WhatWorkedResults
24% (180 SaaS founders)
Example 1
20% (75 prospects from G2/Reddit)
Example 2
20% (85 marketing leads)
Example 3
Key tactics
- Zero-ask first message
- Easy out language
- Mutual benefit / collaboration framing
Summary
Collection of templates tested in January 2026 that achieved 20%+ reply rates. Common patterns: soft, non-salesy openings, giving an easy out, and framing the message as collaboration rather than a pitch.
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