By Jessica Tavares
One email isn’t a sequence
Most businesses send a quote, then nothing. If the customer doesn’t respond in a day or two, the lead just quietly dies. A real follow-up sequence catches the people who meant to respond and got busy.
What a simple sequence looks like
A thank-you and confirmation right away. A gentle check-in a few days later if there’s been no response. A final, low-pressure note about a week out, still here if you have questions. Three touches, spaced out, not pushy.
Why this works
Most people don’t say no, they just get distracted. A well-timed follow-up isn’t annoying, it’s often exactly what turns a maybe into a yes.
Keep it human
Write these like you’d actually talk to someone, not like a corporate template. The goal is to sound like a person checking in, not a system nagging them.
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