#63: Name-dropping in your messaging is a CHEAT CODE to get replies (Here's how)

With real-world examples + screenshots

Hi Friends 👋,

Pumped about this weeks edition as it’s always been one of my favorite ways to break through the noise when prospecting.

I’ve found that name dropping on calls, emails or over LinkedIn is one of the most POWERFUL ways to catch a prospects attention and show that you are well researched.

Here are 6 ways I like to do this with some real-world examples:

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ChatGPT: “Here's an interesting picture related to sales, depicting a bustling market scene from a fantasy world. It features vendors selling magical artifacts, exotic creatures, and shoppers in elaborate costumes, all set in a vibrant, open-air marketplace with floating islands in the background. This imaginative scene showcases the diversity and richness of a fantastical economy.”

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1. Email: In the subject line

As I’ve said before, name-dropping in the subject line has always yielded me the best results.

Have a solution that can help an SDR Manager ramp her SDRs faster?

“Ramp time for [SDR Name #1] & [SDR Name #2]”

2. Cold Call: In your opener

”Hi [Name] - it’s Florin from [Company]. Noticed you recently hired {SDR Name #1} & {SDR Name #2} and had a question.

Do you have 30 seconds to hear why I called?”

3. Email: In the opening sentence