Notes from Chris

Episode 2995

Managing leads and client inquiries can be one of the biggest challenges for a growing business—especially when your inbox is bursting and sticky notes aren’t cutting it anymore. Today’s question comes from an interior design business owner who’s getting more inquiries than ever but struggles to stay organized.

She’s hesitant to invest in an expensive CRM tool but knows she needs a better system. Let’s explore some budget-friendly options for keeping leads organized, tracking follow-ups, and managing client communication as her business grows.

"Hi Chris, I’m Olivia. I run a small interior design business, and thankfully, I’ve been getting more client inquiries than ever before—especially through social media and referrals. But keeping track of leads has become overwhelming. Right now, I’m using a messy spreadsheet and my email inbox, and I’m constantly worried about forgetting to follow up or missing important deadlines. I know there are fancy CRM tools out there, but I don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on something complicated that I might not even use. Is there a simpler, affordable way to organize leads, follow-ups, and client notes that can grow with my business as I scale?"

Listen to today's episode to learn more...

 

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Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

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