The Three Questions That Tell You in Five Minutes Whether a New Enquiry Is Worth Your Time
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Lead Capture & First Response
Key action: Respond within 4 hours with a structured first-response template.
Common mistake: Sending a generic reply that treats every enquiry the same.
02
Client Qualification & Consultation
Key action: Use three qualifying questions to assess fit before investing research time.
Common mistake: Skipping qualification and going straight to quoting.
03
Research, Proposal & Quoting
Key action: Present a structured proposal with a clear follow-up schedule.
Common mistake: Sending a quote with no follow-up plan and hoping for the best.
04
Booking & Confirmation
Key action: Send a booking confirmation pack that sets expectations for everything that comes next.
Common mistake: Confirming the booking without documenting next steps.
05
Pre-Trip Management
Key action: Run a timed communication sequence from booking to departure.
Common mistake: Going silent between booking and departure.
06
During-Travel Support
Key action: Set clear availability boundaries and have a situation response plan ready.
Common mistake: Being available around the clock with no escalation framework.
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Post-Trip Follow-Up & Retention
Key action: Run a four-touch post-trip sequence within 30 days of return.
Common mistake: Never following up after the trip ends.
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