{"id":6852,"date":"2023-09-06T06:06:59","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T06:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/?p=6852"},"modified":"2024-02-23T09:12:47","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T09:12:47","slug":"sales-breakup-email","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/sales-breakup-email\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Best Breakup Email Templates for Obtaining Lasting Responses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What should you do, when after multiple touches and attempts, your prospect hasn&#8217;t responded to any of your emails?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve all been there. You have a prospect who you think will be a great fit for your product, and all you want is that 15-minute slot on their calendar. You have tried emailing, calling, and even sent a tweet and LinkedIn InMail their way. Your email tracking software tells you that your emails are getting delivered and opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, no reply. All quiet on the prospect&#8217;s front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to give up and move on? Not yet. It&#8217;s time to get personal and unleash that little weapon from your arsenal called the <strong>breakup email<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-sales-breakup-email\"><strong>What Is a Sales Breakup Email?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A sales breakup email is the <strong>final email you send to your prospects<\/strong> to tell them you are &#8220;moving on&#8221; as they haven&#8217;t responded to your previous emails. Through this email, you convey that you are moving on unless your prospects want to re-engage. The aim behind these emails is to either get a response from the prospect or get them out of your sales funnel for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-write-a-breakup-email\"><strong>How To Write a Breakup Email?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An effective goodbye email contains three components: <strong>a head-turning subject line, a concise email body, and a compelling call to action<\/strong>. Here&#8217;s how you can craft each of these components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Breakup Email Subject Lines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You are making a painful and important decision to part ways with your prospect. There is tension in the air. And you want your prospect to notice it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"what-is-a-sales-breakup-email\">If there is one place where you can go overboard on emotion, it is the subject line of your email. Channel that inner drama queen as you write your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/cold-email-subject-lines-sales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">breakup email subject lines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The worst thing that can happen at this stage is for your prospect to ignore this email and bring your last-ditch attempt to a premature end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples of breakup email subject lines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>It&#8217;s me, not you<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>My last email, {prospect name}<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Email Body for a Sales Breakup Email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While keeping the emotional tension from the subject line alive, there are a <strong>few key points to be made here:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the context by explaining that you have reached out a few times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That this may be the last time they will hear from you in a while<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reiterate the value that you are still willing to provide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples of Email Copy of Breakup Emails:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hey, {first name}, I was just hoping to get an update. I&#8217;d love to hear your thoughts over a quick call unless we&#8217;re letting this go. Just let me know.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Template credits: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sam-holeman-85624013b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sam Holeman<\/a>, top-performing rep from <strong>Momence)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This is my last email, but I&#8217;d love your feedback so our product can&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>get better. What&#8217;s the main reason you didn&#8217;t want to hop on a call with us?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Call to Action (CTA) For a Breakup Email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/cold-email-call-to-action\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">call to action on a breakup email<\/a> plays the role of keeping the door open \u2013 should the prospect choose to reciprocate and reply back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CTA Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If I don&#8217;t hear back from you, I&#8217;ll assume this isn&#8217;t the right time to continue our conversations and that something has changed since we last spoke.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>If you change your mind and want to see how we can help you with {value proposition}, do hit reply and let me know.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-sales-breakup-email-templates-to-boost-your-response-rates\"><strong>9 Sales Breakup Email Templates To Boost Your Response Rates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-remind-them-that-you-have-reached-out-a-few-times\">1. Remind Them That You Have Reached Out a Few Times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to set the context and remind them that you&#8217;ve reached out to them multiple times and still haven&#8217;t gotten any response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breakup Email Template:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code paddingBlock20 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8\"><code>Hi {Prospect name},\n\nI've reached out to you a few times recently to reconnect, and I haven't heard back from you. Thank you for the opportunity. Can I put it on hold for now?\n\nBest,\n{Your name}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-reiterate-the-value-that-you-are-still-willing-to-provide\">2. Reiterate the Value That You Are Still Willing To Provide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This may be the final opportunity to <strong>remind your prospect what you do and how you can help them<\/strong>. Sell the sizzle one last time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Template:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code paddingBlock20 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8\"><code>Hi {Prospect name}\n\nI've reached out to you a few times recently to reconnect and I haven't heard back from you. \n\nI understand you're busy, so if exploring a partnership with {your company name} isn't a priority, please let me know so I can stop bothering you. However, when we spoke last, you mentioned a few key areas that you were looking to improve:\n\n1. &#91;Specific goal #1]\n2. &#91;Specific goal#2]\n3. &#91;Specific goal#3, etc.]\n\nAre these still priorities for you? If I don't hear back from you, then I'll assume this isn't the right time to continue our conversations and that something has changed since we last spoke.\n\nBest,\n{Your name}\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-ask-them-why-they-didn-t-respond\">3. Ask Them Why They Didn&#8217;t Respond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indicate that you are stopping your follow-up. At the same time, instead of another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/sales-pitch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sales pitch<\/a>, if you <strong>ask them why they chose not to respond<\/strong>, they are often willing to provide constructive feedback \u2013 This can be a great conversation starter and will help you improve your cold emailing game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Template:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code paddingBlock20 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8\"><code>Hey {First name}\n\nThis is my last email, but I'd love your feedback so our product can get better. \n\nWhat's the main reason you didn't want to hop on a call with us?\n\nBest,\n{Your name}\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-make-them-choose-the-reason\">4. Make Them Choose the Reason<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is similar to the previous break up email, but instead of making them write a reason, you make them choose one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Template:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code paddingBlock20 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8\"><code>Hey {First name}\n\nThis is my last email, but I'd love your feedback so our product can \nget better.\n\nWhat's the main reason you didn't want to hop on a call with us?\n\nA. It's not a priority right now\nB. Call us next quarter\nC. I'm not interested\nD. I was busy, call me sometime this week\n\nJust choose A, B, C, or D, and you'll never hear from me again unless you want me to.\n\nBest,\n{Your name}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-acknowledge-the-value-of-their-time\">5. Acknowledge the Value of Their Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another theme for your Goodbye email is letting your <strong>potential customer know you value their time<\/strong>. Hence you are stopping your follow-up to give them some space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breakup Email Template:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code paddingBlock20 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8\"><code>Hi {FirstName},\n\nI have written a few times on how we can help you do {value proposition}.\nI understand you may be busy, and hate to bother you further if this is of \nno interest at all.\n\nHence this will be my last follow-up for now.\n\nIf you change your mind and want to see how we can help you with {value proposition}, do hit reply and let me know.\n\nBest,\n{Your name}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-take-the-deal-away\">6. Take the Deal Away<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve met with your prospect and shown them the demo. They even agree to discuss the next steps with you. But they suddenly stop replying to your emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to do when you get ghosted as you wait to close the deal? You can take the deal away from them\u2014either tentatively or permanently\u2014as a last-ditch effort to elicit a reply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/leslievenetz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Leslie Venetz<\/a>, the founder of <strong>Sales Team Builder<\/strong> and <strong>3x Head of Sales<\/strong> with over a decade of experience in sales, gives <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/leslievenetz_b2bsales-salestraining-salesteambuilder-ugcPost-6958802178157277184-B3fu\/?utm_source=linkedin_share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop_web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2 options for this breakup email template:<\/a> soft blowout and hard blowout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A word of caution: <\/strong>The templates below will work only if you\u2019ve a certain level of familiarity with the prospects. <strong>Never use these breakup email templates for cold prospects\u2014<\/strong>you could end up burning bridges and lose valuable prospects forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a)<\/strong> <strong>Soft blowout. <\/strong>This breakup template aims to build FOMO in your prospects by letting them know that you&#8217;ve other clients lined up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Template:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code paddingBlock20 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8\"><code>Hi {FirstName},\n\nSince I haven't heard from you, I am going to move forward with onboarding another client this Friday. If I've made a mistake, please let me know before EOD Thursday.\n\nCiao,\n{Your name}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b)<\/strong> <strong>Hard blowout. <\/strong>If the prospect still ignores your email after the deadline in your &#8220;soft blowout&#8221; email, go ahead with this template. But Leslie warns that you should stop chasing them after sending this &#8220;hard blowout&#8221; breakup email, remove them from your email sequence, and place them into a nurture sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Template:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code paddingBlock20 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8\"><code>Hi {FirstName},\n\nI am sorry we didn't have an opportunity to work together at the moment. I hope you understand it was my best intention to get you the information you needed to partner. I look forward to staying in touch and wish you success.\n\nBest,\n{Your name)<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-add-a-touch-of-humor\">7. Add a Touch of Humor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing makes for a memorable goodbye than some <strong>humor<\/strong>. Get your prospect to chuckle and create a strong last impression. It increases the chances of a reply \u2013 when they realize what a fun conversation they could be missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breakup Email Template:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code paddingBlock20 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8\"><code>Hi {First Name},\n\nI'm pretty bummed that I haven't heard from you.\n\nI'm gonna be pretty moody for the rest of the day with only my pup to comfort me, but I'd much rather be telling you why {Product\/Service} would be great for {Company Name}.\n\nSo, if you feel like being a good Samaritan by cheering me&nbsp;up, you could ping me.\n\nBest Wishes,\n{Your name}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-bring-your-ceo-into-the-conversation\">8. Bring Your CEO Into the Conversation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your prospects would definitely think twice before ignoring an email from someone as influential as the <strong>CEO of your company<\/strong>. So, get your CEO&#8217;s consent in advance, draft an email, and ask them to send it from their email addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Template:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code paddingBlock20 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8\"><code>Hello &#91;Prospect name],\n\nMy name is X, and I'm the CEO of &#91;Company name]. &#91;Sales rep name] said you \nrecently had a demo of our product, and I wanted to personally reach out to see how you think it went.\n\nYour business is important to us, and I'd like to help you in any way I can.\n\nThanks,\n&#91;CEO name]<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-lure-them-in-with-some-value\">9. Lure Them in With Some Value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are ready to provide value, even when you are parting ways, you grab your prospect&#8217;s attention. It gives them a glimpse of your future relationship with them if they give you a chance\u2013one that&#8217;s built on value and mutual trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breakup Email Template:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code paddingBlock20 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8\"><code>Hello &#91;Prospect name],\n\nI've reached out to you a couple of times to talk about {specific goal} over the last month. Since you haven't responded yet, I suppose you are busy, and I totally get it.\n\nBut here's a little something for you. I stumbled upon a couple of resources that might help you attain {specific goal}.\n\nAnd since I witnessed how enthusiastic you were about attaining {specific goal}, I couldn't help but send these along your way.\n\n- {Resource 1}\n- {Resource 2}\n- {Additional resources, if any}\n\nHope you find this helpful. Feel free to email me if you have any questions regarding these resources or our product in general.\n\nBest Wishes,\n{Your name}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-to-craft-an-effective-breakup-email\"><strong>Tips to Craft an Effective Breakup Email<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The breakup email is a tricky one. One needs to use just the right bit of emotions without sounding desperate or pushy. Here are <strong>some tips to help you nail your breakup email:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Know When To Throw in the Towel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sending breakup emails to every prospect who doesn&#8217;t respond after 2 or 3 follow-ups is definitely not the way to go about it, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paulcastain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Paul Castian<\/a>, host of <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-sales-playbook-podcast\/id398894260\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Sales Playbook Podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of looking at the number of times you followed up, <strong>look at the relationship you&#8217;ve fostered with them<\/strong>. Were they ignoring you from the start? Did they ghost you after a meeting? Or did they go missing after they gave you hope? Depending on this, decide when to throw in the towel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, if they <strong>haven&#8217;t replied<\/strong> at all, you can send the <strong>breakup email after the 5th follow-up sales email<\/strong>. If they are <strong>ignoring you after a meeting<\/strong>, you can send the <strong>breakup email after the 10th follow-up<\/strong>. In any case, do not send a breakup email unless you&#8217;ve followed up with them at least 5 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/paul-castains-tweet-about-breakup-email-768x402-2.webp\" alt=\"Paul Castains tweet about breakup email\" class=\"wp-image-6938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/paul-castains-tweet-about-breakup-email-768x402-2.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/paul-castains-tweet-about-breakup-email-768x402-2-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/paul-castains-tweet-about-breakup-email-768x402-2-755x395.webp 755w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Keep It Light and Positive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because you reached out to a prospect doesn&#8217;t mean they owe you a reply. &#8220;Never, ever, ever guilt the prospect. <em>Hey, why aren&#8217;t you calling me back?<\/em> Or, <em>Why didn&#8217;t you read my white paper?<\/em> Or seem needy or creepy. All of this repels and looks hungry and weak: never do it&#8221;, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/michaeljustin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Justin Michael<\/a>, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/hypcccycl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HYPCCCYCL<\/a>, in &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/hypcccycl.com\/59-practical-prospecting-tips-for-the-recession\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">59 Practical Prospecting Tips For The Recession<\/a> &#8220;. Your prospects may have countless reasons for not responding, but they don&#8217;t owe you an explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Don&#8217;t Burn Bridges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not wanting your product isn&#8217;t the only reason why prospects ignore your emails. Sometimes, they ignore you because <strong>they don&#8217;t have the budget or an immediate requirement for your product<\/strong>. So, always leave a door open for them to re-engage with you. Include a line or two in your breakup email saying they can reach out to you any time, even if you are parting ways for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. A\/B Test Your Breakup Emails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like any other emails you send your prospects, test out your breakup emails as well. Through<a href=\"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/cold-email-ab-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> A\/B testing<\/a> find the emails, subject lines, and CTAs stopping prospects from breaking up with you. Double down on those high-performing templates and variations to coax a reply out of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"expert-advice-on-creating-powerful-breakup-email\"><strong>Expert Advice on Creating Powerful Breakup Email<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are <strong>4 strategies from sales experts <\/strong>on how to get replies from their hail mary card, aka breakup emails:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Breakup Professionally<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Breakups needn&#8217;t be messy, at least the ones with your prospects. While we already mentioned the importance of not guilt-tripping prospects and leaving a door open for future engagement, here&#8217;s how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7053752942650089472?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7053752942650089472%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">break up professionally<\/a> according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nick-cegelski\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Nick Cegelski<\/a>, <strong>Founder of 30 Minutes to President&#8217;s Club:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take the blame for failure to resonate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Re-explain why you reached out(Too many bumps make it tough for them to recall why you originally reached out)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask to be corrected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push for delegation (If you&#8217;re prospecting to the C-Suite, ask for the intro to a VP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use tentative tones (ex &#8220;guessing this isn&#8217;t&#8221;, &#8220;might&#8221;, &#8220;if I&#8217;ve got it wrong&#8221;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Temporarily Distancing Yourself From the Prospect:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the scarcity principle, things become more desirable when they become less available. Robert B. Cialdini, in his classic book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Influence-Psychology-Persuasion-Robert-Cialdini\/dp\/006124189X\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>writes: &#8220;The idea of potential loss plays a large role in human decision making. In fact, people seem to be more motivated by the thought of losing something than by the thought of gaining something of equal value.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The breakup email uses this principle to persuade your prospect to hit reply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a sales breakup email example from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/aamirsohail-mba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Aamir Sohail<\/a>, a top-performing Sales Development Representative (SDR) at <strong>Vervotech<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/top-sdr-aamir-sohail-sales-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">using this principle<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He frames the subject line as, &#8220;{first name}, here&#8217;s my last email.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first line of his email copy will be, &#8220;There is a very thin line between persistence and pestering. I don&#8217;t want to cross that line. So, this will be my final email for some time now.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Gathering Prospect Inputs via Breakup Emails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, being direct helps. Asking the prospect why they haven&#8217;t replied to your cold emails will help you tweak your outreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the 8 quota-crushing reps we spoke to, 2 said they use the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.close.com\/how-to-improve-your-cold-email-response-rates\/#the-1-2-3-email:~:text=what%20I%20call-,the%201%2C%202%2C%203%20email,-hack%3A%20be%20relevant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">1-2-3 email format<\/a>. This involves listing out 3 options and asking the prospects to just reply with numbers 1 or 2 or 3. Given how easy it is, you might get that long-awaited reply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alastair-chamberlin-a60b87136\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Alastair Chamberlin<\/a>, SDR Manager at Zinc, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/zinc-sdr-alastair-sales-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 options<\/a> would usually be:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you interested?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you want me to stop emailing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;re interested, but the time is not right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nikitasolberg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Nikita Solberg<\/a> lists out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/deel-sdr-nikita-solberg-sales-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 objections in their breakup email:<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We already have a solution in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We don&#8217;t have the budget for it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not interested.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Transitioning Prospect To Nurture Sequences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you can break up without actually breaking up? Metadata&#8217;s SDR Manager, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ashley-d-803198b6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ashley Dees<\/a>, does exactly this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of sending a breakup email to a prospect who hasn&#8217;t replied to any of her cold emails, she<a href=\"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/sdr-manager-ashley-dees-sales-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> places them in a nurture sequence<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, they would receive 5 to 6 emails with content that&#8217;s not directly linked to Ashley&#8217;s company or product. The content in these nurture sequence emails could range from articles, LinkedIn posts, and guides relevant to the prospect and their role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, the prospect won&#8217;t be annoyed because you don&#8217;t ask them anything, you give them enough time to consider your solution, and build your credibility by consistently providing value to them through the emails in the nurture sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In Short<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Silence is the worst answer a salesperson can get.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes is obviously the answer you are hoping for. Hearing back a no is still fine because you can close the file, move on to the next prospect and eventually close more deals. What leaves you hanging is the silence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sending breakup emails helps you break the disquieting silences of your prospects. Good breakup emails could be the secret sauce that helps you book more meetings and crush your quotas. Use it well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group paddingBlock20 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"28-resources-youll-love\"><strong>Resources You\u2019ll Love<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/bad-email-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7 Real-life Bad Email Examples We Received (&amp; Top Cold Email Mistakes)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/best-email-sign-offs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">90+ Unforgettable Email Sign offs to Get Your Readers\u2019 Attention<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/sales-follow-up-email-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">50 Successful Follow-up Email Templates For Different Situations in 2024<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klenty.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-cold-email-be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Long Should a Cold Email Be? [With 5 Short Cold Email Templates]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1693214980731\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is a sales breakup email?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A sales breakup email is the <strong>final email you send to your prospects<\/strong> when they&#8217;ve not responded to your previous emails. Through this email, you convey that you are moving on unless your prospects want to re-engage. The aim behind these emails is to either get a response from the prospect or get them out of your sales pipeline for good. While breakup emails can get up to <a href=\"https:\/\/offers.hubspot.com\/25-proven-sales-email-templates?hubs_post-cta=sales-bottom&amp;hubs_post=blog.hubspot.com%2Fsales%2Fthe-power-of-breakup-emails-templates-to-close-the-loop&amp;hubs_signup-url=blog.hubspot.com%2Fsales%2Fthe-power-of-breakup-emails-templates-to-close-the-loop&amp;hubs_signup-cta=cta_button&amp;hsCtaTracking=dad1fbc0-d801-4918-90c6-a163306bde24%7Cfa8728cf-1f9b-4d14-befc-5a04167ccf32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">76% response rates<\/a>, not knowing when to throw in the towel can do you more harm than good.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1693215000891\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What should I include in a sales breakup email?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Sales breakup emails are the last attempt to win your cold prospects back. Hence, to ensure it hits the mark, you should include the following:<br \/><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Set the context by explaining that you have reached out a few times<br \/><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Inform them that this may be the last time they will hear from you in a while<br \/><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Reiterate the value that you are still willing to provide<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1693215020922\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How do you write a breakup email?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the framework for writing a breakup email:<br \/><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Start with a head-turning subject line\u00a0<br \/>&#8220;It&#8217;s<em> me not you&#8221;<\/em><br \/><strong><strong>\u2022<\/strong><\/strong> Include a concise email body letting the prospect know that this is the last time they&#8217;ll be hearing from you.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><em>&#8220;Since I haven&#8217;t heard from you, I am going to move forward with onboarding another client this Friday. If I&#8217;ve made a mistake, please let me know before EOD Thursday.&#8221;<\/em><br \/><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Wrap it up with a compelling call to action<br \/>&#8220;<em>If you change your mind and want to see how we can help you with {value proposition},do hit reply and let me know.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1693215060688\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What should be the subject of an email for a breakup?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Here are some of the best subject line examples for a breakup email:<br \/>1. <em>Moving On<\/em><br \/>2. <em>Goodbye, {prospect name}<\/em><br \/>3. <em>It&#8217;s me, not you<\/em><br \/>4. <em>My last email, {prospect name}<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What should you do, when after multiple touches and attempts, your prospect hasn&#8217;t responded to any of your emails? 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