I Used ChatGPT as My Sales Role-Play Partner — Here's What Happened

Why I Tried This Sales role-play with managers is awkward, infrequent, and the feedback is often vague. One day I asked myself: What if I use ChatGPT as my role-play partner? The results were surprisingly effective. Here's exactly how I do it. The Setup Prompt You are playing the role of my sales prospect — a 50-year-old CEO of a 30-person manufacturing company. Context: - The company's sales have been flat for 3 years - They're cautious about new investments, but data-driven - Natural objections to include: "too expensive", "comparing with competitors", "need to think about it" Respond realistically to my sales pitch. After the role-play ends, give me feedback on my approach. What Changed Before ChatGPT role-play: Practiced 1–2 times/month with manager Feedback was abstract ("be more confident") Same type of prospect every time After ChatGPT role-play: 5–10 minutes of practice daily, before every call Specific, actionable feedback Can switch between different prospect types freely The