Research Insights
“... companies that have pioneered the use of AI in sales rave about the impact, which includes an increase in leads and appointments of more than 50%, cost reductions of 40%-60%”
“Our research indicates that players that invest in AI are seeing a revenue uplift of 3 to 15 percent and a sales ROI uplift of 10 to 20 percent.”
“... agentic AI is expected to shape the future of sales and marketing for companies, with 52% of surveyed directors and C-suite executives highlighting it as the gen AI technology of most interest to their organization.”
10 Industries That Benefit Most From Speed-to-Lead Systems
Real Estate
Property buyers and sellers will often contact multiple real estate agents. The agent who responds to the enquiry first, often gets the client. The process is competitive and time-sensitive.
Financial Services
This includes mortgages, lending and wealth management. Customers will compare rates, terms and other options. The first provider to provide a clear, fast response has a major advantage.
Insurance
Whether its car insurance, home and contents, health or life insurance, customers will typically request a quote from multiple providers. A fast response can capture their business before they commit to a competitor.
Legal Services
Clients looking for legal help, especially for time-sensitive matters like personal injury or business law are looking for immediate assistance and reassurance.
Home Services
Industries such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical and roofing deal with urgent customer needs. The first company to respond to a service request often gets the job.
Automotive Sales
Car buyers will often do some research and contact multiple dealerships. A fast follow-up can bring a potential buyer in for a test drive before they visit a competing dealership.
Higher Education
Prospective students evaluate multiple institutions. A prompt, personal follow-up can be the deciding factor in their choice of institution.
SaaS and B2B Tech
In the competitive SaaS market, a swift response to a demo request or inquiry can get your solution evaluated first, setting the stage for the rest of the sales process.
Healthcare & Medical
Private practices and service providers for elective procedures (such as cosmetic surgeons, dentists or specialized clinics) that respond quickly to appointment or information requests are perceived as more attentive and professional.
Consulting & Professional Services
High-value services such as marketing, software and business consulting often start with an online enquiry. A timely, professional response demonstrates competence and can secure a discovery call before competitors.
Industries where prospects are comparing multiple providers, there is urgency around the service or a high purchase price, providers benefit the most from speed-to-lead systems.
