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December 26, 2024

How To De-escalate An Angry Customer Phone Call

If you own a pest control or lawn care business, you're probably used to fielding angry customer calls. From late technicians and broken sprinkler heads to cockroach comebacks, some customers can become irate over just about anything under the right conditions. 

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December 26, 2024

5 Sales Support Strategies for Pest Control Companies

The pest control market is getting crowded, so it’s more important than ever to stand out. Offering great services is as important as ever, but the biggest game-changer is actually [...]

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November 25, 2024

7 Long-Term Benefits of a CRM Call Center 

Are your employees overwhelmed by how much customer data they have to manage? Do you struggle with keeping track of customer interactions and sales opportunities? The obvious short-term solution would [...]

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November 25, 2024

How an Outsourced Customer Service Company Can Simplify Holiday Leads

The holidays bring joy, laughter, cheer…and a huge influx of customer service requests. Luckily, with the right outsourced customer service company, you can simplify your holiday leads and enjoy a [...]

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November 12, 2024

As exhibitors at PestWorld 2024, Slingshot had an unforgettable time connecting with industry leaders, sharing insights, and showcasing our call center solutions for pest control businesses. This year, our booth [...]

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Lawn Pest Call Scripts

October 28, 2024

While email and chatbots have become common channels for customer service, inbound calls aren’t going away anytime soon. Larger companies often have generously staffed call centers and training programs to [...]

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October 28, 2024

Your Guide to Turning Sales Calls Into Long-Term Clients

Every salesperson knows the pressure of making that first call. But what happens after that initial conversation? How can you turn simple sales calls into long-term relationships with the client? [...]

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October 3, 2024

7 Benefits of Integrating Chatbot Agents into Your CRM

Almost every website you visit these days has a chatbot ready to lend a helping hand, and for good reason. Not only do they provide a better customer experience, but [...]

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October 3, 2024

How Going to Voicemail Can Cost You 80% of Your Clients

A staggering 80 percent of transactions still rely on a simple phone call. Plus, nearly 90 percent of individuals whose calls go unanswered are unlikely to make any follow-up attempts. [...]

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