Here and now, we tell you how to write a follow-up message that your prospects cannot ignore\u2013or at least move them enough to consider your follow-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) How To Write a Follow-up Email After No Response?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFirstly, get into the minds of the prospect. Answer common questions that spring up in the mind of the email receiver, \u201cWhy should I care?\u201d, \u201cWhat\u2019s in it for me?\u201d, \u201cWho, What, Why are you emailing me?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To write an email that is prospect-centric, follow this 4-step methodology:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Step 1. Create a pattern-interrupting subject line <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Step 2. Add a relevant introduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Step 3. Highlight prospect\u2019s \u2018WIIFM\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Step 4. Include a CTA that is aligned with buyer intent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPro tip #1: <\/strong>Remember to write your sales emails like you\u2019re talking to them directly as if you knocked on their door and are now talking to the receiver.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Create an Attention-Grabbing Subject Line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Derren Brown\u2019s technique of pattern interrupt<\/a> is a series of interruptions that breaks a habit or a state. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWe are conditioned to ignore sales conversations, wherever and however. Why? Because we’re deluged with emails, cold calls, LinkedIn InMails, and text messages that all appear salesy–the kind of sales messaging reps have been using forever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your job is to stand out like a dove among a flock of crows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to do that? Stop using common subject line tactics like clickbait offers and single-worded questions. Interrupt reading patterns using the following subject line strategies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\na) Lean Into the Prospect\u2019s Pain Point<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWork pain points never fail to catch a prospect\u2019s attention because they are anyway busy trying to solve them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example: Jeroen<\/a> from content marketing agency, Contentoo<\/a>, sent our content marketing manager the following subject line. It made her check out the follow-up email.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Prospect's](\"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/email-subject-line-that-highlights-the-prospects-pain-point.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMore examples: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Here\u2019s a better way to solve {pain point}<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How {another company} solved {pain point}<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Resources to solve {pain point}<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
b) Humanize Your Subject Line<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Sellers hitting 150% above quota are doing almost twice as much research on prospects<\/a>, LinkedIn’s State of Sales report revealed. That means top sellers are personalizing their subject lines<\/a>. You should, too. Add a human element to your prospect\u2019s inbox. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAidan Shea<\/a>, a BDR at Crayon<\/a>, uses this as a last-ditch attempt to evoke a reply from his break up email\u2013\u2018Any response would be appreciated<\/em>.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\nMore examples: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- {prospect name} I am a big fan of your {their specific work} <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Want to dive into {prospect\u2019s favorite celebrity} game plan?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Did you catch {television show\/game match\/movie release} yesterday?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2. Write a Relevant Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mark Cuban spends 2 seconds on a cold email<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cI\u2019ll read the first paragraph or two and if it is something that catches my attention, and is interesting and I think is forward-thinking, then I will just start peppering them with questions,\u201d Cuban<\/a> said on the \u201cRaising The Bar\u201d podcast<\/a> from Alli Webb<\/a>, co-founder of Drybar<\/a>, and leadership coach Adrian Koehler.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat catches your attention, is interesting and is forward-thinking?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Something that\u2019s relevant to your work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRelevance answers the \u201cWhy should I care about your email\u201d question <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example: \u201cWe can help you scale your outreach efforts through automation.” is better than, “Hey I’m touching base again to stay on top of your inbox.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips for Writing Relevant Email Introductions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Use a funny opening line but remember to draw the connection between the joke and the reason for your email. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use a hyper-personalized opening line<\/strong> with the information you discovered from LinkedIn. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use the prospect\u2019s fresh Twitter or other social media activity in the intro. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Break the fourth wall (Let them know that you are aware that they are aware that this is the 4th or 5th or whichever follow-up it is.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Delve into their pain point and then explain your reason for emailing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3 Examples of Follow-up Email Introductions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- \u201cYes, this is the fourth email I’m sending you. And, that\u2019s because I know you\u2019re looking to scale your cold outreach efforts and I\u2019d like to stay on top of your mind.\u201d
<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Subject Line: Your article in <Magazine Name\/Website\/Journal>, \u201cHello {First Name},I recently read your article in <Magazine Name\/Website\/Journal> where you spoke about <topic> and how to use <solution> to address <pain point>. My name is Andrew, and although we’ve never met, that’s exactly the type of thing we deal with.”
<\/li>\n\n\n\n - \u201cHi {First Name}, Saw the message you dropped in {the slack community page} on managing freelance developers. Wondering if you’re facing any trouble managing freelance developers stay on track?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
3. Highlight Prospect\u2019s ‘What’s In It For Me’ (Wiifm)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How do you win over a cat\u2019s attention? By dangling a catnip in front of them, right? Do the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dangle an attractive gain\/solution that\u2019s relevant to them. That gain is not always your company\u2019s value prop. Increasing revenue goals may not be an SDR’s biggest goal, they\u2019re focused on booking more meetings or hitting their quota. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So create a \u201cWIIFM\u201d message<\/strong> for every account you\u2019re prospecting for.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow To Write the \u2018Wiifm\u2019 for Your Follow-up Email:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Dig deep into the prospect\u2019s role, and organization to find out bits of useful information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Block 6-10 minutes to research each prospect <\/strong>(or high value prospects) and take notes that can be used to craft your sales message. The research can be used to personalize any part of your email. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Don\u2019t pitch your solution yet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The main reason for following up is to qualify these prospects so there\u2019s no point in pitching your solution yet. So through multiple follow up emails you can test out different WIIFMs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are they aware that they have a problem?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n(WIIFM to show proof that this problem is expensive or hurting the business\u2019 bottomline. Resources: Industry\/research reports, e-books, case studies, podcasts, Expert panel discussions, etc.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAre they aware of the problem but are comfortable with the status quo?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n(WIIFM acknowledging that status quo is fine, but highlighting potential to grow. Resources: Case studies, use FOMO in body copy.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAre they aware of the problem and want to solve it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n(WIIFM to show how your solution helped your customers achieve XYZ – a goal they care about deeply. Resources you could use – E-books, use-case decks, case studies, blogs, etc.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n4. Include a CTA That Is Aligned With Buyer Intent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your biggest problem right now is that nobody\u2019s replying to you. The likely culprit is aggressive CTAs that ask for 15 or 20 minutes of their time\u2014which probably costs around 20-25 USD per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Would you give away 25 USD to read and reply to a cold email? Probably not. Prospects won\u2019t either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, you have to earn their time. Permission-based or low-friction call to actions<\/a> reduce the cost of the ask and help you earn their trust over a couple of emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow To Write CTAs for Follow up Emails After No Response:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- If the prospect hasn\u2019t engaged with you at all:
\n\n- We interviewed \u201cSME\u201d to break down \u201cXYZ\u201d. Thought I\u2019d share it with you because I noticed on LinkedIn your comment on \u201cSME\u201d’s post talking about the issue.
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n - If the prospect has opened a couple of emails:
\n\n- Is fixing \u201cproblem\u201d the top most priority for you right now? If it is, can I send you an expert-driven guide we made on solving it?
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n - If the prospect has clicked on links multiple times and opened your email multiple times:\n
\n- Open to chat next week Thursday?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
2) Sample Follow Up Email After No Response<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFrom line: Jon Wheatley (jonwheatley@onthegohr.com)\n\nSubject line: Aria, your newly hired reps closing deals already?\n\nHi Aria,\n\nI read about your difficulties of hiring reps at scale from your recent LinkedIn article about riding the recession. Assuming that ramping up newly hired SDRs at scale is a headache. (relevance)\n\nYour competitors ZeroIn, TechGuer and YellowInc use \u2018OnTheGoHR\u2019 to get their SDRs onboard and ramp up in as short as a month or two. (WIIFM)\n\nWould you like to find out how Techgeur\u2019s newly-hired SDRs hit quota in the quarter they joined? (CTA)\n\nHope you have a productive day ahead,\n \nJon Wheatley \nSDR at OnTheGoHR.com, \nCalifornia, United States\nLinkedIn | Twitter<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n3) 8 Best Follow up Email Templates After No Response<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\ni) A Gentle Follow-up Email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You want to send a respective, non-intrusive, polite follow-up email. We get it. One trick to ensure your follow-up is gentle is to read out your follow-up message and check the different tones you can read it in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, write one that sounds<\/strong> gentle.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEmail template<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nSubject line: Meet SDRs with whopping 20% call conversion rate\n\nHi {prospect name}, saw that you checked out my previous email from last week on how to coach SDRs to make successful cold calls a couple of times. \n\nCold calls are a tricky thing, but with the right kind of coaching, you can see high conversions as seen within the SDR teams at {some competitor names, and link to case studies on them}.\n\nThink this can help your SDRs make successful cold calls? \nCheers,\n \n{signature}\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nii) Follow-up Email To Qualify the Prospect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
An SDR has to pin their selling strategy down on one aspect alone \u2014 the prospect\u2019s awareness level of the problem and the solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Is the prospect aware of the problem<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Is the prospect aware of the problem but is okay with status quo<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Is the prospect aware that they need a solution and is looking for it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Send content that caters to these three assumptions to find out their awareness level in the initial emails. In the following new emails, replace this content with different types of valuable information\u2014regarding the industry, their pain point, competitors, case studies, pricing<\/strong> to test how what gets their attention. Feel free to add any additional information you think will be helpful to the prospect.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn the example below, the assumption is that the SDR doesn\u2019t know their awareness level. In case of each touchpoint you could ask more lead qualifying questions<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFollow-up template<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nSubject line: Shoving all your leads into 1 nurture sequence? (personalized to a general industry pain point)\n\nHi {prospect name},\n \nI noticed on your LinkedIn profile that you were looking for nurture \nsequence email templates. Assuming that your SDRs treat all your leads the same way\u2013by putting them in a single nurture sequence.\n \nThat\u2019s not really effective, no? since all leads are not the same?\nHere\u2019s a blog on why we think it\u2019s time to switch up nurture sequences based on the different inbound channels and how you can automate that workflow.\n\nHoping that I\u2019m of help\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\niii) Follow-up Email After Leaving a Voicemail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After leaving a voicemail to a prospect<\/a>, it\u2019s always beneficial to send the prospect a follow-up email within 24 hours in the same cold email thread. Why? Because it shows prospects that you\u2019re doing due diligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRephrase the reason for reaching out. Do not repeat the message you told in the voicemail. That could be annoying. Instead, mention that you left a message earlier. Next, tell them why you are reaching out and emphasize the benefit of partnering with your company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email template:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nSubject line: David, I reached out yesterday for this\u2026\n\nHi David, \n\nI had called yesterday to discuss whether you\u2019re able to track your email engagement metrics as much as you\u2019d like. I noticed from your LinkedIn post that you\u2019re finding it difficult to track all of your team members\u2019 important emails.\n\nIf you\u2019re unable to track your SDR\u2019s sales activities, it can be difficult to pinpoint revenue opportunities or leaks\u2013which I guess is quite important to you.\n \nDo let me know if it\u2019s okay to send over a report our sales manager made that helps you find out which are the best email engagement metrics to track.\n\nLooking forward to hearing from you \n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\niv) Following Up After an Unanswered Cold Call<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s okay if they haven\u2019t picked up your cold call. Drop them an email, and try again in a couple of days. Once you drop them an email, and if they\u2019ve engaged with that email in any way, you have a better chance the next time you place the call. Make sure that you give them context, don\u2019t simply \u201ccheck in\u201d<\/strong> or \u201ctouch base\u201d<\/strong> just because you\u2019ve already called them. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn all probability this is like a cold email to them. So follow the 4-step follow-up methodology<\/strong> we outlined above. Throw them a low-friction ask in the CTA because it\u2019s still early in the prospecting process and you\u2019ve not earned your right to ask for a meeting yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEmail Template:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nNorman, want to improve your {pain point. Eg: low average call-to-conversation rate}?\n \nHi {First Name}\n\nThese are a few problems that sales managers with growing teams regularly \nencounter \n - Pain point 1\n - Pain point 2\n - Pain point 3\n\nI don't want to bug you, but it seems like these problems are solve-able, and the following {pains} can be eased. \n\nWould you like to check out how we can help you solve {problem}? I could send you a 2-minute demo video if you\u2019d like.\n \nWarmest regards\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nv) Following Up After They Asked You to Contact Them Later<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There are times when prospects don\u2019t prioritize your solution, but they might still be interested in your offering. More often than not, they will ask you to get back after a few weeks or months. You should mark the date in your calendar or schedule the email in advance. You can use a cold email tool<\/a> to do that. Follow the 4-step methodology here to remind them of the priority of solving their pain point now. <\/p>\n\n\n\nEmail Template: <\/span>(Source: Klenty\u2019s<\/strong> Sales Followup Email Templates<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\nSubject line: Tired of reps who never give up?\n\nHi {{First Name}},\n\nLast we chatted, you requested that I get in touch in November. I may be a month early, but I figured it\u2019d be worth sharing some interesting information we discovered from helping out {competitor}. \n\nIs now a good time to send you a short blog on how we helped {competitor} solve {prospect\u2019s problem}?\n \nHoping that I\u2019m of help\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nvi) Follow-up Using Social Proof<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Social proof is common parlance in marketing teams. Founded in the scientifically-backed concept of normative social influence<\/a>, it suggests that people accept the order that influencers in a society have created around us as the norm. So, if you\u2019re mentioning the fact that their competitors or famous brand names are using your product or service, it shows prospects that you\u2019re trustworthy, and instill a sense of fear of missing out (FOMO). <\/p>\n\n\n\nDirectly throw your customer names around in your email. Mention how you helped their competitors, or even literally show (using screenshots) how you helped others achieve success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email Template:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nHey Tony,\n \nI wrote to you a few days ago about how we can help you grow your page traffic through search engine ranking.\n\nStill on the fence? Here is a {Google Analytics screenshot displaying traffic growth} of how we were able to help one of our customers grow organic traffic 5x in a little over 6 months.\n\nI took a quick look at your site and I believe that we can achieve something similar in the next 3-6 months.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nvii) Personalized Follow-up Emails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Personalization is one of the best ways to get replies. Whether it\u2019s the first name, company name, a pain point or a trigger event<\/strong> you use to personalize, it\u2019s still miles apart from non-personalized emails. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHere are different ways to personalize your emails<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\na) Follow up using information from LinkedIn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLinkedIn is a salesperson\u2019s treasure trove. It gives you insight into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- the prospect\u2019s role, their company, their company\u2019s activities and updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- their teammates, their professional life updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
All these <\/a>trigger events<\/a> help your cold follow-up get more personalized and boost email response rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPro Tip #7: Check out the prospect company\u2019s hiring posts to get an idea of the size of their team, the tools they use, their current processes or strategies, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sample follow-up email<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nCongratulations on the recent fundraise! It was inspiring to learn about your story and the company.\n\nWhat are your plans around lead generation using outbound prospecting? I believe that we can help you build a predictable and scalable lead generation channel for {{Company}}.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nb) Follow up using image<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Use product screenshots to highlight a feature they care about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use a reporting dashboard to show they them what they could achieve using your product (bank on the FOMO strategy here)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use screenshots of reviews left by your customers on G2, Capterra, or Trustpilot, etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
viii) Break-up Email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s a segment of the population that are against sending break-up emails<\/a>. Rightly so. Because if done wrong, they sound incredibly passive aggressive. <\/p>\n\n\n\nBut it\u2019s the emotional trigger in these emails that force replies out of prospects. You can sound not interrogative or passive aggressive, and such emails will still get a lot of responses, so don\u2019t worry about those who are against it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hi {{FirstName}},\n \nI wrote to you a few times on helping {{Company}} acquire new leads using Linkedin. I\u2019m going to assume that you\u2019re not interested in learning more about how we can help you. But, could you do me a favor?\n\nCould you let me know 1 \/ 2 \/ 3, so I know if I should put a pin on \nthis conversation or remove you from my pipeline.\n \n 1. This could be useful for us \u2013 let\u2019s set up time next week.\n\n 2. This is not a good time \u2013 call back in a couple of months.\n 3. I have no use for this. Please don\u2019t follow up anymore.\n\nWishing you good karma, \n\n{email signature}\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n4) How Many Times Should You Follow Up With Prospects?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA majority of the top reps we spoke to revealed that they sent up to 5 follow-up emails over a month or two. But they don\u2019t just rely on emails to do the magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They bank their cold outreach campaigns on multichannel outreach i.e., they reach out via multiple touchpoints like phone call, email, LinkedIn and or SMS to improve their email campaign\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
G2\u2019s SDR Nanditha Menon<\/a><\/strong> who hit 125% quota says that her number of follow-ups are 4 per prospect that\u2019s spaced out over a 7-day period<\/em>. Here’s her follow up email content breakdown: <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- The <\/em>first follow-up email<\/em> on day 1 will be personalized as per the PoC\u2019s role in the company.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Second follow-up email<\/em> on day 3, which would contain a value proposition. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- On day 5, the 3rd email. This would contain a <\/em>case study<\/em> or other sales enablement content.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- On day 7, the 4th and last email which would go out. This would be a breakup email.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
We suggest arriving at a number through trial and error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tip #5: You could also center your follow-up email strategy on intent-based campaigns<\/a> – where you can follow up based on how prospects engaged with your previous emails. Higher open rates mean you could follow up with them immediately. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n5) How Long Should You Wait Between Follow-ups?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn the first 2 to 3 follow-ups, maintain an interval of 3 to 4 days and the more follow-ups you send leave a bigger interval anywhere between 5 days and 10 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep increasing the sending interval progressively from 5-6 to 7-8 to 10-12 days after each follow-up. But after sending your first email, wait three days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Short<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWriting a follow-up email is simple if you know the basic rules to follow. Think of it as a casual conversation between yourself and a stranger. How would you go about it then? You\u2019d respect their time, be kind and understanding, and try to be friendly. Same rules apply when writing a follow-up email. Don\u2019t try to hack your way to getting their attention, that will only push them away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Know this though, you have to follow up to close deals. That\u2019s etched in stone. As Michelle Moore from Selling Simplified<\/a> says, \u201cNot following up with your prospects is the same as filling up your bathtub without first putting the stopper in the drain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nResources You’ll Love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- 10 Factors That Determine the Success of Your Sales Email Sequence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 13 Cold Emailing Tips That Helped 8 SDRs Crush Their Quotas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How Long Should a Cold Email Be? [With 5 Short Cold Email Templates]<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 11 Best Email Warm-up Tools in 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nHow Do You Write A Follow-up After No Response?<\/h3>\n\n\n1. Begin with a pattern interrupting subject line<\/strong> to get their attention. For example, the subject line \u201cYesterday\u2019s LinkedIn post\u201d is a good one for a prospect who posted something that caught your eye on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n2. Add an introduction that is consistent with your subject line. Here\u2019s an example- \u201cSaw your recent LinkedIn post about the struggles you face managing {pain point}.\u201d<\/p>\n
3. Tell them the reason for your email<\/strong>. Don\u2019t pitch your product unless you think they are sales-ready. If they have low buying intent, focus on building trust by giving value. Say something along the lines of: \u201cI\u2019ve a couple of resources on how {competitor company} solved {pain point} in a span of {time frame}.\u201d<\/p>\n4. Include a CTA<\/strong> based on their sales-readiness. That means always use a low friction CTA and don\u2019t make the big ask right away. For example, \u201cI can send it your way if you are interested.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nHow Long Should I Wait Until Following Up With A Potential Customer?<\/h3>\n\n\nSome follow up 5 times over 15 days, some follow up up to 15 times over 30 days, the point being, you should learn through trial and error. If you\u2019re just starting your sales campaign, start scheduling 5-6 follow-up emails along with other touchpoints\u2013like calls, LinkedIn, or text\u2013in your sales sequence.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Step 1. Create a pattern-interrupting subject line <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Step 2. Add a relevant introduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Step 3. Highlight prospect\u2019s \u2018WIIFM\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Step 4. Include a CTA that is aligned with buyer intent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Pro tip #1: <\/strong>Remember to write your sales emails like you\u2019re talking to them directly as if you knocked on their door and are now talking to the receiver.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Create an Attention-Grabbing Subject Line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Derren Brown\u2019s technique of pattern interrupt<\/a> is a series of interruptions that breaks a habit or a state. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are conditioned to ignore sales conversations, wherever and however. Why? Because we’re deluged with emails, cold calls, LinkedIn InMails, and text messages that all appear salesy–the kind of sales messaging reps have been using forever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your job is to stand out like a dove among a flock of crows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to do that? Stop using common subject line tactics like clickbait offers and single-worded questions. Interrupt reading patterns using the following subject line strategies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) Lean Into the Prospect\u2019s Pain Point<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Work pain points never fail to catch a prospect\u2019s attention because they are anyway busy trying to solve them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example: Jeroen<\/a> from content marketing agency, Contentoo<\/a>, sent our content marketing manager the following subject line. It made her check out the follow-up email.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMore examples: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Here\u2019s a better way to solve {pain point}<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How {another company} solved {pain point}<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Resources to solve {pain point}<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
b) Humanize Your Subject Line<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Sellers hitting 150% above quota are doing almost twice as much research on prospects<\/a>, LinkedIn’s State of Sales report revealed. That means top sellers are personalizing their subject lines<\/a>. You should, too. Add a human element to your prospect\u2019s inbox. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aidan Shea<\/a>, a BDR at Crayon<\/a>, uses this as a last-ditch attempt to evoke a reply from his break up email\u2013\u2018Any response would be appreciated<\/em>.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More examples: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- {prospect name} I am a big fan of your {their specific work} <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Want to dive into {prospect\u2019s favorite celebrity} game plan?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Did you catch {television show\/game match\/movie release} yesterday?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2. Write a Relevant Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mark Cuban spends 2 seconds on a cold email<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ll read the first paragraph or two and if it is something that catches my attention, and is interesting and I think is forward-thinking, then I will just start peppering them with questions,\u201d Cuban<\/a> said on the \u201cRaising The Bar\u201d podcast<\/a> from Alli Webb<\/a>, co-founder of Drybar<\/a>, and leadership coach Adrian Koehler.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
What catches your attention, is interesting and is forward-thinking?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Something that\u2019s relevant to your work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Relevance answers the \u201cWhy should I care about your email\u201d question <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example: \u201cWe can help you scale your outreach efforts through automation.” is better than, “Hey I’m touching base again to stay on top of your inbox.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips for Writing Relevant Email Introductions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Use a funny opening line but remember to draw the connection between the joke and the reason for your email. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use a hyper-personalized opening line<\/strong> with the information you discovered from LinkedIn. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use the prospect\u2019s fresh Twitter or other social media activity in the intro. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Break the fourth wall (Let them know that you are aware that they are aware that this is the 4th or 5th or whichever follow-up it is.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Delve into their pain point and then explain your reason for emailing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3 Examples of Follow-up Email Introductions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- \u201cYes, this is the fourth email I’m sending you. And, that\u2019s because I know you\u2019re looking to scale your cold outreach efforts and I\u2019d like to stay on top of your mind.\u201d
<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Subject Line: Your article in <Magazine Name\/Website\/Journal>, \u201cHello {First Name},I recently read your article in <Magazine Name\/Website\/Journal> where you spoke about <topic> and how to use <solution> to address <pain point>. My name is Andrew, and although we’ve never met, that’s exactly the type of thing we deal with.”
<\/li>\n\n\n\n - \u201cHi {First Name}, Saw the message you dropped in {the slack community page} on managing freelance developers. Wondering if you’re facing any trouble managing freelance developers stay on track?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
3. Highlight Prospect\u2019s ‘What’s In It For Me’ (Wiifm)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How do you win over a cat\u2019s attention? By dangling a catnip in front of them, right? Do the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dangle an attractive gain\/solution that\u2019s relevant to them. That gain is not always your company\u2019s value prop. Increasing revenue goals may not be an SDR’s biggest goal, they\u2019re focused on booking more meetings or hitting their quota. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So create a \u201cWIIFM\u201d message<\/strong> for every account you\u2019re prospecting for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How To Write the \u2018Wiifm\u2019 for Your Follow-up Email:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Dig deep into the prospect\u2019s role, and organization to find out bits of useful information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Block 6-10 minutes to research each prospect <\/strong>(or high value prospects) and take notes that can be used to craft your sales message. The research can be used to personalize any part of your email. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Don\u2019t pitch your solution yet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The main reason for following up is to qualify these prospects so there\u2019s no point in pitching your solution yet. So through multiple follow up emails you can test out different WIIFMs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are they aware that they have a problem?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
(WIIFM to show proof that this problem is expensive or hurting the business\u2019 bottomline. Resources: Industry\/research reports, e-books, case studies, podcasts, Expert panel discussions, etc.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are they aware of the problem but are comfortable with the status quo?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
(WIIFM acknowledging that status quo is fine, but highlighting potential to grow. Resources: Case studies, use FOMO in body copy.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are they aware of the problem and want to solve it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
(WIIFM to show how your solution helped your customers achieve XYZ – a goal they care about deeply. Resources you could use – E-books, use-case decks, case studies, blogs, etc.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Include a CTA That Is Aligned With Buyer Intent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your biggest problem right now is that nobody\u2019s replying to you. The likely culprit is aggressive CTAs that ask for 15 or 20 minutes of their time\u2014which probably costs around 20-25 USD per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Would you give away 25 USD to read and reply to a cold email? Probably not. Prospects won\u2019t either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, you have to earn their time. Permission-based or low-friction call to actions<\/a> reduce the cost of the ask and help you earn their trust over a couple of emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How To Write CTAs for Follow up Emails After No Response:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- If the prospect hasn\u2019t engaged with you at all:
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- We interviewed \u201cSME\u201d to break down \u201cXYZ\u201d. Thought I\u2019d share it with you because I noticed on LinkedIn your comment on \u201cSME\u201d’s post talking about the issue.
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n - If the prospect has opened a couple of emails:
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- Is fixing \u201cproblem\u201d the top most priority for you right now? If it is, can I send you an expert-driven guide we made on solving it?
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n - If the prospect has clicked on links multiple times and opened your email multiple times:\n
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- Open to chat next week Thursday?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
2) Sample Follow Up Email After No Response<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From line: Jon Wheatley (jonwheatley@onthegohr.com)\n\nSubject line: Aria, your newly hired reps closing deals already?\n\nHi Aria,\n\nI read about your difficulties of hiring reps at scale from your recent LinkedIn article about riding the recession. Assuming that ramping up newly hired SDRs at scale is a headache. (relevance)\n\nYour competitors ZeroIn, TechGuer and YellowInc use \u2018OnTheGoHR\u2019 to get their SDRs onboard and ramp up in as short as a month or two. (WIIFM)\n\nWould you like to find out how Techgeur\u2019s newly-hired SDRs hit quota in the quarter they joined? (CTA)\n\nHope you have a productive day ahead,\n \nJon Wheatley \nSDR at OnTheGoHR.com, \nCalifornia, United States\nLinkedIn | Twitter<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n3) 8 Best Follow up Email Templates After No Response<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
i) A Gentle Follow-up Email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You want to send a respective, non-intrusive, polite follow-up email. We get it. One trick to ensure your follow-up is gentle is to read out your follow-up message and check the different tones you can read it in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, write one that sounds<\/strong> gentle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email template<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Subject line: Meet SDRs with whopping 20% call conversion rate\n\nHi {prospect name}, saw that you checked out my previous email from last week on how to coach SDRs to make successful cold calls a couple of times. \n\nCold calls are a tricky thing, but with the right kind of coaching, you can see high conversions as seen within the SDR teams at {some competitor names, and link to case studies on them}.\n\nThink this can help your SDRs make successful cold calls? \nCheers,\n \n{signature}\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nii) Follow-up Email To Qualify the Prospect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
An SDR has to pin their selling strategy down on one aspect alone \u2014 the prospect\u2019s awareness level of the problem and the solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Is the prospect aware of the problem<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Is the prospect aware of the problem but is okay with status quo<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Is the prospect aware that they need a solution and is looking for it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Send content that caters to these three assumptions to find out their awareness level in the initial emails. In the following new emails, replace this content with different types of valuable information\u2014regarding the industry, their pain point, competitors, case studies, pricing<\/strong> to test how what gets their attention. Feel free to add any additional information you think will be helpful to the prospect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the example below, the assumption is that the SDR doesn\u2019t know their awareness level. In case of each touchpoint you could ask more lead qualifying questions<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Follow-up template<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Subject line: Shoving all your leads into 1 nurture sequence? (personalized to a general industry pain point)\n\nHi {prospect name},\n \nI noticed on your LinkedIn profile that you were looking for nurture \nsequence email templates. Assuming that your SDRs treat all your leads the same way\u2013by putting them in a single nurture sequence.\n \nThat\u2019s not really effective, no? since all leads are not the same?\nHere\u2019s a blog on why we think it\u2019s time to switch up nurture sequences based on the different inbound channels and how you can automate that workflow.\n\nHoping that I\u2019m of help\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\niii) Follow-up Email After Leaving a Voicemail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After leaving a voicemail to a prospect<\/a>, it\u2019s always beneficial to send the prospect a follow-up email within 24 hours in the same cold email thread. Why? Because it shows prospects that you\u2019re doing due diligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rephrase the reason for reaching out. Do not repeat the message you told in the voicemail. That could be annoying. Instead, mention that you left a message earlier. Next, tell them why you are reaching out and emphasize the benefit of partnering with your company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email template:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Subject line: David, I reached out yesterday for this\u2026\n\nHi David, \n\nI had called yesterday to discuss whether you\u2019re able to track your email engagement metrics as much as you\u2019d like. I noticed from your LinkedIn post that you\u2019re finding it difficult to track all of your team members\u2019 important emails.\n\nIf you\u2019re unable to track your SDR\u2019s sales activities, it can be difficult to pinpoint revenue opportunities or leaks\u2013which I guess is quite important to you.\n \nDo let me know if it\u2019s okay to send over a report our sales manager made that helps you find out which are the best email engagement metrics to track.\n\nLooking forward to hearing from you \n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\niv) Following Up After an Unanswered Cold Call<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s okay if they haven\u2019t picked up your cold call. Drop them an email, and try again in a couple of days. Once you drop them an email, and if they\u2019ve engaged with that email in any way, you have a better chance the next time you place the call. Make sure that you give them context, don\u2019t simply \u201ccheck in\u201d<\/strong> or \u201ctouch base\u201d<\/strong> just because you\u2019ve already called them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In all probability this is like a cold email to them. So follow the 4-step follow-up methodology<\/strong> we outlined above. Throw them a low-friction ask in the CTA because it\u2019s still early in the prospecting process and you\u2019ve not earned your right to ask for a meeting yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email Template:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Norman, want to improve your {pain point. Eg: low average call-to-conversation rate}?\n \nHi {First Name}\n\nThese are a few problems that sales managers with growing teams regularly \nencounter \n - Pain point 1\n - Pain point 2\n - Pain point 3\n\nI don't want to bug you, but it seems like these problems are solve-able, and the following {pains} can be eased. \n\nWould you like to check out how we can help you solve {problem}? I could send you a 2-minute demo video if you\u2019d like.\n \nWarmest regards\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nv) Following Up After They Asked You to Contact Them Later<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There are times when prospects don\u2019t prioritize your solution, but they might still be interested in your offering. More often than not, they will ask you to get back after a few weeks or months. You should mark the date in your calendar or schedule the email in advance. You can use a cold email tool<\/a> to do that. Follow the 4-step methodology here to remind them of the priority of solving their pain point now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email Template: <\/span>(Source: Klenty\u2019s<\/strong> Sales Followup Email Templates<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Subject line: Tired of reps who never give up?\n\nHi {{First Name}},\n\nLast we chatted, you requested that I get in touch in November. I may be a month early, but I figured it\u2019d be worth sharing some interesting information we discovered from helping out {competitor}. \n\nIs now a good time to send you a short blog on how we helped {competitor} solve {prospect\u2019s problem}?\n \nHoping that I\u2019m of help\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nvi) Follow-up Using Social Proof<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Social proof is common parlance in marketing teams. Founded in the scientifically-backed concept of normative social influence<\/a>, it suggests that people accept the order that influencers in a society have created around us as the norm. So, if you\u2019re mentioning the fact that their competitors or famous brand names are using your product or service, it shows prospects that you\u2019re trustworthy, and instill a sense of fear of missing out (FOMO). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Directly throw your customer names around in your email. Mention how you helped their competitors, or even literally show (using screenshots) how you helped others achieve success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email Template:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hey Tony,\n \nI wrote to you a few days ago about how we can help you grow your page traffic through search engine ranking.\n\nStill on the fence? Here is a {Google Analytics screenshot displaying traffic growth} of how we were able to help one of our customers grow organic traffic 5x in a little over 6 months.\n\nI took a quick look at your site and I believe that we can achieve something similar in the next 3-6 months.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nvii) Personalized Follow-up Emails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Personalization is one of the best ways to get replies. Whether it\u2019s the first name, company name, a pain point or a trigger event<\/strong> you use to personalize, it\u2019s still miles apart from non-personalized emails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are different ways to personalize your emails<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) Follow up using information from LinkedIn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn is a salesperson\u2019s treasure trove. It gives you insight into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- the prospect\u2019s role, their company, their company\u2019s activities and updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- their teammates, their professional life updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
All these <\/a>trigger events<\/a> help your cold follow-up get more personalized and boost email response rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tip #7: Check out the prospect company\u2019s hiring posts to get an idea of the size of their team, the tools they use, their current processes or strategies, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sample follow-up email<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Congratulations on the recent fundraise! It was inspiring to learn about your story and the company.\n\nWhat are your plans around lead generation using outbound prospecting? I believe that we can help you build a predictable and scalable lead generation channel for {{Company}}.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nb) Follow up using image<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Use product screenshots to highlight a feature they care about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use a reporting dashboard to show they them what they could achieve using your product (bank on the FOMO strategy here)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use screenshots of reviews left by your customers on G2, Capterra, or Trustpilot, etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
viii) Break-up Email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s a segment of the population that are against sending break-up emails<\/a>. Rightly so. Because if done wrong, they sound incredibly passive aggressive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it\u2019s the emotional trigger in these emails that force replies out of prospects. You can sound not interrogative or passive aggressive, and such emails will still get a lot of responses, so don\u2019t worry about those who are against it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hi {{FirstName}},\n \nI wrote to you a few times on helping {{Company}} acquire new leads using Linkedin. I\u2019m going to assume that you\u2019re not interested in learning more about how we can help you. But, could you do me a favor?\n\nCould you let me know 1 \/ 2 \/ 3, so I know if I should put a pin on \nthis conversation or remove you from my pipeline.\n \n 1. This could be useful for us \u2013 let\u2019s set up time next week.\n\n 2. This is not a good time \u2013 call back in a couple of months.\n 3. I have no use for this. Please don\u2019t follow up anymore.\n\nWishing you good karma, \n\n{email signature}\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n4) How Many Times Should You Follow Up With Prospects?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A majority of the top reps we spoke to revealed that they sent up to 5 follow-up emails over a month or two. But they don\u2019t just rely on emails to do the magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They bank their cold outreach campaigns on multichannel outreach i.e., they reach out via multiple touchpoints like phone call, email, LinkedIn and or SMS to improve their email campaign\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
G2\u2019s SDR Nanditha Menon<\/a><\/strong> who hit 125% quota says that her number of follow-ups are 4 per prospect that\u2019s spaced out over a 7-day period<\/em>. Here’s her follow up email content breakdown: <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The <\/em>first follow-up email<\/em> on day 1 will be personalized as per the PoC\u2019s role in the company.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Second follow-up email<\/em> on day 3, which would contain a value proposition. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- On day 5, the 3rd email. This would contain a <\/em>case study<\/em> or other sales enablement content.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- On day 7, the 4th and last email which would go out. This would be a breakup email.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
We suggest arriving at a number through trial and error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tip #5: You could also center your follow-up email strategy on intent-based campaigns<\/a> – where you can follow up based on how prospects engaged with your previous emails. Higher open rates mean you could follow up with them immediately. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
5) How Long Should You Wait Between Follow-ups?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the first 2 to 3 follow-ups, maintain an interval of 3 to 4 days and the more follow-ups you send leave a bigger interval anywhere between 5 days and 10 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep increasing the sending interval progressively from 5-6 to 7-8 to 10-12 days after each follow-up. But after sending your first email, wait three days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Short<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Writing a follow-up email is simple if you know the basic rules to follow. Think of it as a casual conversation between yourself and a stranger. How would you go about it then? You\u2019d respect their time, be kind and understanding, and try to be friendly. Same rules apply when writing a follow-up email. Don\u2019t try to hack your way to getting their attention, that will only push them away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Know this though, you have to follow up to close deals. That\u2019s etched in stone. As Michelle Moore from Selling Simplified<\/a> says, \u201cNot following up with your prospects is the same as filling up your bathtub without first putting the stopper in the drain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nResources You’ll Love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- 10 Factors That Determine the Success of Your Sales Email Sequence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 13 Cold Emailing Tips That Helped 8 SDRs Crush Their Quotas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How Long Should a Cold Email Be? [With 5 Short Cold Email Templates]<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 11 Best Email Warm-up Tools in 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
\n\n\nHow Do You Write A Follow-up After No Response?<\/h3>\n
\n\n1. Begin with a pattern interrupting subject line<\/strong> to get their attention. For example, the subject line \u201cYesterday\u2019s LinkedIn post\u201d is a good one for a prospect who posted something that caught your eye on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n
2. Add an introduction that is consistent with your subject line. Here\u2019s an example- \u201cSaw your recent LinkedIn post about the struggles you face managing {pain point}.\u201d<\/p>\n
3. Tell them the reason for your email<\/strong>. Don\u2019t pitch your product unless you think they are sales-ready. If they have low buying intent, focus on building trust by giving value. Say something along the lines of: \u201cI\u2019ve a couple of resources on how {competitor company} solved {pain point} in a span of {time frame}.\u201d<\/p>\n
4. Include a CTA<\/strong> based on their sales-readiness. That means always use a low friction CTA and don\u2019t make the big ask right away. For example, \u201cI can send it your way if you are interested.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nHow Long Should I Wait Until Following Up With A Potential Customer?<\/h3>\n
\n\nSome follow up 5 times over 15 days, some follow up up to 15 times over 30 days, the point being, you should learn through trial and error. If you\u2019re just starting your sales campaign, start scheduling 5-6 follow-up emails along with other touchpoints\u2013like calls, LinkedIn, or text\u2013in your sales sequence.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- 13 Cold Emailing Tips That Helped 8 SDRs Crush Their Quotas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Second follow-up email<\/em> on day 3, which would contain a value proposition. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The <\/em>first follow-up email<\/em> on day 1 will be personalized as per the PoC\u2019s role in the company.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Open to chat next week Thursday?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Is fixing \u201cproblem\u201d the top most priority for you right now? If it is, can I send you an expert-driven guide we made on solving it?
- We interviewed \u201cSME\u201d to break down \u201cXYZ\u201d. Thought I\u2019d share it with you because I noticed on LinkedIn your comment on \u201cSME\u201d’s post talking about the issue.
- If the prospect hasn\u2019t engaged with you at all:
- Don\u2019t pitch your solution yet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Dig deep into the prospect\u2019s role, and organization to find out bits of useful information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n