You are wasting your warm intros

Summary

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To make your warm intro emails more effective, focus on sounding sincere and personalizing your message. Avoid being too brief, as this can make your request seem less genuine and engaging. Put in extra effort to address potential questions and assumptions to increase the chances of a positive response.

Key Takeaways:

1. Write sincerely and personalize your messages.
2. Address potential questions your recipient might have.
3. Consider having your note come from a cofounder or CEO for added impact.

Highlights from Article

It’s dangerous and not strategic to come across as entitled for one simple reason:People are petty AF.Do not underestimate how petty people can be. ESPECIALLY if you have no connection with them, and you need the phone call more than they do.

Your recipient is likely wondering, “Why are you reaching out to me specifically?”

• Intro requests should focus on why that specific person is important to meet.

An obvious question an instructor might have is: What’s in it for me?

• Make sure that when you ask for the intro, you are upfront of what you want from them and what’s in it for them.

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