Q1 — Pipeline Consistency & Referral Dependency
"First one: right now, are most of your leads coming strictly through word-of-mouth where you're pulling maybe 10 to 20 jobs a month, but the volume just isn't as consistent or predictable as you'd like?"
NEPQ Soft Echo: "Got it. When things slow down between referral jobs, what's your fallback system for bringing in steady calls?"
Q2 — Review Engine (Automation vs. Memory)
"When a job wraps up and the customer is thrilled, how do Google reviews actually get collected? Do you have an automated trigger that texts them right from the invoice, or does it mostly rely on technicians remembering to ask in person?"
NEPQ Soft Echo: "Yeah, that's completely normal — and honestly, that memory gap is almost the exact reason competitors pull 12 to 15 reviews a week while everyone else lags behind."
Q3 — Speed-to-Lead & Callback Window
"Last one: when a new lead or missed call comes through while you're mid-job or hands are full... under how many minutes does someone on your team typically call them back before that homeowner moves on to the next contractor on Google?"
NEPQ Soft Echo: "If a homeowner is calling 2 or 3 contractors off Maps for a quote, how often do you think the first shop to call them back wins that estimate?"