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Sales Cadence

Quick definition

A structured follow-up schedule that determines how often and through which channels you approach a prospect over a specific period.

Detailed explanation

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A sales cadence is a systematic series of touchpoints you execute to connect with a prospect. A typical outbound cadence consists of 8-12 touches over 2-3 weeks, across multiple channels (email, LinkedIn, phone, video). The power of a cadence lies in consistency and the multi-channel approach - prospects need an average of 6-8 touchpoints before responding. A good cadence varies in approach: some touches are value-driven (share a relevant article), others are direct (ask for a conversation). The key is that each touch remains relevant and adds value. Cadences can be built for different scenarios: initial outreach, post-demo follow-up, re-engagement of cold leads, or nurturing prospects who aren't ready yet.

Synonyms

Outreach sequenceFollow-up scheduleContact strategy

Examples

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A typical outbound cadence: Day 1: LinkedIn connection + email 1, Day 2: Phone, Day 4: Email 2 (share case study), Day 7: LinkedIn message, Day 9: Phone, Day 11: Video message, Day 14: Final email, Day 21: Break-up email

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A post-demo cadence: Right after demo: recap email with next steps, Day 2: LinkedIn thank you message, Day 5: Send ROI calculation, Day 7: Phone for questions, Day 10: Case study relevant to their use case, Day 14: Send proposal

When to use this?

Implement sales cadences to create consistency in your outreach, increase your response rates, and ensure no prospect is forgotten. Test different cadences and optimize based on data.

Match-day approach

Match-day develops data-driven sales cadences that fit your target audience and sales cycle. We A/B test different messaging, timing, and channel mixes to find what works best. Our cadences are automated in HubSpot or your CRM but remain personal and relevant. Your SDRs receive a daily list of exact actions to take.

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