How to Respond When a Prospect Says "Send Me More Info"

John Greene

April 25, 2024

8 min

Table of Contents

Summary:

Determine the underlying reason for the "Can you send me more information?" request by evaluating the context, tone, and prior conversation details.
Respond positively to the request for more information, ensuring to capture or confirm the prospect's email address for sending the details.
Utilize the opportunity to ask targeted questions that help tailor the information to the prospect's needs, aiming to understand their level of interest or specific concerns.
Inquire about other decision-makers involved to ensure the provided information addresses all parties' needs and concerns.
Agree on a specific follow-up time to continue the conversation after they’ve reviewed the information, showing engagement and maintaining momentum in the sales process.
Employ tracking tools for the information sent, such as email or content engagement trackers, to gauge the prospect's interest level and inform your follow-up strategy.

Sometimes it happens right at the beginning of a call.

Other times it happens after you're 10 minutes into your pitch.

Sometimes it means the prospect isn't interested and wants off the call.

Other times it means they are interested and genuinely want more info.

So how does one respond to such a vague, and multi-intentioned request?

How you play it can be the difference between a dead deal and a hot prospect. So today, we'll give you some tips on how to best respond.

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Okay, back to our regularly scheduled article. Here are some tips on how to best reply to the all-too-common "Can you send me more info?" request.

1. Consult your inner prospect "translator"

As already stated, "Can you send me more information?" can mean several different things.

It could mean:

The prospect is just plain busy and doesn't have time to talk
The prospect is not at all interested and is blowing you off
They aren't the decision maker and want info to bring to their boss/team
They don't fully understand everything and want to review
They understand, but aren't quite sold
They like what they hear but are evaluating competitors
And so on...

Naturally, you'd respond quite a bit differently depending on which it is.

Use context to decipher what this question is likely telling you. Everything from tone, to how early in the call you hear it, to the content of the discussion that precedes it should help clarify why they are asking this question.

2. Respond affirmatively, and then....

First things first: if there is one thing you have plenty of, it is information. Ergo: "Yes! I would be happy to send you more information! Could I have (or verify) your email address?"

But then, you very sweetly stick your foot inside that still-cracked door to keep it open a little longer by asking this critical question, "So I can be sure to send you the most relevant information for your needs, can I just ask..."

What follows depends on the context of the conversation thus far (ie. your prospect translator).

Feel like they're brushing you off? Or just too busy to talk? Confirm that they're a fit for what you're selling. If they don't have an existing need or pain point that your product solves, then you may be wasting time or money pursuing them.

Feel like there's interest but they're not quite sold? Find out what about your product resonates the most with them. That will tell you what information to send, as well as how to tailor your approach going forward.

Feel like they are confused or unsure about something? Try to unearth their questions or objections so you can offer clarification, as well as send the most helpful information.

Bottom line? Ask a question that both confirms there's a path forward and identifies the kind of information that can get you there.

3. Discover if there is another decision-maker

Many product decisions, both business and consumer, are made by multiple decision makers.

By asking something like, "Will you need to talk with your team (or partner or spouse, et al) before making a firm decision?" you can further understand what information (and process) will be necessary to advance the sale.

4. Set a concrete time to follow-up

By this point, if your prospect is still on the phone with you and still forthcoming with answers to your questions, they may be qualified after all.

Reiterate that you will be sending over the requested information and make it clear that you're looking forward to a follow-up after they've had some time to review.

Be ready with a suggested date and time to continue the conversation.

5. Track the information

How often do we send an email with a document, video, or web resource and wonder if it was ever reviewed?

Basic email tracking is helpful, but doesn't offer much clarity. Knowing your email was opened, for example, doesn't mean someone read it.

PhoneBurner's SmartSender email tracking makes it easy to send one or more resources (a link, a PDF, and a video, for example) and see exactly when your prospect views each one. You can even see how long they view the video.

This makes for smarter, well-timed follow up that can really make a difference.

Wrapping up how to respond to “just send me more info”

There's no clear cut response when someone asks you to send more information. That line can mean too many things. But, there is a clear path forward that involves clarifying interest, determining what information is appropriate, and following up in a timely manner.

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