6Investment RangeBelfort: surface budget indirectly — never make them feel screened
This surfaces their anchor without demanding a budget. Note any number they mention.
7Decision ProcessBelfort: no decision-maker = no close. Know this before sending a rep.
Belfort: uncover contractor beliefs before the appointment — flag any negative history so the rep walks in prepared.
8Caller Energy & Archetype SignalFor intake staff — observe tone and language to pre-brief the sales rep
Verbatim language the rep can mirror back during the appointment.
Office Use OnlyLead Scoring & Routing
Belfort Prospect Type — Field Reference
Buyer in Heat
10–20% of funnel. Huge pain, decided to act now. High urgency. Score 75+. → Schedule immediately, rep should close at the appointment.
Buyer in Power
30–40% of funnel. Real need, no urgency yet. Takes their time. Score 45–74. → Schedule + send content to build certainty before the visit.
Lookie-Loo
30–40% of funnel. Appears interested but signals don't stack up — no real commitment. Score 20–44. → Short follow-up sequence only. Do not send a rep until signals improve.
Mistake
Remainder. Wrong fit — no pain, no budget, no desire. Score below 20. → Politely disqualify. No further time investment.
DM Not Present
Regardless of Belfort type — rep's goal is to book a second visit with all decision-makers. Do not attempt to close on the first appointment.
Belief Risk High
Flag the rep before they walk in. Rep uses Skeptic playbook — proof before promises, offer references proactively, never oversell.