Write replies for the gatekeeper

Enter your offer, the trade you are calling and who you want to speak to. Get honest replies to 'who is calling', 'what is it about', 'send an email' and 'they are not in'. Free, no account.

Your gatekeeper script

Example inputs, pre-filled so you can see how it works. Replace them with your own details.

10 replies written for what a gatekeeper asks, using only your name, company, offer and the trade you are calling.

Your opener

Hi, it's Jo from Lopez Marketing. Could I speak with the owner, please?

"Who's calling?"

It's Jo from Lopez Marketing. Is the owner available?

"What is it regarding?"

It's about getting more booked jobs from Google Maps, for plumbers. It's a short call, and I'd like to ask the owner whether it is relevant to the business.

"Are they expecting your call?"

No, this is a first call, so I'll keep it brief. Is there a better time to catch the owner?

"Send an email"

Happy to. Could I have the best address to use, and is the owner the right person to read it?

"They're not in"

No problem. When is the best time to call back, and who should I say called?

"Can I take a message?"

Please. It's Jo from Lopez Marketing, about getting more booked jobs from Google Maps. My number is [your number]. Could you tell me when the owner usually has a few minutes?

"We don't take sales calls"

Understood, and I'll respect that. Is there an email address for supplier enquiries I may use instead?

When you do not know who decides

Who looks after getting more booked jobs from Google Maps for the business, and what is the best way to reach them?

"Please stop calling"

Understood, and I'm sorry for the interruption. I'll take the business off my list now. Thank you for your time.

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Download as .txt

Scripts are templates filled with your words, with no AI. Text in [brackets] is for you to fill in truthfully. Say who you are and why you are calling: do not use a false name, claim a relationship you do not have or pretend to be a customer. If you are asked to stop calling, stop and record it. Rules on calling businesses differ by country and state, so check yours.

How to speak to a gatekeeper

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Questions

How do I get past a gatekeeper on a cold call?

Give your name and company, say briefly what the call is about and ask for the right person. If they are not available, ask for the best time to call back or an email address.

Should I tell the gatekeeper why I am calling?

Yes, in one sentence. Evading the question usually makes a receptionist less willing to help.

What if the gatekeeper says the business does not take sales calls?

Respect it and ask for an email address for supplier enquiries. Do not keep calling.

Does this use AI?

No. It fills templates with what you type and makes no network calls.

Is anything I type stored?

No. The script is written when the page is served and not saved.

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