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Quotes & Estimates
Follow up on every unsold quote
An automatic 3-touch follow-up on quotes that haven't been accepted.
What it does
Quotes die because no one follows up. An automatic 3-touch follow-up on quotes that haven't been accepted.
How it goes
- 01Turn on quote follow-ups
- 02Write 3 short messages (day 2, 5, 10)
- 03Stop when accepted
Estimate: 1–2 hours a week of manual follow-upNot a measured result.
Worth knowing
AI drafts, you price. Never send an AI quote without checking numbers.
Wisconsin angle
Wisconsin customers often get two or three quotes, so a fast, clear one is a real edge.
Try it yourself
I run a [trade] business in [city], Wisconsin. Help me follow up on every unsold quote. Current process: [how we do it now]. Tools: [tools]. Volume: [jobs/calls per week]. Give me a step-by-step plan, any message templates, and the one thing most likely to go wrong.
Want help getting this working? Rise Systems in Oconomowoc sets these up.
Source: Wisconsin Trades AI editorial
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