Just curious what everyone is doing in 2022 when it comes to following up with your inquiries after your initial contact with them? How many emails do you send them? Or do you only follow up with a phone call if you have their phone number?
This is the correct answer, in fact it may be too much, in reality if they wanted to book you they would have done so in the first 24 hours, as long as you don’t make the barrier to entry too highI feel like this has been asked before… but I only do one follow up email after a week of the initial inquiry. If I don’t hear back by then I don’t go chasing further. Very rarely does that inquiry ever turn into an actual client
Yup that’s spot on. I would say most are ready to take the next steps within 24-72hrs of initial contact. For some, they’re decided before they even make the call. And with a $300 deposit, the retainer is never an issue. I also don’t even require the package to be chosen yet until 1 month before the event to make it even more stress free.This is the correct answer, in fact it may be too much, in reality if they wanted to book you they would have done so in the first 24 hours, as long as you don’t make the barrier to entry too high
I normally just do 1 follow up but will add that, in years past, I built a web app that would re-email (automated, no manual work on my part) the prospect until they either said "Go away", booked or the date passed by. That system probably landed 3-5 gigs per year and you'd be surprised how many times I've heard, "Thank you for the email as I had completely forgotten to book someone." Man, I need to set that system up again for my venue.
I feel like this has been asked before… but I only do one follow up email after a week of the initial inquiry. If I don’t hear back by then I don’t go chasing further. Very rarely does that inquiry ever turn into an actual client
If they want me, they will contact me. I don't want to get a gig because I dogged then again and again until they finally gave in. That's not a good way to start a business relationship like this.
Not sayong it would ve bad. Just aaying that I am not the type to chase down a lead. Ever contact a vendor for some work, and then tell them you're not interested.? They still call you and text you and bug you. I don't want to be that guy.Interesting view point! I am trying to figure out.
I have had a handful of clients that I booked that did book after multiple email follow ups in the past. I can't recall the experience of deejaying for them being bad.
I would like to talk to you about your vehicle's extended warranty...Ever contact a vendor for some work, and then tell them you're not interested.? They still call you and text you and bug you. I don't want to be that guy.
I will caveat this though...
My process is based on the fact that most of my inbound traffic is referral. If it was mostly cold leads coming in from WeddingWire, The Knot, etc. I'd be quite a bit more aggressive.
I tend to start from a much hotter lead and have a nice close rate as a result. The lower quality your leads are, the more the process is critical. And that's not a knock on those leads, but just something to keep in mind.
Not sayong it would ve bad. Just aaying that I am not the type to chase down a lead. Ever contact a vendor for some work, and then tell them you're not interested.? They still call you and text you and bug you. I don't want to be that guy.
Not sayong it would ve bad. Just aaying that I am not the type to chase down a lead. Ever contact a vendor for some work, and then tell them you're not interested.?