Running out of fresh ways to get your business development community talking? Would You Rather questions are a proven way to inspire lively discussion, break the ice, and get members thinking creatively about their work. Use these ready-to-go templates to stimulate fun, low-pressure engagement on any platform.
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Would You Rather questions tap into our innate curiosity and love for playful debate. By presenting two intriguing scenarios, these prompts encourage members to weigh options, reflect on their preferences, and share personal insights. This naturally sparks conversation and helps members learn from each other, deepening community connections.
In business development, imaginative questions can help members explore new ideas, challenge assumptions, and think outside the box. The lighthearted format lowers barriers to participation, making it easier for everyone to join the conversation, whether they are seasoned professionals or newcomers.
Would you rather land one huge client or ten smaller recurring clients?
💡 Example: "Would you rather land one huge client or ten smaller recurring clients? Tell us why!"
Would you rather close a deal in person or over a video call?
💡 Example: "Would you rather close a deal in person or over a video call?"
Would you rather have unlimited leads but low conversion, or few leads with high conversion?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have unlimited leads but low conversion, or few leads with high conversion? Share your choice!"
Would you rather launch a new product every year or perfect one product over five years?
💡 Example: "Would you rather launch a new product every year or perfect one product over five years?"
Would you rather join a fast-growing startup or a stable established company for BD?
💡 Example: "Would you rather join a fast-growing startup or a stable established company for BD? Tell us your pick!"
Would you rather have your pitch deck go viral or get direct intros to key investors?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have your pitch deck go viral or get direct intros to key investors? Why?"
Would you rather attend a large networking event or a small, targeted roundtable?
💡 Example: "Would you rather attend a large networking event or a small, targeted roundtable?"
Would you rather master cold emailing or cold calling?
💡 Example: "Would you rather master cold emailing or cold calling? Share your preference!"
Would you rather work with a dream client once or with a good client long-term?
💡 Example: "Would you rather work with a dream client once or with a good client long-term? Why?"
Would you rather build a BD team from scratch or join an existing high-performing team?
💡 Example: "Would you rather build a BD team from scratch or join an existing high-performing team?"
Would you rather focus on one niche market or diversify into several industries?
💡 Example: "Would you rather focus on one niche market or diversify into several industries? Explain your choice!"
Would you rather automate your entire outreach or personalize every message?
💡 Example: "Would you rather automate your entire outreach or personalize every message?"
Would you rather have a massive marketing budget or an all-star sales team?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a massive marketing budget or an all-star sales team? Why?"
Would you rather always win small deals or occasionally land a game-changer?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always win small deals or occasionally land a game-changer?"
Would you rather have a mentor in your industry or access to exclusive data?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a mentor in your industry or access to exclusive data? Let us know!"
Would you rather expand internationally or dominate your local market?
💡 Example: "Would you rather expand internationally or dominate your local market?"
Would you rather have unlimited time or unlimited budget for BD projects?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have unlimited time or unlimited budget for BD projects? What would you choose?"
Would you rather get daily feedback from your team or from your clients?
💡 Example: "Would you rather get daily feedback from your team or from your clients?"
Would you rather work on a product you love or one with massive market potential?
💡 Example: "Would you rather work on a product you love or one with massive market potential? Share your thoughts!"
Would you rather have a high-profile brand partnership or a loyal customer base?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a high-profile brand partnership or a loyal customer base?"
Would you rather always have to pitch in 1 minute or get 30 minutes every time?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always have to pitch in 1 minute or get 30 minutes every time? Why?"
Would you rather perfect your LinkedIn profile or design a killer website?
💡 Example: "Would you rather perfect your LinkedIn profile or design a killer website?"
Would you rather get referrals from clients or from partners?
💡 Example: "Would you rather get referrals from clients or from partners?"
Would you rather join a mastermind group or attend industry conferences?
💡 Example: "Would you rather join a mastermind group or attend industry conferences? Why?"
Would you rather have a short sales cycle but lower margins, or a long cycle with higher margins?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a short sales cycle but lower margins, or a long cycle with higher margins? Explain!"
Would you rather always meet your quota or always exceed your client expectations?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always meet your quota or always exceed your client expectations?"
Would you rather work with innovative startups or established enterprises?
💡 Example: "Would you rather work with innovative startups or established enterprises?"
Would you rather spend your BD budget on events or digital ads?
💡 Example: "Would you rather spend your BD budget on events or digital ads? What is your approach?"
Would you rather build your reputation through content or public speaking?
💡 Example: "Would you rather build your reputation through content or public speaking?"
Would you rather have full creative freedom or strict brand guidelines?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have full creative freedom or strict brand guidelines?"
Would you rather always use tried-and-true methods or experiment with new tactics?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always use tried-and-true methods or experiment with new tactics? Why?"
Would you rather have an unlimited travel budget or unlimited access to top decision-makers?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have an unlimited travel budget or unlimited access to top decision-makers? Why?"
Would you rather work remotely with global clients or locally in-person?
💡 Example: "Would you rather work remotely with global clients or locally in-person?"
Would you rather always hit your KPIs or get glowing testimonials from every client?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always hit your KPIs or get glowing testimonials from every client? Pick one!"
Would you rather lead a huge team or work solo with full autonomy?
💡 Example: "Would you rather lead a huge team or work solo with full autonomy?"
Would you rather close a quick win or nurture a long-term partnership?
💡 Example: "Would you rather close a quick win or nurture a long-term partnership?"
Would you rather have a spectacular launch or a steady stream of clients?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a spectacular launch or a steady stream of clients? Let us know!"
Would you rather handle business development for a tech firm or a consumer brand?
💡 Example: "Would you rather handle business development for a tech firm or a consumer brand?"
Would you rather be famous in your industry or quietly influential behind the scenes?
💡 Example: "Would you rather be famous in your industry or quietly influential behind the scenes? Why?"
Would you rather have a calendar packed with meetings or days free for deep work?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a calendar packed with meetings or days free for deep work?"
Would you rather always be the first to try new BD tools or stick with proven ones?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always be the first to try new BD tools or stick with proven ones?"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste a question into your community platform. Post at strategic times to maximize visibility, such as during midday slumps or at the start of a week. Encourage members to explain their choices for richer engagement. Consider tagging specific members to jumpstart replies, or use polls and reactions to make participation even simpler.
Would You Rather templates work on all platforms. For forums and Slack, post as standalone threads with a clear call for replies. On LinkedIn or Facebook, use engaging visuals or polls when possible. For chat apps, keep questions concise to invite quick responses. Adjust timing and format based on your community's habits.
For business development communities, mixing both is ideal. Start with prompts like 'Would you rather invest in inbound marketing or outbound sales for your next quarter?' to drive discussion about specific tactics. Broader prompts about growth strategies, such as 'Would you rather expand into new markets or deepen existing client relationships?', also generate valuable debate and insight among members.
Frame your prompts around real-world dilemmas, such as 'Would you rather lose a deal due to price or due to a competitor's relationship?' or 'Would you rather have a full pipeline with low-quality leads or a lean pipeline with high-conversion leads?'. This approach encourages members to share their experiences and best practices, making discussions more relevant and practical.
Absolutely! Incorporating industry metrics adds depth and encourages analytical thinking. For example, try 'Would you rather improve your customer acquisition cost (CAC) by 20% or increase your customer lifetime value (CLTV) by 20%?'. Such prompts help members reflect on which KPIs they prioritize in their strategies.
Yes, prompts like 'Would you rather dedicate your next quarter to forming strategic partnerships or doubling down on direct sales outreach?' invite members to weigh the pros and cons of each approach, discuss resource allocation, and share success stories relevant to business development roles.
Specify scenarios for each segment, or use prompts that apply to both but with business development flavor. For example: 'Would you rather focus on enterprise clients with long sales cycles or SMB clients with shorter cycles?'. Adding context ensures both B2B and B2C professionals find the prompts applicable and engaging.
Leverage prompts like 'Would you rather attend a major virtual industry conference or a small, in-person networking dinner?'. This helps members discuss the evolving landscape of business relationship-building and share preferences, tips, and recent experiences, which is highly relevant in today’s hybrid business development environment.
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