Lead Qualification Script

A practical script for qualifying inbound leads before a sales call. Use the variants as-is, edit the placeholders, or download the editable Word doc.

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Website chat qualification

Opening line

Thanks for reaching out. Before I recommend anything, I want to understand website chat qualification so we do not send you into the wrong process.

Questions to ask

What are you trying to fix or improve right now, in plain language?
What happens if this stays the same for another 30 days?
What have you already tried, and what did not work?
Who else needs to approve the next step?
What budget, timeline, or constraint should we respect?
What would make this feel like a clear win for your team?

Close the loop

Based on what you shared, the best next step is next step. I will include specific detail in the handoff and make sure owner follows up by deadline.

Note for the team

Do not ask all questions at once in live chat. Ask the first two, wait for the answer, then choose the next question based on the customer's reply.

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6 ready-to-use variants

1. Website chat qualification 2. Phone intake qualification 3. Agency discovery screen 4. High-ticket service inquiry 5. SaaS trial qualification 6. Bad-fit polite exit

Website chat qualification

When to use: Use this when the customer situation is website chat qualification and the reply needs to be specific, calm, and useful.

Opening line

Thanks for reaching out. Before I recommend anything, I want to understand website chat qualification so we do not send you into the wrong process.

Questions to ask

What are you trying to fix or improve right now, in plain language?
What happens if this stays the same for another 30 days?
What have you already tried, and what did not work?
Who else needs to approve the next step?
What budget, timeline, or constraint should we respect?
What would make this feel like a clear win for your team?

Close the loop

Based on what you shared, the best next step is next step. I will include specific detail in the handoff and make sure owner follows up by deadline.

Note for the team

Do not ask all questions at once in live chat. Ask the first two, wait for the answer, then choose the next question based on the customer's reply.

Phone intake qualification

When to use: Use this when the customer situation is phone intake qualification and the reply needs to be specific, calm, and useful.

Opening line

Thanks for reaching out. Before I recommend anything, I want to understand phone intake qualification so we do not send you into the wrong process.

Questions to ask

What are you trying to fix or improve right now, in plain language?
What happens if this stays the same for another 30 days?
What have you already tried, and what did not work?
Who else needs to approve the next step?
What budget, timeline, or constraint should we respect?
What would make this feel like a clear win for your team?

Close the loop

Based on what you shared, the best next step is next step. I will include specific detail in the handoff and make sure owner follows up by deadline.

Note for the team

Do not ask all questions at once in live chat. Ask the first two, wait for the answer, then choose the next question based on the customer's reply.

Agency discovery screen

When to use: Use this when the customer situation is agency discovery screen and the reply needs to be specific, calm, and useful.

Opening line

Thanks for reaching out. Before I recommend anything, I want to understand agency discovery screen so we do not send you into the wrong process.

Questions to ask

What are you trying to fix or improve right now, in plain language?
What happens if this stays the same for another 30 days?
What have you already tried, and what did not work?
Who else needs to approve the next step?
What budget, timeline, or constraint should we respect?
What would make this feel like a clear win for your team?

Close the loop

Based on what you shared, the best next step is next step. I will include specific detail in the handoff and make sure owner follows up by deadline.

Note for the team

Do not ask all questions at once in live chat. Ask the first two, wait for the answer, then choose the next question based on the customer's reply.

High-ticket service inquiry

When to use: Use this when the customer situation is high-ticket service inquiry and the reply needs to be specific, calm, and useful.

Opening line

Thanks for reaching out. Before I recommend anything, I want to understand high-ticket service inquiry so we do not send you into the wrong process.

Questions to ask

What are you trying to fix or improve right now, in plain language?
What happens if this stays the same for another 30 days?
What have you already tried, and what did not work?
Who else needs to approve the next step?
What budget, timeline, or constraint should we respect?
What would make this feel like a clear win for your team?

Close the loop

Based on what you shared, the best next step is next step. I will include specific detail in the handoff and make sure owner follows up by deadline.

Note for the team

Do not ask all questions at once in live chat. Ask the first two, wait for the answer, then choose the next question based on the customer's reply.

SaaS trial qualification

When to use: Use this when the customer situation is saas trial qualification and the reply needs to be specific, calm, and useful.

Opening line

Thanks for reaching out. Before I recommend anything, I want to understand saas trial qualification so we do not send you into the wrong process.

Questions to ask

What are you trying to fix or improve right now, in plain language?
What happens if this stays the same for another 30 days?
What have you already tried, and what did not work?
Who else needs to approve the next step?
What budget, timeline, or constraint should we respect?
What would make this feel like a clear win for your team?

Close the loop

Based on what you shared, the best next step is next step. I will include specific detail in the handoff and make sure owner follows up by deadline.

Note for the team

Do not ask all questions at once in live chat. Ask the first two, wait for the answer, then choose the next question based on the customer's reply.

Bad-fit polite exit

When to use: Use this when the customer situation is bad-fit polite exit and the reply needs to be specific, calm, and useful.

Opening line

Thanks for reaching out. Before I recommend anything, I want to understand bad-fit polite exit so we do not send you into the wrong process.

Questions to ask

What are you trying to fix or improve right now, in plain language?
What happens if this stays the same for another 30 days?
What have you already tried, and what did not work?
Who else needs to approve the next step?
What budget, timeline, or constraint should we respect?
What would make this feel like a clear win for your team?

Close the loop

Based on what you shared, the best next step is next step. I will include specific detail in the handoff and make sure owner follows up by deadline.

Note for the team

Do not ask all questions at once in live chat. Ask the first two, wait for the answer, then choose the next question based on the customer's reply.

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How to use this template

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Pick the closest variant. Choose based on the situation, not only the channel.
2
Replace every placeholder. If you cannot fill a field, ask one clarifying question first.
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4
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Lead Qualification Script

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Website chat qualification

Opening line

Questions to ask

Close the loop

Note for the team

6 ready-to-use variants

Website chat qualification

Opening line

Questions to ask

Close the loop

Note for the team

Phone intake qualification

Opening line

Questions to ask

Close the loop

Note for the team

Agency discovery screen

Opening line

Questions to ask

Close the loop

Note for the team

High-ticket service inquiry

Opening line

Questions to ask

Close the loop

Note for the team

SaaS trial qualification

Opening line

Questions to ask

Close the loop

Note for the team

Bad-fit polite exit

Opening line

Questions to ask

Close the loop

Note for the team

Let your AI agent put this to work

How to use this template

Frequently asked questions

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