Let’s be honest — closing leads isn’t always about being the “best” business. Sometimes it’s simply about being the business that communicates the clearest and the fastest. And that’s where 17hats SMS Texting really shines.
Here are five smart, simple ways SMS Text Messaging inside 17hats helps you close more leads with less effort.
1. Automated Reminders = Fewer No-Shows
It’s a lot harder to close a deal if your lead forgets to show up to the meeting. 😬
17hats sends automatic SMS reminders when a meeting is booked, confirmed, coming up tomorrow, or starting in a couple of hours. It even sends a text if the client cancels.
Fewer no-shows means more actual conversations — and actual conversations close deals.
2. Automatic Follow-Ups Keep Leads From Going Cold
Sometimes leads need a nudge… or two.
With 17hats, upcoming and past-due reminders for Quotes, Contracts, Questionnaires, and Invoices can go out automatically by SMS Text. No awkward chasing. No “just checking in!” emails. Just consistent, perfectly timed follow-up that keeps the momentum moving forward.
A warm lead becomes a booked client simply because you stayed on their radar.
3. Two-Way Texting Turns Interest Into Real Conversations
This is one of the biggest closers: your lead can reply.
“Got it!”
“Can we reschedule?”
“Yes, I want to move ahead—what’s next?”
17hats channels all of those responses straight onto your Project Page, SMS Status Page, and even your Dashboard, allowing you to write in a custom reply instantly. Quick, natural conversations do what long emails can’t — they build trust quickly.
4. A Professional Business Number Builds Credibility
With 17hats, you get to choose your SMS number.
That means no more giving out your personal cell, looking like a side-hustler texting from an area code three states away, or even projecting the image of a business that’s too big for its customers with a 5 digit (no-reply) number.
A clean, consistent business number instantly elevates your professionalism — and people book the business that feels put-together.
5. Welcoming Leads = Faster Conversations
It’s always best to capitalize on the excitement of the initial inquiry.
With 17hats, you can immediately greet your new lead with your own custom message! Welcome them in, thank them for reaching out, let them know you’ll be in touch soon, or even provide them with a number to call in case they have any questions along the way.
✨ Bonus: You Look Like the Most Organized Business They’ve Ever Worked With
This might be the quietest but strongest lead-closer.
Everything — reminders, follow-ups, replies, templates, a dedicated number — works together to make you look incredibly organized and professional. While other businesses are juggling messy manual texting, you’re running a smooth, polished communication system.
When a lead is choosing who to trust, that difference matters.
Texting just got smarter — and it’s waiting for you inside 17hats.
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