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Lead Generation: How To Turn Interest Into a Sale

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

What do I know about their budget or buying authority? The BANT (Budget, Authority, Need, Timing) framework is valuable because it establishes key criteria for assessing lead readiness, guiding marketers to prioritize efforts on prospects with a higher likelihood of conversion.

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60 Marketing Acronyms Every Industry Pro Should Know

Hubspot

A famous tool for sales reps and sales leaders to help them determine whether their prospects have the budget, authority, need, and right timeline to buy what they sell. B = Budget: Determines whether your prospect has a budget for what you''re selling. CPL: Cost-per-Lead.