Introverts can excel in business development.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Introverts can excel in business development. Agree or not?"
Fact or Fiction: Your brand reputation matters more than your price when winning clients.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Your brand reputation matters more than your price when winning clients. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Most business development professionals prefer in-person events to webinars.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Most business development professionals prefer in-person events to webinars."
Fact or Fiction: Following up too much can harm your chances of closing a deal.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Following up too much can harm your chances of closing a deal. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: Most business development professionals use CRM software daily.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Most business development professionals use CRM software daily."
Fact or Fiction: The biggest deals often come from unexpected sources.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The biggest deals often come from unexpected sources. Has this happened to you?"
Fact or Fiction: Business development is mostly about building trust.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Business development is mostly about building trust. What is your opinion?"
Fact or Fiction: Most business development outreach goes unanswered.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Most business development outreach goes unanswered."
To use these templates, simply pick a statement that fits your community's interests and post it with the Fact or Fiction prompt. Encourage members to vote, comment, or share their reasoning. Once responses roll in, reveal the answer with a brief explanation or invite discussion about the outcome. Rotate topics regularly to keep the conversation fresh and engaging.
These templates work on all platforms. For forums and LinkedIn, use polls or threaded comments to boost interaction. On Slack or Discord, use quick reactions or short replies. On Facebook or other social media, pair the prompt with an eye-catching image or emoji to draw attention. Always monitor responses and jump into the conversation to keep momentum going.
Aim for once or twice per week to keep engagement steady without overwhelming members.
Use reputable business sources or industry research to check facts before posting.
Encourage respectful debate and provide sources or context to support the correct answer.
Yes, these templates are designed to work on all major community and social platforms.
Tag members, use polls, or offer small incentives for participation to draw in lurkers and irregulars.
You can wait for a few responses to build suspense, then reveal the answer for maximum engagement.
Mix both for variety. Surprising myths and counterintuitive truths both drive discussion.