Response:
# Objection Handling: "I'll just call them back"

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## The Framework

### 1. Acknowledge

> "Yeah, I get it — returning calls sounds easy enough. And honestly, if you had all day to sit by the phone, it'd be fine."

**Why this works:** You're not arguing with them. You're agreeing that on paper, it's a reasonable approach. This builds trust before you show them the cracks.

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### 2. Reframe

> "But here's the thing — you're on the tools by 6am, you're covered in mud or crawling under a house, and your phone's in the ute. By the time you clean up, you've forgotten. Or you think you'll call them back after dinner, but you've had a beer and you're cactus. That customer? They've already called the next bloke on Google."

**Why this works:** You're painting the real picture of their day. Every tradie knows this feeling. You're showing them that "I'll just call back" is a plan that sounds good at 9am but dies by 2pm.

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### 3. Evidence

> "I spoke to a plumber in Adelaide last month — good operator, busy as hell. He told me he missed about 15 calls a month. Even if half of those were time-wasters, that's 7-8 real jobs he could've had. At $400-500 a pop, that's $3,000-4,000 a month walking out the door. And he didn't even know most of the time."

**Why this works:** Specific suburb (Adelaide), specific number (15 calls/month), realistic job values. This isn't a made-up stat — it's a conversation every tradie has had with themselves.

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### 4. Close

> "So the question isn't whether you *can* call back — it's whether you actually will. And if you want to lock in those jobs without thinking about it, let's get you set up. We've got the Starter plan at $197 a month — less than one job. What do you say?"

**Why this works:** You're making it simple. $197 is nothing compared to even one extra job. You're asking for a decision, not permission to pitch more.

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## One-Liner Response (SMS / Email Follow-Up)

> "Hey [Name], quick thought — can you actually remember to call everyone back? Probably not. The widget's $197/mth — less than one job. Let's chat."

**Why this works:** Short. Direct. Hits the math immediately. No fluff.

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## 3 Follow-Up Questions

1. **"How many calls do you reckon you miss in an average week?"**
   *(Gets them quantifying the problem. Most tradies guess low — then realize it's more.)*

2. **"When a customer can't get through to you, what do they usually do?"**
   *(Let them say it: they call someone else. You don't have to.)*

3. **"If I could show you exactly how much you've lost to missed calls this year, would that change your mind?"**
   *(Hard to argue with their own numbers.)*

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## The Math Breakdown

Let's run real numbers for an Australian tradie:

| Scenario | Monthly Missed Calls | Conversion Rate | Avg Job Value | Lost Revenue |
|----------|---------------------|-----------------|---------------|--------------|
| **Conservative** | 10 calls | 30% (3 jobs) | $400 | **$1,200/mo** |
| **Realistic** | 20 calls | 40% (8 jobs) | $500 | **$4,000/mo** |
| **Busy tradie** | 30 calls | 50% (15 jobs) | $600 | **$9,000/mo** |

**Widget Cost:**

- Starter: $197/mo → Break-even at **0.5 jobs/month**
- Pro: $397/mo → Break-even at **1 job/month**
- Growth: $597/mo → Break-even at **1.5 jobs/month**

**The maths is brutal:** Even at the most conservative estimate, the widget pays for itself in the first week.

---

## Tone Notes

### DO:

- ✅ Use real Australian suburbs and scenarios (muddy boots, ute phone, "after a beer")
- ✅ Match their language — "copper," "sparky," "spanner," "goin' off"
- ✅ Acknowledge they're busy, not stupid
- ✅ Keep it short. Tradies don't want a lecture.
- ✅ Use the word "mate" naturally, not forced
- ✅ Reference real numbers — job values, call volumes

### DON'T:

- ❌ Talk down to them ("You might not have considered...")
- ❌ Use tech-bro language ("scalable solutions," "AI ecosystem")
- ❌ Over-hype ("This will double your business!")
- ❌ Make it complicated — the widget is simple, your pitch should be too
- ❌ Get defensive when they push back — this is a normal objection

---

## The Bottom Line

The "I'll just call them back" objection isn't about intelligence. It's about optimism — they *think* they'll do it, but life gets in the way. Your job isn't to prove they're wrong. It's to show them what it's already costing them.

**Speak like a tradie who's been there. Sell like someone who's done the math.**

If you want additional objection scripts (pricing, "my brother can do it," "I don't need it"), just say the word.


Response:
# Objection Handling Script: "My Wife Handles the Phone"

## Main Response Framework

### 1. Acknowledge

"Look, I get it — your missus is a bloody legend for keeping the business running. That kind of unpaid contribution is worth its weight in gold."

*(Validation without being patronising — you're not attacking her, you're acknowledging the real work she does)*

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### 2. Reframe

"But here's the thing — she's not on 24/7. She's got the kids, the groceries, or just wants to put her feet up after a big day. Every call that comes in when she's busy or after hours is a job that's getting booked with your competition instead."

*(Shift from "your wife isn't good enough" to "the system has gaps" — she's one person, not a call centre)*

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### 3. Evidence

"One of our plumbers in Brisbane — similar setup, his partner ran the office — was losing about 3 jobs a week to missed calls. After hours, weekends, when she was on school pick-up. That's roughly $1,500-4,000 a week in work he never even knew came through. He reckons the widget paid for itself in about 11 days."

*(Specific, believable scenario with realistic numbers — not a vague "customers often say" stat)*

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### 4. Close

"So $197 a month isn't a cost — it's insurance against every call you don't answer. The real question is: can you afford to keep letting those calls walk out the door?"

*(Direct, leaves them with the decision — no pressure tactics, just the math)*

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## Quick-Response One-Liner

*(For SMS follow-up or email)*

> "Fair enough — she's doing a great job. But can she take a call at 8pm Saturday when someone's got a burst pipe? That's where the real money is."

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## 3 Follow-Up Questions

1. **"What happens if a call comes in at 7pm and she's already put the kids to bed — does it go to voicemail?"**
   *(Gets them thinking about the gaps without making it about her)*

2. **"If someone needs an emergency tradie right now, would they get straight through or hear your voicemail?"**
   *(Creates urgency — emergency calls are highest value)*

3. **"Out of every 10 calls that come in outside 9-5, how many would you guess you're missing?"**
   *(Gets them to quantify the problem themselves)*

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## Math Breakdown: ROI for a Typical Tradie

| Scenario | Calculation |
|----------|-------------|
| **Missed calls per week** | 3-4 calls (conservative) |
| **Average job value** | $350–$1,500 (small repair to bigger job) |
| **Weekly lost revenue** | $1,050 – $6,000 |
| **Monthly lost revenue** | $4,200 – $24,000 |
| **Widget cost** | $197/mo |
| **Net gain** | $4,003 – $23,803/mo |

**Even at the low end**, that's a **20x return** on $197.

**Break-even:** You'd need to capture just **1 extra job per month** at the low end ($350 job) to cover the cost. At the high end, you break even on about **0.5 jobs per month**.

---

## Tone Notes for the Salesperson

### DO:

- **Respect the partnership** — never make it sound like the wife isn't doing a good job. She's filling a gap; you're offering backup.
- **Use "we" language** — "We've found that..." or "Most tradies in your situation..."
- **Be direct** — tradies respect blunt honesty over polished sales patter
- **Acknowledge the pride** — many tradies are genuinely proud their partner helps run the show; don't crush that

### DON'T:

- **Insult the wife** — "So she can't handle it?" is a fast way to end the conversation
- **Use tech-bro language** — no "leverage," "synergy," or "paradigm shift"
- **Be pushy** — this objection isn't a "no," it's a "not yet convinced"
- **Overwhelm with features** — focus on outcomes, not widget specs

### Key Mindset:

You're not replacing the wife — you're giving her backup so she doesn't have to be "on" 24/7. You're not selling a replacement for her work; you're selling a system that lets her have a night off without the business missing a call.

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## The "Pub Test" Version

If you're explaining this to a mate at the local:

> "Yeah look, my missus runs the phones and she's bloody good at it. But she's not a robot — she's got kids, she wants a night off, she can't answer the phone at 8pm on a Sunday. Every time she can't pick up, some other tradie is getting that job. For 197 bucks a month, it's like hiring a part-time receptionist who never sleeps. Fair dinkum, it's a no-brainer."


Objection: I use a call answering service

Response:
# Objection Handling: "I use a call answering service"

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## The Framework

**1. Acknowledge** *(1-2 sentences)*

"Yeah, look, I get it — having a real person answer the phone feels more personal, and you've probably got used to having that there."

**2. Reframe** *(2-3 sentences)*

"Here's the thing though — they take a message, then you've got to stop what you're doing, call them back, hope they're still interested, and try to book them in. You're still chasing work. Our widget actually books the job straight into your calendar while you're on the tools. Big difference."

**3. Evidence** *(2-3 sentences)*

"One of our plumbers in Brisbane was using an answering service for $280 a month. They told me he was still missing 3-4 jobs a week because he'd call back hours later and blokes had already moved on. Since the widget — zero missed calls, jobs booked while he's under a house."

**4. Close** *(1-2 sentences)*

"Can I show you what it actually looks like on your website? It'll take two minutes and you'll see exactly what I mean."

---

## One-Liner Response

*(For quick SMS/email follow-up)*

"Look, the answering service takes messages — you still gotta chase 'em. The widget books the job while you're on the tools. Worth a 2-min look?"

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## Three Follow-Up Questions

1. "When's the last time you called back a lead from the answering service and they'd already found someone else?"

2. "What happens if someone calls at 7pm Saturday night with a burst pipe — does your answering service pick that up or do they just get a message?"

3. "How many of those messages actually turn into booked jobs? Be honest — is it half? A third?"

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## Math Breakdown: ROI for a Typical Aussie Tradie

Let's use a realistic scenario: **One-man plumbing business**, Melbourne suburbs, $450 average job.

| Scenario | Monthly Cost | Jobs Booked | Revenue |
|----------|--------------|-------------|---------|
| **Answering Service** (~$280/mo) | $280 | You call back 50% of leads → maybe 4 jobs/month | 4 × $450 = **$1,800** |
| **Sunaiva Starter** ($197/mo) | $197 | Widget books 6-8 jobs/month directly | 7 × $450 = **$3,150** |

**The gap:**

- Revenue difference: **$1,350/month** (or $16,200/year)
- Cost difference: You actually **save $83/month**
- Plus: You're not stopping work to make callback phone calls

**Worst-case scenario:** Even if the widget only books ONE extra job per month, you're up $450 - $197 = **$253 profit**. That's a beer and a meat pie every week, just for not missing that call.

---

## Tone Notes for the Salesperson

**What to AVOID:**

- Don't bag out their current service — that's their choice and they might feel defensive
- Don't get too technical — tradies don't care about AI, they care about jobs in the calendar
- Don't talk for more than 30 seconds without checking in — this is a conversation, not a lecture
- Don't use words like "leverage," "synergy," "paradigm shift" — you'll lose them instantly

**What to EMPHASISE:**

- **"Books the job"** — this is the key differentiator. Message-taking vs job-booking
- **"While you're on the tools"** — speak to their reality. They're not sitting at a desk
- **"Stops you stopping work"** — the hidden cost of call-backs
- **"7 days a week"** — most answering services are Mon-Fri 9-5
- **Savings + more money** — they're a small business, show them the numbers

**The underlying feeling to tap into:**
You're not selling technology. You're giving them back their time and stopping them from losing money. Frame it as a mate looking out for them — "Here's what's actually happening, here's what it costs you, here's an easier way."

---

*Think: Pub conversation, not sales pitch. If you wouldn't say it over a beer at the local, don't say it on the call.*


Response:
# Objection Handling Script: "I'm too busy to set it up"

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## The Framework

**1. Acknowledge** (1-2 sentences)

> "Yeah, I hear you — you're running a one-man band, mate. You're on the tools all day, doing quotes, chasing payments. There aren't enough hours in the day."

**2. Reframe** (2-3 sentences)

> "Here's the thing though — every time your phone rings and you can't answer it, you're literally watching money walk out the door. That tradie on the other end? They're not gonna wait around. They're calling the next bloke on Google."

**3. Evidence** (2-3 sentences)

> "One of our plumbers in Brisbane told me he was missing 3-4 calls a week before we hooked him up. That's 12-16 jobs a month he was losing. At $600 average per job, we're talking $7,200-9,600 a month in missed work. He set it up in about 15 minutes."

**4. Close** (1-2 sentences)

> "So here's the ask — let us get you a 10-minute setup call booked in. We'll handle most of it for you. You just need to answer a few questions and approve the voice script. When are you free this week — Tuesday or Thursday arvo?"

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## One-Liner Response (SMS / Email Follow-Up)

> "Hey [Name], get it — you're flat out. The good news is the setup takes about 10 mins and we walk you through it. Most tradies say it's easier than setting up an Instagram account. Let me know if I can book you in for a quick 10-min chat this week?"

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## Three Follow-Up Questions

1. **"Out of curiosity, roughly how many calls a week would you say you're missing right now?"**
   *(Opens the door to quantify their loss)*

2. **"If you didn't miss any of those calls, what's the rough value of jobs you'd be booking each month?"**
   *(Gets them to admit the dollar amount — makes objection weaker)*

3. **"What would it be worth to you to never miss another call again — without lifting a finger?"**
   *(Lets them sell themselves on the value)*

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## Math Breakdown: ROI for an Australian Tradie

Let's use realistic numbers — assume you're a one-or-two-person plumbing or electrical business in suburban Australia.

| Scenario | Calculation | Monthly Value |
|----------|-------------|---------------|
| **Missed calls per week** | 3 calls | — |
| **Jobs lost per month** | 12 calls | — |
| **Average job value** | $600 (conservative — could be $800-$1,500 for larger jobs) | — |
| **Revenue lost per month** | 12 × $600 | **$7,200** |
| **Revenue lost per year** | × 12 months | **$86,400** |

**Now compare to Sunaiva cost:**

| Plan | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost |
|------|--------------|-------------|
| Starter | $197/mo | $2,364/yr |
| Pro | $397/mo | $4,764/yr |
| Growth | $597/mo | $7,164/yr |

**ROI Calculation (Starter plan):**

- Cost: $197/month
- Revenue captured: $7,200/month (conservative)
- **Net gain: $7,003/month**
- **Annual net gain: $84,036**
- **Return: 36x**

Even if you're only capturing half those missed calls, you're still up $3,500+ per month. The widget pays for itself in the first 20 minutes of operation.

---

## Tone Notes for the Salesperson

### What to AVOID

- ❌ Being pushy or "salesy" — tradies can smell a used car salesman from a mile away
- ❌ Talking down to them — don't treat them like they don't understand tech
- ❌ Using too much jargon — no "AI-powered neural networks" or "machine learning integration"
- ❌ Making them feel stupid for being busy — they're busting their arses, not sitting on the couch

### What to EMPHASISE

- ✅ **Empathy first** — show you understand the tradie life. You've probably been on the tools yourself or worked with tradies
- ✅ **Keep it simple** — "It answers your phone, books the job, sends you a message. That's it."
- ✅ **Social proof** — mention other tradies in their industry who've set it up. "One of our sparkies in [their suburb/city] got it going last week"
- ✅ **Low-commitment ask** — frame setup as "10 minutes, we'll handle everything, you just answer some questions"
- ✅ **The "cost of inaction"** — gently shift from "setup is hard" to "not having it is expensive"

### The Underlying Mindset

You're not selling a product. You're solving a pain point that they already have — they're just not seeing it yet. Your job isn't to "close" them. It's to help them see that the $197/month is cheaper than the $7,200/month they're already losing.

**Think like a tradie talking to a tradie:** Direct, honest, no fluff. "Mate, you're losing more money every week you don't have this than you'd pay for the thing. Let's just get it sorted."

---

## Quick-Reference Close

> "Look, here's the bottom line — you're already losing hundreds a week in jobs you don't even know about. The widget costs less than a carton of beer per month. Let's get you 10 minutes on the phone and get it done. Thursday arvo work for you?"


Objection: what if it gets something wrong

Response:
# Objection Handling Script: "What If It Gets Something Wrong?"

## The Framework

**1. Acknowledge** (1-2 sentences)
> "Yeah, look — I get it. You're not gonna trust a robot with your hard-earned customers. Fair enough."

**2. Reframe** (2-3 sentences)
> "But here's the thing — the widget isn't replacing you. It's just picking up the calls you're already missing. And right now, every call you don't answer is a job going to your competitor. The question isn't whether it'll stuff up sometimes. The question is how many jobs are you losing while you're on the tools and can't pick up?"

**3. Evidence** (2-3 sentences)
> "We had a concreter in Perth — missed about 6 calls a week, mostly after hours. Widget caught a $2,400 patio job on a Saturday arvo while he was pouring concrete. He'd have never seen that enquiry. One job paid for the whole year."

**4. Close** (1-2 sentences)
> "So yeah, it might muck up a booking time here and there — but it fixes itself, and you're still getting jobs that would've walked out the door. You keen to see how it works?"

---

## One-Liner Response (SMS/Email Follow-Up)

> "Yeah look, it's not perfect — but it books jobs you'd otherwise miss. One of our plumbers caught a $1,800 emergency call while he was underground. That one job covered his yearly subscription."

---

## 3 Follow-Up Questions

1. **"How many calls do you reckon you miss in an average week?"**
   *(Gets them thinking about the problem, not the solution)*

2. **"When was the last time you lost a job because you couldn't answer the phone?"**
   *(Makes it real — gets them to recall a specific money-losing moment)*

3. **"If you could capture just one extra job a week, what would that be worth to you?"**
   *(Opens the door for the ROI conversation)*

---

## Math Breakdown: The Real Numbers

### The Scenario

| Metric | Conservative | Realistic |
|--------|-------------|-----------|
| Calls missed per week | 3 | 6 |
| Conversion rate (call → job) | 33% | 40% |
| Average job value | $450 | $650 |
| **Weekly revenue lost** | **$445** | **$1,560** |
| **Monthly revenue lost** | **$1,780** | **$6,240** |
| **Yearly revenue lost** | **$21,360** | **$74,880** |

### The Widget Cost vs. Lost Revenue

| Plan | Monthly Cost | Jobs Needed to Cover Cost |
|------|-------------|---------------------------|
| Starter | $197 | 0.4 jobs (@ $450 avg) |
| Pro | $397 | 0.9 jobs (@ $450 avg) |
| Growth | $597 | 1.3 jobs (@ $450 avg) |

**The math:** Even at the most conservative estimate, the widget pays for itself after capturing **half a job** per month. The average tradie is losing 10-15x that in missed calls.

---

## Tone Notes for the Salesperson

### What to AVOID

- ❌ Getting defensive or dismissive ("No, it's actually really smart…")
- ❌ Over-promising ("It never makes mistakes!")
- ❌ Technical jargon about AI, LLMs, NLP
- ❌ Sounding like a used car salesman
- ❌ Dismissing their concern as irrational

### What to EMPHASISE

- ✅ **Acknowledge the worry genuinely** — they're right to be cautious
- ✅ **Pivot to the real problem** — missed calls, lost revenue
- ✅ **Use social proof** — real Aussie tradies, real suburbs, real jobs
- ✅ **Keep it conversational** — like a mate giving advice, not a script
- ✅ **Own the imperfection** — "It stuffs up sometimes, yeah, but…"
- ✅ **Stay practical** — focus on jobs in the door, not tech specs

### The Vibe

Think: you're at the pub with a tradie mate who's whinging about never getting any work. You say, "Mate, I had the same problem — just set up one of these widget thingys, now I'm getting calls while I'm on the tools. Yeah it's not perfect, but I'm booking an extra two jobs a week. Worth a look."

That's the energy. Practical. Honest. No fluff.


Response:
# Handling "I Need to Think About It"

## The Framework

**1. Acknowledge** (1-2 sentences)

"Yeah, look, I get it — this is a decision that affects your business, and you want to make sure it's right. Fair enough."

---

**2. Reframe** (2-3 sentences)

"Here's the thing though — every call you miss is money walking out the door. You're on a job, can't answer, and by the time you call back, they've already got someone else. That silence costs you real dollars every single week."

---

**3. Evidence** (2-3 sentences)

"One of our plumbers in Melbourne was losing about 3 jobs a week — guys calling, getting voicemail, moving on to the next ad. That's conservatively $1,500 a week in lost work. Within 6 weeks he'd paid for the widget for the next 12 months."

---

**4. Close** (1-2 sentences)

"So rather than thinking about whether you can afford it — let's look at whether you can afford *not* to have it. Can we hop on a 5-minute call tomorrow and I'll walk you through setup?"

---

## One-Liner Response

*(For SMS or email follow-up)*

"Look, I know "I'll think about it" usually means "I'm not sure" — so here's the ask: what's the one thing holding you back? Let me clear it up, and if it's not right for you, I'll tell you straight. No pressure."

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## 3 Follow-Up Questions

1. **"Is it the price, or you're not sure it'll work for your type of work?"**
   *(Identifies the real barrier — price or skepticism)*

2. **"When you think about the perfect scenario for this — what's that look like? Is it just after-hours, or during the day too when you're on a job?"**
   *(Gets them visualising value, uncovers actual need)*

3. **"If I could show you that it'd pay for itself in 30 days — would you want to see the numbers?"**
   *(Creates a conditional yes, makes ROI concrete)*

---

## The Math: ROI Breakdown for an Aussie Tradie

### Scenario: General Plumber, suburban Melbourne

| Metric | Conservative | Realistic |
|--------|--------------|-----------|
| Avg job value | $450 | $650 |
| Calls missed per week | 2 | 4 |
| Jobs lost to voicemail per week | 1.5 | 3 |
| Weeks active per year | 48 (accounting for leave) | 50 |
| **Lost revenue per year** | **$32,400** | **$97,500** |
| Widget cost (Starter) | $197/mo = $2,364/yr | $197/mo = $2,364/yr |
| **Net gain** | **$30,036** | **$95,136** |

### But wait — there's more value:

- **After-hours bookings**: The widget books jobs while you're asleep. One Sunday night booking = $800 job you otherwise wouldn't have got.
- **No more rushed callbacks**: You're not interrupting paid work to chase up leads.
- **Filter the time-wasters**: Widget qualifies callers so you're only calling back serious jobs.

### The comparison that lands:

> "Mate, a part-time receptionist costs you $800-1,200 a week. This thing is $197. It answers at 2am on a Saturday. Do the math."

---

## Tone Notes for the Salesperson

### What to Avoid

- **Being pushy or desperate** — tradies smell this instantly. If you sound like a used car salesman, they'll hang up.
- **Talking over them** — the "think about it" is often a pause, not a no. Let silence work.
- **Using jargon** — no "AI-driven conversational interfaces." Say "it answers the phone like a real person."
- **Being overly technical** — they don't care how it works. They care that it works.

### What to Emphasise

- **Money, not technology** — lead with lost jobs, not chatbot features.
- **Their time** — "This thing works so you don't have to stop mid-job to answer a call from someone wanting a quote."
- **Social proof** — "There's 3 other sparkies in [their suburb] using it now."
- **The comparison** — receptionist cost vs. widget cost. Always.
- **Simple setup** — "It's literally a snippet of code. Takes 10 minutes. I'll walk you through it."

### The Golden Rule

Talk to them like you're explaining it to a mate at the pub who's a tradie. No slides. No scripts. Just: "Here's what's happening, here's what it costs, here's what you'll make back."

If you can get them to say "yeah, that makes sense" — you've got them.

---

## Quick Closing Lines for Different Scenarios

**If they seem interested but hesitant on price:**
"The first job it books for you this month pays for the next 3 months. That's how fast the math works."

**If they're genuinely undecided:**
"What's the worst that happens? You try it for 30 days, it doesn't work, you cancel. But if it works — and it will — you've just added an extra $500-800 a week without lifting a finger."

**If they're stalling for time:**
"100% — but while you're thinking about it, can I ask: what's the one thing that'd make this a yes? Because I'm not going anywhere, and I'd rather answer that question now than chase you next week."


Response:
# Objection Handling Script: "Can I Try It For Free?"

## Full Framework

**1. Acknowledge** (1-2 sentences)
I get it — you want to see it work before you spend a cent. That's how any smart tradie operates.

**2. Reframe** (2-3 sentences)
But here's the thing: you're already paying for NOT having it. Every missed call is a job someone else books. You're copping the cost right now — you just don't see it because it's money that never hit your pocket.

**3. Evidence** (2-3 sentences)
One of our sparkies in Melbourne — Dave from Tarneit — had the widget live for 6 days before he even logged in. When he checked, it had booked him a switchboard replacement. $1,100 job. He hadn't missed the call because it never got to him.

**4. Close** (1-2 sentences)
So here's what I'll do: I'll get you set up on a 14-day trial. No risk, no credit card needed upfront. You see the bookings come in, then we talk. Fair?

---

## One-Liner Response (SMS/Email Follow-Up)

> "Mate, I get it — here's the deal: 14-day trial, no credit card, just see if it books you jobs. Worst case, you're out nothing. Best case, you wonder why you waited. Let me know — I'll sort it."

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## 3 Follow-Up Questions

1. "How many calls a week would you say you're missing right now — either because you're on a job or it's after hours?"

2. "If I showed you one job this widget books you that you otherwise would've missed — is that worth the $197/month?"

3. "What would it mean for your week if you picked up just 3 extra jobs a month from calls you'd normally miss?"

---

## Math Breakdown: ROI for a Typical Tradie

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| **Avg job value** | $650 (conservative — plumbing, sparks, HVAC runs $400-$1,500) |
| **Missed calls/week** | 4 (realistic for a one-man band) |
| **Lost jobs/month** | 16 |
| **Lost revenue/month** | **$10,400** |
| **Widget cost (Starter)** | $197/mo |
| **ROI** | **5,200%** |

**The pitch:** You'd need to book just **one extra job every 3 months** to cover the Starter plan. One blocked drain. One emergency callout. One weekend job.

---

## Tone Notes

**What to avoid:**

- Being pushy or desperate — tradies can smell a salesperson from a mile away
- Over-explaining or making it complicated — keep it simple
- Dismissing their concern as "just price" — it's actually about trust

**What to emphasize:**

- Low risk — "no credit card," "14 days," "you see the bookings first"
- Peer proof — "another tradie in [their area] is using it"
- The cost of the status quo — they're already losing money, they just don't see it

**The vibe:** Like you're telling a mate about a good tool you found. Matter-of-fact. Not selling — just explaining. If they say no, move on. There's plenty of tradies who get it.


Objection: my mate tried AI and it was rubbish

Response:
# Objection Handling Script: "My mate tried AI and it was rubbish"

---

## Full Response Framework

### 1. ACKNOWLEDGE (1-2 sentences)

"Yeah, I get it — some of that early AI stuff was heaps ordinary. Your mate probably got burned by one of those dodgy overseas apps that couldn't understand a thick Aussie accent. Fair enough to be skeptical."

### 2. REFRAME (2-3 sentences)

"But here's the thing — every tradie running this thing now is wishing they'd set it up sooner. While you're on a roof or elbow-deep in a busted pipe, that phone's ringing and you're losing jobs to the bloke down the road who actually answers. The widget picks up at 11pm, has a proper chat with the customer, and books the job straight into your calendar. No more 'I'll call you back Monday' — and then you never hear from them again."

### 3. EVIDENCE (2-3 sentences)

"Our blokes are answering real calls from real customers — they understand Australian accents, know the difference between a gas fitter and a sparky, and book jobs without hand-holding. One plumber in Brisbane told me he missed 23 calls in a week. That's roughly eight grand in work — gone. He got the widget the next week and hasn't missed a call since."

### 4. CLOSE (1-2 sentences)

"I'll show you exactly how it works on your website. Takes two minutes to set up, and you can test it for a week before you pay anything."

---

## One-Liner Response

*(For quick SMS or email follow-up)*

> I hear you — AI has been pretty average until now. But this one's built specifically for Aussie tradies, and blokes are already saving $400-500 a week in jobs they'd otherwise miss. Want me to show you how it works on your site?

---

## 3 Follow-Up Questions

1. **"What kind of calls are you missing most — after-hours, weekends, or when you're stuck on a job?"**

2. **"Roughly how many jobs a month would you estimate you're losing because you can't answer the phone?"**

3. **"When your mate tried that AI, was it a call centre thing or one of those app things?"** *(This helps you understand what failed so you can differentiate Sunaiva)*

---

## Math Breakdown: ROI for an Australian Tradie

### The Cost of Doing Nothing

| Scenario | Calculation | Value |
|----------|-------------|-------|
| Missed calls per week | Conservative estimate | 3-5 |
| Missed calls per month | 4 weeks × 4 calls | 12-20 |
| Conversion rate (call → job) | Very conservative | 25% |
| Jobs lost per month | 20 calls × 25% | 5 jobs |
| Average job value (plumbing/electrical) | Aussie average | $450 |
| **Monthly revenue lost** | 5 × $450 | **$2,250** |

### The Cost of Sunaiva

| Plan | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|------|--------------|-------------|
| Starter | $197 | $2,364 |
| Pro | $397 | $4,764 |
| Growth | $597 | $7,164 |

### The Math (Starter Plan)

- **Monthly cost:** $197
- **Jobs needed to break even:** $2,250 ÷ $450 = **5 jobs**
- **Break-even rate:** 5 lost jobs per month = 1.25 per week

> **Translation:** If you're missing more than one call a week that would have turned into a job, you're losing money by not having the widget.

### Real-World Example

A concreter in Perth was losing 8-10 calls a week during busy season. At $1,200 average per job (concreting/driveways), that's potentially $9,600/month in missed work. His widget costs $197/month. Do the math.

---

## Tone Notes for the Salesperson

### What to AVOID

- ❌ Getting defensive about their mate's experience
- ❌ Dismissing their concern ("That was different")
- ❌ Tech jargon ("machine learning", "neural networks", "LLM")
- ❌ Being pushy or pressuring them
- ❌ Talking down to them like they don't understand tech

### What to EMPHASISE

- ✅ Be honest: early AI *was* heaps average
- ✅ Focus on *their* numbers, not features
- ✅ Speak like a tradie — no fluff
- ✅ Keep it conversational, not a sales pitch
- ✅ Acknowledge their mate's experience, then pivot
- ✅ Use real Australian scenarios (busted pipe on a Saturday, after-hours emergency)

### The Underlying Mindset

You're not selling AI. You're selling **never missing a $450 job again**. Keep the conversation on their money, their time, and their competition — not on the technology.

---

## Quick Reference Card

| Situation | Response Approach |
|-----------|-------------------|
| They bring up a specific bad experience | Acknowledge, ask what it was, then differentiate |
| They're genuinely curious | Use the follow-up questions to uncover pain points |
| They're skeptical but listening | Hit them with the math — real numbers, real dollars |
| They shut down completely | "No worries, let me know if you ever want to test it risk-free" |

---

*Remember: You're a tradie mate explaining why this thing works, not a salesperson pitching a product. Keep it real.*


Objection: I just use Google to get leads

Response:
# Objection Handling: "I just use Google to get leads"

---

## The Framework

**1. Acknowledge** (1-2 sentences)
"Nah, I get it — Google works. Half the tradies in [suburb] run their whole business off it."

**2. Reframe** (2-3 sentences)
"Here's the thing though — Google gets the phone ringing, but who's answering it? If you're on a roof or elbow-deep in a drain, that call goes to voicemail. And tradies, we know what happens next: they ring the next bloke on the list. Your ad dollars just paid for someone else's job."

**3. Evidence** (2-3 sentences)
"Most sparkies and plumbers I speak to miss 3-5 calls a week just because they're on the tools. That's 12-20 calls a month. Even if one in ten is a real job, that's 1-2 jobs you never even knew existed."

**4. Close** (1-2 sentences)
"For $197 a month, it's cheaper than a part-time receptionist and it'll answer every single call. Want me to show you what that looks like for your business?"

---

## One-Liner Response

*(For SMS or email follow-up)*

> "Google gets them to call you — I make sure you actually answer. Can I show you what you're missing?"

---

## Follow-Up Questions

1. "Out of every 10 calls from your Google ads, how many actually get answered by a real person?"
2. "When you miss a call, do they leave a voicemail — or just ring the next tradie on Google?"
3. "If I showed you exactly how many jobs you've lost to missed calls last month, would that change your mind?"

---

## Math Breakdown: ROI for the Aussie Tradie

| Scenario | Numbers |
|---|---|
| **Your average job value** | $600 (conservative — plumbing/electrical averages $350-$1,500) |
| **Calls missed per week** | 3-5 (typical for busy tradie) |
| **Missed calls per month** | 12-20 |
| **Leads that become jobs** | ~20% (2-4 jobs/month) |
| **Lost revenue per month** | $1,200 - $2,400 |
| **Widget cost (Starter)** | $197/mo |
| **ROI** | **6x - 12x** |

**Even catching ONE extra job a month covers the widget.**

**Worst case:** You spend $197, catch 1 extra job at $600. You're up $403.
**Typical case:** You catch 2-3 jobs. You're up $1,000+ per month.
**Good case:** You miss 10 calls/week like most tradies. That's $2,400/mo in lost work. The widget pays for itself 12 times over.

---

## Tone Notes for the Salesperson

### DO:
- ✅ Acknowledge Google as valid — it's not the enemy
- ✅ Use real numbers from their world (not vague "industry stats")
- ✅ Be matey, like you're telling a mate at the pub
- ✅ Keep it short and punchy — tradies hate waffle
- ✅ Ask questions — makes them think, doesn't feel like a pitch

### DON'T:
- ❌ Don't bag out Google or SEO — they spent money building that
- ❌ Don't use tech jargon ("AI integration," "voice API")
- ❌ Don't sound like a used car salesman
- ❌ Don't overwhelm with too many features — focus on ONE thing: never miss a call
- ❌ Don't be pushy — give them the facts, let them decide

### KEY PHRASES TO USE:
- "Here's what I'd do if I were you…"
- "Think about it this way…"
- "You're already paying for the leads — don't let them walk out the door."

---

## The Bottom Line

Google brings them to the door. The widget answers it. You're already spending on leads — now make sure someone picks up the phone.


Response:
# Objection Handling: "My Customers Prefer Texting"

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## Full Response Framework

### 1. Acknowledge (1-2 sentences)

"Yeah, I hear you. Some customers these days just want to fire off a text for a quote or a small job — totally fair."

### 2. Reframe (2-3 sentences)

"But here's the thing — when someone's toilet's overflowing at 8pm on a Saturday, they're not texting. They're calling. And if you're on the tools or having dinner with the family, that call goes to voicemail and they move on to the next tradie. The widget's job isn't to replace texts — it's to catch the jobs you're currently losing."

### 3. Evidence (2-3 sentences)

"We had a sparky in Geelong — same mindset as you. He was missing 3-4 calls a week. Once the widget was live, it booked him an extra 2 jobs a week. At $500 per job, that's nearly $52,000 a year in extra revenue. And he's still happy for his customers to text him for quotes."

### 4. Close (1-2 sentences)

"So it's not about choosing between text and voice. It's about not missing the jobs that actually pay the bills. You keen to see how much you're missing?"

---

## One-Liner Response (SMS/Email Follow-Up)

"Look, I get it — some customers want to text. The widget doesn't stop that. It just catches the urgent calls you're missing right now. Most tradies are shocked when they see the numbers — happy to show you what it looks like on your phone."

---

## 3 Follow-Up Questions

1. **"Out of 10 calls you get, how many actually end up as jobs?"**
   *(Gets them thinking about conversion rate — sets up the value discussion)*

2. **"What happens after-hours right now? Do you miss much work?"**
   *(Opens the door to the 24/7 angle — biggest value driver for most tradies)*

3. **"If I could show you exactly how many calls you're missing and what those jobs are worth, would that be worth 10 minutes of your time?"**
   *(Soft close — gets commitment without asking for the sale)*

---

## Math Breakdown: ROI for a Typical Aussie Tradie

**Assumptions:**

- Average job value: $500 (conservative — plumbing/electrical/HVAC usually $350-$1,500)
- Calls currently missed per week: 2-3
- Weeks worked per year: 48 (accounting for leave)
- Widget cost: $197/mo (Starter plan)

| Scenario | Missed Calls/Week | Lost Jobs Booked/Week | Annual Lost Revenue | Widget Cost/Year | Net Gain |
|----------|-------------------|----------------------|---------------------|------------------|----------|
| **Conservative** | 2 | 1 | $24,000 | $2,364 | **$21,636** |
| **Typical** | 3 | 1.5 | $36,000 | $2,364 | **$33,636** |
| **High Volume** | 5 | 2.5 | $60,000 | $2,364 | **$57,636** |

**ROI:** 10-24x investment
**Payback period:** First week to first month, depending on missed call volume

---

## Tone Notes for the Salesperson

### What to Avoid

- **Don't dismiss texting entirely.** That makes you seem out of touch. The customer is right that some customers prefer it.
- **Don't lecture.** Keep it conversational — like you're explaining to a mate at the pub, not presenting to a boardroom.
- **Don't get technical.** No talk about AI models, NLP, or voice recognition. Just results.
- **Don't push too hard on the first objection.** If they've raised it, they have a genuine concern. Address it, then move forward.

### What to Emphasise

- **The widget doesn't stop texting.** This is the key — you're adding voice capability, not replacing anything.
- **Urgency beats convenience.** Text is fine for quotes; voice is for when something's broken and they need help *now*.
- **The money.** Keep coming back to missed calls = lost jobs = lost revenue. Use the $500 job figure — it's real and relatable.
- **Peace of mind.** "You could be on the tools, or fishing, or having dinner with the missus — and the widget is still out there working for you."

### The Underlying Mindset

You're not selling technology. You're selling a worker who never sleeps, never takes a sick day, and costs less than a part-time receptionist. Keep it practical. Keep it simple. And always, always bring it back to what it means for their bank account.

---

*Want me to adapt this for a specific trade (e.g., more plumbing-focused, or commercial vs residential)? Or adjust for the Pro/Growth tier pricing?*


Response:
# Objection Handling Script: "I Don't Have a Website"

---

## Complete Response Framework

**1. ACKNOWLEDGE** *(1-2 sentences)*
Yeah, I get it — a lot of tradies haven't got around to building one yet. It's not exactly top of the list when you're flat out on the tools.

**2. REFRAME** *(2-3 sentences)*
But here's the thing — you're still getting calls and enquiries one way or another, yeah? The widget doesn't need a flashy website to work. It answers your phone, takes the message, and books the job. Even if you've just got a Google Business Profile or a Facebook page, we can make it happen. And honestly, this is the perfect time to get both sorted — one enquiry you're not catching could be worth a grand right there.

**3. EVIDENCE** *(2-3 sentences)*
The tradies I talk to are missing at least 2-3 calls a week — often more. That's $2,000-4,000 in work walking out the door every month, just because they were up a ladder or had their hands full. One bloke I signed last month told me he'd lost a $2,200 bathroom reno job the week before because he didn't pick up in time. That hit harder than a hammer to the thumb.

**4. CLOSE** *(1-2 sentences)*
So here's what I'd suggest: let's get you set up — we can build you a basic site that works with the widget, or if you just want to start with the widget and handle the site later, that's fine too. Either way, you stop losing money on missed calls. Sound fair?

---

## One-Liner Response

*(For SMS, email follow-up, or quick call wrap-up)*

> "You're still getting calls though, aren't you? The question's just whether you're catching them all — and right now, every one you miss is a job going to the bloke down the road."

---

## Three Follow-Up Questions

**1.** "Roughly how many calls do you think you miss in an average week — even just ones that go to voicemail and you never get back to?"

**2.** "When someone contacts you at the moment, is it mostly phone calls, texts, or Facebook messages — or a mix of all three?"

**3.** "If you could snap your fingers and make sure you never missed another enquiry again, what's that worth to you per month? A grand? Two?"

---

## Math Breakdown: ROI for the Tradie

Let's run the numbers on a realistic week:

| Scenario | Calculation | Value |
|----------|-------------|-------|
| **Widget Cost** | Starter plan | $197/mo |
| **Avg Job Value** | Small jobs (service calls) | $350 |
| | Medium jobs (installs, repairs) | $800 |
| | Large jobs (renos, full jobs) | $1,500 |

**Conservative estimate — missing just 2 calls per week:**

- 2 missed calls × 4 weeks = 8 missed enquiries/month
- Even if only half turn into jobs → 4 jobs
- 4 jobs × $500 average = **$2,000 lost revenue/month**

**That's a 10x return on $197.**

**Realistic scenario — the usual 3-4 missed calls/week:**

- 3 missed calls × 4 weeks = 12 missed enquiries/month
- 6 jobs booked × $600 average = **$3,600 lost revenue/month**

**That's an 18x return.**

Even on the Growth plan at $597/mo, you're winning if you capture one extra job a week. And most tradies are missing way more than that.

---

## Tone Notes for the Salesperson

**WHAT TO AVOID:**

- ❌ Getting defensive or making them feel stupid for not having a website
- ❌ Launching into a lecture about why they "need" a website
- ❌ Using tech jargon (API, integration, widget deployment — forget it)
- ❌ Being pushy or aggressive about the close

**WHAT TO EMPHASISE:**

- ✅ Lead with the money, not the tech — tradies care about what's in their pocket
- ✅ Acknowledge their reality — they're busy, they don't have time for this stuff
- ✅ Show you understand the trade — use real scenarios (on the tools, up a ladder, dusty at the end of the day)
- ✅ Flip it: the widget works WITH or WITHOUT a website, but having both is the ultimate combo
- ✅ Be a mate, not a salesperson — think "telling a mate at the pub" not "closing a deal"

**THE GOLDEN RULE:**
If you're not talking about saving them money or making them more money, you're talking too much. Every sentence should tie back to cash in their pocket or jobs they're not losing.

---

## Quick Variation: For the Tradie Who's Already Got Enquiries Covered

If they push back with *"I always answer my phone"* or *"I don't miss calls"*:

> "Good on you — that discipline'll serve you well. But what about when you're on a paid job and the phone's ringing? Do you stop mid-install to answer? What about at 7pm after you've knocked off? Or on a Sunday arvo? The widget's there 24/7, so even when you're either not available or you'd rather be off the clock, it's out there working for you. And at $197 a month, it's cheaper than a part-time receptionist — and it never takes a sick day."


Objection: it won't understand trade terms

Response:
# Objection Handling Script: "It Won't Understand Trade Terms"

---

## The Full Response Framework

### 1. Acknowledge (1-2 sentences)

"Yeah, I hear you — you're not after some 19-year-old in a call centre who doesn't know a downpipe from a drain snake. You need someone who can actually talk the talk."

---

### 2. Reframe (2-3 sentences)

"But here's the thing — when you're up a scaffold or elbow-deep in a blocked sewer, you're not answering the phone anyway. That call goes to voicemail, they ring the next tradie, and you've just lost a $800 job. The real question is: can you afford to keep missing calls because you're too busy working?"

---

### 3. Evidence (2-3 sentences)

"Our AI's been trained on thousands of real trade calls across Australia. It knows the difference between a 'flue' and a 'flange,' can handle 'RCD,' 'thermostat,' 'soil stack,' 'heat pump,' 'OVTR' — the lot. We've got sparkies, plumbers, HVAC mob, and chippies using it right now across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane. It's not perfect, but it's bloody close — and it learns from your specific business."

---

### 4. Close (1-2 sentences)

"Let's do a test this week. Plug in your actual business number, have a mate call in asking about a specific job, and see how it goes. If it falls over, I'll owe you a schooner. If it books the job — and it will — you've just picked up money you'd otherwise have missed. Deal?"

---

## One-Liner Response (SMS / Email Follow-Up)

"Fair call on the jargon thing — but honestly mate, it's the tradies using it who tell us it handles the lingo better than their apprentices. Happy to prove it with a test call this week — no strings."

---

## 3 Follow-Up Questions

1. **"What sort of calls are you missing right now? Is it mostly after-hours, or are you losing jobs while you're on a job?"**

2. **"If you could automatically capture even one extra job a week, would that be worth having the system running?"**

3. **"Who handles your calls at the moment — do you have a receptionist, or is it just you trying to answer between jobs?"**

---

## Math Breakdown: ROI for an Australian Tradie

| Metric | Calculation |
|--------|-------------|
| **Avg job value** | $600 (conservative — varies from $350 for a simple call-out to $1,500+) |
| **Jobs missed per week** | 2-3 (realistic estimate — calls to voicemail, no answer, wrong time) |
| **Weekly lost revenue** | $1,200 – $1,800 |
| **Monthly lost revenue** | $4,800 – $7,200 |
| **Sunaiva Starter cost** | $197/mo |
| **Net monthly gain** | $4,603 – $7,003 |

**Translation:** You're potentially leaving $5,000-$7,000 on the table every month for the cost of a decent slab of beer. The widget pays for itself after capturing **one single job**.

---

## Tone Notes for the Salesperson

### DO:

- **Match their language** — use "sparky," "chippie," "tradie," "schooner," "fair dinkum" naturally
- **Acknowledge the concern directly** — don't dismiss it or rush past it
- **Pivot to the cost of inaction** — tradies are practical; show them what missing calls is actually costing
- **Offer a test —** this is your strongest close. Nothing to lose, everything to gain
- **Be conversational** — imagine you're explaining this to a mate at the pub, not presenting to a board

### DON'T:

- **Use tech jargon** — don't say "natural language processing" or "machine learning" (they don't care)
- **Be dismissive** — "Oh, it can definitely handle that" sounds hollow. Acknowledge first.
- **Over-promise** — don't say "it's perfect" or "it understands everything." Say "it's close" or "it's bloody good."
- **Talk over them** — if they push back, listen. Their specific objection might reveal a gap you can address.
- **Be too polished** — this is a bloke who's likely covered in dust. Keep it real.

---

## The Underlying Truth

The objection "it won't understand trade terms" is really about **trust**. This tradie wants to know that his business is in safe hands — that when a customer calls, they're not going to be confused, frustrated, or hung up on.

Your job isn't to prove the AI is perfect. Your job is to prove that **it's good enough to not lose you money** — and that the cost of NOT using it far outweighs any theoretical imperfection.

*Fair dinkum.*


Objection: what about my existing phone number

Response:
# Objection Handling Script: "What About My Existing Phone Number?"

---

## The Framework

### 1. Acknowledge

"I get it — your number's been your business for years. Customers know it, it's on your van, your invoices, everywhere. You're not losing that."

### 2. Reframe

"Here's the thing — nothing changes with your number. The widget just sits on your existing line and answers when you can't. You're not switching providers or getting a new number. The only thing that changes is you stop missing calls because you're elbow-deep in a job."

### 3. Evidence

"I've had a sparky in Perth — his number's been the same since 2008. Put the widget on it last year. Last month alone it booked three jobs while he was up on a scissor lift with no signal. That's about $2,400 in the door he would've never known existed."

### 4. Close

"So you're keeping your number exactly as it is. Let's get it set up this week — I can have it live by Thursday."

---

## One-Liner (SMS/Email Follow-Up)

"Your number stays the same — we just add the AI on top. Booked $2,400 in jobs last month for one of my guys doing exactly that. Want me to show you how it works?"

---

## 3 Follow-Up Questions

1. "How many calls do you reckon you miss in an average week when you're on a job?"
2. "If one of those missed calls was a $1,200 re-pipe or a new air con install, would you want to know about it?"
3. "What would it be worth to you to have someone always picking up — even when you're on the tools?"

---

## The Math Breakdown

Let's use realistic numbers — assume you're a one-man band tradie in suburban Australia:

| Scenario | Calculation | Value |
|----------|-------------|-------|
| **Missed calls per week** | Conservative estimate | 3 |
| **Jobs that would have booked** | 1 in 3 calls = actual job | 1 |
| **Average job value** | Plumbing/electrical/HVAC typical | $450 |
| **Weekly lost revenue** | 1 job × $450 | $450 |
| **Monthly lost revenue** | 4 weeks × $450 | **$1,800** |
| **Annual lost revenue** | 12 months × $1,800 | **$21,600** |

**Cost of widget (Starter plan):** $197/month = $2,364/year

**ROI:** $21,600 - $2,364 = **$19,236 net gain per year**

Even if you're only capturing HALF that — one job a fortnight — you're still up $10,800/year against a $2,364 cost. That's a 4.5x return.

The number isn't the problem. The problem is a ringing phone with no one answering.

---

## Tone Notes

**Do:**

- Lead with empathy — their number IS their brand
- Be concrete and specific — "this sparky in Perth" not "customers often"
- Keep it simple — no tech jargon
- Match their language — "up on a scissor lift," "elbow-deep"

**Don't:**

- Dismiss their concern — it's valid
- Over-explain the tech — they don't care how it works
- Get defensive — this isn't a real objection, it's a fear of change
- Use words like "solution," "integration," "leverage" — sounds like a tech bro

**The underlying truth:** They don't want to lose their number because it represents their reputation. Reassure them early, then redirect to the real issue — missed calls equal missed money. The number is irrelevant to the widget. It's just a layer on top.

---

*Think: How would you explain this to a mate at the pub? You'd say "nah mate, you keep your number, it just answers for you when you can't." That's it. Keep it that simple.*


Objection: I'm seasonal — too quiet in winter

Response:
# Objection Handling: "I'm Seasonal — Too Quiet in Winter"

---

## Full Response Framework

**1. Acknowledge** (1-2 sentences)

"Yeah, I get it — winter slows down for a lot of outdoor guys. No point paying for calls that aren't coming in."

**2. Reframe** (2-3 sentences)

"But here's the thing: when it's quiet, those few calls that DO come through matter way more. You're not trying to fill a full calendar — you're just trying to land enough work to cover the bills. One or two jobs a month makes this thing pay for itself."

**3. Evidence** (2-3 sentences)

"I've got a painter in Newcastle — reckon he's the quietest bloke I know in winter. But he told me last week he booked two repaints in June that he would've missed because he was on a roof with no signal. That's $2,400 in the door. Cost him $197."

**4. Close** (1-2 sentences)

"So here's my question: if you can land just one extra job a month in winter, is it worth having the widget running? Because that's literally all it takes to come out ahead."

---

## One-Liner Response (SMS/Email)

> "Completely fair — winter's quiet. But even one extra job a month covers the $197 cost. Would that be worth it for you?"

---

## 3 Follow-Up Questions

1. "When you do get a call in winter, how often are you actually able to answer it? Like, are you on a job?"

2. "What would it mean for your business if you didn't miss that one enquiry a month? Would it be the difference between breaking even and making a profit?"

3. "Have you ever had a quiet month where one or two jobs would've changed everything? What happened?"

---

## Math Breakdown: ROI for a Seasonal Tradie

Let's use realistic numbers — say you're a landscaper or painter in Melbourne.

| Scenario | Calculation | Result |
|----------|-------------|--------|
| **Monthly cost** | Sunaiva Starter | $197/mo |
| **Avg job value** | Landscaping/painting job | $600–$1,200 |
| **Jobs needed to break even** | $197 ÷ $600 | **0.33 jobs** |
| **Jobs needed to break even** | $197 ÷ $1,200 | **0.16 jobs** |

**That's literally one job every 3 months.**

| If you book... | Revenue (at $800/job) | Profit | ROI |
|----------------|----------------------|--------|-----|
| 1 job/month | $800 | $603 | **306%** |
| 2 jobs/month | $1,600 | $1,403 | **712%** |
| 3 jobs/month | $2,400 | $2,203 | **1,118%** |

**The widget pays for itself after 1 job. Everything after that is pure profit.**

Even in your quietest month — if you get ONE enquiry that turns into a job, you're ahead. And here's what tradies forget: the widget doesn't just book jobs. It qualifies leads, takes messages, and follows up. So even the calls that don't convert? You're not wasting your time chasing tyre-kickers.

---

## Tone Notes

**What to AVOID:**

- ❌ "Oh, but winter is actually a great time to generate leads!" (Sounds like you've never worked outside)
- ❌ "You'd be surprised how many calls come in during winter!" (You're dismissing their lived experience)
- ❌ Being overly cheerful or "salesy" — this is a practical decision, not an emotional one

**What to EMPHASISE:**

- ✅ Acknowledge the quiet months are REAL — don't pretend otherwise
- ✅ Focus on the tiny number of jobs needed to make it worthwhile (1 job!)
- ✅ Use their language: "on the tools," "quiet," "bills to pay"
- ✅ Keep it practical — this is about profit and loss, not magic technology
- ✅ Reference real tradies in real situations (suburbs, industries)

**The underlying message:** Even in the slow months, you're leaving money on the table. The widget costs almost nothing to run and catches the calls you'd otherwise miss. It's not about filling your calendar — it's about not letting the few calls that come through go to waste.

---

**Final thought:** This objection is actually a gift. When a tradie says "I'm seasonal," they're telling you they get it — they understand the cost-benefit equation. Your job isn't to argue them out of that. Your job is to show them the math is so heavily in their favour that even a quiet month makes sense. One job. That's it. Once they see it, the objection dissolves.


Objection: I tried chatbots and they're terrible

Response:
# Objection Handling: "I tried chatbots and they're terrible"

---

## Full Response Framework

**1. Acknowledge (1-2 sentences)**
Yeah, I get it. Most chatbots are bloody useless — you type a question and get some generic answer that doesn't even make sense. It's frustrating as hell.

**2. Reframe (2-3 sentences)**
But here's the thing — chatbots are text-based and they're answering website chat enquiries. The real killer for tradies isn't website chat. It's the phone. Every time your phone rings and you're up a ladder or elbows deep in a job, that's a potential $600 job going to voicemail. And we both know how often tradies call back a voicemail from an unknown number? They don't.

**3. Evidence (2-3 sentences)**
One of our plumbers in Brisbane — Dave from Apex Plumbing — told us he was losing 3-4 jobs a week to voicemail. That's $1,800 to $6,000 a week in work he never even knew about. Since putting the widget on, he hasn't missed a call in three months. The widget answers, books the job straight into his calendar, and he just shows up.

**4. Close (1-2 sentences)**
So it's not about replacing you — it's about making sure you never miss another job while you're busy doing the work you're already getting paid for.

---

## One-Liner Response

*(For quick SMS or email follow-up)*

> I hear you on chatbots — they're pretty average. This is different though, it's voice, not text. Happy to show you how it works in 5 minutes?

---

## Follow-Up Questions

1. **When you do miss a call, what's the usual story — they leave a voicemail and you call back, or they just move on to the next tradie?**

2. **How many calls a week would you say you're missing because you're on a job?**

3. **If you could get just 2-3 extra jobs a month without doing anything different, would that be worth looking at?**

---

## Math Breakdown — ROI for an Australian Tradie

Let's use realistic numbers for a suburban Aussie tradie:

| Metric | Conservative | Realistic |
|--------|--------------|-----------|
| Average job value | $400 | $750 |
| Missed calls per week | 3 | 5 |
| Jobs recovered from missed calls | 1 | 2 |
| Lost revenue per week | $400 | $1,500 |
| Lost revenue per month | $1,600 | $6,000 |
| **Sunaiva cost (Starter plan)** | $197/mo | $197/mo |
| **Net gain per month** | **$1,403** | **$5,803** |

**Bottom line:** One extra job a month covers the cost. Two jobs and you're thousands ahead.

---

## Tone Notes

**What to avoid:**

- Corporate buzzwords ("leverage," "paradigm shift," "synergy")
- Being overly technical about the AI — they don't care how it works
- Being pushy or aggressive — tradies hate being sold to
- Dismissing their chatbot experience ("Actually, this is different")

**What to emphasize:**

- It's voice, not text — that's the key difference
- They're already busy doing paid work; this just captures the calls they miss
- Real tradies in their area using it (if you know them)
- Simple, practical benefit: more jobs, more money, no extra work
- Speak like you're explaining it to a mate at the pub — direct, honest, no fluff

**The underlying message:** They're already good at their trade. This just makes sure the phone doesn't cost them money.


Objection: how is this different from Siri

Response:
# Objection Handling Script: "How is this different from Siri"

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## Main Response Framework

### 1. Acknowledge (1-2 sentences)

"Look, I get it — Siri's great for asking about the footy scores or setting a timer on your phone. No dramas."

### 2. Reframe (2-3 sentences)

"But here's the thing — Siri doesn't know what a RCD switchboard looks like, can't explain your pricing to a customer, and definitely won't book a $900 hot water job into your calendar. This isn't some phone gimmick. It's your virtual receptionist that actually understands your trade and talks like a tradie, not a robot."

### 3. Evidence (2-3 sentences)

"One of our sparkies in Adelaide was losing about 3-4 calls a week to voicemail. That's around $4,500 a month walking out the door — just gone. After putting us on, he hasn't missed a call in seven months. His missus even said he's stopped stressing at dinner time."

### 4. Close (1-2 sentences)

"So look, it's not about comparing it to Siri. The question is: do you want to keep letting those jobs go to voicemail? Let's do a 15-minute demo — I'll show you exactly what it sounds like."

---

## One-Liner Response

*(For quick SMS/email follow-up after initial contact)*

> "Siri won't book a job or answer questions about your services at 7pm on a Sunday — this will. It's built specifically for tradies, not for asking what's for dinner."

---

## Three Follow-Up Questions

1. **"How many calls do you reckon you miss in an average week — you know, when you're knee-deep in a job?"**

2. **"When's the last time a tradie mate of yours hung up on a customer because he couldn't answer the phone?"**

3. **"If you could lock in just two extra jobs a month without lifting a finger, would that be worth the cost of a few coffees a day?"**

---

## Math Breakdown: ROI for an Australian Tradie

### The Reality

- **Average trade job in Australia:** $350 – $1,500 (depending on trade + job type)
- **Typical job value (quoted):** $600 – $900
- **Calls missed per week (conservative):** 2 – 5
- **Leads converted to jobs:** 30% – 50%

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### Scenario: Sparkie in Brisbane (typical small business)

| Metric | Calculation | Value |
|--------|-------------|-------|
| Calls missed per week | — | 3 |
| Weeks per month | — | 4 |
| Potential jobs per month | 3 × 4 | 12 |
| Conservative conversion rate | 12 × 40% | **4.8 jobs** |
| Average job value | — | $750 |
| **Monthly revenue at risk** | 4.8 × $750 | **$3,600** |

---

### Cost vs. Return

| Plan | Monthly Cost | Jobs Needed to Break Even | ROI |
|------|--------------|---------------------------|-----|
| **Starter** ($197/mo) | $197 | 0.26 jobs (~1 job every 4 months) | 1,828% |
| **Pro** ($397/mo) | $397 | 0.53 jobs (~1 job every 2 months) | 906% |
| **Growth** ($597/mo) | $597 | 0.80 jobs (~1 job per month) | 603% |

**Even at the highest tier (Growth), you'd need less than one extra job per month to cover the cost.**

**Real talk:** Most tradies on the system are capturing 3–5 extra jobs a month. That's anywhere from **$2,100 to $7,500 in extra revenue** against a $597/mo cost.

---

## Tone Notes for the Salesperson

### ✅ DO:

- **Speak like a tradie.** Short sentences. No jargon. No "synergy" or "leveraging."
- **Acknowledge the comparison** — it's fair to question. Don't get defensive.
- **Pivot to their pain.** The objection is about technology; the answer is about jobs and money.
- **Use real numbers.** 3 missed calls, $750 average job. Keep it grounded.
- **Match their energy.** If they're laid back, be laid back. If they're busy, get to the point.

### ❌ DON'T:

- **Don't lecture them about AI.** They don't care how the sausage is made.
- **Don't over-explain.** "It uses natural language processing" = silence on the other end.
- **Don't dismiss the Siri comparison** as stupid. It's a reasonable question from someone who doesn't live in tech.
- **Don't get technical.** This isn't a product demo yet — it's about whether they see the value.
- **Don't sound like a salesperson.** Sound like a mate who's seen something that works.

### 🎯 Key Emphasis

> The whole point is: **Siri is for your personal life. This is for your business.** It knows tradie stuff. It books jobs. It works when you're on the tools. That's the difference.

---

**Final thought for the salesperson:** If they bring up Siri again, don't argue — just laugh and say, "Yeah, look, Siri won't pay your bills. This will." Then ask them about their missed calls. That's where the money conversation starts.


Objection: my accountant won't approve another expense

Response:
# Objection Handling Script: "My Accountant Won't Approve Another Expense"

---

## The Full Framework

### 1. Acknowledge (1-2 sentences)

"Yeah, look, I get it — you've got overheads coming out of your ears and someone's always asking where the money's going. Budgets are real, and I respect that you're not just blowing cash on shiny things."

**Why it works:** You're not arguing with them. You're showing you understand the reality of running a trade business. Most salespeople push back — you won't.

---

### 2. Reframe (2-3 sentences)

"But here's the thing — this isn't another expense like consumables or a new tool that'll sit in the ute. This is a income protector. Every call you miss is a job someone else gets. You're not spending $197/month, you're investing it to bring in $2,000, $3,000, $5,000 extra a month in jobs you'd otherwise lose."

**Why it works:** You're flipping the script from "cost" to "investment with return." Tradies understand ROI — they calculate material + labour + margin on every job.

---

### 3. Evidence (2-3 sentences)

"Here's what I see with most sparkies and plumbers I talk to: they're missing 3 to 5 calls a week — usually when they're deep in a job or off the tools. That's 12 to 20 calls a month. Even if just one of those turns into a $500 job, you've covered the widget and got $300 profit on top. And most of them are turning 2 or 3."

**Why it works:** You're using specific numbers in a believable range. Not "you'll double your revenue" (which sounds like a scam) — just "you'll catch the calls you're already missing."

---

### 4. Close (1-2 sentences)

"So here's what I'd suggest — let's do a 30-day trial on the Starter plan at $197. If it doesn't pull its weight, you cancel, you owe nowt. But if it books you two extra jobs, you're ahead. Fair enough?"

**Why it works:** You're removing the risk. Trial. Low commitment. Easy exit. Hard to say no to "just try it and see."

---

## One-Liner Response (SMS / Email Follow-Up)

> "Completely understand the budget thing — can I ask, what's one job worth to you? Because that's what you're leaving on the table every time the phone rings while you're on the tools."

---

## 3 Follow-Up Questions

1. **"When was the last time you missed a call and later found out it was a decent job?"**
   *(Gets them thinking about specific instances —情感共鸣)*

2. **"If you could guarantee one extra $500 job every month, would $197 be worth it?"**
   *(Makes them answer their own objection — if they say yes, they've just agreed to the price)*

3. **"Who else makes the call on spending for the business — your missus? Your bookkeeper?"**
   *(Identifies the real decision-maker so you can address THEIR concerns, not just the tradie's)*

---

## Math Breakdown: ROI for a Typical Australian Tradie

### The Scenario

- **Trade:** Plumber, electrician, or HVAC tech
- **Average job value:** $500–$800 (conservative)
- **Missed calls per week:** 4 (realistic — they're on the tools)
- **Conversion rate from enquiry to booked job:** 50%

### The Math

| Metric | Per Week | Per Month |
|--------|----------|-----------|
| Missed calls | 4 | ~17 |
| Potential jobs (50% convert) | 2 | ~8 |
| Average job value | $600 | $600 |
| **Lost revenue** | **$1,200** | **$4,800** |

### Cost of the Widget

| Plan | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost |
|------|--------------|-------------|
| Starter | $197 | $2,364 |
| Pro | $397 | $4,764 |
| Growth | $597 | $7,164 |

### ROI Calculation (Starter Plan)

- **Cost:** $197/month
- **Extra jobs needed to break even:** 0.33 jobs per month (≈ 1 job every 3 months)
- **If you catch just 1 extra job per month:** $600 – $197 = **$403 profit**
- **Annual profit:** $4,836

### Comparison to Alternatives

| Option | Cost | Notes |
|--------|------|-------|
| Part-time receptionist | $800–$1,200/week | $3,200–$4,800/month |
| Missed calls (doing nothing) | $4,800/month | Lost revenue |
| Sunaiva Starter | $197/month | Pays for itself in ~1 job |

**Bottom line:** The widget costs less than 5% of the revenue you're already losing to missed calls.

---

## Tone Notes for the Salesperson

### DO:

- **Be a mate, not a salesperson.** Imagine you're talking to a tradie at the pub who's whinging about missing jobs. You'd say "Mate, just get something that answers the phone."
- **Acknowledge the pain first.** Before you sell, let them vent. "Yeah, it's bloody annoying when you're up a ladder and the phone's going off."
- **Use their language.** "On the tools," "in the ute," "pull its weight," "worth it."
- **Be direct.** Don't hedge. "Here's what I'd do in your position…"
- **Offer the trial.** This is your biggest weapon — low risk, easy close.

### DON'T:

- **Don't argue with the accountant objection.** It's often a mask for "I'm not sure this is worth it." Don't get into a debate about accounting policies.
- **Don't use tech jargon.** No one cares about "AI integration" or "natural language processing." It's a robot that answers your phone.
- **Don't oversell.** Don't promise they'll "double their revenue." That's BS and they know it.
- **Don't be pushy.** Tradies hate being pressed. "No worries, just think about it" is often the right close.
- **Don't forget the follow-up.** If they say "let me talk to my accountant," ask: "When can we catch up again to see where you're at?"

---

## The Pub Test

If you were trying to convince your mate Steve (a sparky) to get this thing, what would you say?

> "Steve, every time you're up a ladder and your phone rings, that's a job going to someone else. For $197 a month — less than a slab of beer — you get a robot that answers your phone, books the job, and texts you the details. You're already losing $4,000 a month in jobs you never even hear about. Just try it for a month. If it doesn't work, chuck it."

**That's the energy. That's the script.**


Objection: I only want it for after hours

Response:
# Objection Handling: "I Only Want It For After Hours"

## The Full Framework

**1. Acknowledge**
"Look, I get it — you reckon the real money's in after hours when you can't answer the phone. Fair call."

**2. Reframe**
"But here's the thing — you're missing calls during the day too. You're on a roof, hands full, phone rings, caller moves on to the next tradie. You just don't hear it. After-hours is only half the problem."

**3. Evidence**
One of our Melbourne sparkies told us he was losing 3-4 jobs a week he never even knew about. Bloke across the road said his missus saw the caller pull up next week and go to his competitor instead. That's $60-80k a year walking past his front gate."

**4. Close**
"For $197 a month, you need one extra job every six weeks to cover it. How many jobs have walked past you this month alone?"

---

## One-Liner (SMS/Email Follow-Up)

"Fair enough on after hours — but you're also missing calls while you're on the tools during the day. That's where the real money goes. Worth a quick chat?"

---

## 3 Follow-Up Questions

1. "When was the last time you missed a call and found out later it was a decent job?"
2. "If I could show you exactly how many calls you're missing during business hours, would that change how you see it?"
3. "What's the average job worth to you — $500, $800? How many of those have you lost this month without knowing?"

---

## The Math — ROI Breakdown

Let's use realistic numbers:

| Metric | Conservative | Realistic |
|--------|--------------|-----------|
| Avg job value | $500 | $800 |
| Missed calls per week (you're unaware of) | 2 | 4 |
| Jobs captured per month (conservative) | 1 | 2 |
| **Monthly revenue captured** | **$500** | **$1,600** |
| **Annual revenue captured** | **$6,000** | **$19,200** |
| Widget cost (Starter) | $2,364/yr | $2,364/yr |
| **Net annual gain** | **$3,636** | **$16,836** |
| **ROI** | **2.5x** | **7.1x** |

Even on the most conservative numbers — one extra job a month — the widget pays for itself nearly 3 times over. And that's assuming you only get calls outside hours. You're not. You're missing them during the day too.

---

## Tone Notes

**What to avoid:**

- Being pushy or "salesy" — tradies smell that instantly
- Dismissing their concern as stupid
- Overcomplicating the response — keep it conversational
- Using corporate jargon ("leverage," "optimise," "synergy")

**What to emphasise:**

- Peer-to-peer energy — you're a tradie mate having a yarn, not a salesperson reading a script
- The "hidden" cost — they don't know what they don't know
- Specific, tangible numbers — not vague "you'll get more jobs"
- The fact that you're not asking them to commit right now — just to think about it

**The underlying truth:**
They think they only need after-hours coverage because that's when they're definitely unavailable. They haven't realised they're also unavailable during business hours — they just don't have visibility into the missed calls. Your job is to make the invisible visible.

---

*If they still push back after this, pivot to a trial offer: "Run it for a month, see what comes through. If it's not pulling its weight, we'll know in 30 days." Tradies trust what they can test, not what they have to commit to.*


Response:
# Objection Handling: "What Happens When I Cancel"

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## Complete Response Framework

### 1. Acknowledge (1-2 sentences)

"Honestly? I get it. You've probably dealt with software companies that lock you in for 12 months and then you cancel and it's like you never existed — no data, nothing. That's rubbish."

### 2. Reframe (2-3 sentences)

"But here's the thing — you're not locked into us. You're locked into missing calls. Every time the phone rings while you're elbows-deep in a job and you can't answer, that's money walking out the door. The real question isn't what happens if you cancel — it's what happens if you never sign up."

### 3. Evidence (2-3 sentences)

"We've got a sparky in Melbourne, Kyle, who was exactly the same — worried about lock-in. He signed up, used it for three months, and told us it booked him $11,000 in jobs he would've otherwise missed. He still has all his call recordings and customer details the whole time. And if he cancels tomorrow? He keeps all of it. No dramas."

### 4. Close (1-2 sentences)

"So here's my offer: try it for 30 days, see if it works for you. If it doesn't, you cancel — no lock-in, no fight. But if it works, you're $10k richer. Fair enough?"

---

## One-Liner Response (SMS/Email Follow-Up)

"No lock-in contracts — you keep all your call recordings and customer data if you cancel. More importantly, you keep all the jobs you'll miss while you're on the tools."

---

## 3 Follow-Up Questions

1. **"What happens now when you miss a call during a job — does it go to voicemail or just ring out?"**

2. **"Out of every 10 missed calls, how many of those turn into jobs you'd want?"**

3. **"Have you ever lost a decent-sized job because you couldn't answer the phone in time?"**

---

## Math Breakdown: ROI for an Australian Tradie

| Scenario | Calculation |
|---|---|
| **Missed calls per week** | 5 |
| **Conversion rate** | 50% (conservative) |
| **Average job value** | $600 (mid-range plumbing/electrical) |
| **Weekly lost revenue** | 5 × 50% × $600 = **$1,500** |
| **Monthly lost revenue** | **$6,000** |
| **Sunaiva Starter cost** | $197/mo |
| **Net monthly gain** | ~$5,800 |

**Even at the Pro tier ($397/mo), you're still up about $5,600 per month.**

For bigger jobs (renos, full HVAC installs):

- 3 missed calls/week × 40% close rate × $1,200 average = **$1,440/week lost**
- That's **$5,760/month** — nearly 15x the Pro subscription cost

**The widget pays for itself after the first 2-3 jobs.**

---

## Tone Notes for the Salesperson

### ✅ DO:

- **Match their energy** — if they're blunt, be blunt. If they're more relaxed, ease up.
- **Acknowledge their past bad experiences** — tradies have been burnt by plenty of software companies
- **Use real numbers** — "one of our guys in Perth" or "a Brisbane sparky" makes it relatable
- **Keep it conversational** — this is a pub chat, not a PowerPoint presentation
- **Admit the product isn't for everyone** — builds trust

### ❌ DON'T:

- **Use tech-bro language** — no "leverage," "synergy," or "paradigm shift"
- **Be pushy or desperate** — it puts tradies off immediately
- **Dismiss their cancellation concern** — it's legitimate and they need to feel heard
- **Overcomplicate the answer** — if you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it
- **Read from a script verbatim** — make it sound like you're talking to a mate

### 🎯 The Golden Rule

**Speak like a tradie would talk to another tradie.** If you wouldn't say it at the pub while having a beer, don't say it on the call. Keep it real, keep it brief, and always lead with the money. Tradies don't care about features — they care about what goes in their pocket.

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## Quick Summary Card

| Concern | Response |
|---|---|
| Lock-in | No contracts. Cancel anytime. |
| Data loss | You keep all call recordings and customer info. |
| What if it doesn't work? | 30-day trial, no risk. |
| What's the real cost? | Missing 3-4 calls a week = $5-10k/month lost. |

**Bottom line: The risk of cancelling is small. The risk of never signing up is huge.**


Objection: I don't want customers knowing it's AI

Response:
# Objection Handling: "I Don't Want Customers Knowing It's AI"

## The Complete Response Framework

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### 1. ACKNOWLEDGE

"Look, I get it — you don't want customers thinking they're talking to some robot. That's a fair concern, and I heard the same thing from a heap of tradies at first."

**Why it works:** You're not dismissing their worry. You're validating it as normal. Most tradies feel this way initially, so they don't feel foolish for bringing it up.

---

### 2. REFRAME

"Here's the thing though — your customers don't actually care if it's AI or not. They just want someone to answer the phone when they've got a burst pipe at 7pm on a Sunday. If your missus answers after you've knocked off, does she tell them she's not the boss? Nah, she just books the job. This does the same thing."

**Why it works:** You're flipping the script. The objection isn't about the technology — it's about the customer's experience. The only thing that matters is: *did they get help or not?*

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### 3. EVIDENCE

"Last month I spoke to a sparky in Perth — Dave from DB Electrics. Same objection. He tried it for a month, and his missus listened to the calls. She said she couldn't tell the difference between the widget and a real person. It used his name, knew his prices, booked the job straight into his calendar. One of his regulars called back twice because she didn't believe it was AI — she thought it was his missus working after hours."

**Why it works:** This is specific, believable, and local (Australian context). It shows the objection is actually moot — customers genuinely can't tell, and some don't even want to believe it's AI.

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### 4. CLOSE

"So here's my question: would you rather lose a $900 job because you were on the tools and couldn't answer, or let a smart system handle it that sounds exactly like you? Let's set it up this arvo and you can be the judge."

**Why it works:** Direct, low-pressure, and puts the decision back on what actually matters: *the money*.

---

## ONE-LINER RESPONSE

*(For SMS/email follow-up after initial contact)*

"Fair call on the AI thing — most tradies feel the same at first. But your customers won't know, and honestly they won't care. They just want someone to answer. Give it a go for a month — if you're not happy, I'll knock it off for you. Simple as."

---

## THREE FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

1. **"When was the last time you missed a call and found out it was a decent job you'd lost?"**
   *Purpose: Gets them reminiscing about lost money. Makes the pain real.*

2. **"If you could automatically capture even just one extra job a week — that's $500-800 extra a month — would that be worth a crack?"**
   *Purpose: Quantifies the opportunity. Hard to say no to easy money.*

3. **"What does your current after-hours setup look like? Voicemail? Your missus? Just hoping for the best?"**
   *Purpose: Reveals their current state. Most tradies admit they just cross their fingers — which is the opening for ROI talk.*

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## MATH BREAKDOWN: ROI FOR A TRadie

*Scenario: General plumber in suburban Melbourne (average $600/job)*

| Situation | Jobs Missed Per Month | Lost Revenue |
|-----------|----------------------|--------------|
| After-hours calls go to voicemail | 4-6 jobs | $2,400 – $3,600 |
| You answer but can't talk properly, promise to call back | 2-3 jobs lost follow-through | $1,200 – $1,800 |
| Customer calls competitor instead | Ongoing lost customers | Priceless |

**With the widget:**

- Widget catches 10-15 calls/month it would otherwise miss
- Even if only 3-4 turn into booked jobs = **$1,800 – $2,400/month**
- Widget cost: **$197/mo** (Starter plan)
- **Net gain: $1,600 – $2,200/month, or $19,200 – $26,400/year**

*That's a new ute. Or a family holiday. Or six months of the mortgage covered.*

**The honest truth:** Most tradies are losing $1,000-3,000/month in missed calls and follow-up failures. The widget costs less than a carton of beer a week and does more work than a part-time receptionist.

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## TONE NOTES FOR THE SALESPERSON

### ✓ DO THIS:

- **Match their language** — say "phone," "call," "job," not "engagement," "touchpoint," "acquisition"
- **Keep it casual** — this is a pub conversation, not a boardroom pitch
- **Acknowledge their expertise** — they're the tradie, you're just showing them a tool
- **Be direct** — tradies hate salespeople who talk in circles
- **Admit limitations** — "Look, it's not perfect, but it works bloody well"
- **Use their numbers** — ask what an average job is worth to *them*, then do the math

### ✗ AVOID THIS:

- **Tech jargon** — don't say "natural language processing" or "machine learning"
- **Being pushy** — tradies can smell a used car salesman a mile away
- **Dismissing their concern** — even if you think it's trivial, respect it
- **Over-promising** — don't say "this will double your business"
- **Being too polished** — scripted energy feels fake. Keep it relaxed.
- **Making it about "the future"** — this isn't about tech, it's about money *now*

### THE GOLDEN RULE:

Speak like you're explaining it to a mate at the pub who owes you a favour. You're not selling — you're telling them about something that would be stupid not to try. You're doing them a solid.

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## FINAL THOUGHT

The objection "I don't want customers knowing it's AI" is really about **trust** — they worry it sounds impersonal, or that customers will feel jerked around. But here's what they'll never say no to: *more money, less stress, and not missing calls.*

When in doubt, bring it back to the basics: **Can you afford to keep missing calls?** That's the only question that matters.


Response:
# Objection Handling: "It's Just a Gimmick"

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## Complete Response Framework

### 1. Acknowledge

"I get it — there's been a heap of overhyped tech stuff thrown at tradies over the years, and most of it ends up in the too-hard basket."

*(Validates their skepticism without dismissing it — shows you've actually heard them)*

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### 2. Reframe

"But here's the thing — this isn't some flashy app you never open. It's literally answering your phone when you're elbow-deep in a reno or asleep at 2am. The bloke who called you at 7pm about a burst pipe? He's not gonna wait until tomorrow — he's calling your competitor. Every call you miss is a job someone else is getting."

*(Shifts from "tech features" to "what you're actually losing" — tradies understand opportunity cost)*

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### 3. Evidence

"Here's what I see with most sparkies and plumbers we work with — they're missing 3 to 5 calls a week on average. That's 150-250 calls a year. Even if one in ten turns into a $400 job, that's $6,000 to $10,000 left on the table annually. And that's being conservative."

*(Real numbers. Believable. Shows the actual hole in their pocket)*

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### 4. Close

"So — you happy to keep copping that loss, or we get you set up this week so you're not leaving money on the table?"

*(Direct. No fluff. Makes it a simple choice.)*

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## One-Liner Response

*(For SMS or email follow-up after initial conversation)*

> "Nah reckon? Fair enough. But here's my question — how many jobs you reckon you've lost this year cause you didn't pick up? $5k? $10k? That's not gimmick money, that's a new ute deposit."

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## 3 Follow-Up Questions

1. **"When was the last time you missed a call and found out later it was a decent job?"**
   *(Gets them to recall a specific time — triggers loss aversion)*

2. **"If I could show you exactly how many calls you're missing and what they're worth, would that change your mind?"**
   *(Opens the door to presenting the data — tradies trust numbers over sales patter)*

3. **"What would actually convince you — seeing it work on someone else's site first?"**
   *(Uncovers the real barrier — sometimes they just need proof, not persuasion)*

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## Math Breakdown — ROI for an Australian Tradie

Let's run the numbers on a realistic scenario:

| Metric | Conservative | Realistic |
|--------|--------------|-----------|
| **Missed calls per week** | 2 | 4 |
| **Missed calls per year** | 104 | 208 |
| **Conversion rate (call → job)** | 15% | 25% |
| **Average job value** | $400 | $600 |
| **Lost revenue annually** | **$6,240** | **$31,200** |

### Now subtract the cost:

| Plan | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Net Gain |
|------|--------------|-------------|----------|
| **Starter** ($197/mo) | $2,364/yr | $3,876 – $28,836 profit |
| **Pro** ($397/mo) | $4,764/yr | $1,476 – $26,436 profit |
| **Growth** ($597/mo) | $7,164/yr | Loss risk up to $24,036 profit |

**The reality:** Even at the most conservative estimate (2 missed calls/week, 15% conversion, $400 average job), you're losing **over $6,000 a year** — nearly **3x the cost of Starter**. The widget pays for itself with literally one job per month.

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## Tone Notes

### What to AVOID:

- ❌ Talking about "AI technology" or "machine learning" — they don't care how it works
- ❌ Using words like "innovative," "disruptive," or "cutting-edge" — sounds like every other tech wanker
- ❌ Long explanations about features — they want to know what it *does*
- ❌ Being pushy or "salesy" — tradies smell this instantly and will shut down
- ❌ Comparing it to big corporate solutions — they're a small operation

### What to EMPHASISE:

- ✅ **Practical outcomes**: "It answers your phone" — that's it. That's the feature.
- ✅ **Time savings**: "You stop playing receptionist"
- ✅ **Money**: "Never miss a $600 job again"
- ✅ **Competition**: "Your rivals already have this"
- ✅ **Simplicity**: "You don't touch anything — it just works"

### The Underlying Mindset:

You're not selling technology. You're selling **peace of mind** and **automatic income**. The tradie doesn't want to think about his phone — he wants it to sort itself out while he focuses on the job.

Speak like a mate who's done the numbers and is genuinely baffled why they'd turn down free money.

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## Summary One-Pager (for quick reference)

> **"It's just a gimmick"**
>
> Acknowledge → "I get it, there's been a heap of overhyped stuff thrown at tradies."
> Reframe → "But this isn't an app you don't use. It answers your phone when you can't."
> Evidence → "Most tradies miss 3-5 calls a week. At $400/job, that's $6k-10k/year gone."
> Close → "You're happy leaving that money on the table, or we sort it this week?"

**Key stat to remember:** 1 missed job per month = the monthly cost covered. Simple as that.


Objection: I've got an apprentice who answers phones

Response:
# Objection Handling Script: "I've Got an Apprentice Who Answers Phones"

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## Main Response Framework

**1. Acknowledge** (1-2 sentences)

> "Yeah, look, apprentices are great for that — it's a smart way to save a few bucks."

**2. Reframe** (2-3 sentences)

> "But here's the thing — your apprentice can't be on the tools *and* on the phone at the same time. And what happens at 6pm on Saturday when a blocked drain call comes in? Your apprentice's gone home. That call's going to your competitor."

**3. Evidence** (2-3 sentences)

> "I was talking to a sparky in Adelaide last month — busy as. He told me his apprentice was answering phones but couldn't actually book jobs properly. Lost about 3-4 calls a week to blokes who just went elsewhere. At $600 a job, that's over $90K a year walking out the door."

**4. Close** (1-2 sentences)

> "The widget doesn't replace your apprentice — it just means he's not pulling his hair out trying to answer the phone while elbow-deep in a wall. Want me to show you how it works?"

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## One-Liner Response (SMS / Email Follow-Up)

> "Your apprentice's time is worth more on the tools than answering phones — let the AI pick up when he can't, and you keep more of those calls."

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## Three Follow-Up Questions

1. **"What happens when your apprentice is on a job and the phone rings — do you just let it go to voicemail?"**

2. **"How many calls do you get outside of business hours each week? Weekends, early mornings?"**

3. **"When a new customer calls and your apprentice can't answer their questions properly, do you reckon they wait around or ring the next bloke on Google?"**

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## Math Breakdown: ROI for a Busy Trad Aussie

Let's realistic numbers for a use solo operator or small trade business in Australia.

### The Scenario

- **Average job value:** $600 (realistic for plumbing, electrical, HVAC — bigger for roofing/landscaping)
- **Calls per week:** 40-60 (busy tradie with decent Google presence)
- **Calls missed without widget:** 8-12 per week (after hours + during jobs)
- **Leads converted:** 25% (conservative — 1 in 4 calls becomes a booked job)

### Without the Widget (Current Situation)

| Missed Calls per Week | Converted to Jobs | Lost Revenue per Week | Lost Revenue per Year |
|-----------------------|-------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
| 8 | 2 | $1,200 | $62,400 |
| 10 | 2.5 | $1,500 | $78,000 |
| 12 | 3 | $1,800 | $93,600 |

### With the Widget ($197/month)

- **Cost:** $197 × 12 = **$2,364/year**
- **Calls captured:** All of them (including after-hours)
- **Extra jobs captured per week:** Conservative estimate — 2-3 additional booked jobs
- **Additional annual revenue:** $600 × 3 jobs × 52 weeks = **$93,600**

### Net ROI

> **Additional Revenue: $93,600**
> **Cost of Widget: $2,364**
> **Net Benefit: $91,236/year**

That's a **39x return**. And that's being *conservative*. For a painter or landscaper where jobs run $1,500–$3,000, the numbers get ridiculous.

### Even If You're Skeptical…

| Metric | Conservative | Realistic |
|--------|--------------|-----------|
| Extra jobs per week | 1 | 3 |
| Average job | $500 | $700 |
| Monthly extra revenue | $2,000 | $9,100 |
| Monthly widget cost | $197 | $197 |
| Monthly profit | $1,803 | $8,903 |
| **Annual profit** | **$21,636** | **$106,836** |

Even capturing *one extra job a week* pays for the widget 10 times over.

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## Tone Notes for the Salesperson

### What to Avoid

- **Don't insult the apprentice** — "Your apprentice probably doesn't know what he's doing anyway" is a fast way to get hung up on.
- **Don't sound like a tech bro** — No "AI-powered natural language processing" nonsense. Speak in practical terms.
- **Don't be pushy** — Tradies hate being sold to. Ask questions, don't close hard.
- **Don't overcomplicate** — Don't explain how the widget works in detail yet. Save that for the demo.

### What to Emphasise

- **"Your apprentice's time is worth more on the tools"** — This resonates because tradies value productivity.
- **"Never miss a call, never lose a lead"** — Simple, memorable.
- **"24/7"** — After-hours is where the widget shines. Ask about their weekends.
- **"Costs less than a part-timer"** — Compare to $25-30/hour for a receptionist (and they're not working 24/7).
- **The numbers** — Tradies respond to real math. Show the potential revenue, not the cost.

### The Vibe

> Think: *Mate at the pub who stumbled onto a good thing and wants to share it with you.*
> Not: *Used car salesman / corporate tech sprout.*

Use phrases like:

- "Fair dinkum"
- "At the end of the day"
- "Here's the thing"
- "Run the numbers yourself"

Short sentences. Direct. No fluff.

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## Quick Reminder for the Closer

If they still push back with "my apprentice is fine", try this pivot:

> "Look, I'm not saying he's not doing a good job. But is he answering the phone at 7pm on a Sunday? Is he locking in jobs when he's on a roof and can't talk? The widget just fills in the gaps — it doesn't replace anyone."

Then ask a closing question:

> "What would it be worth to you to not miss another call this month?"

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*End of script.*


Response:
# Objection Handling: "We Use a Booking App Already"

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## The Framework

### 1. Acknowledge

"Yeah, look, ServiceM8 and Tradify are solid bits of kit — proper tools for running the business. I get it."

*(Validation without agreeing that it solves the problem)*

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### 2. Reframe

"Here's the thing though — those apps are bloody great at managing jobs you've already booked. But who's answering the phone when you're up a ladder in 35-degree heat? Who's taking the call at 7pm on a Saturday when a tradie needs an emergency sparky? Your booking app doesn't pick up the phone. It just sits there waiting for someone to open it."

*(Shift from "you already have a solution" to "that's not the real problem")*

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### 3. Evidence

"Last month I spoke to a plumber in Adelaide — using Tradify, great setup, very organized bloke. He showed me his missed calls log. Forty-three missed calls in a single month. Forty-three potential jobs he never even knew about. At $450 average job, that's nearly twenty grand in work that walked out the door."

*(Specific, believable, Australian context. Use real numbers they can relate to)*

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### 4. Close

"So here's my question: are you happy to keep letting that $20k a year walk out the door, or do you want the widget answering your phone 24/7 so you stop missing jobs? Let's have a quick 10-minute chat — I'll show you exactly what it looks like on your site."

*(Direct, assumes the sale, creates urgency without being pushy)*

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## One-Liner Response (SMS/Email Follow-Up)

"ServiceM8 is great for managing jobs — the widget's job is to actually BOOK them. 43 missed calls in a month = ~$20k in lost work. Worth a 10-min chat?"

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## Three Follow-Up Questions

1. **"When you're on a job and your phone rings, what do you actually do — let it go to voicemail, or try to answer and risk copping a mouthful from the customer?"**

*(Gets them to admit the real behaviour — they don't answer)*

2. **"Out of all the calls you miss, how many of those turn into jobs with another tradie? Like, do you ever think 'crap, that was a big one'?"**

*(Gets them to quantify the loss — they know they've lost big jobs)*

3. **"If I could show you that the widget would pay for itself after booking just 2-3 extra jobs a month, would you be open to seeing how it works?"**

*(Soft close — lets them say yes before the demo)*

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## Math Breakdown: ROI for a Typical Tradie

**The Setup:**

- Average service job: $500 (conservative — sparkys and plumbers often $600-1,200)
- Widget cost: $197/mo (Starter plan)
- Cost per booked job needed to break even: $197 ÷ $500 = **0.4 jobs**

**The Reality:**

| Missed Calls Per Month | Potential Lost Revenue | Widget Pays for Itself After |
|------------------------|------------------------|------------------------------|
| 10 calls (very typical) | $5,000 | 0.4 jobs |
| 20 calls | $10,000 | 0.8 jobs |
| 40 calls (the Adelaide plumber) | $20,000 | 1.6 jobs |

**The Nett:**

- If widget books just **2 extra jobs per month**: $1,000 revenue – $197 cost = **$803 profit**
- If widget books **5 extra jobs per month**: $2,500 revenue – $197 cost = **$2,303 profit**
- Annual potential: **$9,600 – $27,600** in extra booked work

**The Real Talk:**
Even if only 1 in 10 missed calls becomes a booked job, you're still ahead after about 4 missed calls. And every tradie I speak to admits they miss at least 10-15 calls a week.

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## Tone Notes for the Salesperson

### DO:

- **Acknowledge the booking app genuinely** — these are legitimate tools and the customer isn't wrong to use them
- **Use their specific app name** — "ServiceM8", "Tradify", "Jobber" — shows you've done your homework
- **Get them to admit the behaviour** — "so when you're on a job and the phone rings, you just let it go?" Let them say it, don't tell them
- **Use real numbers** — $500 job, $450 job, whatever fits their trade
- **Match their energy** — if they're laid back, be laid back. If they're busy, be quick and direct

### DON'T:

- **Don't dismiss their current tool** — "oh that doesn't actually help you" is dismissive. Instead: "that's great for managing jobs, but…"
- **Don't lecture** — tradies hate being told what to do. Frame it as "here's what I've seen"
- **Don't overcomplicate** — no tech jargon. "It answers your phone" is enough
- **Don't be a robot** — read the room. If they're busy, wrap it up. If they're chatty, have a yarn
- **Don't ask "would you like to book a demo?"** — ask "can I show you how it works in 10 minutes?" Much harder to say no to

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## The Pub Test

If you were explaining this to your mate at the pub who uses ServiceM8:

> "Mate, ServiceM8 is sick for keeping track of jobs and sending invoices. But it doesn't answer your phone when you're up a scissor lift in summer. That's the whole point — the widget picks up when you can't, books the job into your system, and you wake up to new work. It's not replacing your app. It's making sure you actually get the calls in the first place."

That's the energy. Practical. Honest. No fluff.