Why 44% of Reps Quit After One Follow Up — And How to Fix It | Ep 334

80% of deals require at least 5 follow ups. 44% of salespeople quit after the first attempt.That gap is where your pipeline is bleeding — and most reps don't even know it's happening.In this episode, Dave and Regan break down the follow up epidemic, why sequences die after touch two, and the exact multi-channel framework that closes deals other reps have already abandoned.What you'll learn:→ Why following up once already puts you ahead of 44% of your competitors→ The 18-touch multi-channel sequence that gets responses (email + LinkedIn + call + SMS)→ Why the "7-minute deal" in your CRM is actually a 12-month relationship in disguise→ How to build a follow up cadence that doesn't feel like a template to the buyer→ The two parallel tracks top sellers run — outreach cadence AND relationship building→ How to follow up on a live deal without creating scarcity or desperation→ The jab jab hook follow up ratio that mirrors how social media serves content→ How to write a breakup email that actually keeps the door open→ Why a weak pipeline is the real reason reps push deals too hard too fastIf you're an AE or BDR and your follow ups are going silent after touch two or three — this conversation is for you.🎧 New episodes every Thursday.⭐ Unlock free resources (templates, frameworks & prompts):https://coachpilot.com/vaultFollow us:https://www.instagram.com/davidfastuca/https://www.linkedin.com/in/luigiprestinenzi/https://www.linkedin.com/in/reganbarker/https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfastuca/💬 About Revenue LeadersA podcast for founders, sales managers, revenue operators, and GTM leaders who want predictable pipeline, higher win rates, and structured revenue growth.