Automated Lead Follow Up

    Every Lead Followed Up,
    Every Time, Automatically

    80% of sales require 5+ follow-ups. Most tradespeople follow up once — if at all. Our system sends personalised follow-up sequences automatically, turning cold enquiries into booked jobs.

    Automated sequences · SMS & email · Converts leads you'd otherwise lose

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    What It Does

    Follow Up That Never Forgets

    When a lead enquires, our system instantly begins a personalised follow-up sequence via SMS and email. It nurtures the lead over days and weeks until they book — without you lifting a finger.

    Instant First Response

    Within 60 seconds of an enquiry, the lead receives a personalised acknowledgement. Speed-to-lead is the single biggest factor in conversion.

    Multi-Touch Sequences

    Automated SMS and email messages go out over days and weeks. Each message provides value, builds trust, and moves the lead closer to booking.

    Fully Automated

    Set it once and forget it. Every new lead automatically enters the follow-up sequence. You only step in when they're ready to book.

    Personalised Messages

    Messages include the lead's name, the service they enquired about, and relevant information. They feel personal, not robotic.

    Timed Perfectly

    Follow-ups are spaced strategically — immediately, then day 1, day 3, day 7, day 14. Each touchpoint is timed for maximum impact.

    Hot Lead Alerts

    When a lead responds to a follow-up, you get an instant notification. Jump in at the exact moment they're ready to move forward.

    Where Leads Die

    You're Losing Jobs You've Already Won

    What Happens If You Ignore This

    A lead fills out your contact form — you reply 6 hours later and they've already booked someone else

    You send one quote and never follow up — assuming they'll call if they're interested

    Leads go cold because you're too busy working to chase them

    You have no system — follow-up depends on whether you remember

    Hot leads from last week are sitting in your inbox with no response

    You lose 60–80% of your leads because they needed one more touchpoint

    What Changes When You Fix It

    Every lead gets a response within 60 seconds — day or night

    Automated sequences follow up 5–7 times so no lead goes cold

    You focus on the trade while the system nurtures your pipeline

    Hot lead alerts tell you exactly when someone is ready to book

    Leads who didn't book this week get followed up next week and the week after

    Your conversion rate increases because persistence is automated

    How It Works

    Set Once, Convert Forever

    01

    Define Your Sequences

    We build follow-up sequences tailored to your trade. Different sequences for different services, enquiry types, or lead sources.

    02

    Connect Your Lead Sources

    Website forms, missed calls, Facebook enquiries — every lead source connects to the follow-up system automatically.

    03

    Watch Conversions Climb

    Leads enter the sequence and receive perfectly-timed follow-ups. You get notified when they're ready. Your job is to show up and close.

    The Results

    More Conversions, Zero Extra Effort

    2–3x More Conversions

    Leads that receive 5+ follow-ups convert at 2–3x the rate of leads that receive one response. The system delivers this automatically.

    Instant Response Time

    60-second first response, 24/7. You're always the fastest to reply — even at midnight on a Sunday.

    Nothing Slips Through

    Every lead is tracked, every follow-up is sent, every response is logged. The system never forgets, never gets busy, never takes a day off.

    Qualify Before You Call

    Follow-up messages can include qualifying questions. By the time you speak to the lead, you know their budget, timeline, and requirements.

    Long-Term Nurture

    Leads who don't book now stay in your system. Monthly check-ins keep you top of mind until they're ready — even if that's 6 months from now.

    Pipeline Visibility

    See every lead, where they are in the sequence, and which ones are ready to close. Your pipeline becomes predictable and manageable.

    The Science

    Why Follow-Up Wins More Jobs

    The data on follow-up is overwhelming. Businesses that follow up systematically win dramatically more work than those that don't. Here's why it matters for trades.

    The Follow-Up Gap

    Research from the National Sales Executive Association shows that 80% of sales are made between the 5th and 12th contact. Yet 44% of salespeople give up after one follow-up. For tradespeople, the numbers are even more stark — most reply once to an enquiry, maybe twice, then move on. The leads that didn't convert weren't uninterested; they were busy, distracted, or not quite ready. Consistent follow-up catches them when the timing is right.

    Speed-to-Lead

    InsideSales.com found that leads contacted within 5 minutes are 21x more likely to enter the sales process than those contacted after 30 minutes. For trades, this is critical. When a homeowner's boiler breaks, they're contacting 3–5 businesses simultaneously. The first to respond gets their attention. The first to respond well gets their business. Automated follow-up ensures you're always first — even when you're on a job, in the van, or asleep.

    The Persistence Problem

    Manual follow-up fails because tradespeople are busy doing the actual work. You finish a job at 5pm, you're tired, you drive home, and those three leads from yesterday sit untouched. Tomorrow brings new jobs and new distractions. The leads grow cold, the customers book elsewhere, and you never know what you lost. Automation removes willpower from the equation. The system follows up whether you remember or not.

    What a Good Sequence Looks Like

    A proven follow-up sequence for trades: Message 1 (immediate) — acknowledge the enquiry, confirm you received it, set expectations for response time. Message 2 (4 hours later) — provide value, answer common questions, share a testimonial. Message 3 (Day 2) — check in, ask if they have questions, offer to schedule a call. Message 4 (Day 5) — share a case study or before/after from a similar job. Message 5 (Day 10) — gentle nudge with a limited-time offer or priority booking. Each message adds value while keeping you top of mind.

    Qualifying Leads Automatically

    Not every enquiry is worth your time. Automated follow-up can include qualifying questions: What's your budget? When do you need the work done? What's the scope of the job? By the time the lead is ready to talk, you already know whether they're a fit. This saves hours of phone calls with tyre-kickers and ensures you spend your time on leads that will actually convert into profitable jobs.

    Long-Term Pipeline Management

    Some leads aren't ready now but will be in 3, 6, or 12 months. A new kitchen might need planning time. A loft conversion needs budgeting. Without long-term follow-up, these leads disappear. With it, they receive monthly check-ins that keep you top of mind. When they're finally ready, you're the business they remember and call. This long-term nurture captures revenue that most trades leave on the table because they only focus on immediate conversions.

    FAQ

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    Stop Losing Leads to Slow Follow-Up

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