Episode #970
A Few Slick Ways to Get Ahold of Your Leads 
March 28, 2019

In episode #970, we discuss a few ways to get in touch with leads. Tune in to hear the crafty ways we try to reach leads.

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  • [00:27] Today’s Topic: A Couple Slick Ways to Get Ahold of Your Leads
  • [00:35] Try text messages.
  • [00:40] Sending one with the person’s name and a question mark may be enough to get their attention.
  • [00:45] It’s one way to start a conversation.
  • [00:55] Facebook Messenger is another useful tool.
  • [01:05] Mobile Monkey or ManyChat are ways to broadcast through Messenger.
  • [01:20] Schedule a call right when you get their attention.
  • [01:34] You can always follow up with text-based reminders.
  • [01:48] ScheduleOnce and HubSpot will help you get this done.
  • [02:15] Text message open rates are somewhere near 99%.
  • [02:40] If you call a lead within the first five minutes, your chance of closing the sale will increase.
  • [03:03] Throw a live event and invite your leads.
  • [03:15] The in-person touch-point has proven successful.
  • [03:41] That’s it for today!
  • [03:44] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested!

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