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Fresh Lead Script

When we call fresh leads, we want to be able to explain our program concisely and answer or redirect any follow-up questions with a friendly and interested attitude. The goal of the appointment is to book in a solid, well-qualified lead for our specialist team to be able to make a sale.


Appointment Setting Script:

Hi, is this _____? (response) It’s ______ from Modern Earth Energy. How are you? I received your inquiry about a solar system for your property in SUBURB. (response)

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I’ll briefly explain how the program works.
We put up a solar system for zero dollars - as you would have seen from the ad, there’s no upfront cost or any deposit required. From there, you would pay for the system over a 5 year period in instalments, and that’s using the savings from your electricity bill.
Basically what we’re aiming to do is divert what you’re already paying for electricity and put that back into solar system payments so you’re not out of pocket.
So that’s pretty much it - have you been looking into solar for a while?

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Let them talk: figure out what’s held them back in the past, engage about the cost of electricity, what’s gotten them interested in solar, etc.

Deflect any questions they have about pricing, products, etc. to the specialist consultation.
Engage with them, let your personality come out, and help them feel like they can trust you.
If they’ve already gotten quotes, ask them what the quotes are (how big of a system and the cost). This helps your specialist gauge how we can be competitive.

How much are you paying for electricity at the moment? (be sure to ask if that’s per month or per quarter!)

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If it’s around $100-150 per month, let them know that they’re around our cost-neutral threshold, and they’re unlikely to be excessively out of pocket.

If they’re paying less than the average, let them know that solar can still be a good option for them, but they may be a little bit out of pocket, but that the specialist will go into more detail on what those costs could be. It will still be worth it for them.
If they pay more than the average, let them know they’re in a good position for solar.

What sort of electric appliances are you using? How about gas appliances?

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So there are two steps to the process with us: the first step is just a quick chat with me to get a bit of info about your property and make sure you’re eligible for our program. The second step is getting you booked for a phone consultation with one of our solar specialists. They will have a look at your bill, figure out what size system potentially could benefit you, talk to you about the pricing, what the repayments are, which rebates you can get and any other technical information you might want to know.
So, if you’d like, I’m happy to go through some of the questions and get you set up with one of our specialists!

QUALIFICATION QUESTIONS BELOW:

How many people are living in the property? Partner, kids? What's your partners name? I’ll just pop that down for the specialist.
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Get a gauge for whether or not there’s a partner in the house so you know to book them for an appointment together. If they mention a partner, this is a good opportunity to ask for their name. It is extremely important for both partners to be present for their consultation.
What is your roof made out of? (Tiles, tin, Colourbond?)
Is your house a single or a double-story?
Are there any trees or anything that will cast shade over the roof?
Are you planning to stay in this house for at least five years?

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If they’re not planning on staying in the house for at least five years, they may or may not get an actual savings out of their system before moving. However, a solar system will increase the value of their property when selling.

Explain this to them and see if they’re happy to proceed with the booking on that basis. If not, they Do Not Qualify (DNQ).
Examples of articles that explain value add:

So then as far as the rebates go...

Do you (or the two of you combined) earn less than $210,000 per year?
Do you and PARTNER’S NAME work full-time, part-time, self-employed?
Are you up to date on your tax returns?

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Great! Based on all of this, you're eligible for the program. So when would be a good opportunity for you and PARTNER’S NAME to have a phone consultation?

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Try to book within a 24-48 hour period. If they ask why both partners need to be there, let them know that it’s preferred to have both homeowners present – it’s an extensive discussion, and there are usually good questions that may arise from both parties being that solar is something for both of their home.


Great so I’ve booked you for ______. In the interim, what we are going to need from you is a copy of your electricity bill & a photo of your switchboard, with all the fuses and switches. I’ll email you now, and you can just respond to me there.

The email address I have for you is ______________. Is that correct?
Great, I’ll send that through so you can have a read of our information.
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Mandatory part of script below - please do not veer from this or change it in any way. Please speak as it is written.
I do want to let you know that there is no obligation, so if you and PARTNER do not want to proceed, that is totally fine, we can just part ways – however, if you’re happy and want to get started then, by all means, we can do an application for you.
So in terms of getting the solar, if all the numbers work out financially for you, is it something you’re wanting to move forward with straight away?
Perfect. I have you booked in at _______ . I’ll give you a call that morning just to confirm, but otherwise you’re all set for your appointment.
Thanks, and have a great day!

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