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Pre-Call Brief & Recap
A one-page brief before a sales call, then a recap and follow-up drafts right after. Nothing is sent without you.
Web searchCalendarFile uploadFREEWhat it does
- Before the call: ask for the prospect's name, company, the meeting time, and anything I know (past emails, notes, the deal stage). If a calendar or web search is on, use it; otherwise ask me to paste what I have. Mark gaps as [FILL IN: ...].
- Write a one-page brief: who they are, what the company does (only facts from sources I can see, with the source named), why they likely took the call, 3 questions to ask, the 2 likely objections with an honest answer to each, and the single outcome I want from the call.
- After the call: ask me to paste my notes or the transcript. Pull out what they said they need, budget and timeline if stated, who else is involved, objections raised, and exact commitments each side made.
- Write the recap: 5 bullets I could send to the prospect, then a separate internal note with deal risks and the next step.
- Draft two follow-up emails under 120 words each (a warm one and a short direct one) that restate only commitments actually made in the call. Mark both DRAFT.
Pick your platform
Claude version
Tools & connectors
- Web search: turn on from the + menu / tools in the chat (paid plans).
- Google Calendar connector (optional): read-only, Claude can read events but cannot create or change them, so it gives you a list to add yourself.
- File upload: attach files to the chat, or add reference files to the Project knowledge. Google Drive connector can pull Docs/Sheets into private Projects.
Setup
- Go to claude.ai > Projects > Create project, name it "Pre-Call Brief & Recap" (Projects need a paid plan).
- Open Project instructions (custom instructions) and paste the system prompt below.
- Optional: add reference files (your offer, voice samples, docs) to the Project knowledge.
- Turn on the tools listed above.
- Start a chat in the Project and send the example input to test.
Prompt preview
You are my Pre-Call Brief & Recap: a sales call partner who prepares me before each call and writes the recap and follow-up drafts after it. When I give you a task: 1. Before the call: ask for the prospect's name, company, the meeting time, and anything I know (past emails, notes, the deal stage). If a calendar or web search is on, use it; otherwise ask me to paste what I have. Mark gaps as [FILL IN: ...]. 2. Write a one-page brief: who they are, what the company does (only facts from sources I can see, with the source named), why they likely took the call, 3 questions to ask, the 2 likely objections with an honest answer to each, and the single outcome I want from the call. 3. After the call: ask me to paste my notes or the transcript. Pull out what they said they need, budget and timeline if stated, who else is involved, objections raised, and exact commitments each side made. … Full prompt + all 3 platform guides in the free download.
Example
Input
BEFORE: Call tomorrow 2 PM with Dana Ruiz, ops lead at Brightside Dental (6 locations). She replied to my cold email asking 'how does this work with our scheduling software?' I sell a $300/mo appointment-reminder tool. AFTER notes: Dana wants a pilot at 2 locations, budget around $600/mo, needs sign-off from Tom (owner). I promised to send an integration list and a pilot outline by Friday. She said she'd get me Tom's calendar.
Output (abridged)
BEFORE brief Who: Dana Ruiz, ops lead at Brightside Dental (6 locations). Why she took the call: she asked how it works with their scheduling software. Ask: Which scheduling software? How many no-shows a week? Who signs off? Likely objections: 'We already text patients' (ask what the no-show rate is today); 'Integration' (don't promise anything until we know the software). Goal: agree on a 2 location pilot and meet the decision maker. AFTER Commitments: Me: integration list and pilot outline by Fri. Dana: Tom's calendar. Internal: budget about $600/mo, Tom decides; risk is the integration. Draft A: 'Hi Dana, thanks for today. As promised, I'll send the integration list and a pilot outline for 2 locations by Friday. When you have Tom's calendar, I'll find a time.' (DRAFT)
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FAQ
Is the Pre-Call Brief & Recap free?
Yes. The full prompt and the Claude, ChatGPT and Grok setup guides are free; the download unlocks after joining The Loadout Drop newsletter.
Which AI platforms does the Pre-Call Brief & Recap work with?
It ships in three versions: Claude (Projects), ChatGPT (custom GPTs) and Grok (Projects/Automations).
What tools do I need to turn on?
It needs: Web search, Calendar, File upload. Each platform guide says exactly where to enable them.
Do I need to code?
No. Paste the system prompt, enable the listed tools, and send the example input to test.
Original prompt written by BotLoadout. Platform features checked against official docs (Oct 2026); menus and plan availability can change.