Future-Proof Your Business: How Today's Choices Drive Long-Term Growth
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Exit-Ready: Self-Running Business Blueprint
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Process Templates (FREE) – Download our SOP starter kit: Dashboard Tool we love (DataBox): Recommended Book: Built to Sell by John Warrillow (Amazon link) Join our Community: 📺 More From SoTellUs Time 👥 Connect with the Hosts Trevor Howard (LinkedIn): Instagram: @SoTellUs TikTok: @SoTellUsTime ⚖️ Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only. Always consult your professional advisors before implementing financial, legal, or business strategies. #️⃣ Hashtags (SEO Juice) #BuildToSell #ExitStrategy #BusinessSystems #SOPs...
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info_outline📢 Are you losing potential customers because of missed messages on social media and SMS? In this final episode of our Missed Communication Series, we uncover the biggest reasons businesses fail to capture leads and how AI-powered tools can help!
📌 Timestamps & Topics Covered:
🔹 (00:00) Introduction – Why missed communication is a massive revenue killer.
🔹 (02:15) 3 Reasons Businesses Miss Communication Through Social Media & SMS
✅ Delayed or No Response: Most businesses fail to check DMs, comments, or texts in time.
✅ Overwhelming Volume & Spam Filtering Issues: Real leads get buried under spam.
✅ Lack of Integration & Notification Fatigue: Too many platforms, not enough time!
🔹 (10:30) How AI Can Help Businesses Capture More Leads
✅ AI Chatbots & Automated Responses: Instant replies that engage and convert.
✅ AI Lead Prioritization: AI recognizes high-intent messages and flags urgent leads.
✅ AI Integration: One dashboard for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Google, SMS & more!
🔹 (17:30) How AI Can Filter Out Spam & Junk Leads
✅ Spam Detection: AI blocks junk messages, so you focus on real customers.
✅ Behavioral Insights: AI can tell the difference between tire kickers and serious buyers.
🔹 (24:30) Actionable Homework for Business Owners
✅ Step 1: Check your business’s response times on social media & SMS.
✅ Step 2: Identify where you're missing messages or leads.
✅ Step 3: Research AI tools to automate responses & improve lead capture.
✅ Step 4: Implement a system to boost engagement and conversions.
👀 Why Watch This Video?
Every business depends on communication to generate revenue, but most companies are unknowingly losing leads due to slow or missed responses. In this video, you’ll learn how AI technology can improve customer engagement, prevent lost sales, and streamline your communication process.
🔍 Who Should Watch?
✅ Business owners struggling with social media & SMS response times
✅ Entrepreneurs & marketers looking to boost engagement with AI
✅ Sales teams needing a better system for handling online inquiries
✅ Anyone tired of losing leads due to missed messages
💡 Did You Know?
- 📊 82% of consumers expect an immediate response from brands on social media.
- 📱 Text message response rates are 209% higher than email, but only if responded to within minutes!
- 🤖 AI-driven chatbots can increase lead conversions by 67%!
🛠 Best AI Tools for Automating Business Communication:
⚡️ ChatGPT for automated messaging
⚡️ ManyChat for Instagram & Facebook automation
⚡️ Google Business Messages for real-time customer engagement
⚡️ WhatsApp Business API for AI-powered conversations
⚡️ AI CRM Tools like HubSpot & Drift to capture & prioritize leads
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