Networking template
Thank you for the referral, {{referrer}}
Thanking a contact who made a referral on your behalf
Subject line
Thank you for the intro to {{referred_contact}}, {{referrer}}
Email body
Hi {{referrer}}, I just had a great conversation with {{referred_contact}} — thank you for making that introduction. It's the kind of connection that's genuinely hard to make cold and I really appreciate you thinking of me. I'll make sure to return the favor whenever the opportunity arises. Let me know if there's anything I can do for you. Gratefully, {{signature}}
Variables
{{referrer}}Replace with your referrer
{{referred_contact}}Replace with your referred contact
{{signature}}Your email signature
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Always close the loop with the referrer. It reinforces the relationship and encourages future referrals.
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