What if my salespeople freeze on camera?
Freezing on camera is common, and it’s usually because the salesperson doesn’t know what to say first. Give them a specific question to answer and let them talk the way they do with a customer.
Name it: the Blank Camera Problem
A blank camera asks “say something”. That’s hard for anyone. In Stew’s ten years producing business video, almost everyone he filmed froze on the first sentence. A question on screen hands them that sentence.
Talk to one person
Answer Mode: picture one buyer and answer them. Not an audience.
One take is fine
One Question, One Take. A small stumble sounds human. Nobody has to share a take they don’t like.
Where Promptur fits
Promptur is a video content platform for sales teams. Each salesperson gets a question on screen, written for their store, then records and shares a short answer from the Promptur recording app. A short, regular slot, like the 10-Minute Floor Habit, makes it routine.
FAQ
Should salespeople use a script?
Reading a script can sound stiff. A clear question often works better, because they already know the answer.
How many takes should they do?
Aim for one. If it answers the question, share it.
What if they hate how they look on video?
Let them watch it back privately first. Nobody has to share a take they don’t like.
Is a teleprompter better than a question?
For exact wording, like an offer, a script helps. For everyday buyer questions, a question lets sales consultants and product advisors sound like themselves.
Start with one store.
Promptur is US$149 per salesperson per month plus applicable taxes. Book a 15-minute call with Stew to see how it would work at your store.