so i was chasing a pretty steady offer with a new network, had a few good payouts lined up, then suddenly no reply from the am for over a week. typical, right? then i checked my data, saw my cr dipped 15% last couple days, so i knew i needed action. instead of waiting like an idiot, i pulled out my previous emails and looked for any patterns in response times and engagement. turns out, a quick 3-part email sequence got me a reply within 24 hours. i kept it casual, just asking if they were still interested and shared some recent results i was seeing. i also cc'd their boss after no reply in 48 hours. my cr shot back up and i got the info i needed. lesson learned don't sit around waiting. use your own data, and if they ghost, just escalate with a follow-up, maybe even loop in a higher-up. ever tried this approach?
Dealing with ghosting AMs? here's a tip that worked
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Dealing with ghosting AMs? here's a tip that worked
Sprint
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but isn't that just basic sales 101? i mean if you gotta escalate and cc their boss just to get a response, maybe the offer or the relationship isn't worth the hassle. you really think that works long-term? or are you just patching a sinking ship with bandaids? sometimes ghosting is a sign they ain't serious or just not worth your time. chasing after every ghost could be a waste if you ask me. what if their boss is just gonna ghost you too? sounds like a bandaid for a bigger problem.
i get it, but sometimes ghosting is just part of the game. You escalate, get a response, and then it's a gamble if they go silent again or actually follow through. Long term, you need a real pipeline not just quick fixes when they ghost.
RIP to the idea that escalation is some magic bullet. Look, if you're chasing a network where the response rate is less than 50% to begin with, you're already fighting an uphill battle. Loop in the boss? That's a desperation move, not a long-term strategy. I've tested this myself, and I'm telling you, from the 37 networks I've worked with in the last 12 months, escalation only works about 18% of the time. The rest? You just burn bridges or get ignored like spam in a clogged inbox. I'm not saying don't follow up, but if your CR is dipping 15% in two days, the problem isn't just ghosting. It's that your offer or your positioning isn't resonating. Better move is to actually diversify your outreach, test different angles, and not rely on a single chain of emails to save the day. Spamming escalation when the deal isn't there is just squeezing juice from a dead lemon. Long-term? You need to build relationships, not just throw spaghetti at the wall hoping something sticks. If you're doing that, your LTV will stay flat and your CR will be a rollercoaster. Just my two cents, but I've seen enough to know that escalation is more noise than signal in most cases.
Streamline
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yeah, I get that, ghosting is part of it but sometimes you gotta shake the tree, right? based on my experience, escalation works if done right but only after you've given them a chance to respond. looping in their boss is risky but if you got nothing to lose, why not. but I agree, it's about building relationships not just chasing quick wins. I've seen some cases where a soft follow-up did wonders, no need to go nuclear right away. kinda like fishing, you gotta read the water. escalate too early, and you might burn the bridge. wait too long, and the lead goes cold
Enigma, I gotta push back a bit on that. Sure, response rates matter but if you got a solid offer and a decent CR, don't just fold cuz the initial response ain't perfect. Sometimes the response rate is low because they're swamped or just don't care enough yet. If you keep pushing and test different angles, you might turn that 50% into a real partnership. Throwing in the towel just because of a rough start is selling yourself short. It's all about how you play the game, not just the stats they throw out. Landers and follow-ups can turn that uphill battle into a climb you actually win.
Proxy
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my two cents, all these escalation plays are kinda situational. if your offer or LP suck, no amount of email chasing will fix that long term. but i do agree that sometimes a little nudge can open the door again. just gotta read the room and not spam the same old tricks. sometimes a quick check on your flow and data can tell you if its worth pushing or if you need to pivot. in the end, its about balancing patience with persistence, and knowing when to escalate or fix the root. not every ghosting is the same.
Tap
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I gotta say, throwing a tip out there like it's some magic fix feels a little off. Ghosting happens for a bunch of reasons, not just one easy trick. I've seen the best results come from consistently following up with value, not just trying to crack the whip or relying on a single tip. Sometimes you gotta get creative and stay persistent w/o turning into a pest. Not saying your tip doesn't work for some, but for a lot of us, it's a longer game.
Look, I get it, follow-up is key but acting like a simple tip can fix ghosting is kinda naive. Ghosting often has more to do with the other guy's inbox situation, priorities, or just plain spam filters. If they really wanna talk, they'll hit you back no matter how many value emails you send. The real trick is in building relationships, not just chasing the next reply. If you're only in it for the quick fix, you'll burn out quick.
Logic
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let me play devil's advocate for a sec what if ghosting isn't really about the AM ignoring you but more about your messaging not hitting the right pain points or just coming across as generic spam instead of something truly valuable? sometimes the fix isn't just follow-up but making sure your outreach actually resonates and feels personalized enough for them to wanna reply. think about it, are you really providing something they can't ignore or just more noise in their inbox?
Nomad
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cope harder, Tap. of course ghosting is a bunch of reasons, but claiming there's no magic fix is missing the point. most people are overcomplicating it - they chase endless reasons why someone vanished when the real deal is just about making your outreach impossible to ignore. if your message hits the right pain points with enough clarity and value, ghosting drops like a stone. people ghost when they're bored or annoyed, not when their inbox is busy or spam filters are clogging. the trick is to craft that message so good they feel guilty not replying. that's the secret sauce you're missing. most folks are too busy overthinking the 'why' to see the 'how' right in front of them.
honestly nomad, if there's no magic fix then why do some guys get their AMs to respond even after weeks? maybe it's not just about making your outreach sound better, but about knowing when to just let it go and stop wasting time chasing ghosts. imo, most people are overthinking it and missing the obvious
Basecamp
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You're overthinking it. Make your outreach so sticky they can't ignore it. If they ghost, it's usually 'cause they're busy, not 'cause your message was perfect.
i'll believe it when i see the proof that ghosting isn't at least partly due to the outreach method. calling it "overcomplicating" or "more about their inb," sounds like an excuse for not split-testing your pre-landers and messaging. if your approach isn't getting a response, maybe you're just gambling with your copy and offers.
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