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⭐ The 5-Star Factory Workshop

Master Your Google Business Profile

Turn your Google Business Profile into a 5-star review engine that drives leads, builds trust, and increases revenue

5-9%

Revenue increase per 1-star rating improvement

96%

Of unhappy customers never complain—they just don't come back

+15%

Increase in organic leads with consistent review velocity

Watch the Full Workshop

Learn the complete system for turning your Google Business Profile into a reputation engine

FOUNDATION

The Foundation: 5-Star Work

Before you can manufacture reviews, you must deliver 5-star work. Every. Single. Time.

The Hard Truth

Most owners think they're already there because they don't get complaints. But silence is not satisfaction.

Reality: 96% of unhappy customers never complain. They just don't come back.

Great work doesn't speak for itself. Without a system, your reputation is defined by the vocal minority (the unhappy ones) rather than the silent majority (your happy customers).

The ROI

Reputation is Revenue.

Avg. Job Value:$500
Reviews/Month:20
New Leads (Organic):+15%
Annual Impact:+$45,000

A 1-star increase in rating can lead to a 5-9% increase in revenue. But the real value is in the conversion rate.

THEORY

The Math of Trust

Understanding how Google ranks your business profile

Velocity + Density + Engagement = RANKING
Velocity

How often do you get new reviews? Weekly beats monthly. Consistent flow signals active business.

Density

Do reviews contain keywords like "furnace repair" or "leak detection"? Specific details boost SEO.

Engagement

Do you reply to reviews? Do customers upload photos? Active profiles rank higher.

⚠ COMPLIANCE ALERT

The Gatekeeper Strategy

What used to work—and why it's now a violation

❌ The Old Way: Filtering

"If you're happy, click here. If you're unhappy, email us."

This is called Review Gating. It used to work. Now, it's a violation.

✅ The New Way: Send to Everyone

Send your Google review link to ALL customers, regardless of satisfaction level.

Use the "safety net" call to catch issues before they become bad reviews, but never filter who gets the link.

TOOL

The Golden Link

Create your direct Google review link right now

1

Go to Google Business Profile

Visit business.google.com and sign in with your business account

2

Click "Ask for reviews"

Find the "Ask for reviews" button in your dashboard (usually in the main menu or under "Get more reviews")

3

Copy the link

Google generates a unique review link for your business. Click "Copy link" to save it

4

Save it & share it

Save to your phone notes, CRM, or create a QR code. Your technicians need quick access to send via text

💡

Pro Tip: Remove Friction

The easier you make it for customers to leave a review, the more reviews you'll get. Text the link while you're still on-site, or create a QR code they can scan immediately.

PROTOCOL

The 3-Step Review Protocol

A systematic approach to generating consistent 5-star reviews

1
CSR: Plant the Seed Early

The review process starts when the phone rings

Your CSR sets the expectation that 5-star service is the standard, not the exception. This primes the customer to expect excellence.

The "Happy Call" Script:

"Mrs. Jones, I'm so glad we could get that scheduled for you. Just so you know, our technician Mike is aiming for a 5-star review today. If anything isn't perfect, please let him know immediately so he can fix it right there."

2
Technician: Close the Loop

Ask for confirmation, then make it personal

The technician doesn't ask for a review. They ask for confirmation of satisfaction. Once confirmed, the review is the natural next step.

The "Job Done" Script:

"Did I earn a 5-star review today? Great. I'm going to send you a link right now. It really helps me out personally if you could click that and mention my name."

Key: Send the link via text RIGHT THEN, while still on-site. Don't wait until later.

3
Safety Net: The 24-Hour Call

Silence is a signal—catch issues early

If they haven't left a review within 24 hours, assume something went wrong. Call them—not to ask for a review, but to ensure perfection.

Step 1: Check

Did the review come in?

Step 2: Call

"Just checking in—was everything 100% perfect yesterday?"

If YES:

"So glad to hear it. Would you mind clicking that link I sent? It helps me a ton."

If NO:

"I'm so glad I called. How can I fix this for you right now?" (Crisis Averted)

ACTION

Your Implementation Checklist

Start building your reputation engine today

TODAY

Create your Google Business Profile review link

Go to sequoiageo.com/factory for your scripts

Roleplay the "Happy Call" with your CSR

Optional: Create a QR code for your review link

THIS WEEK

Get 3 new reviews using the system

Identify which technician is struggling with the script

Celebrate the first win publicly with your team

Reply to all new reviews within 24 hours

The Factory is Open

Ready to build your reputation engine? Get the complete scripts, templates, and implementation guide.