Get Personal

Studies show that 41% of consumers have switched services or companies at some point because they weren’t being treated in a personal way. Customers need to feel a connection, so personalize your interactions with your leads. Make sure to use their names when you communicate with them, and to listen carefully when they speak, so you can remember little details about them that you can bring in your next conversation. If you can, meet with your leads in person so you can let them know what you have to offer- a face-to-face meeting will always leave customers with a better impression than any other form of communication!

Benepath facilitates easy, personalized communication with leads. All of your prospects will receive a customized thank you page with your name and picture, so they’ll instantly be able to put a name to a face, and will be ready for your call.  This seemingly small touch will start your interaction off on the right foot and will make your leads feel like they’ve got a connection with you right off the bat.

Post Relevant & Conversational Content on Social Media

It’s hard to interest people in information that does not pertain to them or their needs. When you post content on social media, or when you send emails, try to include only highly relevant content that delivers value. Do not repeat information that your leads have seen or heard already. Switch it up, while at the same time revealing the value of your product. Adding valuable content about your product or service shows that you have a deep commitment to your business and to your relationship with your customers.

Use a Multi-Channel Strategy

Don’t stick to just using social media or drip-emailing campaigns. Use a combination of channels by providing links in your emails to your social media pages, blog posts, YouTube videos, podcasts, or webinars, as each of these channels provides access to new audiences. People are constantly on their cell phones, so you need to stay up-to-date and make sure they can access your content and connect with you through different channels. If you need suggestions on how to make this strategy work, talk to Benepath – we can help work out a successful strategy for your business.

Follow Up In a Timely Manner

Automated emails and social media posts are an easy way to help you reach large groups of prospects, but they’re not enough. You have to contact each lead separately and follow up with them in a timely manner. A follow-up email or phone call is the best way to convert inbound leads into sales opportunities. A well-planned call is more effective than cold calling, which is why Benepath delivers real-time exclusive leads to our agents.

Send Personalized Emails

Email marketing tools are cost-effective and allow you to automatically send out many emails at once. You should be sending emails regularly, about one email per week. Remember, though, to put your leads’ names on each email so they feel like you are not sending out a mass email, but rather one that is directed to them. Sending personalized emails is one of the most effective ways to nurture your leads, as personalized messages get 4-10 times the response that mass emails get. Simply putting a lead’s name on your email will make them feel that you care, and that the message is coming from a friend as opposed to from a salesman.

Use Lead Scoring

Lead scoring is a method by which you rank prospects on a scale. The scale is based on the value each lead represents – you can assign numeric values to marketing automation platforms such as social media interactions. The best way to determine the urgency of follow-ups or the need to nurture is by determining if the lead is ready, willing, and able. But if a lead is ready and willing, but unable, then nurture the lead until they are ready and able.

When you work with Benepath, receiving reliable, exclusive leads is the easy part.  We offer the leads, and, while it is up to you to properly nurture the leads, we are behind you every step of the way. You’ll find, though, that our leads do not need much nurturing because they are ready to speak with you and buy your product! But if they do need some nurturing, then follow the effective ways mentioned above to seal the deal.

Here’s what some of our agents have to say:
“I absolutely love the Benepath exclusive leads. This program consistently brings me high quality leads who not only know that I am calling, they are typically eager to speak with me! Since starting on the Benepath program my business has really picked up and I spend less time prospecting and more time selling.”

Fred-Allen Self, WI
“These are, hands down, good leads! I've worked with many lead companies in the past, and currently I have 2 other vendors. When Benepath says they are different from the rest, they really are. I have phone conversations with most of the leads, and because of the set up Benepath has, most of those leads were expecting my phone call”

Lucner M., Combined Insurance