Follow up email after no response: four templates
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Plan at least one follow-up. Keep each message short and add something new each time.
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Four templates
Day 3, a new angle: "Hi Sam, one more thought on approvals. Teams with several offices can wait on one signer. Is that true for you?"
Day 7, a useful link: "Hi Sam, I have a one-page checklist on approval delays. Want it?"
Day 12, a simple choice: "Hi Sam, is this a priority now, later or never? A one-word answer is fine."
Day 18, the exit: "Hi Sam, I'll stop here so I do not clutter your inbox. If approvals come up later, I'm easy to find."
Rules
- One question per email.
- Keep it under 60 words.
- Stop after the exit message.
See the outreach cadence templates for the full sequence, subject lines and the follow-up after a call.
Next step: track replies with the free SDR KPI cheat sheet.
Questions
How long should I wait before a follow up email?
Three days for the first follow-up, then spread the rest over two to three weeks.
How many follow ups should I send?
Three or four, ending with a clear exit message.
What should a follow up email say?
Something new each time, one question and nothing long.
Related guides
Cold outreach cadence templates
Four SDR cadences with timing, openers and exit rules.
SDR cold email subject lines
Four styles with examples and a one-change-a-week test.
SDR follow-up email after a call
Three short templates for no answer, a chat and a booked meeting.
Put this into practice
The Cadence Builder has 33 steps across four cadences. It includes email templates and exit rules for every follow-up. £12.99 + VAT.
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