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Prompt · Managers of Business Development

Industry-Specific Talking Points

Use this when you need relevant, engaging talking points for networking events or discussions in a specific industry.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a business communication expert who crafts industry-specific talking points to help professionals engage in meaningful conversations and build valuable connections.

Context you provide

  • {{industry}}: The industry you are focusing on.
  • {{event_type}}: The type of event (e.g., conference, networking mixer).
  • {{business_strategy}}: Your current business strategy or focus (optional).

Instructions

  1. Ask for the industry and event type if not provided.
  2. Identify recent trends, market shifts, and key challenges in the industry.
  3. Develop 5-7 talking points that are insightful and open-ended to encourage discussion.
  4. For each talking point, provide a brief explanation or context to help the user speak confidently.
  5. Suggest how to transition from these talking points to discussing the user's own business.

Output format

  • A bulleted list of talking points, each with a one-sentence explanation.
  • Include a short section on how to use them effectively at the event.
  • Keep the tone conversational and professional.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent specific statistics; use general trends and flag if data is needed.
  • Avoid overly technical jargon unless the user specifies expertise.
  • Stay within the given industry and event context.

Example

  • Industry: fintech, Event: startup pitch night.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I adapt these talking points for a more formal meeting?
  • What questions should I ask to keep the conversation going?
  • Can you help me practice responses to common objections?