Building Better Leads 🛠️

A Step-by-Step Guide👷🏾

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Kevin A
April 13, 2025

Welcome to WhiteBelt AI 🥋

We heard you loud and clear.

Most of you are out there grinding in the home services world, fixing, building, painting, wiring, and making magic happen with your hands (and tools).

So from here on out, we’re tailoring our content with you in mind. 🔨

But don’t worry, everyone’s welcome in the dojo.

Whether you’re running a lawn care crew or a law firm, these templates still pack a punch.

Sales? Marketing? Operations? Customer success?

It all matters — no matter what kind of business you run.

And let’s be honest,

We all want more leads. 💰

“The leads are weak. You’re weak.”

In Glengarry Glen Ross(great pic🎬), it’s all about the leads.

“If I just had better leads, I’d be closing deals left and right…”

Sound familiar?

Sure, you could wait around for a lucky break, but luck isn’t a strategy.

So, what is?

What if you had a plan, a real one, that actually educates your community, builds trust, and turns curious neighbors into loyal customers?

Now we’re talking.

Today, we're handing you a simple but powerful strategy you can start using right now to connect with your community, grow your brand, and drive real revenue.

The dojo is open.🚪
The path is clear.
You just have to take the first step.

Let’s get to work. 🥋

👉🏻 Here’s a 30-day strategy for a home service business to leverage free AI tools to generate more leads, educate clients, and build trust.

📝 The plan focuses on practical, low-cost actions using AI to streamline efforts and maximize impact.

👷🏾 Week 1: Lay the Foundation

Goal: Set up AI-driven tools and create a baseline for lead generation and client education.

  • Day 1-2: Define Your Audience and Goals

    • Use ChatGPT (free tier) to brainstorm and refine your target audience (e.g., homeowners, renters, specific neighborhoods).

    • Prompt: “List 10 specific pain points for homeowners needing [your service, e.g., plumbing, HVAC] and suggest how my business can address them.”

    • Set measurable goals: e.g., 10 new leads, 5 booked consultations, or 100 website visits by Day 30.

  • Day 3-4: Optimize Online Presence with AI

    • Use Grok 3 (free tier on x.com or grok.com) to audit your website and social profiles.

    • Prompt: “Review my website [URL] and suggest 5 improvements for SEO, user experience, and lead capture.”

    • Create or update a Google Business Profile (free) with AI-generated descriptions. Use Canva’s free AI text generator to craft a professional bio.

    • Set up a free landing page on Carrd or Wix with a lead capture form (e.g., “Get a Free Quote”).

  • Day 5-7: Content Planning with AI

    • Use ChatGPT to create a content calendar for 30 days (blog posts, social media, emails).

    • Prompt: “Generate a 30-day content plan for a [your service] business to educate clients about common issues and build trust. Include 10 social posts, 4 blog topics, and 2 email ideas.”

    • Example topics: “5 Signs Your [Service] Needs Repair,” “How to Maintain Your [System] at Home.”

    • Use Grammarly (free) to polish AI-generated content.

📌 Week 2: Educate and Engage

Goal: Share valuable content to position your business as a trusted expert and attract leads.

  • Day 8-10: Create Educational Content

    • Write 1-2 short blog posts (300-500 words) using ChatGPT.

    • Prompt: “Write a 400-word blog post titled ‘Why Regular [Service] Maintenance Saves You Money’ for homeowners.”

    • Post on your website and share links on social media (Facebook, Nextdoor, X).

    • Use Canva’s free AI image generator to create visuals for posts (e.g., infographics on maintenance tips).

  • Day 11-13: Social Media Engagement

    • Post 3 AI-crafted social updates daily on platforms like X, Instagram, or local Facebook groups.

    • Prompt: “Write 3 engaging social media posts for a [your service] business that educate homeowners and encourage them to book a consultation.”

    • Example: “Did you know a small leak can waste 10,000 gallons a year? DM us for a free inspection! 💧 #HomeMaintenance”

    • Join local community groups on Nextdoor or Facebook and answer questions related to your service (e.g., “Why is my AC not cooling?”).

  • Day 14: Email Outreach

    • Use Mailchimp’s free tier to send an educational email to existing contacts or new leads.

    • Prompt ChatGPT: “Write a 200-word email titled ‘Top 3 [Service] Tips for Homeowners’ that includes a call-to-action to book a free consultation.”

    • Include a lead magnet (e.g., a free checklist created with Canva: “Winter Prep for Your [System]”).

🚀 Week 3: Amplify Reach and Capture Leads

Goal: Use AI to scale visibility and convert engagement into leads.

  • Day 15-17: Local SEO Boost

    • Use Grok 3 to research local keywords.

    • Prompt: “Find 10 low-competition keywords for [your service] in [your city].”

    • Optimize your Google Business Profile and website with these keywords (e.g., “emergency plumber [city]”).

    • Encourage happy customers to leave Google reviews (send a polite AI-crafted request via text or email).

  • Day 18-20: Video Content

    • Create 2-3 short videos (30-60 seconds) using your phone and CapCut’s free AI editing tools.

    • Prompt ChatGPT: “Write a script for a 30-second video explaining how to spot [a common issue your service fixes].”

    • Example: Show a quick tip like “How to Check for a Leaky Pipe.”

    • Post on Instagram Reels, TikTok, or X, and pin to your Google Business Profile.

  • Day 21: Run a Free Promotion

    • Offer a limited-time deal (e.g., “Free Inspection with Any Service”).

    • Use Canva to design a flyer and ChatGPT to write a catchy announcement.

    • Prompt: “Write a 100-word promo for a free [service] inspection, targeting homeowners in [city].”

    • Share on social media and local online marketplaces like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace.

🤝 Week 4: Build Trust and Close Leads

Goal: Convert leads into bookings and solidify trust with testimonials and follow-ups.

  • Day 22-24: Testimonials and Case Studies

    • Reach out to past clients for feedback (use an AI-crafted polite message).

    • Prompt: “Write a professional text asking a satisfied customer for a testimonial for my [service] business.”

    • Use ChatGPT to turn feedback into a case study.

    • Prompt: “Turn this testimonial [paste text] into a 200-word case study for my website.”

    • Share on your website and social media (e.g., “How We Fixed a [Problem] for a [City] Family”).

  • Day 25-27: Follow-Up Campaign

    • Use Mailchimp to send a follow-up email to leads who didn’t book.

    • Prompt: “Write a 150-word email to re-engage homeowners who requested a quote but didn’t schedule, offering a 10% discount.”

    • Respond to inquiries on social platforms within 24 hours to build trust.

  • Day 28-29: Analyze and Refine

    • Use Google Analytics (free) to track website visits and lead form submissions.

    • Prompt Grok 3: “Analyze my 30-day plan results [list metrics like 50 visits, 5 leads] and suggest 3 ways to improve lead generation.”

    • Adjust your content or posting schedule based on what’s working (e.g., more videos if Reels got high engagement).

  • Day 30: Plan Next Steps

    • Use ChatGPT to outline the next 30 days.

    • Prompt: “Based on a home service business getting [your results, e.g., 10 leads, 3 bookings], suggest a 30-day plan to double leads.”

    • Celebrate wins (e.g., share a thank-you post to your audience on X or Instagram).

🛠️Tools Used (All Free)

  • ChatGPT: Content creation, scripts, emails (free tier).

  • Grok 3: Website audits, keyword research (free on x.com or grok.com).

  • Canva: Visuals, flyers, lead magnets (free AI features).

  • CapCut: Video editing (free).

  • Mailchimp: Email campaigns (free for up to 500 contacts).

  • Google Business Profile/Analytics: Local SEO and tracking (free).

  • Carrd/Wix: Landing pages (free basic plans).

  • Grammarly: Polishing content (free).

✅ Expected Outcomes

  • Leads: 5-15 new leads via forms, DMs, or calls (depending on your market).

  • Engagement: 100-500 social media interactions (likes, comments, shares).

  • Trust: 2-5 new reviews or testimonials to showcase credibility.

  • Education: 4-6 pieces of content (blogs, videos, emails) that position you as an expert.

Tips for Success

📍Post consistently (daily on social, weekly blogs/emails).

🤝 Respond to inquiries fast to build trust.

📊 Track what works (e.g., videos vs. posts) and double down.

👉🏻Stay authentic—use AI to enhance, not replace, your voice

😀 FYI, I leverage AI for parts of this newsletter and help refine my writing

That’s A Wrap

That’s a wrap on this edition and now, you’ve got a plan.

Not just any plan, but one that helps you attract better leads, build trust in your community, and grow your business with purpose. 💥

We hope this sparked some ideas and gave you a clear next step to take.

🙋‍♂️ Got questions? Need help tailoring the strategy to your business?
We’ve got your back. Reach out with any questions. We read every message, and we’re here to help.

📌And hey, we’d love your feedback.

What did you like? What do you want more of? Got an idea or challenge you’re facing?

Let us know. Your input helps shape this newsletter.

Thanks for spending the time in the dojo.

Keep showing up, keep sharpening those skills and have fun! 🥋


🥋The WhiteBelt AI Team🥋

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