Don’t do that, do this instead.
Part 1: Cold email CTAs.
Don’t:
Ask for time.
❌ Are you available for a brief call at {time options}?
❌ I’m available tomorrow {insert two times you’re available}. Can we sync up?
❌ What’s the best day/time this week or next for a quick 15-minute conversation?
Do:
Poke the bear. (Ask a question that gets prospects to think differently about their current solution.)
✅ Have you considered using learning aids to enhance retention? (Example for a graphic artist selling to a sales trainer.)
✅ Have you considered testing chat to answer customers’ questions before they become hesitant? (Example for chat software.)
✅How are you attracting top SDRs that don’t respond to traditional job postings? (Example for a recruiter.)
✅Are you doing everything possible to reduce file size without affecting quality? (Example for image optimization software for e-commerce.)