At first, email was the greatest thing since the wireless phone – a life-saver, a time-saver and a true game-changer.
But on those days when the emails begin snowballing into a huge cumulative mass of chaos, you find yourself struggling to remember (i) who you emailed and/or (ii) who responded to your emails.
If you or your recipient forgets about even one important email… Well, sometimes it’s all downhill from there – all the way to “You-Know-Where” in a handbasket. Tasks fall behind schedule, and inevitably someone important is being ignored.
In short, this all-too-familiar scenario is bad news bears.
A Tragic Chain Reaction?
Case in point: You and your contractor are in the middle of a renovation, and your contractor shoots you an email to tell you he’s been injured on another job and won’t be able to finish your job on time. (Oh, snap!)
However, at the time you receive the email from your injured contractor, you’re in a meeting with the property’s appraiser, so you can’t respond immediately. And not only do you need to reply to this email, but you need to contact other contractors to get the job done. Bottom line – this task isn’t going to be a quick fix, and clear communication is vital for adapting and adjusting.
But in an increasingly common scenario, your day gets away from you once again, and you forget to follow up with any contractors.
I’ve been there many times, and I know you have, too. But you can stop sighing and nodding your head at this all-too-familiar outcome, because we recently discovered a very helpful (and very simple) web-based solution!
Introducing A Marvelous Solution
FollowUpThen.com is the best personal assistant an investor could ask for, because it schedules email reminders for you – for free!
The process is quick and easy. In the “CC” section of each related email, simply include a customized email address to reference your preferred reminder date. For example, if you want to receive a reminder in three days, the customized email address in your email’s “CC” section will read: [email protected].
Three days after sending this initial email, you will receive an email reminder from FollowUpThen.com, along with the original email (for your reference). It’s like a customizable “Snooze” button for your Inbox! Whether it’s three hours or three months, you specify the time frame!
Additionally, when you “CC” FollowUpThen.com, both the sender (you) and the email’s recipient will be copied on the reminder. If the reminder is intended for your eyes only, simply enter the follow-up time frame in your email’s “BCC” space, instead of the “CC” space.
Check-out this insightful video for a more detailed introduction to FollowUpThen.com…
FollowUpThen Can Help Your Business
How can FollowUpThen.com help you and your business?
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Remind yourself to follow-up at a later date with a seller who's not quite motivated to sell yet.
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Follow-up with contractors who need to finish a job in a few weeks.
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Are your tenants requesting a payment extension? Remind both you and them when their rent is due.
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A meeting with your business associate needs to be rescheduled. Send a reminder to both yourself and your associate to confirm a new date.
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Are you working on Hedge Fund deals and trying to connect with Asset Managers on LinkedIn? Set reminders to follow-up with these potential partners two days after your initial request to “connect”.
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Do you have a buyer who is on the fence about purchasing your property and says he needs a day to think about it? Set that reminder to follow-up in 24 hours.
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Etc…
The possibilities are endless. Motivate yourself now by sending an email to [email protected]. In the subject line put “Marketing for motivated sellers is the most important task I need to do today!”
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PS. On a more personal note, here’s yet another reason why I dig FollowUpThen.com…
If you’re into the Bible or other inspirational books, you can use this service to automatically send Proverbs or other verses/chapters directly to your inbox. Simply attach a PDF copy of the book or chapter to your email reminder. Viola! You can have inspiring words at your fingertips daily.
Watch – Watch the insightful video above.
Visit – Visit FollowUpThen.com to sign-up for free.
Enjoy – Enjoy free customizable email reminders for all aspects of your business and life!
JP Moses
is a real estate investor in Memphis, TN, with experience ranging from land lording to note buying, rehabbing, and wholesaling. However, wholesaling is the area that he enjoys most and where he bring the most experience and expertise to his students.