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How A “Thank You” Note Can Give A “Gentle Nudge” WITHOUT Being Pushy!

Posted November 2, 2019

Sending “Thank you” notes after meeting with prospects (and clients) is more important than you think!

If I were to ask you why, you’d probably say;

“Because it’s a nice, personal touch”, “It’s proper etiquette”, or “Because nobody else does this”.

There are other reasons why you send a “Thank you” note, but today I want to share one and;

It happens to be the one EVERYONE misses! 

Ready?

A strategically placed “Thank you” note can serve as a gentle nudge to your prospect.

So let’s say I meet with you on Monday to review my proposal for sales training.

It’s a great meeting (if I do say so myself) and you need to get back with your team to decide on the best date for me to come in and train.

We agree that we’ll speak again next Tuesday to seal the deal.

Is it safe to say that that between that Monday, and the following Tuesday, there will be several other things steeling your attention?

So I need to create a communication map that will help you continue to think about this over the next week.

One of the things I can do, is send you that “thank you” note, but also use it as a gentle nudge.

In that note (after I thank you, of course) I can gently remind you about speaking with your team.

Here’s how it might read;

Denise,

Thanks again for considering me to work with your team on their selling skills.

Looking forward to hearing what they had to say about the scheduling options.

Talk with you Tuesday.

Paul

There are lots of other ways you can use a “thank you” like timing WHEN you send it but;

The important thing to remember, is that you ABSOLUTELY need to create a well thought out communication map;

To keep you and your company from being forgotten about.

I’m going to be sharing my communication map (and several templates) during our webinar, this Thursday, November 7th, at 11:30 am EST.

Have you signed up yet?

Better do it soon otherwise you’ll miss out on;

  • The 3 Items To Send IMMEDIATELY Once You Set An Appointment (Besides the calendar invite).
  • How To Create An Early Warning System So You Know When Your Prospect Has Urgency Or Has Lost Interest.
  • 1 Powerful Tactic To Use When Things Get Competitive.
  • 3 Non-Negotiable Action Items You MUST Do After Each Prospect Meeting!
  • The 3 Most Important Things To Reinforce Between Meetings.
  • How To Give Your Prospect A “Gentle Nudge” Without Being Pushy!
  • 5 Action Items To Do When You Think You’ve Been Ghosted. I’m Going To Include 2 Templates That Work Like A Charm.
  • A 10 Point Communication Plan (With Templates) To Help You Stay “Top of Mind” and Gently Guide Your Contact From Prospect To Client.

When?

Thursday, November 7th, at 11:30 am EST. Can’t make it? Sign up anyway and I’ll send you the webinar replay and all the resources listed below.

What’s Included?

(1) 60-75 Minute Webinar

Webinar Replay

10 Nurturing Email Templates

Bonus PDF With A Communication Plan To Take Your Contact From Prospect To Client

How Much?

$99

Please click HERE to reserve your spot!

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