4d (edited) • 21 Day Challenge Daily Tasks
DAY 9: FOLLOW-UP, RESPONSES & STAYING IN MOTION
Actions for today:
- Listen to Day 9 Audio Lesson
- Read today's post
- Complete Day 9 tasks and reply to post
Good morning and welcome to Day 9.
If you pitched yesterday and haven’t heard back yet—this is expected. If you did hear back—great, keep reading.
Today is about what separates speakers who get booked from speakers who stop too soon:
Follow-up.
Silence is not a no.
Follow-up is not annoying.
This is part of the process.
✨ Today’s Bankable Speaker Truth
Follow-up is part of the pitch. Silence is not a rejection.
Read it out loud.
What Today Is About
Most cold pitches do not get immediate responses.
That does not mean:
- you did something wrong
- your pitch was bad
- you should move on immediately
It means you need a system.
Today we’re setting expectations for:
- follow-up timing
- how many times to follow up
- how to stay organized
- what your goal is when someone responds
🛠 TODAY’S TASK (15–30 MINUTES)
Today you will:
- Set a 7-day follow-up rhythm
- Decide how you will manage pitching emails
- Prepare for responses without rushing them
You are not sending follow-ups yet unless enough time has passed.
⏰ FOLLOW-UP EXPECTATIONS (KEEP THIS SIMPLE)
For cold pitches, expect:
- little to no response right away
- to follow up every 7 days
- to send up to 5 emails before archiving the contact
That’s normal. That’s professional.
Simple Follow-Up Rhythm
- Day 0: Pitch sent
- Day 7: Follow-up #1
- Day 14: Follow-up #2
- Day 21: Follow-up #3
- Day 28: Final follow-up
After that, archive and move on.
📧 ORGANIZATION TIP: CONSIDER A DEDICATED PITCHING EMAIL
To keep things clean and avoid missed responses, you may want to create a separate email just for pitching, such as:
This helps you:
- track conversations easily
- keep follow-ups visible
- avoid losing responses in a crowded inbox
This is optional—but highly recommended if you plan to pitch consistently.
📩 FOLLOW-UP EMAIL TEMPLATE
(Reply to the original email thread)
Subject: Checking in! Haven’t heard from you yet…
Hi [Name],
Checking in on the email I sent about a week ago. I haven’t heard back yet, so I wanted to bump this to the top of your inbox.
I’m reaching out regarding [event name] and would love to connect with the appropriate person about speaking opportunities.
Thank you so much,
[Your Name]
That’s it.
You don’t need to write more. You're staying visible—not chasing.
❓ IF YOUR “QUICK QUESTION” EMAIL GETS NO RESPONSE
If you sent the Quick Question email asking who books speakers and don’t hear back:
- follow the same 7-day rhythm
- reply to the original thread
- send up to 5 attempts before archiving
Persistence ≠ pressure.
📞 WHAT TO DO WHEN THEY RESPOND
If someone replies and asks for more information, your goal is not to send everything immediately.
Your primary ask is:👉 a conversation
You want to get on a call to:
- learn their needs
- understand the audience
- explore fit
In the meantime, they may ask for:
- your speaker one-sheet
- your speaker reel
Don’t worry—we will build both of these in the coming days, and we’ll also review what to say on those calls so you’re prepared.
📊 UPDATE YOUR TRACKING
Go into the Pitches Made tab and add:
- follow-up dates
- notes on responses (or no response yet)
Tracking removes emotion and builds consistency.
👇 POST BELOW USING THIS FORMAT
One thing I’m learning about pitching is __________.My follow-up plan this week is __________.One way I’m staying organized is __________.
Then reply to one other person’s post with encouragement or perspective.
Tomorrow, we’ll talk about what happens when responses turn into conversations and how to stay confident in that next step.
You’re doing exactly what bankable speakers who get booked do. Keep going.
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DAY 9: FOLLOW-UP, RESPONSES & STAYING IN MOTION
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