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Top-of-Funnel Magic - Quick Wins to Revive Your Pipeline This Week

  • Writer: Beth Torres
    Beth Torres
  • Jul 29
  • 2 min read

TL;DR

You don’t need a full brand refresh or a 6-month marketing plan to jumpstart your top-of-funnel (TOFU) activity. With the right moves, you can spark new interest and new leads by this time next week. In this post, we bust the myth that TOFU growth is slow and share five instant-impact plays, including three messaging tweaks and a plug-and-play outbound cadence your team can start using today.

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The TOFU Myth

Top-of-funnel success is about how quickly you iterate. If your pipeline feels sluggish, it’s tempting to believe you need to go dark and “fix the brand” or overhaul your entire go-to-market strategy. That’s rarely true. In most cases, the opportunities are already there; you just need to unstick the system.


Here’s how to reignite your top of funnel this week.

 


3 Quick Messaging Tweaks That Generate Better Leads


1. Add a ‘Who We’re For’ Block to Your Homepage

Visitors decide in seconds whether they’re in the right place. Make it easy.


Example:

“We help Series A–C tech companies unlock revenue through consultative sales.”

  • Use specific customer traits (industry, size, pain points)

  • Focus on outcomes

  • Make it impossible for the wrong fit to stay

 

2. Replace ‘What We Do’ with ‘Why It Matters’

Lead with value, not service categories. Reframe your offerings through the lens of results.


Before: “Fractional CRO Services, Sales Enablement, Revenue Strategy.”

After: “Hit growth targets faster with senior-level sales leadership, without the full-time cost.”

 

3. Install a Hook Banner with a Time-Based Offer

A scrolling visitor may be interested but uncertain. Nudge them.


Try: “Get a free 15-minute audit of your sales motion. Limited slots this week.”

  • Add urgency

  • Show low commitment

  • Link to an easy scheduling tool

 

 

TOFU Infographic
TOFU Infographic

A Daily 15-Minute Outbound Cadence That Works

Just 15 focused minutes a day can compound into meaningful conversations. Here’s a daily rhythm your team can adopt starting today:

 

Daily Outbound Flow (15 Minutes)

Minutes 1–2: Pre-Plan

  • Identify 3 high-fit targets from LinkedIn or your CRM.

  • Use your ICP and current pipeline to choose industries/accounts.


Minutes 3–8: Personalized Outreach

  • Voice message on LinkedIn

  • Short DM/email with a relevant hook (trigger event, referral, shared content interest)

 

Minutes 9–12: Engage with Their Content

  • Comment on a recent post with a meaningful insight (not just “great post!”)

  • Like/share with a thoughtful caption


Minutes 13–15: Log, Reflect, Improve

  • Track responses

  • Swap what didn’t land for something sharper tomorrow

 

Bonus: Stack this into your team's standup ritual. 15 minutes x 5 reps/week = 75 brand new connections, each one a potential customer or referral node.

 

 

Your Pipeline Just Needs Momentum

Don’t wait for the next campaign cycle. Don’t waste another quarter “planning for growth.” Small tweaks today lead to conversations tomorrow and revenue next month.


Read blog: The Big Mo: How Momentum Builds High-Performing Teams and Fuels Growth


Need help diagnosing why your TOFU efforts aren’t converting? We offer a Top-of-Funnel Health Check designed to pinpoint friction points and provide actionable fixes in just 48 hours. Schedule a 30 minute strategy call today.


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