B2B prospecting cold email that gets responses
Generate 3 B2B cold email variants with different approaches (problem, value, curiosity), 3 testable subject lines and D+5 follow-up for each.
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Rédige un cold email de prospection B2B efficace selon le brief suivant. Expéditeur (vous) : [VOTRE NOM], [VOTRE TITRE], [VOTRE ENTREPRISE] Destinataire cible : [TITRE DU PROSPECT], [SECTEUR], [TAILLE D'ENTREPRISE] Votre offre / valeur : [CE QUE VOUS PROPOSEZ EN 1 PHRASE] Problème que vous résolvez pour ce profil : [PROBLÈME SPÉCIFIQUE] Résultat concret obtenu pour un client similaire : [RÉSULTAT AVEC CHIFFRE] Appel à l'action souhaité : [ACTION : appel 15 min / démo / réponse simple] Ton souhaité : [TON : direct / chaleureux / curieux / audacieux] Produis 3 variantes de cold email : VARIANTE A — APPROCHE PROBLÈME Objet : [proposition] Email de 80-100 mots maximum Structure : Observation du problème → Résultat d'un client similaire → Question ouverte VARIANTE B — APPROCHE VALEUR DIRECTE Objet : [proposition] Email de 80-100 mots maximum Structure : Apporter une valeur immédiate (insight, ressource) → Lien avec votre offre → CTA court VARIANTE C — APPROCHE CURIOSITÉ Objet : [proposition] Email de 60-80 mots maximum Structure : Question intrigante → Contexte en 1 phrase → CTA frictionless (répondre Oui/Non) Pour chaque variante : - 3 propositions d'objet (taux d'ouverture optimisé) - Email corps rédigé - Relance J+5 (30 mots max) Éviter : jargon corporate, "j'espère que ce message vous trouve bien", trop parler de vous
Why this prompt works
The 3 distinct approaches enable true A/B/C testing on different segments of the same ICP. Variant C at 60-80 words with Yes/No CTA is counter-intuitive but very effective: reducing response friction mechanically increases return rates.
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Expected Output
**Variant 1: Direct Value** **Subject:** Quick question about [Company Name]'s growth **Body:** Hi [Name], I noticed [Company Name] recently [specific observation]. We've helped similar companies in [industry] increase their [relevant metric] by 30% in 90 days. Worth a 15-minute conversation? Best, [Your name] **Follow-up D+5:** Hi [Name], Following up on my message about helping [Company Name] with [specific area]. Still interested in that quick chat? Best, [Your name] **Variant 2: Social Proof** **Subject:** How [Similar Company] increased [metric] by 40% **Body:** Hi [Name], [Similar Company] was facing [challenge] like many in [industry]. We helped them achieve [specific result] in [timeframe]. Curious if [Company Name] has similar goals? Happy to share details. Best, [Your name] **Follow-up D+5:** Hi [Name], Wanted to circle back about [Similar Company]'s success story. Think it could be relevant for [Company Name]? Best, [Your name] **Variant 3: Problem-Focused** **Subject:** [Industry] challenge: [specific problem] **Body:** Hi [Name], Most [industry] leaders struggle with [specific problem]. We've developed a solution that addresses this in [timeframe]. Would you be open to a brief call to discuss how this applies to [Company Name]? Best, [Your name] **Follow-up D+5:** Hi [Name], Still dealing with [specific problem] at [Company Name]? Happy to share how we've solved this for others. Best, [Your name]
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