ChatGPT Prompt to Qualify Sales Leads Copy Paste

Stop wasting time on tire-kickers. This prompt creates qualification questions that quickly reveal fit, budget, urgency, and authority so you can prioritize the real deals.

Works Best With: ChatGPT | Also works with: Claude

The Prompt

Create a lead qualification script for [PRODUCT/SERVICE].

Our ideal customer profile:
– Company size: [EMPLOYEES / REVENUE]
– Industry: [VERTICALS]
– Pain points: [WHAT THEY’RE TRYING TO SOLVE]
– Budget range: [$ MIN – MAX]
– Decision timeline: [HOW FAST THEY BUY]

Disqualifiers:
– [AUTOMATIC NO #1]
– [AUTOMATIC NO #2]

Output:
1) 5-7 qualifying questions (open-ended)
2) Red flag indicators
3) Priority scoring rubric
4) Next step based on score
5) Email template for warm/cold/disqualified

When to Use This Prompt

• Your sales pipeline is full of leads that won’t close
• You’re spending time on prospects who can’t afford you
• You need a consistent qualification process for your team
• You want to prioritize the 20% of leads that will convert

What You’ll Get

You’ll get 5-7 open-ended questions that uncover fit, red flag indicators that signal a bad fit early, a scoring rubric to prioritize leads, recommended next steps based on score, and email templates for different outcomes.

Why This Prompt Works

• Open-ended questions: Yes/no questions don’t reveal truth; ‘tell me about…’ does

• Disqualifier clarity: Saves time by identifying bad fits immediately

• Scoring system: Removes guesswork about which leads to chase

• Process consistency: Everyone on the team qualifies the same way

How to Customize This Prompt

1. [ICP DETAILS] — Be specific: ‘Series B SaaS, 50-200 employees, US-based’
2. [PAIN POINTS] — What they say: ‘we need better reporting’ → what they mean: ‘we can’t make decisions’
3. [DISQUALIFIERS] — Hard nos: wrong size, no budget authority, timeline mismatch
4. [BUDGET RANGE] — If they can’t spend $X, qualify out immediately

Pro Tips

• Ask about budget early: Don’t waste 3 calls before learning they have no money

• Listen for ‘we’: ‘I think we should’ vs ‘we’ve decided to’ signals authority

• Timeline question: ‘When do you need this live?’ reveals urgency

• Score immediately: Fill out the rubric during or right after the call, not later