“Don’t walk away when the prospect says no – Prospect & Flourish Every Day quote on persistence.”

“Don’t walk away when the prospect says no.”

September 18, 20250 min read

Some of your best clients take time to say yes.

[Lesson 6.3]: A prospect’s first “no” isn’t always permanent—it often just means “not today.” Some of your best long-term clients will need space to evaluate, compare, or build comfort before committing. Respect their timing, but don’t disappear. With steady, value-driven follow-up, you position yourself to be top of mind when the moment is right. Persistence opens doors that impatience leaves shut.

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Keith Luscher is the creator of the Prospect & Flourish program, a trust-first prospecting and business development system for service-driven professionals. He is also managing partner of SYP Media, LLC, where he helps leaders and teams align structure, rhythm, and growth.

Keith F. Luscher

Keith Luscher is the creator of the Prospect & Flourish program, a trust-first prospecting and business development system for service-driven professionals. He is also managing partner of SYP Media, LLC, where he helps leaders and teams align structure, rhythm, and growth.

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