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Question-Based Subject Lines

Prompt
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Develop 5 question-based subject lines that engage prospects by addressing their specific challenges or goals through strategic questioning.
Who it’s for?
  • Consultative sales professionals
  • discovery-focused outreach
  • advisory service providers
Smartlead Use Case
  • Great for campaigns that prioritize engagement and conversation starters over immediate sales pitches
Example Output:
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PROMPT INPUT: "Create question-based subject lines for a sales training service targeting VP Sales prospects"

GENERATED SUBJECT LINES:
1. "Is [Company]'s sales team hitting quota consistently?"
2. "Why are [Company]'s deal sizes shrinking?"
3. "Ready to double [Company]'s sales productivity?"
4. "What's [Company]'s average sales cycle length?"
5. "How many [Company] reps hit quota last quarter?"

ANALYSIS:
• Directly addresses common VP Sales concerns
• Uses questions to imply problems without being accusatory
• Personalizes with company name for relevance
• Focuses on metrics VPs track (quota, productivity, cycle time)
• Encourages mental engagement before opening email

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