How to: Use Kota as a seller

Last updated: December 9, 2025

Turn every call, account, and objection into a fast coaching loop.

SDRs don’t struggle with activity - they struggle with clarity.
Kota turns your questions into answers in seconds if you prompt it well.

Below are three core SDR workflows + a fourth optional one, each following the same pattern:

  1. The problem you’re facing

  2. What to ask Kota

  3. The kind of solution you’ll get


Use cases

1. After a Rough Call: “What did I miss?”

one emoji Problem

You just finished a discovery call that didn’t land. You’re wondering:

  • Did I miss key questions?

  • Did I pitch too early?

  • Where did the call go off track?

You don’t have time to rewatch the entire call.

two emoji Open Kota

  • Hit Control/Command + K or click on Kota on the sidebar

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Prompt:
“Analyze my last discovery call with [prospect] and tell me what I missed.”

Upgraded (role + goal + format):
“Kota, act as my discovery coach.

Analyze my last call with [prospect].
List the 5 most important discovery questions I should have asked but didn’t.
For each question, explain why it matters and give an example phrase I can use next time.
Keep it concise and in bullet points.”

three emoji What Kota Gives You

  • 3–5 missed questions tied to the buyer’s pains

  • Specific moments where you skipped depth or talked too much

  • Better phrasing you can reuse immediately

Then follow up with:
“Turn this into a 3-point coaching plan for my next call.”


2. Before a Follow-Up Call: “What does this buyer care about?”

one emoji Problem

You have a follow-up Call in 10 minutes.
You vaguely remember their tools, concerns, and a promise you made, but not the details.

two emoji Prompt Kota

Baseline:
Summarize my last call with [prospect].”

Upgraded:
“Kota, help me prep for my follow-up with [prospect].

  • Summarize what they care about in 3 bullets

  • List their main concerns

  • Give me 3 talking points to open the call confidently

  • End with one suggested opening line

  • Highlight 2–3 exact quotes I can reference to show I listened”

three emoji What Kota Gives You

A compact briefing:

  • The buyer’s real priorities

  • Their objections or risks

  • The best opening and 3 talking points

  • Quotes you can reuse to build trust

This turns “Remind me what we talked about?” into a confident follow-up.


3. Practicing Objections: “Make me a bot that talks like this buyer.”

one emoji Problem

You have a big call tomorrow - new persona, new industry, real pressure.
Practicing with another rep isn’t realistic.

two emoji Prompt Kota

“Kota, I want to practice as an SDR.

Use these calls with [persona/segment] to create a practice bot that mirrors this buyer.

Base the bot on:

  • Their tone

  • Their objections

  • Their priorities

Make the bot especially strong at pushing back on {{pricing / timing / status quo / competitor}}.

After each of my answers:

  • Score me 1–10

  • Tell me what I did well

  • Give one improvement tip

Name the bot: ‘[persona] Objection Practice – SDR’.”

three emoji What Kota Gives You

  • A realistic practice bot based on your call data

  • Real objection patterns

  • Coaching after every response

  • Muscle memory before the real call


4. Deciding What to Do Next: “What’s my next best action?”

one emoji Problem

You’ve had multiple interactions with an account; a mix of calls, no-shows, and cold replies.
You’re unsure how much more time to spend.

two emoji Prompt Kota

“Kota, act as my SDR coach for [account/calls].

Based on all interactions:

  • Summarize where the account stands in 3 bullets

  • Tell me whether to double down or deprioritize

  • If I should keep going, recommend one next step

  • Draft the message (email/LI/call opener) using their own language”

three emoji What Kota Gives You

  • A clear “push or pause” recommendation

  • A tactical next step

  • A ready-to-send message based on your real call history


The Simple SDR Prompt Framework

When in doubt, structure your prompt like this:

Role: “Kota, act as my SDR coach.”
Context: “Based on my last call with [prospect]…”
Goal: “Help me understand X / improve Y / prepare for Z.”
Output: “Give me 5 bullets / 3 steps / a tight email.”

This transforms generic answers into specific, actionable coaching.


Turn Kota Into a Daily Habit

Use it at four moments:

  • After each call: “What did I miss?”

  • Before each follow-up: “Remind me what they care about.”

  • Before big calls: “Build a practice bot for this buyer.”

  • When stuck on an account: “What’s my next best action?”

You’re already taking the calls. Kota makes sure you learn from them and move faster.


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