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After demo follow up texts: 13 messages that move the deal on

The demo went well, or you think it did. The shared screen closed, people said thank you, and now the deal is in the quiet part where most of them stall. What you send in the next few hours matters: a recap of what mattered to them, an answer to anything you missed, and a next step with a date. These 13 texts do that. They are written for a rep who gave a live demo to a prospect who shared their number, and each keeps it short. Copy any message, or add all 13 to your keyboard and send them from iMessage, WhatsApp, LinkedIn or any other app in one tap.

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Same day

Thank you and recap

Essential
Thanks for your time, {{name}}. What stood out to me was how much time you lose on manual updates. I will send the recording and the notes this afternoon.

When to send: Within an hour of the demo.

Why it works: It repeats their problem in their words.

Sending the recording

Essential
Here is the recording from today: {{link}}. The part about reporting starts at the halfway mark.

When to send: The same day.

Why it works: It points to the part they cared about.

Missed a question

I did not give you a full answer on integrations earlier, {{name}}. Here it is: it connects through a standard export and takes about an hour to set up.

When to send: As soon as you notice.

Why it works: It shows you track what was asked.

Bringing others in

Include your team

Essential
If it helps, {{name}}, I can run a shorter version for your team. Who else should see it?

When to send: The next day.

Why it works: It turns one champion into a group.

Sharing a summary

Pro
I put the key points on one page you can forward, {{name}}: {{link}}. Tell me if I missed something.

When to send: When they mention a colleague.

Why it works: It arms them for the internal conversation.

Introducing a colleague

I would like to introduce you to a colleague who handles setup, {{name}}. Would a short three way call this week suit you?

When to send: When setup questions appear.

Why it works: You offer expertise, not a pitch.

Next steps

Proposing a trial

Essential
Would you like to try it with your own data, {{name}}? I can set up a two week trial today.

When to send: When the demo landed well.

Why it works: A trial is a smaller step than a purchase.

Asking what is next

Essential
What would you need to see to feel comfortable moving ahead, {{name}}? I want to make sure I cover it.

When to send: Two days after the demo.

Why it works: It asks for the criteria directly.

A short check in

Did the recording answer your questions, {{name}}, or is there something I should clear up?

When to send: Three days later.

Why it works: It offers service and asks one thing.

Moving to the proposal

Based on today, {{name}}, I will prepare a proposal for the two use cases we discussed. Is that the right scope?

When to send: When the interest is clear.

Why it works: You confirm scope before writing.

If it goes quiet

A week after

Essential
It has been a week since the demo, {{name}}. Is this still a priority, or has something changed?

When to send: One week after.

Why it works: It asks for the truth.

Final polite message

{{name}}, I will step back now so I do not clutter your phone. The recording stays available, and I am glad to help later.

When to send: After three unanswered texts.

Why it works: A graceful end.

When to send each message

WhenMessageNote
Within an hourThank you and recapRecap their problem.
Same afternoonSending the recordingRecording and notes.
Next dayInclude your teamOffer a team demo.
2 days afterAsking what is nextAsk what they need to see.
3 days afterA short check inOffer service.
A week afterA week afterAsk about priority.
After 3 unanswered textsFinal polite messageThen stop.

Do not say

  • Texting a number that never agreed to hear from you: bought lists, scraped numbers, a business card you were handed once.

    Instead: Text only people who gave you their number for this purpose, type each message yourself, and honor a stop request right away.

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  • A feature list recap.

    Instead: Recap what mattered to them, in their words.

  • Asking "so, what did you think?" and nothing else.

    Instead: Ask what they would need to see to move ahead.

  • Promising features that do not exist yet.

    Instead: Say what exists today and what is planned, without dates you cannot keep.

  • Sending the recording without telling them where to look.

    Instead: Name the part that matches their problem.

  • Texting at night or on weekends.

    Instead: Send during the working day unless they wrote first.

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Frequently asked questions

How soon should I follow up after a demo?

Within an hour with a recap, and the notes or recording the same day. A second touch two or three days later asks what they need.

What if only one person attended?

Offer a shorter session for the team and a one page summary they can forward.

What if I could not answer a question in the demo?

Send the answer as soon as you have it, in plain words, so they see you follow through.

Can I send these in WhatsApp, iMessage or LinkedIn?

Yes. textcuts is a keyboard, so the messages work in WhatsApp, iMessage, LinkedIn and SMS and every other app where you type.

Do these work on the free plan?

Yes. 11 of the 12 use a single blank, which fills in on the free plan. The other 1 use two blanks and need Pro to fill both from the keyboard. Free holds 8 textcuts and 1 folder, so start with the six essentials.

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