The Business Owner Interview Question Bible
Complete Educational Content Gold Mining System
Educational Focus
Every question designed to extract teachable content
Insider Secrets
Reveals hidden industry knowledge and expertise
Proven Results
Based on research showing 131% conversion increase
The Strategic Approach
Why These Questions Work
- Extract authentic stories that build trust
- Reveal insider knowledge that positions authority
- Create educational content that educates buyers
- Generate 100+ content pieces from one interview
Interview Flow Strategy
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Start with background/origin questions (15 min)
2
Move to educational/expertise questions (30 min)
3
Finish with insider secrets/stories (15 min)
EDUCATE Framework Questions
Core educational questions that position expertise and educate buyers
E - Education Questions
- What's the #1 thing customers don't understand about your industry?
- What expensive mistakes do people make by not hiring a professional?
- What myths or misconceptions exist in your field?
- What should everyone know before attempting this themselves?
D - Discovery Questions
- What questions do 90% of prospects ask before working with you?
- How do customers typically find providers in your industry?
- What research should customers do before contacting anyone?
- What are the warning signs of a bad fit?
U - Understanding Questions
- Walk me through your process step-by-step for a first-time client
- What should someone know before contacting you?
- How do you determine if someone is a good fit?
- What information do you need to give an accurate quote?
C - Content Value Questions
- What makes your approach different from others?
- What's the biggest challenge your customers face?
- How do you solve problems others can't?
- What tools or methods are unique to your business?
A - Authority Building
- What trends are you seeing that business owners should know?
- What questions should customers ask when evaluating providers?
- What industry changes do you predict for next year?
- What certifications or qualifications actually matter?
T - Trust & E - Engagement
- Can you share your most successful customer story?
- What red flags should prospects watch out for?
- How do you ensure customer satisfaction?
- What guarantees or assurances do you provide?
Background & Origin Story Questions
Deep background questions that reveal authentic stories and motivations
Personal Journey
- What do you love most about what you do?
- How did you get started in this business?
- What was your "aha" moment that led to this career?
- What were you doing before this business?
- What skills from your past life help you today?
Business Origin
- What inspired you to start this specific business?
- Was there a specific problem you wanted to solve?
- Who was your very first customer and how did you find them?
- What was your biggest fear when starting out?
- What would you tell your younger self about starting this business?
Motivation & Purpose
- What gets you excited to work each day?
- What impact do you want to have on your customers?
- What legacy do you want to leave in your industry?
- What misconception about your industry drives you crazy?
- What change would you make in your industry if you could?
Early Challenges
- What was your biggest challenge in the first year?
- What almost made you quit?
- What's a mistake you made that taught you the most?
- What skills did you have to learn on the job?
- What would you have done differently if you started over?
Insider Secrets & Industry Knowledge
Questions that reveal hidden expertise and industry insights
Industry Secrets
- What do industry insiders know that customers don't?
- What shortcuts or hacks do you use that others never see?
- What's something competitors would rather customers not know?
- What industry "standard practices" are actually outdated?
- What's the biggest scam in your industry?
Behind the Scenes
- What tools do you use that customers never know about?
- What happens behind the scenes that adds value?
- What quality checks do you do that others skip?
- What extra steps do you take that customers don't see?
- What preparation work happens before you even start?
Red Flags & Warnings
- What red flags should customers watch out for?
- What questions should make customers walk away?
- What promises are too good to be true?
- How can customers spot inexperienced providers?
- What should customers never compromise on?
Pro Tips
- What's your best kept secret for getting great results?
- What timing advice would save customers money?
- What preparation can customers do to get better results?
- What's the most cost-effective approach you recommend?
- What maintenance tips do you share with your best customers?
Deep Expertise Questions
Questions that extract years of experience and specialized knowledge
Technical Expertise
- What took you years to learn that you wish customers understood faster?
- What's the most counterintuitive thing about your field?
- What assumptions do customers make that are completely wrong?
- What terminology do customers use incorrectly?
- What's more complex than it appears to customers?
Problem Solving
- What's the most challenging project you've ever completed?
- How do you diagnose problems others can't figure out?
- What's your process for tackling the impossible?
- What warning signs do you watch for that others miss?
- How has your approach evolved over the years?
Industry Evolution
- How has your industry changed since you started?
- What innovations have been game-changers?
- What old methods do some providers still use?
- Where is the industry headed in the next 5 years?
- What skills will be essential for future success?
Quality Standards
- What standards do you hold yourself to that others don't?
- How do you measure quality in ways customers can't see?
- What details matter more than customers realize?
- What's your definition of a job well done?
- What do you never compromise on, even when pressed for time?
Story Extraction Questions
Questions designed to extract compelling stories and case studies
Success Stories
- Can you share your most successful customer transformation?
- What's a project you're most proud of and why?
- Tell me about a time you exceeded a customer's expectations
- What's the biggest problem you've ever solved for someone?
- What customer result surprised even you?
Challenge Stories
- Tell me about a time everything went wrong with a project
- What's the most difficult customer situation you've handled?
- Describe a time you had to deliver bad news to a customer
- What's a failure that taught you something valuable?
- How did you handle a customer who was impossible to please?
Transformation Stories
- Describe a customer's before and after transformation
- What's the biggest change you've created in someone's business/life?
- Tell me about a skeptical customer you converted
- What's a dramatic improvement you've delivered?
- How have you changed someone's perspective on your industry?
Learning Stories
- What customer taught you something you didn't expect?
- Describe a time you had to learn something new for a project
- What mistake led to your biggest breakthrough?
- How has customer feedback changed how you work?
- What innovation came from a customer challenge?
Educational Value Enhancement Questions
Questions that maximize the educational content potential
Teaching Approach
- If you were teaching this to someone for the first time, where would you start?
- What's the most misunderstood concept in your field?
- How do you explain complex concepts to beginners?
- What fundamentals do people need to understand first?
- What analogy helps people understand your work best?
Common Misconceptions
- What do people get wrong about your industry?
- What myths need to be debunked?
- What oversimplifications drive you crazy?
- What do customers assume that isn't true?
- What internet advice is completely wrong?
Step-by-Step Processes
- Walk me through your typical project from start to finish
- What happens in your discovery/consultation process?
- How do you ensure quality at each stage?
- What decisions do customers need to make along the way?
- What should customers expect during the process?
Value Communication
- How do you help customers understand the value you provide?
- What ROI can customers typically expect?
- What costs do you help customers avoid?
- How do you demonstrate your expertise to skeptical prospects?
- What questions help customers see the bigger picture?
Interview Success Tips
Interview Flow Techniques
- Start with background questions to build rapport and get them talking comfortably
- Use follow-up phrases: "Tell me more about that..." or "What happened next?"
- Ask for specific examples: "Can you give me a specific example of when..."
- Pause after answers - they'll often add more valuable details
Content Extraction Strategy
- Look for emotion: When do they get excited, passionate, or frustrated?
- Capture stories: Every story can become multiple content pieces
- Note quotable moments: Mark powerful phrases for social media content
- Ask for clarification: "Help me understand this better..." gets deeper insights
Content Categories This Interview Will Generate
25+ Videos
Long-form, clips, social
Long-form, clips, social
20+ Audio
Podcasts, interviews
Podcasts, interviews
30+ Articles
Blogs, guides, posts
Blogs, guides, posts
25+ Emails
Series, newsletters
Series, newsletters
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