Platform module
Lifecycle Stage Health
23 automated checks to verify lifecycle stage progression, lead status usage, conversion paths, and MQL/SQL handoff configuration.
Audit results
23 checks · live
Stage skip-over patterns
412 contacts moved from Lead → SQL without ever passing through MQL.
Lifecycle stage stagnation
1,847 contacts stuck in MQL for 90+ days with no engagement activity.
MQL/SQL handoff rules
Sales accepted only 41% of MQLs in the last 90 days, below the 60% benchmark.
+20 more findings
Why it matters
The lifecycle model is the backbone of marketing-to-sales alignment. When stages are skipped, statuses are misused, or handoff rules are broken, leads fall through cracks and attribution breaks down. Getting this right means every lead follows a predictable, measurable path.
Sample findings
Examples from a real lifecycle audit
Every check produces a finding with severity, an impact estimate, and a step-by-step fix.
Stage skip-over patterns
412 contacts moved from Lead → SQL without ever passing through MQL.
Estimated Impact
$240K in pipeline routed to sales without scoring qualification.
Solution
Add a workflow that requires MQL transition before SQL conversion.
Lifecycle stage stagnation
1,847 contacts stuck in MQL for 90+ days with no engagement activity.
Estimated Impact
$1.2M in stalled marketing-qualified pipeline.
Solution
Add a re-engagement workflow or move stagnant contacts to a recycled queue.
MQL/SQL handoff rules
Sales accepted only 41% of MQLs in the last 90 days, below the 60% benchmark.
Estimated Impact
Marketing-sourced pipeline credibility at risk with leadership.
Solution
Recalibrate MQL threshold and review handoff criteria with sales.
All 23 checks in this module
Featured findings above are 3 of the most impactful. Here's the complete list.
Lifecycle module
23
automated checks
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