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Buyer Pain-Mapping Interview Script

Develop a structured, discovery-focused conversation script that uncovers hidden pain points and budget authority without sounding like a pitch.

Updated June 2026
The prompt
Create a discovery interview script for {{interview_type}} with {{prospect_role}} responsible for {{functional_area}}.

Selling context:
- Industry: {{industry}}
- Your solution solves: {{solution_focus}}
- Typical budget range: {{budget_range}}

Script requirements:
1. Opening (30 sec): Build rapport, set agenda without overselling
2. Current State (8-10 min): 4-5 open questions revealing how they work today, costs, and frustrations
3. Impact Section (5-7 min): 3-4 questions drilling into the ripple effect of their pain (who else it affects, revenue impact, compliance risk, etc.)
4. Decision Section (4-5 min): Questions to identify budget owner, decision criteria, timeline, and deal blockers
5. Closing (2 min): Recap what you heard, next steps

Each question should be open-ended, non-leading, and follow a "why" pattern. Avoid product mentions until later.
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Variables

Interview Type (Discovery Call/Lunch Meeting/Demo Prep)
Prospect Role (e.g., VP Operations)
Their Function/Department
Industry Vertical
What Your Solution Addresses
Typical Budget Range

Details

Author

AI Khazna

License

Security

Type

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