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Copyable templates for the business side of the job.

These are meant to be useful right away, even before you change your software stack.

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Missed call text examples

Use these when a lead calls after hours or no one can pick up fast enough. The goal is not to sound robotic. The goal is to buy a little time and keep the conversation alive.

How to use it

  • Acknowledge the missed call directly.
  • Give the next response window clearly.
  • Offer one simple next step instead of three choices.
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After-hours first response

Hi {{first_name}}, thanks for calling {{company_name}}. We missed you, but we did get your call. If you text back your address and a quick note on the issue, someone from our team will follow up first thing in the morning.
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Urgent trade service version

Hi {{first_name}}, this is {{company_name}}. We missed your call. If this is urgent, text your address, the problem, and the best callback number. We will route it as quickly as we can.
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Estimate follow-up sequences

Use these when quotes go out and then disappear into silence. Good follow-up is clear, short, and timed around buyer decision points.

How to use it

  • Reference the project and next decision clearly.
  • Do not send three paragraphs when one sentence will do.
  • Give the customer an easy way to say yes, no, or not yet.
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Day one estimate text

Hi {{first_name}}, thanks again for meeting with {{company_name}} today. Your estimate is ready. If you want, I can also text a quick summary of the recommended option and next steps.
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Three-day follow-up

Hi {{first_name}}, checking in on the estimate we sent over for {{project_name}}. Happy to answer questions or walk through options if that helps you make a decision.
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Review request texts

Use these right after the job when the customer still remembers the result and the crew experience. The best review request feels specific and easy.

How to use it

  • Send soon after the job closes.
  • Keep the ask short and direct.
  • Do not bury the review link in a paragraph.
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Simple completed-job request

Thanks again for choosing {{company_name}} today. If the visit went well, would you mind leaving a quick review here? {{review_link}} It helps other homeowners know what to expect.
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Referral-friendly version

We appreciate the opportunity to help with {{project_name}}. If you have a minute, a quick review here would mean a lot to the team: {{review_link}}
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On my way text templates

Use these to reduce inbound "where is the tech?" calls and make the day feel more organized for customers and office staff.

How to use it

  • Name the technician or time window when possible.
  • Avoid fake precision if the schedule is still moving.
  • Use the same tone every time so customers recognize it.
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Basic arrival text

Hi {{first_name}}, {{tech_name}} from {{company_name}} is on the way and should arrive in about {{eta_window}}. If anything changes, we will let you know.
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Bad review response examples

Use these when you need to respond without sounding defensive. The public response should show accountability and a path to fix the issue.

How to use it

  • Do not argue in public.
  • Acknowledge the experience, not just your intent.
  • Move detailed troubleshooting offline fast.
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Service recovery response

Thank you for the feedback. This is not the experience we want associated with our team. We are reviewing what happened and would like the chance to make it right. Please contact {{name}} at {{phone_or_email}} so we can address it directly.
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Seasonal reminder campaigns

Use these for tune-ups, recurring services, or seasonal service windows when a reminder can turn existing customers into repeat work.

How to use it

  • Tie the reminder to a real seasonal need.
  • Offer a clear booking path.
  • Keep the message local and practical.
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HVAC seasonal reminder

Hi {{first_name}}, this is {{company_name}}. As temperatures start to shift, now is a good time to schedule your HVAC tune-up before the busy rush. Want us to send over a few appointment windows?
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Job completion recap templates

Use these when you want fewer misunderstandings after the work is done and a cleaner handoff into payment, review, or next-visit steps.

How to use it

  • Recap what was completed in plain language.
  • Tell the customer what to watch next.
  • Make the payment or review step easy.
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Completion recap

Today we completed {{scope_summary}} at {{service_address}}. We also noted {{follow_up_note}}. If you have any questions after today's visit, reply here and the office will help.
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SOP prompts for office workflows

Use these when you want to clean up repeat admin work before adding more software. A better SOP often creates more value than another app.

How to use it

  • Start with one messy workflow, not every workflow.
  • Document who owns each handoff.
  • Use AI to draft the SOP, then make a human validate it.
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AI drafting prompt

Draft a one-page SOP for our office team handling {{workflow_name}}. Include trigger, owner, required inputs, customer-facing message, handoff steps, and common failure points. Keep it practical for a small contractor business.