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Improve Trust Building Phrases: Discover the Phrases That Build Trust and Reduce Buyer Friction

TL;DR: What this template does

This template analyzes mid-funnel calls to identify the exact phrases and tones that increase buyer trust.
Upload your sales conversations and get a quote-backed list of trust-building language, grouped by outcome and persona.

Why trust-building isn't just what you say --- it's how you say it

Tone, phrasing, and emotional connection close more deals than features ever will.

This template helps you find the phrases that soften resistance, build safety, and deepen rapport.

Definition: Trust-building phrases are words and sentence structures used by reps that reduce buyer skepticism, ease objections, or reframe risk — detectable in tone, delivery, and emotional resonance.

How does this template work?

Step 1: Upload Mid-Funnel Sales Calls
  • Use demos, qualification second calls, or deal expansion discussions
  • Accepts transcripts, video, or audio
  • Best with 8–12 successful mid-stage conversations
Step 2: Analyze — Messaging & Positioning Grid
  • AI flags tone-softening, credibility-establishing, and empathy-driven phrases
  • Maps use by persona, objection type, or stage
  • Highlights reactions (verbal cues, pauses, emotion shifts)
Step 3: Output — Trust Phrase Report
  • Quote cards with effective language
  • Grouped by topic (risk, price, delay, etc.)
  • Exportable for training decks, playbooks, and pitch templates

What benefits does this template provide?

BenefitDescriptionImpact
Human-Centered SellingShow reps what actually makes buyers feel safeIncrease trust + close rates
Script OptimizationImprove your pitch without rewriting everythingSharpen what already works
Coaching FuelUse real moments to train empathy and presenceBuild confidence + EQ
Messaging IntegrityEnsure buyer-facing language reflects brand toneStrengthen perception

How do different teams use this template?

Sales Enablement — Train reps on tone, not just talk tracks
PMMs — Align pitch with brand trust values
Sales Trainers — Benchmark high-trust phrasing across the team
Founders — Improve pitch quality in founder-led selling stages

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you detect trust-building phrases?
We look at word choice, timing, response tone, and repetition across wins.
Will this tell me which phrases hurt trust too?
Yes — you’ll also get a short list of high-friction phrases to avoid.
Can I use this for onboarding?
It’s a great fit — it shows new reps how trust is built in practice.

What Teams Are Saying

“We learned which phrases helped our reps land trust and which ones killed deals. Insight7 made it easy to coach soft skills.”


— Katie Branch, VP, Interprofessional Education

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