Targeting Hypothesis & Qualification Sprint (10-14 days)
A structured engagement where the agency defines a client's ideal prospect profile, selects the right lead generation tools, and builds a qualification scoring model to turn raw lists into sales-ready pipeline. Time: 10-14 days.
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Targeting Hypothesis & Qualification Sprint (10-14 days)
A structured engagement where the agency defines a client's ideal prospect profile, selects the right lead generation tools, and builds a qualification scoring model to turn raw lists into sales-ready pipeline.
- Client's current lead generation data and CRM access
- Agreed-upon ideal customer profile (ICP) draft
- Access to at least one lead generation platform (e.g., AnyBiz, Leadinfo, Origami)
- Defined sales qualification criteria (e.g., BANT, CHAMP)
- Stakeholder availability for discovery and review calls
- 1.Audit the client's existing lead sources and conversion data
- 2.Document current targeting assumptions and gaps
- 3.Identify key decision-makers and sales process owners
- 1.Run discovery workshops to refine ICP and buyer triggers
- 2.Map firmographic and technographic filters to ICP
- 3.Define intent signals and buying moments
- 1.Evaluate lead generation platforms against ICP needs
- 2.Select primary and secondary tools for testing
- 3.Set up tracking and measurement parameters
- 1.Configure chosen platform with ICP filters and intent signals
- 2.Build initial prospect lists for validation
- 3.Create a lead scoring model draft
- 1.Run first batch of prospect generation
- 2.Manually validate sample of leads for accuracy
- 3.Refine filters based on initial results
- 1.Enrich contact data for top prospects
- 2.Test outreach messaging on a small segment
- 3.Collect response and engagement data
- 1.Analyze outreach performance and lead quality
- 2.Adjust targeting and scoring thresholds
- 3.Document learnings and iterate
- 1.Scale list generation to full target volume
- 2.Automate enrichment and scoring workflows
- 3.Integrate with client CRM
- 1.Set up dashboards for lead quality and pipeline metrics
- 2.Train client team on tool usage and scoring logic
- 3.Create handoff documentation
- 1.Run final validation and quality assurance
- 2.Deliver targeting framework and scoring model
- 3.Present results and next steps
Agencies charge a premium for the strategic targeting hypothesis and qualification scoring, which are the high-value layers above commodity tool access. By owning the framework, agencies avoid being paid like software resellers and instead capture partner-level margins, typically 3-5x the cost of tool subscriptions.
- Refined ICP and targeting hypothesis document
- Configured lead generation platform with filters and intent signals
- Lead scoring model with thresholds and qualification criteria
- Validated prospect list of 500-1000 contacts
- Dashboard and handoff documentation for client team
Client approves the targeting framework and scoring model, and the validated prospect list is integrated into their CRM with a documented handoff.