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You’re Losing Clients (And Revenue) with Every Missed Follow-Up

March 05, 20252 min read

Let me hit you with something eye-opening…

Did you know that 80% of leads need at least 5 follow-ups before they’ll commit to your service?

But here’s the kicker:

44% of businesses give up after just one follow-up.

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How many potential customers are slipping through the cracks because you didn’t have the time—or energy—to follow up as often as needed?

That’s a lot of missed opportunities—and money—left on the table.

We get it. Running a landscaping business means you’re juggling a million things. Between managing crews, scheduling jobs, and keeping all the bills paid, follow-ups often get lost in the shuffle.

But the reality is, your leads aren’t waiting around for you. 

They’ve got a lot on their plates too. And if you don’t follow up consistently, they’ll forget about you and move on.

That’s why automating your lead follow-up process is a game-changer.

Here’s something else to consider:

Leads are 9 times more likely to engage with you if you respond within five minutes.

And if a potential client has reached out to a competitor? 50% of people will go with the company that replies first.

So, it’s not just about being consistent. It’s about being fast.

Now, let me paint a picture for you:

  • Every new lead gets a perfectly timed follow-up—whether it’s the first message or the fifth one.

  • Your “maybe” clients get nurtured into confident “yeses” with personalized touchpoints.

  • No one falls through the cracks. Not a single lead gets forgotten.

And all of this happens automatically. You don’t have to lift a finger.

That’s the power of automating your follow-ups.

In the coming weeks, We’re going to show you exactly how you can implement this in your landscaping business—so you can stop losing out on opportunities and start turning more leads into paying clients.

Because follow-ups aren’t just a nice extra—they’re crucial to growing your business and boosting your profits.

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