04/09/2026
Your first call is wasting time if you're not listening for these three warning signs.
Vague timelines. No budget mentioned. Zero sense of urgency about their problem.
These aren't prospects yet - they're researchers. Before you invest hours in proposals, ask direct questions about their decision-making process and budget range upfront. Save your energy for serious buyers.
Your digital marketing efforts won't convert tire-kickers anyway.
What's your go-to question to spot the difference early?