One number for how fast revenue moves
Sales velocity collapses four pipeline metrics into a single figure: the dollars your pipeline produces per day. It's the cleanest way to compare quarters, segments, or reps, and to forecast — because it ties directly to the four things you can actually influence.
The four inputs are also the four levers: more opportunities, a higher win rate, bigger deals, or a shorter cycle. The lever table above shows what a 10% improvement in each is worth per year for your numbers — usually a surprise, because cycle length compounds.
Where most teams leak velocity
- Slow first response — minutes matter more than features.
- Stalled deals nobody follows up on between stages.
- Bad-fit prospects that inflate the cycle and depress win rate.