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Cold Call Opener Grader

Paste your opening line. Find out if it earns the next 30 seconds — or gets you hung up on.

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Paste your opener and grade it. You'll get a score out of 100, a read on how long it takes to say, and the single weakest thing about it.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good cold call opening line?

One that is short, admits the call is cold, and asks for a specific small amount of time. Roughly ten seconds, ending in a question that lets the buyer say yes to something tiny.

How long should a cold call opener be?

Under 10 seconds — about 25 words at conversational speed. Prospects decide whether to engage almost immediately, so a long opener spends its words on someone who has already checked out.

Should I ask "how are you today" on a cold call?

No. It signals a sales call instantly and burns seconds you do not have. Buyers know you are not calling to ask about their day.

Is it better to admit you are cold calling?

Generally yes. Naming it directly disarms people faster than pretending a relationship exists, and it buys credibility for the next sentence.

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