Solution
Call screening that tells you who's calling and why.
Before you decide whether to pick up or call back, Leap has already found out who is calling and what they need. You get a summary with the name, purpose, and context, so no call catches you unprepared.
Call screening is the process of gathering a caller's name and purpose before the call reaches the owner or a staff member. Leap handles the full screen: it answers, asks who is calling and why, captures the answers, and sends you a notification with the context. You decide what to do next, already informed. Setup takes five minutes.
Every caller. Leap screens every inbound call, collecting name and purpose before the call is passed or logged.
Pre-call summary. You receive a notification with the caller's name, purpose, and contact details before deciding whether to call back.
No more cold callbacks. Every call you return comes with context already captured, so you start the conversation prepared, not guessing.
5 min. Call screening is active in about five minutes, via forwarding on your existing business line.
Every call logged. Screened calls are stored with full transcripts so you have a record of every caller and their stated purpose.
What is call screening for a small business?
Call screening is a layer between the caller and the person they are trying to reach. The screener, traditionally a receptionist, asks who is calling and why, then decides how to route the call or whether to interrupt the person they are protecting.
For a small business owner, call screening means you never pick up a call without knowing who is on the line. You stop cold calls from interrupting a client meeting. You know whether the 10am caller is a new patient, a vendor, or a solicitor before you answer.
Why does picking up blind cost small business owners?
Every call you pick up blind is a gamble. It might be a hot new lead. It might be a robocall that got past the filter. It might be a vendor calling about an invoice. You do not know until you are already committed to the call.
Call screening inverts this. Leap handles the first minute, collects the relevant facts, and delivers them to you. You pick up informed, or you call back prepared. The caller gets a professional experience either way.
Interruptions are controlled
Leap screens the call while you finish with a client. You decide when to engage, not the caller's timing.
Solicitors are handled before they reach you
A caller who says they are selling something is logged and ended by Leap, without your team being bothered.
New leads arrive with context
A caller who describes their project in the screen is already a warm lead by the time you call back.
Callbacks are more effective
Knowing the caller's name, company, and purpose before you dial makes the callback faster and more productive.
How Leap screens a call
Your line forwards to Leap. Leap answers, asks the caller's name, who they are trying to reach, and what they need. It captures the answers and sends you a notification with the summary. You see: name, purpose, and contact. You decide whether to pick up the transferred call, call back later, or let Leap handle it entirely.
If Leap can handle the call without you, it does. Booking requests, FAQ calls, and service inquiries are resolved without interruption.
How it works
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Forward your number to Leap.
Every inbound call goes through Leap first. You are never the first person on the line.
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Leap screens the caller.
Leap collects the caller's name and purpose naturally in a short conversation.
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You get the summary.
A notification arrives with the caller's name, purpose, and contact. You decide whether to pick up, call back, or let Leap handle it.
Frequently asked questions
What is call screening for a small business?
It is a process that captures the caller's name and purpose before the call reaches the owner or a staff member. Leap does this automatically on every inbound call, sending you a pre-call summary so you are never caught unprepared.
Can I still take a screened call live?
Yes. If the caller is urgent or a priority, Leap can transfer the call to you immediately after screening. You pick up with the context already captured.
Does the caller know they are being screened?
They know they are speaking with a receptionist who is collecting their information. The experience feels like a professional front desk, which it is.
What if Leap can handle the call without me?
For bookings, FAQ calls, and service inquiries, Leap handles the full call without transferring it to you. You get a logged summary, not an interruption.
Can Leap screen out specific types of callers?
Yes. You can define handling rules, like ending calls from solicitors or routing vendor calls to a specific notification. Leap applies your rules on every call.
How is call screening different from spam blocking?
Spam blocking ends calls that appear to be non-human. Call screening captures information from every real caller before routing them. Both can run together.
Does Leap keep a log of screened calls?
Yes. Every screened call has a full transcript and summary in your Leap inbox, with the caller's name, stated purpose, and contact information.
Do I keep my existing business number?
Yes. You forward your existing number to Leap. Callers always dial the number they already know.
How much does call screening cost?
Call screening is included in Leap's founding rate of $149 a month, covering the first 100 calls, then $0.99 per additional call.
How long does setup take?
About five minutes. Forward your number to Leap, configure your screening and routing rules, and the screen is active on every incoming call.
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