KP's Column - "I have nothing to sell you"
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How to do it better:Over the years, I’ve tried various experiments — here’s the distillation of all my suggestions into one template below. The ultimate cold email / DM ingredients:Note: You don’t have to leverage all these ingredients but pick a few and use them to craft a powerful email/ DM. 1. Open with 1-2 lines of something that makes sure the potential client likes you
2. Why him/her? Show relevance and fit to their current goals and priorities
3. Highlight the clear BENEFIT to the client - make it super super obvious
4. Show your “social proof” or testimonials of others they respect and view as peers
5. Present your ask clearly. Then offer an easy exit door too. (No strings attached).
6. Remove friction to act, make it easy to get started — add a super simple next step. Offer to help them get started yourself.
7. Raise the stakes - if they don’t accept the offer, what will they potentially miss out on?
8. Thank them
The order of the above components is also up to you. Sometimes, I do 1, 5, 2 and so on. Mix it up and learn as you go! Test it with friends and peers. Ask for feedback and iterate accordingly. All the best ✨ Other resources:Shoutouts and Sponsors#1. The First 100
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And that’s a wrap for now! Thank you for giving your attention and checking this edition out.Would really appreciate it if you can take 5 seconds and pay it forward to help someone else leverage these tips by sharing this article on Twitter/Linkedin and tag me (@thisiskp_). Feel free to DM me for cross-promotions or ad sponsorships. And lastly, let me know if you have any other cold email resources that I can add to my collection and share with everyone :) Thanks again! |
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