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The PQL Checklist: Spot, Score, and Convert High-Intent Buyers Faster | Consensus

Written by Consensus | Sep 23, 2025 9:14:48 AM

MQLs are fading. PQLs are rising.

The old playbook isn’t cutting it anymore. Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) can’t keep up with today’s self-educating, product-savvy buyers. If you want to close more deals faster, you need to prioritize Product Qualified Leads—those who’ve already shown serious intent.

This checklist shows you how to:

  • Identify buyers who are already engaging with your product

  • Score leads based on meaningful behaviors

  • Pinpoint decision-makers and stakeholders

  • Convert faster with less lift from sales

This isn’t just theory. It’s a practical playbook built for SaaS teams tired of chasing tire-kickers and ready to win with leads who’ve already tried the product and like what they see.