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Last updated: Jan 26, 2026 · Methodology v2026.01.1

Follow-Up Speed Impact Calculator

Estimate revenue gained from faster lead response times.

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What you'll need

  • Monthly lead volume and baseline conversion rate.
  • Current and target response time.

What you'll get

  • Incremental customers per month.
  • Revenue and profit impact.

Worked example

How the number is worked out

A commercial cleaning company that replies to enquiries within about four hours.

Starting from

Leads a month180
Replying now in4 hours
Replying instead in5 minutes
Conversion today20%
Average customer$850

Working

Leads a month180
The lift from replying inside five minutesapplied to the baseline 20%
Extra revenue at the faster speed$17,136 – $25,704 a month

The gap between four hours and five minutes is worth more than most marketing budgets. Nothing about the leads changed — only how long they waited.

Optional later add-on if this leak keeps recurring

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How this was calculated

Methodology v2026.01.1. These estimates are directional and depend on inputs and assumptions.

  • Lead volume × baseline conversion rate for current outcomes.
  • Response-time multiplier adjusts conversion rate.
  • Delta conversion × average customer value.
  • Gross margin optional for profit impact.

FAQ

How are response-time multipliers chosen?

Multipliers are conservative ranges based on common lead-response benchmarks.

Are these estimates exact?

No. They are directional so you can see the size of the leak before refining assumptions.

Can I change the assumptions?

Yes. Adjust the inputs to reflect your business and rerun the numbers.

Why use a range instead of a single number?

Ranges reflect uncertainty and help you stress-test best and worst cases.

Does this include profit?

Use the gross margin input to translate revenue impact into profit impact.

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Tools that support the system

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