Sales Pipeline Play

Capture the 70% of revenue you're currently losing. Only 30% of qualified prospects buy on first contact—the other 70% need time, multiple touchpoints, and systematic nurturing.

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How Elevate Marketing Built the Pipeline Play

Alex Bloomfield | June 19, 2025

When the founder was mapping out growth systems for car detailing businesses at Elevate Marketing, he noticed a problem nobody wanted to admit:

Most detailing shops were only closing about 30% of the prospects they met on the first call or first estimate.

The other 70%—the majority of the money—was slipping away.

These weren’t bad leads.

They just weren’t ready yet.

Some needed more time. Some needed financing approval.

Some wanted to compare options.

And without a consistent follow-up system, they ended up hiring competitors—or worse, they simply forgot.

The founder realized detailing businesses weren't losing because they couldn't sell... they were losing because they didn't have a pipeline.

The First Time We Tried It

One car detailing business came frustrated.

They had hundreds of leads, but after the first contact, those leads went into a black hole. No one followed up, no one tracked the pipeline, and opportunities were being lost daily.

The founder introduced the Pipeline Play:

- Every lead was entered into a 5-stage CRM pipeline inside GoHighLevel.

- Automated follow-up sequences (calls, SMS, and emails) were triggered based on pipeline stage.

- Prospects were nurtured over weeks—not just forgotten after day one.

- Salespeople could see exactly where every lead stood, and what action came next.

Why It Works

The Pipeline Play works because it matches how people actually buy car detailing services.

30% are ready now.

70% need time, trust, and reminders.

By building structure and automation into that process, Elevate Marketing ensures no lead is left behind.

Results

In less than 90 days, the company's revenue grew significantly—not because they added more leads, but because they captured what was already slipping away.

Follow-up brought 20–30% more deals across the finish line.
Sales reps stopped chasing blindly and started working a clear, organized system.
The owner finally had visibility into where every lead was in the buying journey.

As the founder likes to say: "They didn't need more leads—they needed more follow-through."

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Engage smarter with A.I Voice & Chat

Never lose another $500+ detailing job to voicemail again. Most car detailing business owners miss 40-60% of inbound calls because they're on the job, buffing a car, or with customers.

Every missed call is a potential customer hiring your competitor instead. Our AI receptionist answers every call in under 3 rings, provides service information, answers common questions, and books appointments directly into your calendar—all automatically, 24/7.

Reignite Old Leads and Drive New Jobs Without Extra Ad Spend

Turn your database into a goldmine. You've already spent thousands on marketing to acquire leads sitting dormant in your system—old quotes, past estimates, customers who said "I'll think about it."

This 3-day automated SMS and email sequence resurrects dead leads by offering limited-time promotions or seasonal service reminders. The profit impact: 20-30% of old leads convert when re-engaged properly, generating 30-50 additional jobs annually from leads you already paid to acquire.

Boost visibility with Google business profile optimization

Dominate local search and attract premium clients. When car owners search "car detailing near me," only the top 3 businesses in the map pack get calls—everyone else is invisible.

This service optimizes your Google Business Profile to capture that premium visibility through strategic review generation, keyword optimization, professional photos, and weekly posts. The profit impact: Businesses ranking in the top 3 generate 15-30 organic leads monthly worth $45,000-$90,000 in revenue—completely free.

Smart Booking System That Fills Your Schedule with Quality Jobs

Stop wasting time on quotes for $50 wash-and-vacs when you specialize in premium packages. Our intelligent booking system captures key details upfront—vehicle type, desired service, budget range, and timeline—before the appointment is made.

This automated qualification filters out tire-kickers and price shoppers while prioritizing serious clients. The result: Your calendar fills with qualified appointments that match your ideal customer profile, and you spend less time on estimates that go nowhere.

Video Quotes That Pre-Sell Your Services Before You Arrive

Stop competing on price alone at every estimate. When a customer requests a quote, our system triggers a personalized 2-3 minute video introduction from you—showcasing your expertise, highlighting before/after transformations, explaining your process, and addressing common concerns.

The profit impact: Video quotes build trust and establish value before you even show up. Your closing rate jumps from 30-40% to 60-75% because prospects are pre-sold and educated. They're choosing you for quality, not just price.

Never Let a Lead Slip Through the Cracks

Capture the 70% of revenue you're currently losing. Only 30% of qualified prospects book immediately—the other 70% need time, multiple touchpoints, and gentle reminders.

Without a follow-up system, these leads hire competitors or forget about you. Our automated CRM organizes every lead into a 5-stage nurture pipeline with perfectly-timed follow-ups via email and SMS, keeping you top-of-mind until they're ready to book.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to do to prepare for the call?

We will reach out to you right away to be sure that we got the proper contact info and that you are a fit for the program - keep an eye on your phone.

Once we get you through that process you will meet with your consultant.

Is Elevate Marketing just for new car detailing businesses?

Elevate Marketing is for car detailing owners in all stages of business growth assuming they can meet the requirements to execute the program.

Your Business Consultant will help you determine this on your first meeting.

Do I already need to know how to run ads to make your system work?

Elevate Marketing will run your ads for you and contact all of your leads.

Will Elevate Marketing work in my market?

YES, we invest thousands of dollars each month across multiple markets.

This R&D is performed to ensure that you always have the highest converting ads, offers, sales systems and fulfillment in the industry.

We always spend our money to provide you the best practices. The Elevate Marketing Promise is that we "Future Pace the industry so that you can Future Proof your Car Detailing Business"

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