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Speed to Lead: Why 5 Minutes Matters

The faster you reply, the more likely you book the call. The “secret” isn’t a perfect script — it’s having a system that responds instantly, qualifies the lead, and routes them to the right next step.

Why speed matters

Most leads contact multiple businesses. If you’re first (and helpful), you win more often. Slow follow-up feels like “not interested” — even if you’re just busy.

  • Instant reply builds trust while the lead is still motivated
  • Fast follow-up beats better pricing in a lot of cases
  • Speed reduces ghosting and missed opportunities

The 5-minute system (simple)

  1. Lead comes in from form/chat/ad
  2. Auto text replies in seconds (friendly + clear)
  3. Ask 1–2 questions to qualify (timeline / budget / need)
  4. Route to the right next step (call booking or quick quote)
  5. If no reply → gentle follow-up later, then stop when they respond
Example auto-text

“Hey! Thanks for reaching out — quick question so I can help: when are you looking to get this done? (today / this week / just browsing)”

What to track (so it actually improves)

  • Time-to-first-reply
  • Booked calls / appointments
  • Leads contacted vs ghosted
  • Which sources convert best

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