Overcomplicating Cold Emails Doesn’t Work!
Many people overcomplicate cold emails by writing long, five-paragraph pitches that overwhelm prospects. These long emails often overwhelm prospects, who quickly lose interest and click away.
Instead of getting replies, you’re left with silence.
The truth is, you have just 2–3 seconds to grab a prospect’s attention—the average time it takes for someone to decide whether to keep reading or move on to the next email. That’s all. If your email doesn’t make an immediate impact, it’s lost in the noise.
That’s where the one-sentence cold email shines.
Why One-Sentence Cold Emails Work
A one-sentence cold email is:
Concise: It’s quick to read and process.
Direct: There’s no fluff, just value.
Engaging: It piques curiosity and prompts a reply.
For example: “Hi [Name], would doubling your qualified leads in the next 30 days make sense for your business?” This illustrates how being brief, targeted, and action-oriented encourages a reply.
By stripping away unnecessary details, you make it easy for prospects to see the benefit of responding to you.
How to Write a One-Sentence Cold Email
Focus on Value: What’s the most compelling reason your prospect should reply? Highlight the benefit you offer in a clear and impactful way.
Be Specific: Tailor your message to the prospect’s business or pain points. For example, instead of saying, "We can help you save time," try, "We help marketing teams like yours cut 10 hours a week on reporting tasks." Avoid generic statements.
Include a Call-to-Action: End with a simple question that’s easy to answer, like, “Would you like to learn more?”
Examples of One-Sentence Cold Emails
“Hi [Name], would doubling your qualified leads in the next 30 days make sense for your business?”
“Hey [Name], we help [Industry] companies save up to 15 hours a week with automated [Solution]. Interested in learning how?”
“Hi [Name], I noticed [specific issue] and think we can help [specific solution]. Would you be open to a quick chat?”
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Here’s a video that walks you through creating your own one-sentence cold email:
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