Fake Lead Philosophy with Alan Berg. AlanBerg.com. You get lots of inquiries, but they don't convert to sales. Are they real leads or time-wasting fakes? Also, do your responses not connect with how you reply? If your old techniques don't work, it's time for a refresh. Fine-tune your inquiry process into a profitable sales machine. • Spot a fake lead from a real one • Should you reply to leads from different sources • Get better ROI from your current leads