Missed Calls Are Robbing You Blind—And You’re Letting It Happen

Let me start with a confession. I wasn’t always this polished, confident professional working in the world of answering services. In fact, I’ve spent plenty of time stumbling through challenges, figuring things out as I went, and learning the hard way what NOT to do.

But here’s one thing I did get right early on: recognizing that missed calls equal missed money.

Here’s the Story

The other night, I answered a call for one of my clients—just a regular plumbing business. The guy on the other end? He had a plumbing emergency and was ready to book… but he was also skeptical. By the end of the call, he said something I’ll never forget:

“Wait—are you a call center?" I braced myself for the usual complaint about robots and scripts.

But instead, he said: “Well s***, I usually hate answering services. They sound like robots reading a script, and I might as well be talking to voicemail. But YOU? You sound like you actually know what you’re doing. You know this company. You sound like you care. Where do I sign up?”

And just like that, he canceled his previous booking with another plumber and decided to stick with the client I represented. But here’s the kicker—he didn’t just stop there. By the end of the call, he was so impressed with the level of professionalism that he signed up for our answering service himself for his own construction business.

Why? Because I gave him something voicemail, bots, and bad call handlers couldn’t: confidence. Confidence that every call would be handled professionally, every client would feel valued, and his business wouldn’t lose opportunities to missed calls or bad impressions.

Are You Losing Calls—and Money—Right Now?

Here’s the harsh reality: If you’re running a business, your phone ringing isn’t optional. It’s the lifeline to your next client, your next project, and your next paycheck. But let’s face it:

• You don’t have time to answer every call.
• Your competitors are answering theirs.
• And every missed call is another hole in your revenue bucket.

Let me ask you: How many holes can your bucket take before it’s empty?

What Makes Us Different

At Special Interest Answering Service, we don’t just answer calls—we represent your business like it’s our own. Here’s what that means:

• Customized Training: Every operator gets to know your company, your industry, and your quirks. We don’t read scripts; we have real conversations.
• Quick Response Times: Calls are answered in 3–4 rings—faster than your competitors.
• Proven Experience: Our staff averages 5–7 years of tenure, so we’ve seen it all and know how to navigate every type of call. No churn here or revolving door here.
• Unbeatable Reviews: With a 4.9-star rating across platforms, we’re one of the few answering services without those scathing “they lost me a client” reviews.

Why Should You Trust Me?

Here’s where I get self-deprecating: I’ve made plenty of mistakes in business—but I’ve also learned how to help companies like yours plug the revenue leaks caused by missed calls. And I’ve done it for plumbers, CPAs, attorneys, realtors—you name it.

If you’re sitting there thinking, “Well, answering services wouldn’t work for MY industry,” let me stop you right there. I’ve got stories from every industry to prove you wrong.

Here’s My Offer (And It’s Not Gimmicky—Promise)

If you’re reading this, I’m giving you a no-strings-attached way to try us out:

• Two weeks of service. Free.
• No credit card. No commitment.

If it doesn’t work, we shut it off and move on. But if it DOES work—and trust me, it will—you’ll wonder why you didn’t call us sooner.

How to Reach Me

Call me at 815-741-2007, visit 247answering.com, or even shoot me a message right here on LinkedIn. Heck, you can even ask, “So, umm, seriously, what IS an answering service?”—I’m happy to answer.

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Let’s stop the leaks in your revenue bucket before the next missed call costs you a paying client.

Bill Jarvis

SIAS, Special Interest Answering Service