Got a clogged drain or two? Here's what pro cleaners need to know about unclogging the drains in the homes they clean, and the metaphorical drains in their #cleaningbusiness A clogged drain is a sign that something slipped down that wasn't supposed to and got caught creating a backup of gunk. The same thing happens in your business when phone calls, messages, texts, and social media inquiries about your business slip through the cracks. Times are changing and so are the ways to deal with missed messages, lost contracts, and your competitors getting the jobs that were meant for you. In this video, I'll show you how to use Smith.ai to unclog your business drains and I'll show you drain twisties to unclog your bathroom drains. Soon, the real and metaphorical drains in your life will be flowing smoothly.  Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Smith.ai 24/7 Live Chat - https://svy.tips/smithai-chat  And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Smith.ai 24/7 Live Chat - https://svy.tips/smithai-chat (Use the code SAVVY at checkout) Smith.ai 24/7 Virtual Receptionists Service - https://smith.ai/partner/savvy-cleaner Stay Energized All Day Video - https://youtu.be/_EzP1eJXkI4 Drain Twisties - https://amzn.to/3i6THJE Green Gobbler Drain Uncloggers & Liquid Cleaners - https://amzn.to/3tMuObi These good karma links connect you to affiliated sites that offer products or services that relate to today’s show. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Your support pays our production costs to bring you these free daily tips. THANK YOU. *** CLOGGED DRAIN CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Is your cleaning business backed up like a clogged drain? 0:12 - How to recognize the signs of a clogged drain at home or in your business 0:58 - Are customers getting the answers they need from your website? 1:22 - Are you losing business because you're missing calls or texts? 2:23 - Do you know about Smith.ai's Live Chat Service? 2:56 - Is hiring a team is better than hiring 1 person? 3:35 - Does a 24/7 live chat service work weekends and during off-hours? 4:08 - Does Smith.ai answer Facebook messages too? 4:38 - How to use Smith.ai's transcriptions to document customer needs 4:43 - How to read a Smith.ai Live Chat transcription 5:08 - How to train the Smith.ai Live Chat service through the knowledge base 5:32 - How variations of the same question can speed up customer service inquiries 6:24 - How to improve the answers given by Smith.ai's Live Chat Service 6:52 - With Smith.ai you only pay for relevant conversations 7:06 - With Smith.ai you pay for each call, not by the minute or hour 7:37 - Are you working smart, not hard? *** RATE THIS SHOW ***  https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner   *** RATE THIS PODCAST ***  https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner  *** TRAINING & CLEANING CERTIFICATION*** https://savvycleaner.com/join *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown  ***FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – THANK YOU GIFTS FOR MAIDS*** Daily Giveaway - https://funnycleaningshirts.com  *** CONNECT WITH ANGELA ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** Facebook: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner Twitter: https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner Instagram: https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/SavvyCleaner TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savvycleaner? *** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com  *** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** http://amzn.to/2xUAF3Z  *** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/ *** VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRBO.Airbnb.Cleaning/ *** LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS *** https://housecleaning360.com *** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS ***  We do work with sp