Need help sparking lively conversations in your sales community? Engaging questions are your secret weapon to unlock authentic sharing and fresh perspectives. Here you will find proven Community Question templates created to ignite discussion and connection among your members.
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Community Question posts are powerful because they invite participation without pressure, encouraging members to share their unique experiences and viewpoints. When people see their peers opening up about real challenges, ideas, and successes, they feel more connected to the community and more willing to contribute themselves.
Asking thoughtful questions taps into our natural curiosity and desire to help. In sales, sharing insights not only helps others but also reinforces a culture of learning and growth. These question prompts are designed to spark both reflection and dialogue, making every member feel valued and heard.
What is your favorite way to break the ice with a new prospect?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite way to break the ice with a new prospect?"
Share one sales lesson you learned the hard way.
💡 Example: "Share one sales lesson you learned the hard way."
How do you handle rejection after a tough call?
💡 Example: "How do you handle rejection after a tough call?"
What is the best sales advice you have ever received?
💡 Example: "What is the best sales advice you have ever received?"
Describe a time when you turned a 'no' into a 'yes.'
💡 Example: "Describe a time when you turned a 'no' into a 'yes.'"
What sales tool could you not live without?
💡 Example: "What sales tool could you not live without?"
If you could improve one sales skill this month, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could improve one sales skill this month, what would it be?"
What is the biggest sales myth you want to debunk?
💡 Example: "What is the biggest sales myth you want to debunk?"
How do you stay motivated during a slow month?
💡 Example: "How do you stay motivated during a slow month?"
What is your go-to question during discovery calls?
💡 Example: "What is your go-to question during discovery calls?"
Share your favorite closing line and why it works.
💡 Example: "Share your favorite closing line and why it works."
If you could ask any sales leader one question, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could ask any sales leader one question, what would it be?"
What do you think is the most underrated sales skill?
💡 Example: "What do you think is the most underrated sales skill?"
How do you celebrate closing a big deal?
💡 Example: "How do you celebrate closing a big deal?"
Share a recent sales win and what made it possible.
💡 Example: "Share a recent sales win and what made it possible."
What is your biggest challenge with virtual selling?
💡 Example: "What is your biggest challenge with virtual selling?"
If you could automate one sales task, which would you choose?
💡 Example: "If you could automate one sales task, which would you choose?"
How do you handle price objections?
💡 Example: "How do you handle price objections?"
What is one follow-up strategy that works for you?
💡 Example: "What is one follow-up strategy that works for you?"
Share your best tip for managing a long sales cycle.
💡 Example: "Share your best tip for managing a long sales cycle."
What is the most surprising thing a client ever told you?
💡 Example: "What is the most surprising thing a client ever told you?"
How do you research your prospects before reaching out?
💡 Example: "How do you research your prospects before reaching out?"
If you could redo one sales conversation, what would you change?
💡 Example: "If you could redo one sales conversation, what would you change?"
What is your favorite sales-related book or podcast?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite sales-related book or podcast?"
How do you track and measure your sales success?
💡 Example: "How do you track and measure your sales success?"
Share a sales pitch that did not land and why.
💡 Example: "Share a sales pitch that did not land and why."
Which CRM feature saves you the most time?
💡 Example: "Which CRM feature saves you the most time?"
How do you balance personalization and efficiency in outreach?
💡 Example: "How do you balance personalization and efficiency in outreach?"
If you could shadow a top salesperson for a day, who would you pick?
💡 Example: "If you could shadow a top salesperson for a day, who would you pick?"
What is your number one tip for handling gatekeepers?
💡 Example: "What is your number one tip for handling gatekeepers?"
Share a creative way you have stood out to a prospect.
💡 Example: "Share a creative way you have stood out to a prospect."
How do you stay updated on industry trends?
💡 Example: "How do you stay updated on industry trends?"
What is your favorite way to kick off a sales meeting?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite way to kick off a sales meeting?"
If you could change one thing about your sales process, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could change one thing about your sales process, what would it be?"
What is the most common mistake you see in sales emails?
💡 Example: "What is the most common mistake you see in sales emails?"
Share a time when you had to get creative to close a deal.
💡 Example: "Share a time when you had to get creative to close a deal."
How do you qualify leads quickly without missing key details?
💡 Example: "How do you qualify leads quickly without missing key details?"
What is the best way to learn from lost deals?
💡 Example: "What is the best way to learn from lost deals?"
How do you keep your pipeline organized?
💡 Example: "How do you keep your pipeline organized?"
If you could offer one piece of advice to new salespeople, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could offer one piece of advice to new salespeople, what would it be?"
Share a small change that made a big impact on your results.
💡 Example: "Share a small change that made a big impact on your results."
Browse the templates below and pick ones that align with your current goals or the week’s content theme. Customize the questions with relevant details or personal anecdotes to make them feel more authentic. Post at times when your community is most active, and be sure to respond to answers to keep the conversation going. Rotate question styles to keep engagement fresh.
For all platforms, keep questions concise and easy to read on both desktop and mobile. Add a simple graphic or emoji to catch attention. Tag or mention relevant members to spark replies. Use polls or pinned posts for higher-traffic prompts when available. Monitor comments to maintain a welcoming tone and guide the conversation as needed.
Focus prompts on specific scenarios sales professionals face, like 'What is your most effective cold-call opener for reaching C-suite executives?' This sparks practical exchanges and actionable insights, especially since cold calling is a central challenge in sales.
Absolutely! Posting questions such as 'Which has been more effective for you: SPIN Selling or Challenger Sale, and why?' drives deeper discussion and helps members reflect on real-world results with industry-standard frameworks.
Prompt members to share examples with questions like 'What’s the toughest objection you’ve faced during a discovery call this quarter, and how did you overcome it?' This surfaces timely trends and gives community members a chance to crowdsource solutions.
Use time-sensitive prompts such as 'What creative strategies have helped you hit or exceed your sales quota in the final weeks of the quarter?' This leverages sales cycles and fosters real-time tactical sharing relevant to the sales calendar.
Definitely. Ask focused questions like 'What’s your top tip for maintaining accurate pipeline stages in Salesforce or HubSpot?' This encourages members to share platform-specific best practices and troubleshoot common operational pain points.
Prompt with questions such as 'How do you identify and engage multiple stakeholders when multi-threading enterprise deals?' This helps surface strategies for complex B2B sales motions and enables peer learning on advanced techniques.
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