Navigating the Thin Line Between Persistence and Pushiness in Sales

Last week, we had a second meeting with a promising prospect, and things seemed to be heading in the right direction. We received a resounding "yes" during the call, and without wasting any time, we promptly sent over the contract. However, it's been radio silence since then, and we find ourselves waiting anxiously for a response. I know this scenario is as old as time, but id like to hear yalls insights and advice on how to approach a follow-up call without coming across as pushy. Striking the delicate balance between being persistent and respectful can be challenging.


I would greatly appreciate any suggestions you may have.

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oldcloser
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Hyper empathy for me and use the title of your post in an email. Something like:

Hey Bubba,

There is a fine line between professional persistence and perpetual annoyance. I don't want to cross it... especially not with you. I realize you've got a process, but I'm just not doing my job if I don't ask. Do you need anything else from me in order to move things forward?
Hotlead
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Producer
I agree that would be a good approach thanks!
Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
I bet you GPT couldn't write something that personal. Perfect email.
oldcloser
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honored... it's the one after this one gets ignored that's difficult.
Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
What MONSTER ignores that email?
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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maverickmission
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SDR @ HCM company
Yeah I have a similar message for earlier in deal process:
"I don't want to bother you, but I won't lose a client due to lack of effort. Could you provide a status update?"
oldcloser
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Strong. I diggit
Michael_Diamond
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SDR
wow this is awesome. so truthful
oldcloser
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All you've got in this world is your name. It helps to shoot straight. People remember.
saaskicker
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Enterprise AE
DocuSign reminders until they sign, every hour on the hour. If they complain, blame DocuSign trigger.
Kosta_Konfucius
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Sales Rep
The only thing is the link to the docu-sign of the old email goes away. I did that once and met with them in person, it was hard for them to find the most recent email because outlook sucks and they are disorganized
saaskicker
Celebrated Contributor
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Enterprise AE
print that MFer out when you go in person
Hotlead
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Producer
true
Justatitle
Big Shot
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Account Executive
Frame the concern, we seemed to be moving in the right direction, did I read the situation wrong?
SoccerandSales
Big Shot
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Account Executive
Have you touched base since then? If not, you definitely are not on the pushy side of the line, I am already following up on a contract sent yesterday. If you have, I LOVE @oldcloser 's email
CPTAmerica
Opinionated
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President/CRO
Just call, don't overthink it.
nolaydowns
Good Citizen
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SAE
-Follow-up immediately, because time is of the essence and leads get cold fast.
-Do not put โ€œfollow-upโ€ in the subject line.
-Be brief. Ask if theyโ€™ve looked it over rather than accuse or point out that you havenโ€™t received it yet. Add value by giving them context for the urgency needed for the next steps.
-Finish with a call to action. @oldcloser โ€˜s response is great but Iโ€™d rather not shoot a do-or-die type of email, because what do you say when they donโ€™t respond to that?
Diablo
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Sr. AE
When was it last week?
AnchorPoint
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Business Coach
@oldcloser for the win...again
Kosta_Konfucius
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Sales Rep
"Have you given up on this initiative?"
GreenSide
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Sales manager
No oriented question
Maximas
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Senior Sales Executive
Hello Prospect,
I believe we reached to an agreement, but still didn't hear back from you yet,was wondering if anything else we may require to do to take things further.
Thanks,
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What are your thoughts on managers and territoryโ€™s and how thin this line can truly be?

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