B2B Lead Qualification How to find MQLs efficiently in 2023 and beyond

Summary

What are MQLs? Why is it important to clearly define them?

Here are the key differences between a lead, MQL, and SQL:

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    Lead: Any account/prospect that has filled in a form and is a part of your marketing ecosystem

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    MQL: Leads that meet the company’s criteria on buyer intent behavior

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    SQL: MQLs that have been nurtured and vetted before the hand-off to sales

How B2B companies define their MQLs

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    Size of the organization: Startups, mid-sized companies, and global enterprises have different criteria of what constitutes an ideal client for their offerings. For example, the lead’s location, budget or even level of maturity in the market can determine if they are an MQL and move on in the qualification process.

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    Members of the MQL naming committee: The number, as well as qualifications and job roles, of the MQL naming committee are the most determining factor of what becomes an MQL. People rely on their past experience and expertise to weigh in on who is qualified for the business.

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    The sales team: On the front line of lead qualification, the sales team has feedback on who is moving onto a sales deal—and who is quitting. The common traits of leads that complete successful deals can determine the MQL criteria.

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    Account based marketing: If the company has an ABM focus for its marketing, then the MQLs will be aligned with a target account list. If not, then MQLs will cater to a broader ICP of its target audience.

Do MQLs still work in 2023? What are the cons of this method?

Conclusion

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