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How to Shorten Turnaround on Inbound Lead Generation

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For quality leads — that are more effective in the long-term — inbound marketing undoubtedly provides better sources for lead generation than outbound. Well, for starters, inbound prospects, by definition, choose themselves as leads. They’ve already gone through the awareness stage of the buyer’s journey. Sales agrees!

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How to Shorten Turnaround on Inbound Lead Generation

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For quality leads — that are more effective in the long-term — inbound marketing undoubtedly provides better sources for lead generation than outbound. Well, for starters, inbound prospects, by definition, choose themselves as leads. They’ve already gone through the awareness stage of the buyer’s journey.

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The Ultimate Smarketing Glossary: 62 Common Sales Terms Explained for Marketers

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A = Authority : Determines whether your prospect has the authority to make a purchasing decision. N = Need : Determines whether there''s a business need for what you''re selling. T = Timeline : Determines the time frame for implementation. The BANT formula was originally developed by IBM several decades ago.