Lead Follow-Up Scripts: Call, SMS and Email Templates

Gregory · Gregory Digital

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Lead Follow-Up Scripts

Quick answer: copy-and-paste call, SMS and email scripts for following up leads from Google and Facebook ads, plus a simple 7-day follow-up sequence.

First call (within 5 minutes)

Call script
Open: Hi [Name], it’s [Your name] from [Business]. You just asked about [service] on our website. Is now a good time?
Qualify: Can you tell me a bit about what’s going on / what you’re after? Where is the property? When would you like it done?
Next step: Based on that, the next step is [inspection/quote/booking]. I can do [two time options]. Which suits?

SMS if they don’t answer

SMS
Message: Hi [Name], [Your name] from [Business] here about your [service] enquiry. When’s a good time to call? Or reply with a time and I’ll ring you then.

Email follow-up

Email
Subject: Your [service] enquiry with [Business]
Body: Hi [Name], thanks for getting in touch about [service]. I tried calling and will try again [time]. If it’s easier, book a time here: [link]. Here’s what happens next: [1–2 lines].

7-day follow-up sequence

  1. Minute 0–5: call
  2. Minute 10: SMS
  3. Day 1: second call + email
  4. Day 2: SMS with a helpful detail (price range, availability)
  5. Day 4: call
  6. Day 7: final “should I close your file?” message

Tips

  • Speed matters more than polish
  • Use the customer’s own words from the form
  • Log every attempt in your CRM so you can measure contact rate

More: speed to lead · lead follow-up automation · leads but no sales.

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