Submitting Your First Lead

Ready to start earning? This guide walks you through submitting your first lead step by step.

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Before You Submit

Make sure you have:

• ✅ A Seller or Both account type
• ✅ Stripe Connect set up (to receive payouts)
• ✅ A qualified lead that matches a lead request
• ✅ The lead's permission to share their information

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Step-by-Step Submission

Step 1: Find a Lead Request

1. Go to Explore
2. Find a lead request that matches your lead
3. Click on it to view details
4. Review the requirements and terms

Step 2: Click Submit Lead

1. On the lead request page, click Submit Lead
2. The submission form will open

Step 3: Enter Lead Information

Fill in the required fields:

Field	Details
First Name	Lead's first name
Last Name	Lead's last name
Email	Valid email address
Phone	Phone number with country code
Country	Lead's country
City	Lead's city
Company	Lead's company (optional)

Step 4: Add a Message (Recommended)

Include context that helps the buyer:

Good messages include:

• How you know the lead
• What they're looking for
• Any urgency or timeline
• Special requirements they mentioned

Example:

"This homeowner called our office looking for a quote on a kitchen renovation. They mentioned a budget around £15k and want to start within the next month. Best time to reach them is after 6pm."

Step 5: Review Terms

Before submitting, you'll need to confirm:

• ☑️ You have permission to share this lead's information
• ☑️ The lead is over 18 years old
• ☑️ You accept the buyer's specific terms (if any)

Step 6: Submit

1. Review all information is correct
2. Click Submit Lead
3. You'll see a confirmation message

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What Happens After Submission

Immediate

1. Lead is validated – Email, phone, and location are checked
2. Duplicate check – System ensures it's not already submitted
3. Buyer notified – They receive an alert about your submission

Waiting Period

Your lead is now in the buyer's Inbound Leads:

• They can see the lead score (but not contact details yet)
• They can see your message
• They decide whether to purchase

Possible Outcomes

Outcome	What Happens	Your Earnings
Purchased	Buyer buys the lead	You earn 97% of the lead price
Rejected	Buyer declines the lead	No earnings, can resubmit if appropriate
Pending	Buyer hasn't decided yet	Wait for their decision

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Lead Submission Tips

1. Be Accurate

• Double-check all contact details
• Ensure correct spelling of names
• Verify phone numbers work

2. Match the Requirements

• Read the lead request description carefully
• Only submit leads that truly fit
• Check location requirements

3. Provide Context

Your message can make the difference:

• How did you get this lead?
• What specifically do they need?
• How urgent is their request?

4. Time It Right

• Submit fresh leads quickly
• Leads go cold over time
• Recent inquiries are more valuable

5. Quality Over Quantity

• One great lead beats ten poor ones
• Build a reputation for quality
• Buyers will trust your submissions

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Common Submission Errors

Email Validation Failed

Problem: Email address is invalid or from a blocked domain.

Solutions:

• Double-check the email spelling
• Use a real email (not disposable addresses)
• Ask the lead for an alternative email

Phone Validation Failed

Problem: Phone number doesn't validate.

Solutions:

• Include the country code (+44, +1, etc.)
• Remove extra spaces or dashes
• Verify the number is correct

Location Mismatch

Problem: Lead's location doesn't match the request's requirements.

Solutions:

• Check the lead request's location filters
• Ensure you've selected the correct country/city
• Find a different lead request if the location doesn't match

Duplicate Detected

Problem: This lead was already submitted to this request.

Solutions:

• You cannot submit the same lead twice to the same request
• The lead may have been submitted by another seller
• Try a different lead request

Budget Reached

Problem: The buyer's monthly budget has been reached.

Solutions:

• Try again next month (budgets reset on the 1st)
• Find alternative lead requests in the same category
• The buyer may increase their budget

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After Your First Submission

Track Your Lead

1. Go to Lead Sales from the dashboard
2. Find your submitted lead
3. See its current status

Wait for Buyer Action

• Buyers review leads at their own pace
• Some use Auto-Pay (instant purchase)
• Others review manually (may take hours or days)

Get Notified

You'll receive notifications when:

• Your lead is purchased ✅
• Your lead is rejected ❌
• You receive feedback

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Building Momentum

After your first submission:

1. Submit more leads – Each submission builds your reputation
2. Track your stats – Monitor acceptance rate in Lead Sales
3. Learn from rejections – Use feedback to improve
4. Find multiple buyers – Diversify across lead requests

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long until I know if my lead was accepted?

It varies. Buyers with Auto-Pay purchase instantly. Manual review buyers may take hours or days.

Can I cancel a submission?

No, once submitted you cannot cancel. Make sure information is correct before submitting.

What if I made a mistake?

If you submitted incorrect information, message the buyer to let them know. They may reject and allow you to resubmit.

When do I get paid?

After a lead is purchased, earnings go to your balance. You can request a payout anytime from Settings → Billing.

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Next Steps

• Lead validation requirements
• Avoiding duplicate lead rejections

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Need Help?

Having trouble with submissions? Contact support.