Question of the Day with Coach Chris

Should I use sales scripts or make it my own?

Coach Chris Season 1 Episode 67

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Should You Use Scripts—or Make It Your Own?

Salespeople love to say, “I don’t want to sound scripted.” Fair. But that’s not the real question.

In today’s Question of the Day, I break down the honest answer: it depends.

In this episode, we cover:

  • When it’s appropriate to make the conversation your own
  • Why understanding the core points matters more than memorizing lines
  • The specific objection-handling frameworks that must be delivered verbatim because they build on themselves
  • The real danger of using “I’ll just make it my own” as an excuse not to practice

Scripts aren’t the enemy. Lack of preparation is.

If you want the flexibility of sounding natural and the precision of proven structure, this episode will help you strike the right balance.

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