Follow-up template
Intro from {{mutual_friend}}
Following up after a mutual contact made an introduction
Subject line
Following up on {{mutual_friend}}'s introduction
Email body
Hi {{first_name}}, {{mutual_friend}} connected us last week and I've been meaning to follow up. They spoke very highly of your work at {{company}}, especially around {{specialty}}. I'm exploring some ideas in that space and would love to get your thoughts. Would you be open to a brief call next week? {{signature}}
Variables
{{first_name}}Prospect's first name
{{mutual_friend}}Replace with your mutual friend
{{company}}Prospect's company name
{{specialty}}Replace with your specialty
{{signature}}Your email signature
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Follow up after a mutual contact makes an introduction. Move quickly — warm intros cool fast.
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