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Tips on the most common cold email replies
Tips on the most common cold email replies

Learn more about some of the most common replies and possible workarounds

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Written by Reply Team
Updated over 8 months ago

When reaching out to potential clients, you'll often get mixed signals. Only a few will say a definite yes. Here’s how to handle common responses and improve your follow-up strategy 👇

  • We Can’t Afford Your Products/Services - If a company lacks the budget for your services, don’t waste time chasing the lead. Move on and focus on more promising prospects.

  • We Don’t Even Have a Website - Building a website can take longer than expected. If you can schedule a follow-up, be patient and wait for the right moment. If you can’t secure a follow-up, it’s best to let this lead go.

  • We Don’t See the Benefit of This - This response indicates that the lead doesn’t fit your ideal customer profile. If you see potential in the future, try to schedule a call. Otherwise, it’s better to cut the lead.

  • We Don’t Have Time/Capacity to Deal with This - Organize a phone call to qualify the lead and schedule a meeting if you receive this response.

  • I’m Going to Sue You for Spamming Me - Apologize immediately, promise not to contact them again, and assure them that you had no harmful intentions.

  • I’m Not Interested - Even with this response, you can ask for feedback. Find out if you targeted the right person or if your email quality could be improved.

  • F You! - Apologize and move on. Double-check your outreach sequences to prevent such responses in the future.

  • I’ll Do X if You Do Y - Be cautious with these requests. Only engage if the client offers significant value in return. Otherwise, focus on other promising leads.

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