Should follow-ups stay in the same thread?

Same-thread follow-ups preserve context, but a fresh subject can help if the original thread is stale.

What is a good follow-up cadence?

A practical sequence is day 0, day 3 or 4, and day 7 or 8 with shorter messages each step.

Follow-upTone: friendly

Follow-Up After Referral Intro

Follow-up after warm introductions while preserving referral context.

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Subject Line

Following up on the intro from {{referrer_name}}

Email Body

Hi {{first_name}},

{{referrer_name}} mentioned this could be relevant for your team, so I wanted to follow up.

I can share a short summary of how we typically approach {{problem_area}} and expected outcomes.

If useful, happy to coordinate around your schedule for a brief intro call.

I can keep this moving without extra overhead by packaging decisions, open questions, and a recommended path in a concise update.

Would you like that update by email, or should we align quickly on a short call?

Replace all {{variables}} with your actual information before sending.

Why This Template Works

Adds context from prior touchpoints so recipients do not need to re-read earlier emails.

Introduces new value in every follow-up instead of repeating the same ask.

Gives a direct yes or no next step to reduce response effort.

Best Practices

✓Space follow-ups 3 to 5 business days apart.
✓Shorten each follow-up instead of making it longer.
✓Use one clear CTA in each message.

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