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  <title>Following up After Discovery Calls</title>
  <description>Does following up after a discovery call make you cringe? You're not alone, but done right, a follow-up can actually feel like a gift to your potential client. In this episode, I'm sharing three simple strategies to check in without feeling pushy, salesy, or awkward. What we cover:  Why follow-ups feel icky — and why they don't have to Setting expectations during the discovery call so follow-ups feel natural Keeping your check-in email short, simple, and stress-free (and saving it as a template!) The &amp;quot;magic email&amp;quot; from community member Sally Farrant that gets responses fast  Action steps: ✓ Mention your follow-up plan at the end of your discovery call ✓ Draft a simple one or two-line check-in email and save it as a template ✓ Offer Voxer as an alternative for clients who prefer voice messages over email ✓ Use Sally's closing email if you've heard nothing after your first two follow-ups ✓ Don't assume silence means no, a warm lead often just needs a nudge! Subscribe for more quick, actionable freelance tips you can enjoy during a tea break! Resources mentioned:&amp;amp;nbsp;Sally Farrant's pricing calculator&amp;amp;nbsp; Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:20 Why Following Up Feels Icky (And Why It Shouldn't) 1:18 Tip 1: Set the Expectation During the Discovery Call 2:34 Tip 2: Keep Your Follow-Up Email Short &amp;amp;amp; Simple 3:30 Tip 3: The 'Are We Done?' Email Template 4:03 The Template in Action 5:17 Recap: 3 Ways to Follow Up Without the Ick 6:27 Community &amp;amp;amp; Where to Find Emma Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Bluesky Email: hello@emmacossey.com&amp;amp;nbsp; Come join us in the free Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group Want more support? Check out the Freelance Lifestyle School courses and membership. Join the Freelance Lifestyle Discord Community:&amp;amp;nbsp;https://discord.gg/RKYkReS5Cz Order my book:&amp;amp;nbsp;The Freelance Lifestyle: Your Friendly Guide to Starting a Freelance Business </description>
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