xcaffrey

BDR

Sending a poem as a cold email!?

Have you received a cold email/message that really grabbed your attention?

I remember seeing someone post on LinkedIn that an SDR sent them a POEM and I thought that was really clever and unique.

So naturally, I'm curious to know if you, reading this, have received something memorable like a poem!

I am starting to get a little bored with the outreach methods I am using so I could really use a creative boost over here!

Thank you!

🔎 Prospecting

👑 Sales Strategy

💌 Cold Emailing

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WR Officer

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Please never send a prospect a poem.
Just stick to the basics and pick up the phone.

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WR Officer

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If you listen to LinkedIn influencers you will never get to bone.
You will miss quota and you will die alone.

xcaffrey

Arsonist

BDR

lmaooo I GOT THE ONE AND ONLY funcoupons leaving TWO comments on my post lets goo

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WR Officer

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Christmas came early for u hun

UrAssIsSaaS

Arsonist

SaaS Eater

I had to read this 3 times before realizing its a poem. Happy Monday

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WR Officer

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A little slow I see...hopefully you're cute.

UrAssIsSaaS

Arsonist

SaaS Eater

There is a reason I got into sales, stunning good looks and a riveting personality (and insatiable ability to drink alcohol)

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WR Officer

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Cool, would u like to join my army of simps?

UrAssIsSaaS

Arsonist

SaaS Eater

Only if @paddy approves

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WR Officer

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@paddy is fine with it, he likes when I find other distractions besides heating up his Black Card. As long as I'm available for shower watching time when he asks. He's a kind one.

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

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I mark poems as spam. I may be a cynic, but I hate that cheesy shit.

xcaffrey

Arsonist

BDR

haha can you please share a super cheesy poem that you received!?

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

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Next one I get, I'll put it up in here for sure. Haven't gotten one at this job, but I used to get them at my last co because people thought they were cute.

FlintIronstag

Notorious Answer

Chief Marketing Officer

If someone sends me a poem I think #cringeworthy or #neckbeard. don't do it.

paddy

WR Officer

Director of Business Development

If I received a poem from a solicitor, it would have to be some Walt Whitman shit or else it would just elevate my blood pressure to an unhealthy level.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

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What if it's some dark Edgar Allen Poe shit?

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WR Officer

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I want to watch u in the shower
I get off because I hold all the power
It doesn't impede my ability to sell
Just don't embarrass me in this fucking hotel

paddy

WR Officer

Director of Business Development

If it’s Edgar Allen Poe shit I’d take the meeting

RealEstateVeep

Politicker

VP of Real Estate

Roses are red, violets are blue, your competitors bought this shit and you should too.

Or

There once was a man from Nantucket, who signed on the line then said fuck it, as he wiped his chin he said with a grin, I paid too little, can I up it?

someoneinsales

Tycoon

Director of Sales

Roses are red
Violets are Blue
Please take a meeting
or I will hound you

Nairobi

Politicker

Well, I know exactly what post you are referencing. And it seems to be working. My manager got it, and he scheduled a meeting with that person lol one of my colleagues tried it and got a meeting on the first touch with a big account.

sellingsellssold

Politicker

SDR

Honestly could be good if your sending it the right type of person that has a good sense of humor but maybe add something else to the email and not just a poem.

alecabral

Arsonist

Director - Digital Sales Transformation

Honestly, I would not reply to anyone sending me a poem.

GCK1890

Opinionated

Solutions Engineer

This ain't the Dead Poet's Society. chill

MajorB

WR Lieutenant

I know the post - it got a meeting + it's scalable and stands out.

I think as long as it's well written and highlights challenges the prospect is likely experience, there's no reason not to try it.

I knew an SDR who would send "The night before Christmas" themed poems around Christmas time & it got a huge response. Plus, she had a great time coming up with the rhyme.

bendandsnack

Politicker

Account Exec

Lol I love a good ironic haiku via cold email

bendandsnack

Politicker

Account Exec

One of my fav bump emails is: Roses are red Violets are blue Is the right person to speak with you? Or should I be bugging someone else?

RaymundoFlex

Opinionated

Haiku are a whole different story

MrNiche

Valued Contributor

Senior Account Executive

I've closed emails asking for discovery calls with "and if nothing else, I'll leave you with my best "guy walks into a bar" joke", but never a poem. Keep it light, but keep it professional.

TheQueenofDiamonds

Big Shot

Account Executive

I remember receiving a poem last Christmas, but can't rember who it was Even though it was pretty clever, I am not sure it archived the goal of getting that "call for action" they hoped to get.

Supersize

Personal Narrative

Digital Sales Director

I got a Halloween poem that was brilliant.