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Recover a Silent Prospect

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Problem

Scenario

You had a strong meeting with a prospect, there was clear interest, and next steps seemed agreed. Then communication drops off and you stop getting replies.

Question

What would you do if a prospect went silent after a strong meeting?

What This Tests

  • How you diagnose whether the silence is a priority shift, internal misalignment, or weak qualification
  • How you maintain ownership without sounding desperate
  • How you use stakeholder management and careful multi-threading
  • How you protect forecast quality when a deal loses momentum