Templates

Cold Email Value Proposition

Concise value prop emails that open doors and book meetings.

The Problem-Agitate-Solve Email

Subject: [Company] + pipeline

Hi [Name],


Most [job title]s I talk to have the same problem: they need more pipeline, but their team is already stretched thin.


The result? Reps spend more time prospecting than selling, and targets get missed.


We help companies like [similar company] solve this by [brief solution]. They added 40 qualified meetings in their first 60 days.


Worth a 15-minute call to see if we can do the same for [Company]?


[Your name]

Why it works: Identifies a common pain, agitates it, then offers a specific solution with proof.

The Trigger-Based Email

Subject: Congrats on the funding

Hi [Name],


Saw the news about [Company]'s Series [X]—congrats! I imagine pipeline and growth are top of mind right now.


We help post-funding companies scale outbound without the ramp time of building an in-house team. [Similar company] used us to add $2M to their pipeline in Q1.


Would it be worth a quick call to explore?


[Your name]

Why it works: Timely, relevant, and shows you've done your research.

The Curiosity Email

Subject: Quick question

Hi [Name],


I've been looking at [Company] and had a thought about your outbound strategy—but I want to make sure I'm not off base.


How are you currently generating pipeline outside of inbound?


[Your name]

Why it works: Short, non-salesy, and asks a genuine question. High reply rates because it's easy to respond to.

The Social Proof Email

Subject: How [Similar Company] books 50 meetings/month

Hi [Name],


[Similar Company] was struggling with the same thing most [industry] companies face: not enough qualified pipeline to hit their numbers.


After working with us for 90 days, they're now booking 50+ meetings per month and their AEs are focused on closing instead of prospecting.


I'd love to show you exactly how we did it—and whether it could work for [Company]. Free for 15 minutes this week?


[Your name]

Why it works: Case study in email form. Specific numbers build credibility.

The Direct Ask Email

Subject: [Name], quick ask

Hi [Name],


I'll keep this short: we help [type of company] book more qualified meetings. Our clients typically see [specific result].


Is this something worth discussing, or should I check back next quarter?


[Your name]

Why it works: Respectful of their time. Binary question makes it easy to reply.

Cold Email Best Practices

  • Keep it under 100 words: Short emails get higher response rates.
  • One CTA only: Don't give them multiple things to do.
  • Personalise the first line: Show you know who they are.
  • Write like a human: No corporate jargon or buzzwords.
  • Test subject lines: Keep them short and curiosity-driven.