Speed to Lead
How fast you respond to a new lead — the difference between calling back in 5 minutes versus 2 hours can literally cut your close rate in half.
Full Definition
Speed to Lead measures the time between when someone submits a lead request and when you make first contact with them. Research shows that calling a lead within 5 minutes makes you 21 times more likely to close the deal than waiting an hour. For concrete contractors averaging $8,000 jobs, this timing difference is worth thousands.
For Contractors
Why It Matters
A concrete contractor in Phoenix getting 20 leads per month at $42 each could see their close rate jump from 25% to 40% just by responding faster. That's 3 extra jobs per month — an additional $24,000 in revenue monthly, or $288,000 per year. The lead that goes to your competitor isn't because they're cheaper — it's because they called back first.
Real-World Example
A concrete contractor in Denver gets a lead for a $12,000 driveway at 2 PM on Tuesday. If he calls back within 5 minutes, he has a 50% chance of closing it. If he waits until 5 PM, that drops to 15%. If he waits until the next morning, it's down to 5%. Same lead, same price quote, but timing determines whether he gets a $2,400 profit or watches his competitor get it.
Common Mistakes
- -Thinking you can call leads back 'when you get off the job site' — by then they've already hired someone else
- -Only checking HomeAdvisor or Thumbtack once or twice a day instead of having instant notifications
- -Calling once and giving up — most leads need 3-5 contact attempts but 80% of contractors stop after one try
- -Having your phone on silent during work hours — every missed call is potential lost revenue
What to Do
Set up instant push notifications on your phone for every lead source you use. When a lead comes in, stop what you're doing and call within 5 minutes — even if it's just to schedule a callback time. This one change alone can double your close rate.
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