30% of my success with outbound comes from follow-ups messages. Why?
Why people don’t reply
- Busy schedules and competing priorities
- Message got lost in their inbox
- Your initial message didn't provide enough value or clarity
- The timing wasn't right
- They want you to try harder
Timing
- First follow-up: 3-4 business days after initial message
- Second follow-up: 5-7 business days after first follow-up
- Final follow-up: 7-10 business days after second follow-up
Follow-up Templates
The Social Proof Angle
The Value-Add Follow-up
The Casual Check-in
The Responsibility Trigger
The Final Follow-up
Lower Friction CTAs
Instead of "Let's schedule a call" try: