Listen "#49: Playing the Long Game with Amanda Martin"
Episode Synopsis
Host Jen Barkan and DYC Online Sales Coach Amanda Martin are digging into Q3 benchmarks on this episode! Tune in for a key conversation defining what really counts as a lead and how to measure your true contribution to your company’s revenue.From aged leads to tracking, they uncover how top OSCs are keeping conversions strong and consistency high even as lead volume shifts. Amanda also shares insights from her latest article, “Playing the Long Game,” on how persistence and tracking pay off over time.Special AnnouncementsOnline Sales Nation LIVE – November 19: Learn from the 2025 Home Builder Survey Shop ResultsOnline Sales Academy – January 28-30, 2026: Ideal for new OSCs or anyone ready to sharpen foundational skillsOSA Leadership Edition – February 20, 2026: An intimate, year long event that kicks off in-person after IBS designed exclusively for online sales leadersTITO (Top Industry Talent Online) [08:10]Ruvam Yakimchuk at Holt Homes – Sending personalized video emails to every lead and seeing major resultsBenchmark BreakdownThe surprising share of total sales still coming from online appointmentsProspecting that’s doubling the benchmark for aged lead conversionsCount in dollars, not just sales, to highlight your true valueKnow Your NumbersWhat truly counts as a lead and where “coming soon” communities fit inHandoff hygiene will make or break your paycheckOwn your details, own your seatSkills Check [29:40]Track aged leads (because consistency compounds).Share results in sales revenue, not just ratios.Define what counts: leads, appointments, and sales.Keep follow-up steady and strong.Play the long game - it’s what builds your future pipeline.
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