Cold call and email sequence
Calls and emails work better together than apart. A voicemail followed by an email doubles your response odds.
Pair each call with an email that references it.
Short answer
A cold call and email sequence pairs each call with an email so the two reinforce each other, especially the voicemail-plus-email combo. Coordinating the channels lifts both connect and reply rates. The paired cadence below is ready to adapt.
Key takeaways
- Pair each call with an email.
- Use the voicemail-plus-email combo.
- Reference the call in the paired email.
- Coordinate timing so touches reinforce.
The call-and-email sequence
Pair the channels.
- Day 1: Email 1 (intro).
- Day 2: Call 1 + voicemail, then a short email referencing the call ("just left you a voicemail").
- Day 5: Email 2 (new angle).
- Day 7: Call 2 + voicemail + paired email.
- Day 10: Email 3 (proof point).
- Day 14: Call 3 + break-up voicemail, then a break-up email.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I combine cold calls and emails?
Pair each call with an email that references it, especially the voicemail-plus-email combo where you email immediately after leaving a voicemail. Coordinating the two channels lifts both connect and reply rates.
Why pair a voicemail with an email?
Because most people ignore voicemail but scan email. Sending an email right after the voicemail reaches the prospect in the channel they check, connects the two touches, and roughly doubles your response odds.
Should the call or the email come first?
Either can lead, but a common pattern is an intro email, then a call plus paired email a day or two later. The key is coordination so the channels reinforce each other rather than arriving randomly.