Networking follow up email templates Write the follow-up while they remember.

SubjectGood to meet you at [event]

Hi [first name],

Good to meet you at [event] yesterday. I kept thinking about what you said about [the problem they described, in their words].

[One useful line: an idea, a name, or a link that helps with it.]

If it would help to talk it through, I'm happy to find 20 minutes in the next couple of weeks. No pressure either way.

Best,
[Your name]
[Phone or card link]

SubjectFrom the [event] happy hour

Hi [first name],

We talked by the [somewhere they will picture, such as the patio] at [event] on [day]. You're [what they do], and you mentioned [the thing they are working on].

I don't have an ask. I'd just like to stay in touch, and if I come across [the kind of person or thing they need], I'll send it your way.

Thanks,
[Your name]

SubjectReferrals: [your field] and [their field]

Hi [first name],

Thanks for the conversation at [chamber or group] this morning. Our clients overlap more than I expected: [one line on the overlap, such as new homeowners who need both of us].

Here's who I'm best for: [one sentence, specific enough that they could spot one]. Who is a good referral for you?

Coffee in the next few weeks would be a good start. I'm free [two specific times].

Best,
[Your name]

SubjectThanks for the coffee, and the [link or name]

Hi [first name],

Thanks for making time this morning. The point about [one thing they told you] was useful, and I'm going to [what you will actually do with it].

Here's [the thing you promised]: [link]. The part that fits what you're working on is [one line].

Next one's on me once [their timing, such as the launch is out].

Best,
[Your name]

SubjectThank you for sending [their name] my way

Hi [first name],

Thank you for introducing me to [name]. We've spoken, and [what happened, in one line, without anything they told you in confidence].

I owe you one. Who's the best kind of introduction I could make for you right now?

Thanks again,
[Your name]

SubjectIntro: [first name] <> [other first name]

Hi [first name] and [other first name],

As promised at [event], I'm introducing you two.

[First name], [other first name] is [what they do], and has dealt with [the problem the first person described].

[Other first name], [first name] is [what they do], and is working on [what they need].

I'll let you take it from here.

Best,
[Your name]

SubjectSince [event]: [the news that gives you a reason]

Hi [first name],

We met at [event] in [month]. You were working on [what they told you then], and I saw [the news: their launch, a hire, an article].

[One line on why it caught your eye, or something useful for the next stage.]

How is it going? If it's useful, I'd be glad to catch up.

Best,
[Your name]