How Often Should You Follow Up With Clients?
Follow up based on the stage of the relationship: weekly for clients with active work, every 2–4 weeks for key accounts (with a value-first touch, not a sales pitch), and quarterly for past clients. Leading with usefulness rather than an ask keeps the contact welcome.
A simple client cadence
- Active clients: a proactive update at least weekly — even "still on track, here's where things stand."
- Key accounts: a value-first touchpoint every 2–4 weeks.
- Past clients: a genuine check-in each quarter to stay the obvious choice.
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Will following up too often annoy clients?
Rarely, when the contact is useful rather than self-serving. Clients are annoyed by pestering for a sale, not by a relevant resource or a quick status update.
How often should I follow up with a prospect?
Every 5–10 days until you get a clear yes or no, varying the angle each time. Most deals are lost to giving up early, not to persistence.
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