5 Sales Cadence Templates That Actually Work
A good cadence isn't one-size-fits-all, but these templates give you a starting point to customize for your business.
## 1. The New Lead Sprint (7 days)
For fresh inbound leads who've shown interest:
- Day 1: Call + Email
- Day 2: LinkedIn connect
- Day 3: Call
- Day 5: Email with value
- Day 7: Final call + breakup email
## 2. The Enterprise Touch (30 days)
For larger deals with longer cycles:
- Week 1: Initial outreach
- Week 2: Value-add content
- Week 3: Check-in call
- Week 4: Case study share
## 3. The Nurture Drip (Ongoing)
For prospects not ready to buy:
- Every 2 weeks: Valuable content
- Monthly: Personal check-in
- Quarterly: Business review offer
## 4. The Reactivation Sequence
For dormant accounts:
- Day 1: "Checking in" email
- Day 3: New feature announcement
- Day 7: Direct value proposition
- Day 14: Final attempt
## 5. The Customer Success Loop
For existing customers:
- Monthly: Usage check-in
- Quarterly: Business review
- Ongoing: New feature updates
## Making It Work
The best cadence is one you'll actually follow. Start simple, track results, and iterate.