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Follow-Up Timing and Frequency

Understand when and how often the AI SDR sends messages.

FOLLOW-UP TIMING AND FREQUENCY

THE DEFAULT SEQUENCE

When the AI SDR is enabled, every new qualified lead receives:

  • Email #1: Within 5 minutes of the conversation ending
  • SMS #1: 24 hours later, if no reply to the email
  • Email #2: 72 hours after the original conversation, if still no reply

WHAT COUNTS AS A REPLY

Any reply to the email or SMS. The sequence stops immediately when a prospect responds.

SENDING HOURS

The AI SDR sends follow-ups at any hour of the day, including weekends. The 5-minute first email is intentional — speed matters more than timing for the initial response. Later follow-ups in the sequence respect standard business hours (8am–8pm in your time zone).

GOOD TO KNOW

If a prospect responds to an AI SDR message, their lead status is automatically updated to Contacted and you will receive a notification.

Can I customize the follow-up timing or number of messages?

Custom sequences are available on request for accounts with 50+ leads per month. Contact support to discuss.

What happens if the prospect unsubscribes from SMS?

They are immediately removed from all future SMS follow-ups. Email follow-ups continue unless they also unsubscribe from email.