How to Stop Losing customers while on holiday
Losing customers while on holiday? You're not alone. Keep capturing jobs during time off—without hiring a full-time receptionist or losing jobs to voicemail.
Every tradie faces this problem. The ones who solve it get more jobs, grow faster, and stop bleeding revenue to competitors who just happened to answer faster.
The solution: CallTradie AI receptionist handles the problem automatically, 24/7/365.
The Real Cost of Losing customers while on holiday
Going on holiday = losing income:
Most tradies:
- Put voicemail message: "Back on [date]"
- Return to 20-30 missed calls
- 90% already booked someone else
- Lost revenue: $10,000–$15,000 per week off
The fear: Can't take time off without bleeding customers to competitors.
Why Losing customers while on holiday Happens
It's not your fault. Here's why it happens:
Christmas holidays You physically can't answer the phone. Your hands are full, you're in a noisy environment, or you're already on another call.
Summer break You physically can't answer the phone. Your hands are full, you're in a noisy environment, or you're already on another call.
Family vacation You physically can't answer the phone. Your hands are full, you're in a noisy environment, or you're already on another call.
The reality: You became a tradie to do the work, not to be glued to your phone. But modern customers expect instant answers—or they call the next person on Google.
How CallTradie Solves Losing customers while on holiday
CallTradie AI receptionist works like this:
1️⃣ Customer Calls - While you're on the tools, phone rings
2️⃣ AI Answers in 2 Rings - Professional Australian voice picks up
3️⃣ Handles the Call
- Never miss calls on vacation
- Book for return date
- Professional message
4️⃣ Takes Action
- Books job into ServiceM8/Simpro automatically
- OR transfers emergency to your mobile
- OR takes message for callback
5️⃣ Confirms with Customer - SMS + email confirmation sent
6️⃣ Notifies You - You get summary of what happened
Result: keep capturing jobs during time off even when you're busy.
Why This Solution Works for Tradies
Never miss calls on vacation
Book for return date
Professional message
Real Results from Tradies Who Solved This
Tradies using CallTradie for holiday coverage:
Average results:
- 5-10 extra jobs per month
- $2,500–$5,000 additional revenue
- 2-4 hours saved on admin
- 100% call answer rate
ROI: 5-20x return on investment within first month.
What It Costs vs What You Lose
CallTradie pricing:
- $0.50–$1.00 per minute of call time
- Average tradie: $100–$400/month
- No contracts, cancel anytime
What you're losing without it:
- Average tradie misses 5-8 calls/day
- At $500/job average = $2,500–$4,000/day lost
- Annual loss: $650,000–$1,040,000
ROI: Just ONE saved job per week pays for CallTradie 1.2-5x over.
Try free for 7 days - No credit card required.
How to Get Started (2 Minutes)
Setup is dead simple:
- Sign up - 2 minutes, no credit card for trial
- Get your number - New Aussie number or forward existing
- Configure - Set your availability, job management integration
- Test - Call yourself to hear the AI
- Go live - Start capturing every call
Total setup time: 5 minutes Technical skill needed: None (if you can use a smartphone, you can set this up)
The Ultimate Call Handling Guide for Tradies
Learn the exact scripts and strategies top-earning tradies use to convert more calls into jobs.
You will get:
- 23-page comprehensive guide
- Real call transcripts from successful tradies
- Pricing psychology tactics
- How to handle objections
- Emergency vs non-emergency qualification
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CallTradie actually stop losing customers while on holiday?
CallTradie answers every call in under 2 rings, 24/7/365. While you're on the tools, after hours, or on another call—CallTradie handles it. Never miss calls on vacation, Book for return date, Professional message. Customers get instant service, you get the job.
What if I'm already answering most of my calls?
Even if you answer 80% of calls, you're still missing 1-2 per day. At $500/job, that's $500–$1,000/day lost = $130k–$260k/year. Plus CallTradie handles after-hours (30-40% of calls) when you're with family.
Will customers think it's weird talking to AI?
CallTradie uses natural Australian voice trained on 50,000+ real tradie calls. Most customers don't realize it's AI—they just hear a professional receptionist. Hang-up rate < 2%. They care about getting their problem solved, not who answers.
Can I try it before committing?
Yes. 7-day free trial, no credit card required. Get a number, call yourself, test the AI, see if you like it. Most tradies know within 24 hours this solves their problem.
Have Questions?
Our team is here to help. Get in touch and we will respond within 24 hours.
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