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50% -- lead and appointment growth rate for Businesses using AI in sales (2025)
Businesses that use AI in sales experience a 50% increase in leads and appointments according to McKinsey research.
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2025
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https://purelystartup.com/post/ai-automation-agency ↗
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How to Start a Profitable AI Automation Agency (Even If You're a Beginner)
How to Start a Profitable AI Automation Agency (Even If You're a Beginner)
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Businesses using AI in sales: 50% lead and appointment growth rate. Source: McKinsey (2025). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/ai-in-sales-lead-appointment-growth-50-percent
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