The Limo Sales Script That Converts Inbound Leads

> "Thanks for calling [Company], this is [Name], how can I help today?"

Three rules: - Answer in three rings or fewer - Use your name. People do not buy from "Hello" - Sound awake and friendly. The first 3 seconds set the entire call

If they say "Just looking for a quote," do NOT immediately ask for trip details. Pivot:

> "Happy to help. So I can quote it right — is this for an airport run, a corporate trip, a wedding, or a special event?"

This single question routes the entire conversation correctly.

> "Got it, airport. What city is the pickup, and what's the airport you're heading to?" > [listen] > "And what date and time? ... Great. How many passengers and how much luggage?" > [listen] > "Perfect. Based on that, you're looking at our [vehicle class]. The all-in price is $[X]. That includes meet-and-greet, all tolls, and a 15-minute grace period. Want me to lock that in for you?"

The close question is the entire game. "Want me to lock that in?" is far more effective than "Is that okay?" or "Would you like to book?"

> "Tell me about the trip — where to where, and how long do you need the car?" > [listen] > "Got it. Is this a one-time thing or might you need this kind of service regularly?" > [the answer changes the pitch] > If one-time: standard quote close. > If regular: "Then let me put you on our corporate program — same rate every time, monthly invoicing instead of card-each-trip, and a direct line to senior dispatch. It's the easiest way to handle ongoing executive transportation."

Corporate leads are 3–8× lifetime-value of single bookings. Always probe for ongoing.

Wedding inquiries are emotional and social. The script must acknowledge that.

> "Congratulations! Tell me about the day — what's the venue, how many people are you transporting, and what's the date?" > [listen carefully and take notes — they will remember whether you remembered] > "Beautiful. We'd put you in our [vehicle class] for [X hours]. The package is $[Y] and includes [list]. There are some lovely add-ons couples often go for — [mention 1 or 2 specific to their venue or vibe]." > "Would you like me to send you a written quote with the package details and a hold on the date?"

The "hold the date" close is critical. Wedding buyers feel scarcity acutely. A 48-hour soft hold is enough to convert most quotes.

This is the most common objection. Don't argue. Probe:

> "Of course. Can I ask — is the price the question, or the vehicle, or the date?"

Their answer tells you exactly what to address: - Price → mention what's included that competitors usually don't - Vehicle → offer to send photos, suggest a downgrade or upgrade - Date → offer flexibility or alternate availability - Vague → "Totally understand. Want me to email you the quote and follow up on Wednesday?" Then *actually follow up on Wednesday*.

> "Smart. Two questions worth asking everyone you call: are they fully insured at $1.5M+, and are they actually based in [city] or are they a national booking site? You'd be surprised how often the answer to one of those is no. We're [your answer], and we've been here [X years]."

You're not bashing competitors. You're arming the buyer with the questions that will reveal you favorably.

> "I appreciate that, and I won't pretend to be the cheapest. We're typically 10–15% above the budget options because [specific reason — usually fleet age, on-time record, insurance limits, or driver tenure]. The difference for most customers is the difference between a stressful booking and an effortless one."

Don't apologize. Don't discount. Many buyers want premium and are testing whether you'll cave.

The single highest-converting close in the industry:

> "Want me to book it right now? I just need a card on file to confirm — no charge until 24 hours before."

This converts 30–50% higher than "Would you like to book?" because it's specific, low-friction, and assumes the close.

Don't run a script you can't measure. Tag every call result in your booking system: booked, quoted-no-book, info-only, wrong-number. After 30 days you'll know which dispatcher converts best, what the most common objections are, and where the script needs updating. The customer call history features in Kymark make this trivial.

Scripts decay. Dispatchers improvise. Conversion drops. Re-train monthly: - Listen to 5 random booked calls and 5 random not-booked calls - Identify what worked and what didn't - Update the script with what you learn - 30-minute team huddle to walk through the changes

This single 90-minute monthly investment typically holds conversion 10–15 points above teams that don't do it.

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