Calling a prospect

Well, I committed a mortal sin yesterday... Had arranged to call a prospect to discuss my services, got distracted with work and forgot to call him.

For those of you that have been in this situation before, how did you handle it? I emailed him to apologise and asked if he was still open to having a discussion, but haven't heard back yet.

I don't want to give up on the opportunity so easily, so looking for some advice from those of you who have dealt with this situation before on how best to deal with it. Should I try calling him? Just keep emailing every once in a while to see if he's still interested? What are your suggestions?

The thing is, is that I want to tread lightly, as I've already committed a faux pas and don't wish to poke the hornets nest.

 

Be honest. I had a follow up phone call from someone who I missed the original message from, apologised and now engaged to do the work.

Don't make it into something that is bigger than it is. We are all humans. We all make mistakes.

 

Call and apologise - an email won't cut it IMO.

Cheers

Jamie

 

Yep; call up and apologise, say you stuffed up.

It works.

"Yeah, gidday Bob, Mark here; look, I totally stuffed up yesterday. We got really busy and I completely forgot to call you back. I'm really sorry. Can we rebook to have that talk?"

If he is reasonable (most folks are), he will say; "No worries, Mark"

If he is all shirty and pouty...probably not worth pursuing.

 

Make the call.
Better late than never.

 

Thanks dudes. It'll have to be tomorrow, though - bit late for today.

 

Absolute must be a phone call.

Fear - False, expectations, appearing, real

It will be fine.

 

Call and if he misses your call - leave a voicemail!

 

Call now.