Lead Response Templates
Lead Follow-Up Response Templates for Tattoo Artists
When you are mid-tattoo on a detailed $800 forearm piece, you cannot stop to answer the phone without breaking your sterile field and losing your flow. These follow-up templates are designed to help you capture every lead and book more chairs even when your hands are covered in ink.
Immediate Missed Call Follow-Up
Use this text message immediately after you miss a call while you are in a session.
Hey there! This is [Your Name] from [Shop Name]. Sorry I missed your call, I have a needle in my hand right now and am focusing on a client. Was this for a new tattoo booking or a piercing walk-in? If you have a reference photo of what you want, feel free to send it over and I will get back to you as soon as I clean up!
Tips for this scenario
- -Ask for a photo right away to save time on the consultation.
- -Mention you are with a client so they know you are a professional who respects their time.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
!Answering the phone with contaminated gloves on, which is a safety hazard.
!Giving a firm price for a 'sleeve' over the phone without seeing the arm or the design.
!Forgetting to ask for a deposit, leading to no-shows and lost income.
!Not following up on 'healed' photos, which are the best marketing materials for your portfolio.
!Letting the phone ring out in the shop, making the customer feel ignored while they hear the machines buzzing.
