How much opportunity is getting lost between inquiry and follow-through?

Answer eight questions. The result is directional, not a diagnosis or consulting recommendation.

1. How quickly are new inquiries usually acknowledged?

Within minutes or through a reliable process Same day, but it depends on workload Often later than we would like or inconsistently

2. How often do inquiries get missed or discovered late?

Rarely Sometimes Regularly enough to concern us

3. What drives follow-up after the first response?

A reliable CRM/task workflow A mix of reminders and individual habits Mostly memory, inboxes, texts, or manual notes

4. Do you collect enough information before quoting or scheduling?

Yes, consistently Usually, but not through one process No, we often go back and forth for missing details

5. Where does customer information live?

One reliable system of record A few systems that mostly work together Across inboxes, texts, spreadsheets, apps, or people

6. How much time is spent repeatedly writing similar responses?

Very little Some every week A meaningful amount of time

7. Can leadership see the status of open inquiries without asking around?

Yes Partly No

8. If the primary responder is unavailable, does the process still work?

Yes, the workflow is clear With some disruption No, too much depends on one person

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