AMA Post Ideas to Boost Sales Community Engagement

Growing a vibrant sales community is tough when engagement stalls and members crave real expertise. These Expert Insight templates make it easy to spark thoughtful conversations, share proven advice, and connect members with actionable wisdom from sales leaders.

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Why This Works

Sharing expert insights taps into the power of social proof and authority, encouraging members to trust and act on advice. When community members see respected voices weighing in on sales strategies, they are more likely to engage, reflect, and apply what they learn.

This content type not only educates but also invites discussion and debate, helping members feel valued and heard. Featuring authoritative perspectives positions your community as a hub for high-quality knowledge, which increases member retention and attracts new participants seeking credible guidance.

45 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

Sales pro Amy Volas says, 'Consistency beats intensity.' How do you stay consistent in your outreach?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Sales pro Amy Volas says, 'Consistency beats intensity.' How do you stay consistent in your outreach?"

๐Ÿ”ด High Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #expert #outreach #question
2

Gartner's research shows buyers complete 57 percent of their journey before contacting sales. How have you adapted?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Gartner's research shows buyers complete 57 percent of their journey before contacting sales. How have you adapted?"

๐Ÿ”ด High Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Frequent #research #buyer #adaptation
3

Jeb Blount emphasizes speed in follow-up. What's your follow-up strategy after a discovery call?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Jeb Blount emphasizes speed in follow-up. What's your follow-up strategy after a discovery call?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #expert #follow-up #process
4

Marylou Tyler suggests, 'Personalization is key.' What's your go-to for personalizing cold emails?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Marylou Tyler suggests, 'Personalization is key.' What's your go-to for personalizing cold emails?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Frequent #personalization #email #expert
5

Salesforce reports video messages increase email replies by 26 percent. Have you tried this yet?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Salesforce reports video messages increase email replies by 26 percent. Have you tried this yet?"

๐Ÿ”ด High Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Irregular #video #email #data
6

Morgan Ingram says, 'Practice is what separates top reps.' How do you practice your pitch?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Morgan Ingram says, 'Practice is what separates top reps.' How do you practice your pitch?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #pitch #practice #expert
7

According to HubSpot, 69 percent of buyers want sales to listen more. How do you ensure you listen well?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "According to HubSpot, 69 percent of buyers want sales to listen more. How do you ensure you listen well?"

๐Ÿ”ด High Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #listening #buyers #stat
8

Trish Bertuzzi says, 'Prospecting is a mindset.' What keeps you motivated to prospect daily?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Trish Bertuzzi says, 'Prospecting is a mindset.' What keeps you motivated to prospect daily?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Frequent #prospecting #motivation #expert
9

John Barrows believes objections are just requests for more info. Share your favorite way to handle objections.

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "John Barrows believes objections are just requests for more info. Share your favorite way to handle objections."

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Top #objections #handling #expert
10

Top sales leaders agree: 'Pipeline discipline drives results.' How do you keep your pipeline healthy?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Top sales leaders agree: 'Pipeline discipline drives results.' How do you keep your pipeline healthy?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #pipeline #discipline #expert
11

Daniel Pink says sales is about moving others. What has been your most effective way to inspire action?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Daniel Pink says sales is about moving others. What has been your most effective way to inspire action?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Frequent #inspiration #action #expert
12

LinkedIn data shows buyers respond to value-based messaging. How do you communicate value in your outreach?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "LinkedIn data shows buyers respond to value-based messaging. How do you communicate value in your outreach?"

๐Ÿ”ด High Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #value #outreach #data
13

Lori Richardson says, 'Ask better questions for better results.' What's your go-to discovery question?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Lori Richardson says, 'Ask better questions for better results.' What's your go-to discovery question?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Frequent #discovery #questions #expert
14

Sales Hacker reports that multi-threaded deals close 35 percent more often. Have you tried multi-threading?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Sales Hacker reports that multi-threaded deals close 35 percent more often. Have you tried multi-threading?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Irregular #multi-threading #closing #stat
15

Anthony Iannarino says, 'Closing is a series of commitments.' How do you secure micro-commitments?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Anthony Iannarino says, 'Closing is a series of commitments.' How do you secure micro-commitments?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #closing #commitment #expert
16

Gong.io analysis shows shorter emails get more replies. Have you shortened your sales emails lately?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Gong.io analysis shows shorter emails get more replies. Have you shortened your sales emails lately?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #email #reply #data
17

Top reps use LinkedIn voice notes to break the ice. Have you tried voice notes in your outreach?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Top reps use LinkedIn voice notes to break the ice. Have you tried voice notes in your outreach?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Frequent #LinkedIn #voice #outreach
18

Jeffrey Gitomer believes trust is your greatest asset. How do you build trust with new prospects?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Jeffrey Gitomer believes trust is your greatest asset. How do you build trust with new prospects?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #trust #prospects #expert
19

Salesloft found that personalized subject lines boost open rates by 50 percent. What's your best subject line?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Salesloft found that personalized subject lines boost open rates by 50 percent. What's your best subject line?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Frequent #subject line #email #personalization
20

Jill Konrath says, 'Agility wins.' Share a time when adapting quickly helped you close a deal.

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Jill Konrath says, 'Agility wins.' Share a time when adapting quickly helped you close a deal."

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Top #agility #closing #expert
21

Did you know 80 percent of sales require five follow-ups? How many follow-ups do you usually make?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Did you know 80 percent of sales require five follow-ups? How many follow-ups do you usually make?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #follow-up #stat #question
22

Sandler Training advises to 'qualify hard, close easy.' How do you qualify your leads?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Sandler Training advises to 'qualify hard, close easy.' How do you qualify your leads?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Frequent #qualification #leads #expert
23

Tableau's sales team uses storytelling to connect. What's your favorite way to use stories in sales?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Tableau's sales team uses storytelling to connect. What's your favorite way to use stories in sales?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #storytelling #connection #example
24

Jack Kosakowski says, 'Social selling is not about pitching.' How do you approach social selling?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Jack Kosakowski says, 'Social selling is not about pitching.' How do you approach social selling?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Frequent #social selling #approach #expert
25

LinkedIn reports 82 percent of buyers look up reps before talking. How do you optimize your profile?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "LinkedIn reports 82 percent of buyers look up reps before talking. How do you optimize your profile?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #LinkedIn #profile #buyers
26

Sales expert Ken Krogue recommends time-blocking for prospecting. Do you block time each day?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Sales expert Ken Krogue recommends time-blocking for prospecting. Do you block time each day?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #prospecting #time management #expert
27

According to Forrester, 77 percent of B2B buyers say their last purchase was complex. How do you simplify sales?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "According to Forrester, 77 percent of B2B buyers say their last purchase was complex. How do you simplify sales?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Frequent #B2B #complexity #question
28

Sales influencer Sam Jacobs says, 'Community is your greatest sales asset.' How do you leverage networks?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Sales influencer Sam Jacobs says, 'Community is your greatest sales asset.' How do you leverage networks?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Frequent #community #networking #expert
29

Research shows that buyers value transparency. How transparent are you during the sales process?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Research shows that buyers value transparency. How transparent are you during the sales process?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #transparency #buyers #research
30

Top sales coaches recommend daily goal setting. What is your top sales goal this week?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Top sales coaches recommend daily goal setting. What is your top sales goal this week?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #goal #coaching #expert
31

According to Challenger, teaching is key to selling. How do you educate prospects during your pitch?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "According to Challenger, teaching is key to selling. How do you educate prospects during your pitch?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Frequent #teaching #pitch #Challenger
32

Sales guru Grant Cardone says, '10X your activity.' What activity would you 10X this quarter?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Sales guru Grant Cardone says, '10X your activity.' What activity would you 10X this quarter?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Top #activity #10X #expert
33

Experts agree: 'The follow-up is where deals are won.' How do you structure your follow-up?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Experts agree: 'The follow-up is where deals are won.' How do you structure your follow-up?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #follow-up #deals #expert
34

CSO Insights found that only 33 percent of reps hit quota. What helps you consistently reach quota?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "CSO Insights found that only 33 percent of reps hit quota. What helps you consistently reach quota?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Frequent #quota #performance #stat
35

Sales expert Jill Rowley says, 'Be where your buyers are.' Which channels work best for you?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Sales expert Jill Rowley says, 'Be where your buyers are.' Which channels work best for you?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #channels #buyers #expert
36

Did you know that 92 percent of customer interactions happen by phone? How do you stand out on calls?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Did you know that 92 percent of customer interactions happen by phone? How do you stand out on calls?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #phone #customer #stat
37

Sales thought leader Keenan stresses the importance of curiosity. How do you stay curious with prospects?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Sales thought leader Keenan stresses the importance of curiosity. How do you stay curious with prospects?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Frequent #curiosity #prospects #expert
38

Harvard Business Review says high-performing sales teams use data daily. How do you use data in your work?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Harvard Business Review says high-performing sales teams use data daily. How do you use data in your work?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #data #performance #HBR
39

Sales expert Alice Heiman says, 'Referrals are gold.' How do you ask for referrals from happy clients?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Sales expert Alice Heiman says, 'Referrals are gold.' How do you ask for referrals from happy clients?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #referrals #clients #expert
40

Sales data shows response rates drop after 24 hours. How quickly do you respond to new leads?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Sales data shows response rates drop after 24 hours. How quickly do you respond to new leads?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #response #leads #stat
41

Sales expert Mark Hunter says, 'Prospecting never ends.' How do you keep your pipeline full year-round?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Sales expert Mark Hunter says, 'Prospecting never ends.' How do you keep your pipeline full year-round?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Frequent #pipeline #prospecting #expert
42

According to Salesforce, 79 percent of high-performing teams use sales tech. What tools do you rely on?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "According to Salesforce, 79 percent of high-performing teams use sales tech. What tools do you rely on?"

๐ŸŸก Medium Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Average #tools #tech #performance
43

Sales studies show that humor can build rapport. Have you ever used humor to connect with a prospect?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Sales studies show that humor can build rapport. Have you ever used humor to connect with a prospect?"

๐ŸŸข Low Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Lurker #humor #rapport #connection
44

Sales experts recommend prepping for every call. How do you prepare before your sales conversations?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Sales experts recommend prepping for every call. How do you prepare before your sales conversations?"

๐ŸŸข Low Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Lurker #preparation #call #expert
45

Research says follow-up emails sent at 10 am get the best results. When do you send your follow-ups?

๐Ÿ’ก Example: "Research says follow-up emails sent at 10 am get the best results. When do you send your follow-ups?"

๐ŸŸข Low Engagement Barrier ๐Ÿ‘ค Lurker #timing #emails #research

How to Use These Templates

Start by selecting an expert whose voice aligns with your community's focus. Use these templates to share a quote or summarize their perspective, then ask an open-ended question that invites members to respond. Rotate topics weekly or monthly to keep discussions fresh, and tag or highlight responses from members who add their own expertise. Encourage respectful debate, and consider running themed series to spotlight different sales challenges or trends.

Best Practices

  • Choose experts relevant to your community's sales interests.
  • Summarize insights clearly and keep posts concise.
  • Always invite member reactions or experiences.
  • Rotate themes to cover a range of sales topics.
  • Acknowledge and respond to thoughtful member replies.

All Platforms Tips

These templates are optimized for all platforms. Adjust post length to suit your platform's norms and use tagging or pinning features to maximize visibility. On forums, start threads with expert insights. On chat or social apps, keep posts brief and follow up with prompts. Encourage sharing and reactions through platform-specific engagement tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Expert Insight post template?

It is a ready-made post that shares advice or viewpoints from a sales authority, paired with an engagement prompt.

How often should I use Expert Insight posts in my sales community?

Aim for once per week or biweekly to spark discussion without overwhelming your members.

How do I choose which experts to feature?

Select experts whose experience and values align with your community's sales focus and member needs.

Can I adapt these templates for specific sales roles?

Yes, personalize the expert or prompt to fit your audience, whether they are SDRs, AEs, or sales leaders.

How can I encourage more in-depth responses to these posts?

Tag members, ask follow-up questions, and highlight insightful answers to foster richer discussions.

Is it necessary to get permission to quote experts?

For publicly available quotes or paraphrased ideas, attribution is enough. For private insights, seek permission.

Can I use these templates on any community platform?

Yes, these templates are designed for all platforms and can be adapted for forums, chats, or social groups.

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