Follow up after a networking event
Turn business cards and event notes into personal follow-up messages and a simple plan to keep the best contacts warm without being pushy.
The prompt
Act as a friendly small business sales coach. Help me follow up with people I met at a networking event. The event and date: [DETAILS] My business and what I offer: [DETAILS] The people I met, with a note on each (name, business, what we talked about, any need they mentioned): [LIST] What I'd like to happen next with each (a coffee, a call, a referral swap, just stay in touch): [GOALS] Channel for each (email, LinkedIn, text): [CHANNELS] Give me: 1. A personal follow-up message for each person, under 90 words, that mentions something specific from our conversation and suggests one easy next step. 2. A short version for LinkedIn connection requests (under 300 characters). 3. A follow-up schedule for the next 60 days for the top three contacts, with a value-first idea for each touch (an article, an introduction, a useful tip). 4. A gentle final message for people who don't reply. Keep the tone helpful, not salesy. Don't pitch in the first message unless they asked about my services.
Replace every [BRACKETED] part with your own details before sending.
How to use it
Send follow-ups within 48 hours while you're still fresh in their memory. Jot notes on the back of business cards or in your phone during the event; specific details are what make these messages work.
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