Create a Battlecard from Scratch
This tutorial shows you how to create a battlecard that sales will actually use.
Understanding Battlecard Structure
A good battlecard has:
Quick reference section
Key differentiators
Objection handling
Competitive traps
When to walk awayStep 1: Gather Intelligence
Before writing, collect:
From 3RA
Recent competitor changes
Pricing information
Feature comparisonsFrom Sales
Common objections heard
What's working in deals
Recent wins/lossesFrom Customers
Why they chose you
What they comparedStep 2: Write the Quick Reference
This goes at the topβscannable in 30 seconds.
Include:
Company overview (2 sentences)
Target customers
Primary strengths (3 bullets)
Primary weaknesses (3 bullets)Step 3: Add Differentiators
For each differentiator:
**Claim**: What we say
**Proof**: Evidence supporting it
**Talk track**: How to say itStep 4: Handle Objections
Common objection format:
**Objection**: "They're cheaper"
**Response**: "Let's look at total cost..."
**Proof point**: Customer exampleStep 5: Set Competitive Traps
Questions that highlight competitor weaknesses:
"Ask them about their approach to X..."
"What did they say about Y?"Step 6: Define Walk-Away Scenarios
Sometimes the competitor is a better fit:
List specific situations
Help reps recognize them earlyStep 7: Review and Publish
Have sales review
Test in real situations
Iterate based on feedback
Set a review schedule---
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