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Lead response research and guides.

The data on why response time decides who wins the job — and what to do about it.

Research

The 5-Minute Rule: Why the First Business to Reply Wins the Job Every Time

Most leads never get a reply within 5 minutes. The one that does wins 78% of the time. Here is what the research says — and what to do about it.

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May 2026 · 14 min read
Research

The 5-Minute Window

Why response time is the single biggest factor in whether you win or lose a lead — backed by MIT, HBR, and Workato research.

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May 2026 · 4 min read