Follow-up template
Quick note on {{competitor}}
Following up when a prospect mentioned they're evaluating a competitor
Subject line
A few thoughts on {{competitor}} vs. us, {{first_name}}
Email body
Hi {{first_name}}, You mentioned you were also looking at {{competitor}}. I put together a quick comparison on the key differences, particularly around {{differentiator}}. I'd rather you make the right decision for {{company}} than push for a quick close. Happy to be straight about where we win and where we don't. Worth a call? {{signature}}
Variables
{{first_name}}Prospect's first name
{{competitor}}A competing tool or vendor
{{differentiator}}Replace with your differentiator
{{company}}Prospect's company name
{{signature}}Your email signature
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Address competitive evaluation head-on. Transparency builds trust — avoid dismissing the competitor.
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