How to Follow Up on Quotes
How to Follow Up on Quotes: The 2-3-7 schedule. Day 2 — soft check: "Hi Mike, did that quote come through OK?" Day 4 — value add: "Just in case useful — we could start Monday week if it's a go." Day 7 — decision prompt: "I'll hold the slot until Friday, after that I'll need to offer it on." Most tradespeople never follow up once. Simply sending 3 polite follow-ups lifts close rate by 25-30%. Use WhatsApp not email for follow-ups — Irish trade customers respond 4-5x faster on WhatsApp. After 3 follow-ups with no reply, the lead is cold — move on.
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