Ep 42: Why Your Hot Leads Aren't Converting

from Revenue Rewired · host Jay Feitlinger & Sarah Shepard | B2B Growth Experts

You finally scheduled the demo. The prospect said they're interested. And then... nothing. No follow up. No response to your questions. Just silence while your lead goes from hot to ice cold.In this episode, Sarah shares her own maddening experiences with two companies who completely dropped the ball on hot leads, and Jay and Sarah dig into why this keeps happening inside so many businesses. From the podcast tool that never answered her questions to the law firm that ghosted a 10 year client, they expose the "reactive rhythm" bottleneck that's quietly killing your conversions.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your hottest leads are slipping through the cracksHow to secret shop your own business (and what you'll probably find) The real reason your sales team might be struggling, and it's not themWhere AI can help fix broken follow up, and where it falls shortWhy looking within beats throwing more money at marketing tacticsIf you've ever wondered why prospects go silent after a great conversation, this episode will help you find the breakdown, fix the handoff, and stop losing deals you should have closed.Contact Us:Email: [email protected]: www.stringcaninteractive.comReach out to the hosts on LinkedIn:Jay Feitlinger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayfeitlinger/Sarah Shepard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahshepardcoo/Buy the Revenue Rewired book: https://www.amazon.com/Revenue-Rewired-Identify-Leaks-Costing-ebook/dp/B0FST7JCXQ

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