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Yoya: Stop Spending the First Ten Minutes of Every Intro Call Finding Out What the Client Wants

Most booking links hand you two facts: a name and a time. So every intro call opens the same way. "Tell me a bit about what you're looking for." Ten minutes go by before you know what the client wants, and some of those calls turn out not to be a fit. If you take five intro calls a week, that's most of an hour spent on questions you could have had answered in advance. It's also ten minutes you…

Booking pages can streamline the process of intro calls by collecting crucial information upfront. Most booking links only provide a name and time, leaving hosts to ask the same questions repeatedly. The Yoya platform offers a solution by creating a booking page with a chat function, allowing the host to gather essential details in a concise manner.

By asking targeted questions about the client's operation, the number of sites or staff involved, previous attempts made, and any target dates, hosts can filter out unsuitable prospects and tailor their approach accordingly. This not only saves time but also ensures that the conversation remains focused and productive.

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