Effective Follow-Up Strategies: When to Call Again for Business Opportunities"

[jessicafawn]

I'm sticking with my 3-2-1 as a part of my New Years Resolution this year and I wondered how often everyone calls a specific person. For example, I talked with a gal today about hosting and the opportunity and she said it wasn't a good time for her, so I obviously want to keep her on my list but when should I call her to try again? A month, two, three???

Just thought I'd ask everyone how they go about calling a second/third/fourth time...

 

[raebates]

Since everyone's different, I ask. When someone tells me that now isn't a good time, I ask when they'd like me to get back in touch. Sometimes it's next week. Sometimes it's next month. Sometimes it's after school is out. I ask, make a note, then put it on my calendar.

 

[tlag1986]

I think at least each month is not too intrusive.

 

[DebbieJ]

Like Rae, I always ask.

 

[janezapchef]

I ask too, and if I forget, I would say about a month is fair! I ask because it never fails that when I do, I'm surprised to find they really mean dinner is burning on the stove right now, can you call back in a day or two. Also, a lot of people don't realize we book several months out. They think if they say they'll host a show it means this month. So, when I ask I have a better feel for when they are thinking.

 

[ltkacz]

I always ask - and when I do I typically say "how about I give you a call back in X month". A lot of times, I've put it too far off, and they will narrow it down better for me. Works like a charm!