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Appendix C1 — Nurture Sequence Structures

Purpose of This Appendix

This appendix defines how nurture is structured inside SalesOps.

Nurture exists because:

  • not all buyers are ready now
  • decisions require time
  • trust compounds over exposure
  • silence does not equal disinterest

SalesOps designs nurture to maintain momentum without pressure and to preserve pipeline truth.


Nurture Is a System, Not a Feeling

SalesOps treats nurture as a designed sequence of intent, not a reaction to silence.

Nurture is not:

  • random check-ins
  • occasional follow-ups
  • “just staying top of mind”
  • passive waiting

Nurture exists to:

  • reduce uncertainty
  • reinforce relevance
  • prepare the buyer for a decision
  • resolve ambiguity

If nurture does not move the buyer closer to clarity, it is noise.


Nurture Is Stage-Dependent

SalesOps does not allow generic nurture.

Nurture must align with:

  • buyer readiness
  • deal stage
  • known objections
  • decision complexity

A nurture touch that ignores stage context weakens momentum.


Core Nurture Sequence Types

SalesOps structures nurture into four primary sequence types.

Each has a distinct purpose and exit condition.


1. Early-Stage Nurture (Pre-Sales Ready)

Purpose: Build awareness and relevance.

Used when:

  • fit exists
  • intent is unclear or early
  • timing is not immediate

Focus:

  • problem framing
  • education
  • credibility

Exit Conditions:

  • buyer signals readiness
  • buyer disengages
  • buyer disqualifies

Early nurture prepares the ground — it does not push decisions.


2. Mid-Stage Nurture (Active Evaluation)

Purpose: Maintain momentum and reduce decision friction.

Used when:

  • discovery has occurred
  • value is understood
  • decision is forming

Focus:

  • proof
  • objection prevention
  • clarification of trade-offs

Exit Conditions:

  • next step scheduled
  • proposal requested
  • deal stalls beyond threshold

Mid-stage nurture protects deals from drifting.


3. Late-Stage Nurture (Decision Support)

Purpose: Enable commitment.

Used when:

  • proposal delivered
  • stakeholders reviewing
  • approval pending

Focus:

  • risk reduction
  • reassurance
  • expectation alignment

Exit Conditions:

  • commitment secured
  • explicit pause agreed
  • deal exits

Late-stage nurture must never feel like chasing.


4. Dormant / Long-Term Nurture

Purpose: Preserve optionality without pipeline pollution.

Used when:

  • timing is wrong
  • priorities shift
  • decision pauses

Focus:

  • value-based touchpoints
  • low-pressure re-entry
  • trust maintenance

Exit Conditions:

  • reactivation
  • permanent exit

Dormant nurture protects relationships — not forecasts.


Nurture Cadence Principles (Structural)

SalesOps enforces cadence rules:

  • touches decrease over time
  • pressure reduces as distance increases
  • exits are explicit, not silent

Cadence is not about frequency.
It is about appropriateness.


Nurture Content Principles

SalesOps-approved nurture content:

  • answers common objections
  • reinforces relevance
  • aligns expectations
  • supports buyer confidence

SalesOps rejects nurture that:

  • repeats sales pitches
  • manufactures urgency
  • adds noise without value

Every touch must earn its place.


B2B vs B2C Nurture Emphasis

In B2B:

  • longer sequences
  • deeper proof
  • stakeholder-aware content

In B2C:

  • shorter sequences
  • faster resolution
  • emotional reassurance

Same structure. Different pacing.


Nurture Must Have an Exit

SalesOps requires nurture sequences to have:

  • clear completion criteria
  • defined re-entry rules
  • explicit disengagement language

Perpetual nurture creates pipeline rot.


What This Appendix Enables

With structured nurture:

  • deals progress intentionally
  • pipelines stay clean
  • buyers feel respected
  • reactivation becomes possible

Without it:

  • follow-up becomes awkward
  • momentum dies silently
  • sales effort is wasted