The True Cost of Missed Calls: Why Your Business is Losing Money
Calculate how much revenue missed calls cost your business and learn how AI voice agents can help.
The True Cost of Missed Calls: Why Your Business is Losing Money
Published: December 23, 2024 | By: Intellnova
Every missed call is a missed sale. But exactly how much is it costing you? Let's do the math—and it might shock you.
The Brutal Statistics
- 85% of callers won't call back if unanswered (Forbes)
- 75% of leads go to the first responder
- 62% of calls to SMBs go unanswered
- 30% of unanswered calls result in negative reviews
Calculate Your Loss
Use this formula:
Monthly Revenue Lost =
(Missed Calls per Day) × (Days per Month) × (Average Deal Value) × (Conversion Rate)
Example: Real Estate Agent
- Missed calls: 5 per day
- Days: 22 working days
- Average commission: $8,000
- Conversion: 5% of calls → closed deal
= 5 × 22 × $8,000 × 0.05 = $44,000/month lost
Example: Medical Practice
- Missed calls: 20 per day
- Days: 22
- Average patient value: $500
- Conversion: 20% of calls → appointment
= 20 × 22 × $500 × 0.20 = $44,000/month lost
Why Calls Get Missed
- 📞 You're already on another call
- 🚗 You're traveling or in meetings
- 🌙 Call comes after hours
- 👥 Staff is overwhelmed
- 🍕 Lunch break
The Solution: AI Voice Agents
AI voice agents answer every call within 1 second:
- ✅ 24/7/365 availability
- ✅ Zero hold time
- ✅ Handles unlimited simultaneous calls
- ✅ Costs 95% less than a receptionist
ROI Calculation
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| AI Voice Agent (Intellnova) | $297/month |
| Revenue saved from missed calls | $10,000+/month |
| ROI | 3,267% |
💰 Stop Leaving Money on the Table
Find out exactly how much missed calls are costing your business.
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