So you think you're ready for action? Well, maybe you are.
Doug Mansfield
October 4, 2025
In the world of sales and marketing, "Action" is the moment we all strive for. It's the pivotal event when a visitor to your website, a follower on your social networks, or a user of an AI search tool decides to engage. They place a phone call, fill out a contact form, request a quote, or in some other way, enter your sales pipeline. This is the goal—the measurable result that signals the start of a new customer relationship.

Using the analogy of creating action to creating a fire is useful in the context of this discussion. But we need to have certain things in place before we can expect to measurably improve the percentage of visitors who take that valuable action and ignite that fire. Just as importantly, we need to consider the quality of that new sales opportunity, which directly affects the final sales conversion rate. A flood of unqualified leads can waste your sales team's time, while a stream of high-intent prospects can transform your bottom line.
At Mansfield, we know that three key elements are prerequisites to achieving effective, high-quality Action: Foundation, Awareness, and Differentiation. You may already have a good website that converts some visitors, but let's examine these three components of our FADA® Marketing Framework to make sure you're truly ready to ignite your sales process.
The Three Prerequisites for Action
Think of building a fire. You can't just wish for flames; you need three essential elements for combustion to occur. Marketing "Action" works the same way. The fire is the Action itself, but it can only ignite when fueled by Foundation, fanned by Awareness, and sparked by Differentiation.
1. Foundation (The Fuel) A fire needs fuel to burn. In marketing, your Foundation is the substance of your brand. It starts with establishing brand recognition and trust. This begins with a professional website that positions you as the authority in your industry, supported by consistent business listing citations and optimized social media profiles. This is the core material that gives any marketing campaign substance and credibility.
2. Awareness (The Oxygen) Fuel alone is not enough; a fire needs oxygen to breathe and grow. Awareness is the process of informing more decision-makers about your solutions. Through strategic SEO+GEO campaigns, we use fresh content to reach the right people in both traditional search results and new AI-powered search agents. This is how you fan the flames, ensuring your message reaches a precisely targeted audience ready to hear it.
3. Differentiation (The Heat) You can have fuel and oxygen, but you need a spark—heat—to start the fire. Differentiation is what distinguishes your business from competitors. We create specific content, messaging, and sales collateral designed to highlight your unique value. When customers understand the key benefits that only you provide, they can compete on value instead of just price. Failure to create this heat often results in educating potential customers who then turn to your competition when they are ready to buy.
With the fuel of a solid Foundation, the oxygen of Awareness, and the heat of Differentiation, you create the perfect environment for the fire of Action to ignite. The increased volume and quality of the resulting sales inquiries are a direct outcome of these three components working together.
If you're ready to stop hoping for sparks and start building a roaring fire, it's time to ensure your strategy is complete. We bridge the gap between marketing and sales to empower your team, increase conversions, and affect your bottom line. Contact Mansfield today for a free evaluation to determine if we are the right fit for your business.
This blog post was created by Doug Mansfield, president and founder of Mansfield Marketing





