Need a quick way to spark conversations in your business development community? This or That prompts make it easy to get members talking and sharing without the pressure of deep discussions. Use these playful questions to break the ice and keep engagement high.
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This or That prompts are effective because they lower the barrier to participation. Members do not need to craft long responses or have deep expertise to join in, making it easier for everyone to engage. Rapid, low-stakes choices are fun and give people a chance to share their personalities or preferences.
In business development communities, this approach helps foster camaraderie and builds rapport. By focusing on relatable topics, these prompts encourage even quieter members to interact. Plus, the format naturally invites follow-up discussion as members compare their choices and reasons.
Coffee chats or formal meetings - which do you prefer for networking?
💡 Example: "Coffee chats or formal meetings - which do you prefer for networking?"
Elevator pitch or detailed presentation - what is your go-to?
💡 Example: "Elevator pitch or detailed presentation - what is your go-to?"
Cold emails or warm introductions - which works better for you?
💡 Example: "Cold emails or warm introductions - which works better for you?"
Video calls or phone calls - which do you prefer for deal-making?
💡 Example: "Video calls or phone calls - which do you prefer for deal-making?"
LinkedIn or in-person events - where do you network most?
💡 Example: "LinkedIn or in-person events - where do you network most?"
Morning meetings or afternoon sessions - when are you at your best?
💡 Example: "Morning meetings or afternoon sessions - when are you at your best?"
Group brainstorms or solo planning - what is your style?
💡 Example: "Group brainstorms or solo planning - what is your style?"
Short-term wins or long-term partnerships - which excites you more?
💡 Example: "Short-term wins or long-term partnerships - which excites you more?"
Face-to-face or remote collaboration - what is your preference?
💡 Example: "Face-to-face or remote collaboration - what is your preference?"
New client acquisition or upselling existing clients - which do you enjoy more?
💡 Example: "New client acquisition or upselling existing clients - which do you enjoy more?"
Quick calls or detailed emails - which do you prefer for follow-ups?
💡 Example: "Quick calls or detailed emails - which do you prefer for follow-ups?"
Spreadsheets or CRM tools - which is your go-to for tracking deals?
💡 Example: "Spreadsheets or CRM tools - which is your go-to for tracking deals?"
Attending conferences or hosting webinars - which do you prefer?
💡 Example: "Attending conferences or hosting webinars - which do you prefer?"
Big clients or many small clients - which is your business style?
💡 Example: "Big clients or many small clients - which is your business style?"
Structured agendas or open discussions - which meeting style do you prefer?
💡 Example: "Structured agendas or open discussions - which meeting style do you prefer?"
Working in sprints or steady progress - what fits your workflow?
💡 Example: "Working in sprints or steady progress - what fits your workflow?"
Client calls or internal strategy - where do you spend more time?
💡 Example: "Client calls or internal strategy - where do you spend more time?"
Business podcasts or books - which do you turn to for inspiration?
💡 Example: "Business podcasts or books - which do you turn to for inspiration?"
Trying new tools or sticking to what works - which describes you?
💡 Example: "Trying new tools or sticking to what works - which describes you?"
One-on-one meetings or group sessions - which do you prefer?
💡 Example: "One-on-one meetings or group sessions - which do you prefer?"
Following up by email or by phone - which is your usual move?
💡 Example: "Following up by email or by phone - which is your usual move?"
Building new partnerships or strengthening old ones - what is your focus?
💡 Example: "Building new partnerships or strengthening old ones - what is your focus?"
Client lunches or client calls - what is your style?
💡 Example: "Client lunches or client calls - what is your style?"
Weekly check-ins or monthly updates - which do you prefer for team progress?
💡 Example: "Weekly check-ins or monthly updates - which do you prefer for team progress?"
Quick wins or major milestones - what motivates you more?
💡 Example: "Quick wins or major milestones - what motivates you more?"
Early mornings or late nights - when do you do your best work?
💡 Example: "Early mornings or late nights - when do you do your best work?"
Outbound sales or inbound marketing - which is your focus?
💡 Example: "Outbound sales or inbound marketing - which is your focus?"
Data-driven decisions or gut feeling - which guides you?
💡 Example: "Data-driven decisions or gut feeling - which guides you?"
Face-to-face coffee meetings or virtual catch-ups - which do you prefer?
💡 Example: "Face-to-face coffee meetings or virtual catch-ups - which do you prefer?"
Templates or custom emails - what is your outreach style?
💡 Example: "Templates or custom emails - what is your outreach style?"
Networking lunches or afterwork mixers - which do you pick?
💡 Example: "Networking lunches or afterwork mixers - which do you pick?"
Building rapport or closing deals - which do you enjoy more?
💡 Example: "Building rapport or closing deals - which do you enjoy more?"
Collaborative tools or classic emails - how do you communicate with your team?
💡 Example: "Collaborative tools or classic emails - how do you communicate with your team?"
Quarterly goal setting or ongoing check-ins - what works best for you?
💡 Example: "Quarterly goal setting or ongoing check-ins - what works best for you?"
Personal brand building or company branding - which gets more attention?
💡 Example: "Personal brand building or company branding - which gets more attention?"
Referrals or cold outreach - where do most of your leads come from?
💡 Example: "Referrals or cold outreach - where do most of your leads come from?"
Weekly planning or daily to-dos - which keeps you organized?
💡 Example: "Weekly planning or daily to-dos - which keeps you organized?"
Work from home or office life - which do you prefer?
💡 Example: "Work from home or office life - which do you prefer?"
Learning by doing or learning by reading - what is your style?
💡 Example: "Learning by doing or learning by reading - what is your style?"
Fast follow-ups or thoughtful responses - what is your approach?
💡 Example: "Fast follow-ups or thoughtful responses - what is your approach?"
Client-facing work or behind-the-scenes planning - which do you enjoy more?
💡 Example: "Client-facing work or behind-the-scenes planning - which do you enjoy more?"
Sales targets or relationship goals - what drives you?
💡 Example: "Sales targets or relationship goals - what drives you?"
To use these templates, simply copy and post any prompt to your community platform. Pin a This or That prompt at the top of your feed, schedule them as recurring weekly posts, or use them to kick off meetings or threads. Encourage members to share not just their pick but also a quick reason why, to deepen engagement. Rotate through the list regularly to keep things fresh.
This or That prompts work on all platforms. For forums and Slack, use threads to gather responses. On LinkedIn or Facebook, use post comments. In chat apps like Discord or Teams, pin the prompt or add a fun emoji poll. Always use clear, simple language so members instantly get the idea.
To engage your business development community, frame This or That posts around relevant lead generation techniques like 'Cold Calling vs. Social Selling.' Use scenario-based prompts, ask members to share success stories, and encourage debate on which method yields higher quality leads for different industries. This approach leverages industry experience and sparks actionable discussions.
Great examples include 'Inbound vs. Outbound Sales,' 'Account-Based Marketing vs. Mass Outreach,' 'Sales Qualified Leads (SQL) vs. Marketing Qualified Leads (MQL),' and 'CRM Automation vs. Manual Follow-up.' These topics resonate with common dilemmas faced by business development professionals and can prompt members to share data, strategies, and perspectives tailored to their niche.
Absolutely. Comparing tools like 'LinkedIn Sales Navigator vs. Apollo.io' in This or That posts helps members evaluate real-world solutions. To ensure relevance, specify use cases (e.g., prospecting, pipeline management) and ask members to share their experiences, challenges, and outcomes. This fosters knowledge sharing around current BD technology trends.
When posting comparisons like 'Short-Term Wins vs. Long-Term Relationship Building,' contextualize the question for varying pipeline structures (e.g., SaaS vs. enterprise sales). Encourage members to discuss which approach aligns with their sales targets, deal values, and client retention goals. Highlighting these nuances sparks deeper dialogue around BD strategy.
Yes, This or That posts like 'Email Outreach vs. Networking Events' can reveal prospecting challenges unique to your community. Frame the post with prompts asking members to share ROI, obstacles faced (e.g., spam filters, event fatigue), and industry-specific tips. This approach uncovers actionable pain points and collective solutions.
Reference metrics such as conversion rates, lead response time, customer acquisition cost (CAC), and sales cycle length in your This or That posts. For example: 'Higher Conversion Rate: Warm Referrals vs. Cold Leads?' Including KPIs grounds the discussion in measurable outcomes, making posts more valuable for members focused on performance optimization.
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