Email 1: The polite nudge

Subject: Quick follow-up Body: “Hey [Name] — just checking whether you had a chance to look at this. If it’s not a priority right now, no stress. Should I circle back next week?”

Email 2: The value add

Subject: One helpful example Body: “Thought this might help — here’s a quick example of how [result] looks in practice: [1–2 lines]. Want me to send a few more options?”

Email 3: The simple choice

Subject: Which option works best? Body: “What’s the best next step from here?

1.      Go ahead

2.      Not a fit

3.      Revisit next month”

Email 4: The breakup (respectful)

Subject: Should I close the loop? Body: “I haven’t heard back, so I’m going to assume timing isn’t right. If you want to pick this up later, reply with ‘later’ and I’ll follow up then.”

Email 5: The referral

Subject: Who’s best for this? Body: “If you’re not the right person for this, who should I speak to?”

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You can generate these in your tone (friendly, direct, formal) using SmartContentTools email templates.