Solar companies spend heavily on lead generation. But most deals are lost in the follow-up — not because of price or competition, but because communication stopped.
These tips and AI prompts fix that.
Tip 1: The 90-Day Follow-Up Cadence
Solar sales cycles run 30–90 days. Stay visible with useful follow-ups every 2–3 weeks:
- Day 7: new piece of useful info (utility rates, neighbor install, tax credit deadline)
- Day 21: re-engagement with fresh angle
- Day 45: neighborhood social proof
- Day 90: final low-pressure touch
Tip 2: Use Tax Credit Deadlines Strategically
The federal solar tax credit creates genuine urgency — use it honestly:
Tip 3: The Neighborhood Play After Every Install
Solar installs cluster. When one house in a neighborhood goes solar, neighbors ask about it. Capitalize within 48 hours:
Tip 4: Review Request at System Activation
Tip 5: The Post-Install Referral Ask
What These 5 Tips Do Together
- Consistent follow-up: stops deals from going cold in the 30–90 day window
- Tax credit urgency: gives fence-sitters a real reason to decide
- Neighborhood plays: turns every install into 2–3 neighbor leads
- Review requests: builds the 4.8+ rating that wins local search
- Referral asks: generates free leads from happy customers
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