Question 1

What is a quality lead?

Accepted Answer

A quality lead is a potential customer who shows genuine interest in your product, has the budget, authority, and need to buy, and is likely to convert into a paying customer.

Question 2

How is a lead different from a qualified lead?

Accepted Answer

A lead is any contact showing interest, while a qualified lead meets key buying criteria—budget, authority, need, and timeline—making them more likely to make a purchase.

Question 3

Why is lead qualification important?

Accepted Answer

Lead qualification helps focus time and resources on prospects most likely to convert, reducing wasted effort on unfit leads and improving overall sales efficiency.

Question 4

What is the BANT framework in lead qualification?

Accepted Answer

BANT stands for Budget, Authority, Need, and Timeline. It evaluates whether a lead can afford your solution, has decision-making power, needs your product, and is ready to buy soon.

Question 5

How does the CHAMP framework differ from BANT?

Accepted Answer

CHAMP prioritizes solving customer Challenges first, followed by Authority, Money, and Prioritization, making it more customer-centric than BANT’s budget-first approach.

Question 6

What does the MEDDIC framework assess?

Accepted Answer

MEDDIC examines Metrics, Economic Buyer, Decision Criteria, Decision Process, Pain Points, and Champion to deeply qualify leads, especially in complex B2B sales.

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