Mutual Connection Referral
Use when you have a genuine mutual connection who has given permission to use their name. The highest-converting cold email format because it borrows existing trust.
The template
Subject: {{mutual_connection}} suggested I reach out
Hi {{first_name}},
{{mutual_connection}} mentioned you might be open to hearing from me.
I {{what_you_do}} for {{ideal_customer_profile}}. We recently helped {{reference_customer}} {{achieve_outcome}}, and {{mutual_connection}} thought it might be relevant for {{company}}.
Would a 20-minute call be worthwhile?
{{sender_name}}How to use it: Replace all {{placeholder}} variables with specific details before sending. The more specific your replacements, the higher your reply rate.
Personalization tips
- 01Always confirm with the mutual connection before using their name.
- 02The reference customer result should be specific and relevant to the prospect.
- 03Keep it short — you have built-in trust, don't waste it with a long pitch.
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