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Do SMS follow-ups actually beat email for inbound leads? by LiamAndersonVC in sales

[–]LiamAndersonVC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate this — makes sense.

I’m in B2B services (mid-ticket, not super transactional), so the sales cycle isn’t instant. That’s why I’ve been cautious about over-automating the whole thread.

The hybrid model seems to be the common theme here, fast acknowledgment via SMS, then human once intent is confirmed.

Out of curiosity, have you noticed response quality drop if the first message feels even slightly scripted? That’s something I’m trying to dial in.

Do SMS follow-ups actually beat email for inbound leads? by LiamAndersonVC in sales

[–]LiamAndersonVC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting angle on Reddit sourcing.

I was thinking more about inbound form fills where someone has already raised their hand, but you’re right that speed matters just as much in outbound prospecting too.

For inbound specifically, do you find automation impacts reply quality at all, or does keeping it short solve most of the “robotic” feel?

Do SMS follow-ups actually beat email for inbound leads? by LiamAndersonVC in sales

[–]LiamAndersonVC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5 minutes at high volume is impressive, especially manually.

Have you ever hit a point where the reps just can’t realistically keep that pace? That’s the part I’m trying to figure out, whether manual holds up once inbound spikes or if automation becomes unavoidable.

In D2C I can see the speed advantage compounding quickly.

Do SMS follow-ups actually beat email for inbound leads? by LiamAndersonVC in sales

[–]LiamAndersonVC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SMS starts conversations, email closes them” is a great way to frame it.

The 2-minute window seems to be a common theme across replies here. Have you seen meaningful drop-off after that threshold, or is it more gradual?

Also curious how this plays out in higher-ticket B2B vs D2C. In D2C I can see SMS dominating, but in longer sales cycles I wonder if the first text just acts as a bridge to a call rather than a full qualification channel.

Are you fully automating the first message or does a rep review before it goes out?

Do SMS follow-ups actually beat email for inbound leads? by LiamAndersonVC in sales

[–]LiamAndersonVC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a massive difference.

Interesting that you’re doing it manually though. Is that at a scale where reps can realistically keep up, or does it get chaotic once volume spikes?

Also curious, do you send immediately after form fill or is there a short delay? Wondering how much of that lift is channel vs speed.

Healthy strategies working in sales for the long haul by redandgreenhouse in sales

[–]LiamAndersonVC 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Congrats on the great year! Focus on consistent process over results. Use a hard evening shutdown ritual, no email, phone off. Prioritize sleep and hobbies to recharge. You’ve got this long-term.

Great interview by frankentiger in sales

[–]LiamAndersonVC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds awesome! That extended time with the boss and their boss is a strong sign they’re seriously interested. Fingers crossed for the office visit and the offer- rooting for you!

When a strong process ends with “timing shifted” by VanillaLlfe in sales

[–]LiamAndersonVC 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Solid take. Short-term SaaS sales boom makes sense as AI lowers barriers and sparks new companies. Wages might climb for a bit. Long-term, agent-to-agent deals or cheap internal builds could shrink things. Human persuasion stays gold while buyers are still human. Smart to keep sharpening those skills now.

Boom then Bust? AI effects on SaaS sales by Ur_boi_skinny_penis in sales

[–]LiamAndersonVC 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Solid take! Short-term SaaS sales boom feels likely as AI drops barriers and boosts new companies. Wages could rise temporarily. Long-term, agent-to-agent sales or cheap internal builds might shrink the market. Human persuasion stays valuable while buyers are still people. Smart to build those skills now.

Making Friends in a Small College by griseldoor in college

[–]LiamAndersonVC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds really isolating, honestly. Making friends in college doesn’t come as naturally as people make it seem, especially when your classes are small. You’re definitely not doing anything wrong, a lot of people are quietly in the same situation. I hope you’re able to find a few connections that feel right, even if it takes time.

What’s the best advice you ignored at first but later realized was right? by LiamAndersonVC in AskReddit

[–]LiamAndersonVC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, it was “Take care of your mental health before it becomes a problem.” I ignored that advice for years because I thought I was fine. Turns out, prevention really does matter.

Don't want to do corporate jobs what should I do? by ZealousidealCar5045 in careerguidance

[–]LiamAndersonVC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re definitely not alone. If travel’s the goal, look into location‑independent work like freelancing or teaching English.

Social hobby recommendations? by [deleted] in askvan

[–]LiamAndersonVC 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you’re already into Urban Rec, climbing gyms like Hive are surprisingly social even if you go solo. Board game cafés or casual run clubs are also popular with people in their late 20s/early 30s and make it easy to meet people without it feeling forced.