The Brand Stopped Responding. Now What?

The Brand Stopped Responding. Now What?

July 6, 2026 · 15 min

About this episode

Justin Moore discusses effective follow-up strategies for when brands go quiet after a pitch.

Ever send a pitch, follow up once, and then just... stare at your inbox wondering if you blew it? In this episode, Justin breaks down five specific follow-up approaches you can use when a brand goes quiet after your pitch — so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start getting responses. Why "just circling back" is killing your follow-ups (and what to say instead) The channel-switching trick that gets replies in minutes, not weeks How to use the ROPE method to make your follow-up impossible to ignore The "lunch and learn" pitch that positions you as a resource, not a beggar When it's actually time to let a lead go (and how to do it without burning the bridge) Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com 00:00 Why Your Follow-Ups Aren't Working 00:28 Approach #1: Stop Just "Circling Back" 02:01 Approach #2: Change the Channel 03:16 Approach #3: Get Specific with the ROPE Method 06:26 Approach #4: Offer Something Unexpected 10:47 Approach #5: Knowing When to Let It Go For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note…

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