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What are the hottest cities in the US for 2025? Recently, I was asked this by a mortgage broker "what are the hottest cities for new purchase mortgages." Found this article in US News & World reports. #mortgagebroker #mortgagelender #mortgagebuyer

Sales Follow-Up! Are You Giving Up Too Soon? 🚨 44% of salespeople give up after one follow-up. And that’s exactly why they’re losing deals. Let’s get real — in sales, follow-up isn't optional. It's the difference between missed opportunities and closed deals. 📊 Here are the numbers that don’t lie: 78% of sales are made between the 5th and 12th contact Only 2% close on the first touch Yet, 48% of reps never follow up after the initial outreach And 92% give up by the 4th attempt Most deals are won after 5+ touches… …but almost nobody sticks around long enough to earn them. ⚡ Timing is just as crucial as persistence: Responding within 5 minutes = 100x better chance to connect Waiting even an hour? You’re 7x less likely to qualify the lead If you're doing outbound calling... Thoughts for effective follow-up? ✅ Follow up consistently ✅ Show you've done some research on them ✅ Add value every time ✅ Use multiple channels ✅ Don’t give up too soon What to do if you've reached a prospect and then you ghost you? Try this suggestion from Jeremy Miner, founder of 7th Level, one of today's top sales trainers. He claims using this email script will get you a response 71% of the time. Hey I called a few times last week and left a few voicemails, but we didn't hear back (and then scroll down one line and ask this question) Where should we go from here? 💬 How many times do YOU follow up before moving on? Drop your follow-up philosophy below 👇 Let’s learn from each other. #Sales #B2BSales #SalesTips #FollowUp #Prospecting #LinkedInSales #SalesStrategy #SalesProfessionals

🚀 Sales Leaders & CEOs: Discover the #1 Lead Generation Strategy Backed by Data​ In a recent study performed by Global award-winning digital marketing agency, NP Digital, They assessed latest analysis of 100 high-performing websites (each generating $5M+ annually). What they evaluated was the effectiveness of the "Big 4" lead generation channels:​ SEO Social Media Paid Advertising Email Marketing​ They then looked at the conversion rate from visitor to lead for both B2B and B2C. See the results in the image. Email was the clear winner in terms of conversion rate. To get similar results, follow these best practices: Clean your list regularly Segment & personalize your campaigns Optimize your emails ​ Reply with the word - Optimize if you’d like us to analyze and optimize your email strategy together. Keep in mind that these channels work together to amplify results. For example, your SEO efforts can help you generate more email subscribers. ​Reach out if you need help. PS: Ads came in second place in our study, but proper optimization is key here as well. Our free Ads Grader tool is a great place to start! Remember, integrating email marketing with other channels amplifies results. For instance, SEO efforts can drive more subscribers to your email list, enhancing overall lead generation.​ If you're looking to refine your email strategy, consider leveraging tools like our free Ads Grader to optimize your campaigns.​ If you would like to try our complimentary Ads Grader, reply with the word Grader. Let's connect and elevate your lead generation efforts.​ #LeadGeneration #EmailMarketing #SalesStrategy #DigitalMarketing #BusinessGrowth

Is there Gold in your old leads? Discover the key challenges and solutions for mortgage businesses and other financial services firms? Turn dormant leads into valuable clients without increasing your expenses. 🔹 **Problem #1:** Difficulty in reaching leads through traditional communication channels like phone calls, emails, or texts results is causing leads to be relegated to the back burner. 🔹 **Problem #2:** Studies indicate that delays in connecting with leads significantly reduce the chances of successful engagement, turning potential leads into inactive ones. 🔹 **Problem #3:** Inadequate availability to respond promptly to inquiries, especially outside regular business hours, leads to missed opportunities as potential clients seek solutions at their convenience. 🔹 **Problem #4:** Not all prospects are immediately prepared to make a purchase, leading to leads stagnating as they gather information or shift priorities. These challenges can be effectively tackled. Reactivating old leads is feasible without having to waste time and effort. These solutions offer a cost-effective alternative to the high cost of acquiring new leads. 🛠️ **Solution #1:** Implement an automated follow-up processes within your CRM system to maintain consistent communication. Engage leads with event invitations, exclusive offers, and personalized follow-ups to stay relevant. 🛠️ **Solution #2:** Address speed-to-lead issues by deploying dedicated Sales Development Representatives to ensure prompt engagement with leads. 🛠️ **Solution #3:** Explore AI technologies to enhance response times and lead qualification 24/7. AI solutions can efficiently handle inquiries, qualify leads, and schedule appointments seamlessly. Would it be ridiculous to look at how an AI solution can help you turn some of your old leads to Gold? If not, respond with "Demo" to see a AI solution in action for your industry. Don't miss out on this opportunity to easily convert more leads to appointments so you can close more loans. Reply with the word Demo and I will send you a video of AI in action. #LeadConversion #AIAssistance #MortgageBroker #MortgageBanker