Says why you are calling
Saying plainly why you are calling, right after your name, is linked to more successful cold calls in Gong's recorded call data.
Free cold call opener checker
Cold Call Opener Checker
Paste the first few lines you plan to say on a cold call. See whether they earn the next thirty seconds, with plain-English fixes and the research behind each check.
- Free, no sign-up
- Nothing you type is stored
- Every rule shows its source
What the Cold Call Opener Checker checks
Each check is explained in plain words. Checks based on research link to the source. The rest are labeled as writing practice.
No "bad time" opener
Asking "Did I catch you at a bad time?" hands the listener an easy way to hang up. Gong's data links it to fewer successful calls.
Context about them
An opener that mentions something about them or teams like theirs did better in Gong's data than a question about their day.
A real problem, not buzzwords
Describing a specific problem in the listener's own terms beats buzzwords like "all-in-one platform."
An interest question, not a meeting grab
End with a light question about whether this is worth a look, not a demand for a meeting. This is a coaching method, not a measured result.
Easy to say out loud
Short sentences and everyday words are easier to say and easier to follow on the phone. This is a writing practice, not a study result.
Writing practice
Questions
What is a good cold call opener?
Say your name, then say plainly why you are calling. Mention something about them or teams like theirs, describe one problem they would recognize, and ask whether it is worth a closer look.
Should I ask if it is a bad time?
No. "Did I catch you at a bad time?" gives them an easy way out. If you want permission, say why you are calling first and ask for a moment openly.
Does this listen to my calls?
No. It reads the words you type. Things like tone, pace, and how long you talk happen on the live call, so this checker does not score them.
Is it free? Do you store my script?
It is free with no sign-up, and nothing you type is stored.