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Case Study / Solar Contractor

How Self Solar Reduced Cost Per Lead by 77% with AI-Powered Lead Management

From $30+ per lead to under $7 -- and 700+ appointments booked automatically in just 5 months.

77%
CPL Reduction
700+
Appointments Booked
43%
CPA Reduction
5 mo
Time to Results

The Challenge

Self Solar was generating leads through Facebook Ads but hemorrhaging money on every conversion. Their sales process was bogged down by manual follow-up and a booking system that created friction at every step.

$30+ Cost Per Lead

Far above sustainable industry standards for solar contractors

Manual Lead Management

Time-consuming follow-up processes draining team resources

Complicated Booking

Leads dropped off before ever making it to an appointment

$3,000+ Cost Per Acquisition

Unsustainable growth model eating into profit margins

The Solution

We implemented our complete AI-powered Smart Site AI system, transforming how Self Solar captures, nurtures, and converts leads.

1
AI Booking Assistant

Handles lead qualification and appointment scheduling 24/7, ensuring no lead goes unanswered regardless of the time of day.

2
Automated SMS Nurturing

Instant engagement with new leads through intelligent text message sequences that keep prospects warm and moving toward booking.

3
Streamlined Booking Process

Fully integrated calendar booking that removes friction and makes it effortless for leads to schedule their consultation.

4
Optimized Facebook Ad Targeting

Refined ad campaigns combined with AI engagement to maximize every dollar spent and drive down cost per lead.

The Results

Within 5 months (April through October), Self Solar experienced a complete transformation in their lead generation and conversion metrics.

77% CPL Reduction

From $30+ down to under $7 per lead

700+ Appointments

Booked automatically by AI in just 5 months

43% CPA Reduction

Cost per acquisition dropped to under $1,700

Automated Efficiency

AI system replaced what used to require full-time staff

Monthly Appointment Progression

April
17 apts
May
13 apts
June
120 apts
July
151 apts
August
162 apts
Sept
189 apts
October
235 apts

From 17 appointments in April to 235 in October -- a 1,282% increase in monthly bookings.

"We have absolutely loved working with Eric at Contractor Growth! We have used a lot of different groups for all parts of our marketing and Eric has delivered the most consistent and cost effective results for us."
CL
Courtney Leishman
Self Solar

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