S2 E10 That's Not a Lead... Yet
Just because someone wants to talk doesn't mean they're a qualified lead.
One of the biggest mistakes founders make is treating every inquiry like it's a future customer.
Before you know it, your calendar is packed, you're writing proposals for people who were never going to buy, and you're wondering where all your time went.
Before you know it, your calendar is packed, you're writing proposals for people who were never going to buy, and you're wondering where all your time went.
In this episode of Your Future Biz Unfiltered, Mandy and Lindsay break down how to stop chasing tire kickers, qualify better leads, and protect your calendar without giving people a bad experience.
You'll learn why discovery actually starts before the discovery call, why your Calendly link shouldn't be public, and how to know whether someone deserves your time before you spend 45 minutes on Zoom.
In this episode:
- Why not every lead belongs in your pipeline
- The biggest mistake founders make with Calendly
- How to qualify leads before booking a meeting
- The questions every discovery call should answer
- When to talk about budget (hint: earlier than you think)
- Why sending proposals too soon kills your close rate
- How to identify tire kickers before they waste your time
- Why your gut is one of your best sales tools
The tactical takeaway?
Your calendar is one of the most valuable assets in your business.
Protect it.
Not every prospect deserves a meeting.
Ask better questions.
Listen more than you talk.
Qualify early.
Disqualify often.
And don't confuse interest with buying intent.
Because the fastest way to grow your business isn't taking every meeting.
It's taking the right ones.
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