To begin with, most advertising distribution services practice careful purchasing routines. Clear messaging is essential, but that alone may not be enough unless you have a good database of prospects to call on.

Finding Sales Prospects

First-rate lead lists increase the odds of positive advertising distribution service responses. But before you can close deals, you'll need to use your lists to engage in prospecting.

Like it or not, there is no way to avoid the hard work of picking up the phone and using the lead list to qualify prospects. Although not every advertising distribution service on the list will greet your efforts with enthusiasm, the payoff for an investment in a targeted lead list will be noticeably higher conversion rates.

Choosing a Lead List Broker

Personal references are an important consideration in selecting a advertising distribution service lead list provider. When businesses look to Gaebler for a referral, we usually direct them toward Experian, a proven vendor with the track record and experience to generate targeted lists of advertising distribution service leads.

Still, you'll want to interview several potential vendors to find the one that is most capable of meeting your needs and budget requirements. The best provider will be the one that can provide references of satisfied customers that share your priorities and business traits.

Are Lead Lists Worth the Investment?

It has always puzzled us why business owners will drop hundreds of dollars on the latest electronic gadgets yet resist investing in high quality lead lists.

The decision to purchase a lead list is a decision to invest in your company's future. It's the purchase of an asset that can deliver real financial returns in the form of increased sales revenues.

Still not convinced? Then consider this: every minute your sales unit spends trying to gather or update leads is a minute they aren't spending closing sales. It doesn't take very many hours spent on in-house lead generation to justify an investment in a quality lead list.