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Availability Optimization

Increase show rates

Problem it solves

weak market positioning

Best for

Businesses with appointment-based sales

Not ideal for

E-commerce or non-appointment based businesses

Overview

Why this framework exists

Availability Optimization is a framework for increasing show rates by optimizing availability. It consists of four main tactics: taking appointments more days per week, taking appointments more hours per day, giving leads more flexible appointment times, and having inbound, outbound, and self-scheduling options.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Availability is key to increasing show rates
  2. Flexibility is important in appointment scheduling
  3. Multiple scheduling options increase show rates

Steps

4 steps
  1. Take Appointments More Days Per Week
    Increase the number of days per week that appointments are taken. This can include taking appointments on weekends or holidays.
    Pro tipConsider using online scheduling tools to make it easier for leads to book appointments
    WarningBe cautious of overbooking and ensure that salespeople can handle the increased volume
  2. Take Appointments More Hours Per Day
    Increase the number of hours per day that appointments are taken. This can include taking appointments early in the morning or late in the evening.
    Pro tipUse data to determine the optimal hours for your business
    WarningBe careful not to overbook and ensure that salespeople can handle the increased volume
  3. Give Leads More Flexible Appointment Times
    Increase the flexibility of appointment times. This can include offering more time slots per hour or allowing leads to schedule appointments at non-traditional times.
    Pro tipConsider using online scheduling tools to make it easier for leads to book appointments
    WarningBe cautious of overbooking and ensure that salespeople can handle the increased volume
  4. Have Inbound, Outbound, and Self-Scheduling Options
    Offer multiple scheduling options to leads. This can include inbound scheduling, outbound scheduling, and self-scheduling.
    Pro tipUse data to determine the optimal scheduling options for your business
    WarningBe careful not to overbook and ensure that salespeople can handle the increased volume

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Examples

1 cases
ALAN

Alex Hormozi's company ALAN increased show rates by optimizing availability

OutcomeSignificant increase in show rates and revenue

Common mistakes

2 traps
Not optimizing availability
Failing to increase appointment slots and make them more flexible can lead to missed opportunities and lower show rates
Not offering multiple scheduling options
Failing to offer multiple scheduling options can lead to lower show rates and revenue

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The framework was developed by Alex Hormozi, based on his experience with ALAN and other portfolio companies. He discovered that by optimizing availability, businesses can significantly increase their show rates and revenue.

Source

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Source · BOOK
$100M Playbook Lead Nurture How to get more leads to
Alex Hormozi · 2025
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