You will find this list and lots of other amazing advice in Endless Referrals by Bob Burg.
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How did you get your start in the widget business?
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What do you enjoy most about your profession?
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What separates you and your company from the competition? (permission to brag)
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What advice would you give someone just starting in the widget business? (the mentor question)
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What one thing would you do with your business if you knew you could not fail?
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What significant changes have you seen take place in your profession through the years?
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What do you see as the coming trends in the widget business?
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Describe the strangest or funniest incident you have experienced in your business.
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What ways have you found to be the most effective for promoting your business?
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What one sentence would you like people to use in describing the way you do business?
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How can I know if someone I am speaking to is a good prospect for you?