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Glossary

What is SQL?

Sales Qualified Lead

A Sales Qualified Lead is a lead that sales has accepted as ready to engage. SQLs typically have BANT (Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline) elements confirmed.

Why it matters

Sales-accepted is the moment a lead becomes a deal.

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