Mastering Cold Emails

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Mastering Cold Emails
How to Set Up a Cold Email Infrastructure That Avoids the Spam Trap

Cold email, a favorite lead generation tool for sales and marketing teams, is a powerhouse. But wait, there's a twist! Email providers like Gmail are now clamping down on spam. In fact, a whopping 63% of SaaS companies reviewed are missing out on potential leads due to email authentication woes.

🙅‍♂️ Fear not, because in this post, we're taking a deep dive into the treasure trove of email wisdom from Taylor Haren. He's got the insider tips to help you build an email system that not only dodges the spam trap but also skyrockets your inboxing rates. So, let's get started!

460% growth Thanks to Cold Email

Picture this: Taylor Haren, deep in his sales career, wrestling with inefficient cold calls and minimal results. But then came the game-changer - cold emails! In just six short months, he took his book of business from $2.5 million to a whopping $14 million annually! Cold email was the golden key, but there was a twist. His IT team gave him a timeout for sending too much, and his response rates dropped like a lead balloon. 🎈

This setback sent Haren on a quest to master the art of cold emailing at scale. After helping countless companies fine-tune their email strategies, he realized he could assist businesses in constructing compliant email infrastructures. 🕵️‍♂️

Key Components of an Effective Cold Email System

Haren has the inside scoop on building a cold email sequence that guarantees better deliverability and keeps the spam alarms silent. Here's the breakdown:

🔄 Email Sequencer for Inbox Rotation: Say goodbye to overloading a single account. Rotate your sending across multiple accounts and domains with a dedicated sequencer. Check out hot options like Smart Lead, Instantly, and QuickMail.

🌐 Diverse Domains for Outbound Mail: Register distinct domains for cold outreach, and funnel them back to your core site. Haren's rule of thumb: 2 accounts per domain sending 50 emails daily. For a balanced approach, split domains evenly between Outlook and Gmail.

🔑 Proper SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Records: These authentication protocols prove you're the real deal and prevent impersonation. Don't ignore DMARC monitoring; it could save your deliverability from disaster.

🤖 Consolidate Email Outreach: Instead of every email manager or sales development rep managing their own sequences, designate a cold email specialist to oversee everything. With AI tools for personalization, you can execute cold email infrastructure at scale.

🎯 Adjust Strategies Based on Goal: Maintaining your existing pipeline might require basic compliance, but if you're looking for 10X growth, you'll need an enterprise-grade infrastructure to hit your inbox targets.

Why the Landscape Keeps Shifting

Haren reveals that Google and Microsoft frequently change the rules without warning. What used to be a cakewalk for spammers is now a minefield, thanks to AI-powered phishing. This forces email providers to tighten their controls, leaving many of us scratching our heads. 🤯

The silver lining is that companies willing to adapt and embrace best practices enjoy higher response rates and turbocharged sales velocity. 🚀

One Client Story: From 1% to 16% Reply Rate

Here's a real-life example that Haren shares: a $10 million SaaS company sending 500 cold emails daily. Their internal emails sailed through, but their sequences were met with crickets. After a thorough audit, Haren pinpointed serious blocking issues with Gmail and Outlook.

In just 25 days of restructuring their infrastructure, the company catapulted from a 1% reply rate to a consistent 16%! Their compelling offer was always there, but poor deliverability was holding it back. 💼📉➡️💬

Key Takeaway

Building an effective cold email infrastructure isn't a one-and-done deal; it's a journey of continuous learning and adaptation. But for companies that master the technical and strategic aspects, the rewards are game-changing for your pipeline and revenue. 📈💰

Where to find Taylor?

• Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/salesautomationsystem

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorharen

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