Sales Follow-Up Text Templates by Stage (Same-Day, 3-Day, 7-Day, Revival)
The 4-stage system
Same-day (within 90 minutes)
Reference one specific thing they said. Confirm next step.
3-day check-in
Acknowledge their schedule. Ask if timing changed.
7-day "last note"
Pattern interrupt. "Last note from me." Force a decision.
30+ day revival
New angle. Specific reason you're reaching back.
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It puts the cognitive load on the prospect with nothing in return.
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"I'm not interested."
Usually said before they understand what you actually do. It's a reflex, not a decision.
"Your competitor is way cheaper."
They're shopping price because no one has shown them what they're actually buying.
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