What is COR?
The Conversational Objectivity Ratio measures the percentage of your call that the buyer spends talking versus you. Higher COR = better discovery. Lower COR = you're pitching instead of listening.
The Framework
COR = (Buyer Talk Time ÷ Total Call Time) × 100
COR = (Minutes Buyer Spoke ÷ Total Call Minutes) × 100
Interpretation Ranges
Below 30%: You dominated the call. The buyer barely spoke. This is a pitch, not a discovery conversation. You extracted information but didn't create insight.
30-50%: Balanced but seller-leaning. You asked some questions but reverted to explaining when things stalled. This is where most sellers live.
50-70%: Buyer-centered discovery. The buyer drove the conversation. You asked questions and listened. This is where deals close.
Above 70%: Pure discovery. The buyer did almost all the talking. You became invisible. You asked the questions that kept them talking and stayed silent.
Why It Matters
Buyers who feel heard—who do the talking and reach their own conclusions—become buyers who say yes. Sellers who talk too much sound like they're selling. Buyers who talk feel like they're deciding.
Calculate Your COR
Input Your Last Discovery Call Metrics
How many minutes was the entire call?
Roughly how many minutes did the buyer spend talking?
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Conversational Objectivity Ratio
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