Do you know when a client reaches out, that’s the time when they are most motivated to hire a contractor? And if you’re taking too long to respond, you’re risking to lose that opportunity. Tim and Derek discuss how time kills deals and the importance of responding quickly to customers. They share their own experiences with letting too much time pass before getting back to clients and its impact. In this episode, they discuss: The problem with late responses from contractors and the reasons behind itThe importance of acting quickly when a customer reaches out, as that’s their peak motivationWhen Derek lost a $15,000 job because he took three days to get back to the clientStrategies and tools for improving response times and customer communicationThe importance of making clients feel valued and important Resources: 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/  💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap  == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground  == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook  == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/  == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber  Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig  == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review!  Apple Podcasts   Spotify