Most contractors chase more leads when the real money hides in something else:
Customer Experience (CX)
Great customer experience increases:
- Repeat business
- Reviews
- Referrals
- Price tolerance
- Customer loyalty
And yet… almost no contractors formalize it.
What Homeowners Really Care About
1. “Do they communicate clearly?”
Silence creates fear.
2. “Will they actually show up?”
Reliability is worth money.
3. “Do they respect my time and property?”
A well-dressed tech with shoe covers is a premium experience.
4. “Do they make the process easy?”
The easier the project feels, the more customers pay.
The 4 Stages of Customer Experience
Every job breaks down into four major phases.
Stage 1: Pre-Job Experience
This is where trust is built.
What you should automate
- New lead confirmation
- Appointment booked
- Pre-arrival reminder
- Technician details
What customers feel
- Confidence
- Safety
- Relief that someone communicated clearly
Stage 2: On-Site Experience
This is where professionalism must be visible.
What matters most
- Tech introduction
- Uniforms / safety gear
- Friendly tone
- Respect for home
- Explaining next steps
🐾 Lead Dog Tip: A 10-second introduction script increases trust dramatically.
Stage 3: Post-Job Experience
This is where you earn referrals & reviews.
What to automate
- “Project complete” notification
- Before/after photos
- Review request
- Invoice ready
- Simple payment link
What customers feel
- “They didn’t disappear after the job.”
- “This company is put-together.”
Stage 4: Long-Term Experience
Most contractors disappear after payment.
This is a huge mistake.
What to automate monthly
- Maintenance reminders
- Seasonal tips
- Upsell opportunities
- Holiday thank-you messages
These tiny touches keep your brand alive—and lead to more work.
Lead Dog and Customer Experience
Lead Dog improves every stage with:
- Automated updates
- Professional quotes
- Before/after galleries
- Digital invoicing
- Review requests
- Customer history
- Project tracking
Your business instantly looks more professional—without extra effort.
Customer Experience Is a Growth Strategy
Most marketing costs money.
Great customer experience makes money.
Keep the experience premium, and your customers become your marketing team.
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