It's faster and easier to connect with potential customers via text than any other form of communication, so it's clear that if you haven't added text messaging to your sales and marketing process, you should. The stats all support the advantages: 99% of texts are opened (compare that to 20% in email marketing), text messages are read within five seconds on average, and text can lead to almost 300% more "yes" responses. So, in this episode, we'll go over ways to add text messaging to your sales process and discuss some best practices. And, as always, be sure to check out the show notes for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Visit staypaidpodcast.com.   Connect | Resources Episode 183 with Michael Hellickson -  https://bit.ly/3fYeqiK Blog: When NOT to text your clients - https://bit.ly/3t2lDlF For our digital magazine clients: How to Send the Digital Edition by Text Message - https://bit.ly/3muOI6G   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com   Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook.com/lukeacreeRM/