# Revive a stalled proposal with follow-ups that never nag

> The last email gives them an easy way out, and that's often the one that gets a reply.

Paste what you proposed and what they cared about. You get three short follow-ups for days 3, 10 and 21, each adding something useful, plus a graceful close-the-loop note.

- Page: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/revive-stalled-proposal/
- Category: Win more clients
- Made for: Coaches, Consultants
- Works in: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini
- Time: About 5 minutes
- Effort: Just copy and paste

## The prompt

Fill in the parts in [square brackets], or leave them and the AI will ask you for them.

```text
I sent a proposal [DAYS SINCE SENT, e.g. 8 days ago] to [PROSPECT TYPE, e.g. a marketing agency owner] for [YOUR OFFER, e.g. a 3-month sales process project] and haven't heard back. What they cared about most on our call: [THEIR TOP PRIORITIES]. Write three follow-up emails for day 3, day 10 and day 21 after today. Each one must add something new and useful: a quick idea for their situation, a short answer to a likely question, or a simpler way to start. Keep each under 90 words, warm and direct, with one easy question to reply to. No guilt, no 'just checking in' and no fake deadlines. Then write a final close-the-loop note that assumes the timing isn't right, thanks them, and makes it easy to come back later. Give each email a subject line under six words.
```

## Step by step

1. Paste the prompt with your proposal details and their top priorities.
2. Edit each email so it sounds like you.
3. Put the three send dates on your calendar.
4. Send the close-the-loop note if there's still no reply.

## What you'll get

Three follow-up emails with subject lines, each adding new value, and a final friendly note that keeps the door open.

## Good to know

**Which AI tools does this work in?** It works in Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini. On this page, Claude and ChatGPT open with your prompt already typed in. No paid plan is noted for this one.

**How long does it take?** About 5 minutes. It's rated "Just copy and paste". There are 4 steps, listed above.

**What do I need before I start?** Just your details for 4 blanks: days since sent, prospect type, your offer and their top priorities. You can skip any, and your AI will ask for them.

**What will I get back?** Three follow-up emails with subject lines, each adding new value, and a final friendly note that keeps the door open.

Idea spotted on the web, shared by ChatGPT Central: https://gptcentral.substack.com/p/how-to-close-deals-effectively-using. The prompt is The Solo Creators' own version.

## Go further

Ready-made skills in the Solo Creators AI Studio (https://thesolocreators.com/studio/) that fit this: Website Audit (An evidence-cited, branded audit of any site, ready to hand a client); Board of Advisors (Convene seven AI advisors who debate your decision, vote, and hand back a stress-tested verdict).

From AI Use Cases and Prompts by The Solo Creators: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/. Free to use; please link back to the page when you share it.