[danvarrr]

What’s your go-to strategy for following up when you just get radio silence after sending an initial email? I hate feeling like I’m pestering people, but also don’t want to just let opportunities slip away. How many follow-ups is too many? What’s the best tone to use? I once sent a follow-up that was *slightly* sarcastic (in a funny way, I thought), and it completely backfired.

[nillan7]

Okay, I actually have a whole system for this! Personally, I think the key is to be persistent but polite, and to add value to each outreach. For example – if you’re in sales–include a relevant article or updated data point. A friend recently shared a great resource for crafting the perfect follow up email, and it totally changed my perspective. It’s all about framing it as a helpful nudge, rather than a demand for attention. Also don’t be afraid to try a different approach if the first email didn’t elicit a response. Sometimes just changing the subject line can make all the difference.

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