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👋 Hey there,
Send one email then give up when they don't respond?
This prompt creates follow-up sequences that get replies without being pushy.
The Follow-Up Sequence Prompt
Builds persistent but respectful email follow-ups that convert.
📋 THE PROMPT:
Create a follow-up email sequence for [SITUATION].
Context:
Initial contact: [WHAT YOU SENT]
Their response: [SILENCE/INTERESTED/MAYBE]
Your goal: [MEETING/SALE/RESPONSE]
Relationship: [COLD/WARM/EXISTING]
Generate 5-email sequence:
**Email 1: The Bump** (3 days after initial)
Subject: "Quick follow-up"
Body: Brief reminder of value
CTA: Simple yes/no question
Tone: Helpful, not desperate
**Email 2: Add Value** (3 days after Email 1)
Subject: Include their name or reference
Body: Share relevant resource
No ask, just give
Shows you're thinking of them
**Email 3: Different Angle** (4 days after Email 2)
Subject: New hook or benefit
Body: Approach from different perspective
Address possible objection
Soft CTA
**Email 4: Break-Up Email** (1 week after Email 3)
Subject: "Should I close your file?"
Body: Respectfully bow out
Give them easy out
Leave door open
**Email 5: The Surprise** (2 weeks after Email 4)
Subject: "One last thing..."
Body: Completely new value or angle
Shows persistence pays
Final attempt
**Best Practices**
Each email stands alone
Don't reference "I sent you..."
Add new value each time
Change subject lines
Space them appropriately
Track open/click rates
Know when to stop🎯 HOW TO USE IT:
Set up sequence after initial contact
Generate all 5 emails at once
Schedule with spacing
Track response rates per email
Stop if they ask you to
💡 PRO TIP: Most people give up after email 1. The fortune is in the follow-up. But each email should give value, not just "checking in." Make them glad they opened it even if they don't buy.
See you tomorrow!
Penny @Promptular
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