At to the lowest degree one-third of the sales emails I get start with a variation on: "I hope all is well."

The line is and so ubiquitous information technology's become meaningless. Both the recipient and the email writer know it's a nicety thrown in before the real indicate of the e-mail.

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If you lot're an abuser of "I hope all is well,"  or "Hope yous are doing well," these different -- and ameliorate -- ways to say information technology.

"Hope Y'all Are Doing Well"

"Promise you lot are doing well" and "I hope all is well" are two of the most usually-used email opening lines in that location are, so it stands to reason that varying your approach when sending out sales emails will brand your messages more memorable and less formulaic. With an email greeting that's more personalized, eye-catching, or even funny, y'all take a better chance of the prospect or customer you're emailing taking you lot seriously -- and wanting to reply to your message.

To that stop, hither'south our list of alternatives that will make your email less vague, more personal, and -- hopefully -- endear yourself to the recipient enough to get a answer.

"Promise All Is Well" Alternatives

  1. "I hope this email finds you well."
  2. "I hope you're having an A+ [week, month]."
  3. "I hope y'all're having a two-coffee (versus a four-coffee) twenty-four hour period."
  4. "Anything exciting happening in [prospect name] land?"
  5. "What's the latest in your world?"
  6. "Are you excited for [upcoming event]?"
  7. "I hope you enjoyed [manufacture event]."
  8. "I hope your iced coffee is as cold as your leads are hot."
  9. "I just met you, and this is crazy. Just here'south my meetings link: [Meetings Link]. And then call me maybe?"
  10. "I promise your spirits are equally loftier equally your churn rates are low."
  11. "I hope everything'south smashing at [company proper noun]."
  12. "How are yous holding up in the [summertime heat, winter cold, this conditions]?"
  13. "I asking the highest of fives."
  14. "I hope your weekend was relaxing (and the transition into Monday wasn't too rough)."
  15. "I hope [Last Page Seen] was helpful."
  16. "Nifty [blog post, LinkedIn annotate, podcast episode, interview] -- I learned [fact]."
  17. "Traveled anywhere fun lately?"
  18. "How's life in [Function Location]?"
  19. "I hope you've been getting improve conditions in [Office Location] than we've been getting in [rep'due south region]."
  20. "I promise the X project you mentioned [is off to a skillful kickoff, is coming along well, is getting great results, was a success]."
  21. "I'k reaching out because ... "
  22. "Watching whatever proficient shows?"
  23. "I wanted to kickoff by telling you how impressed I was with [insert recent interaction]."
  24. "Hope yous're hanging in there. Sending good vibes your mode!"
  25. "Is there anything worse than coming back from a long weekend?"
  26. "Any good plans for the weekend?"

one. "I promise this e-mail finds you well."

If you're the formal type, this email opening is respectful and varied plenty to distinguish your message from the drench of other sales pitches in their inbox. If you're reaching out to a prospect for the offset time and aren't certain of the correct tone to strike, you tin't become wrong with this opening line.

2. "I hope you lot're having an A+ [week, calendar month]."

Although this sentiment is basically the same as "I hope you lot're well," information technology's unexpected -- which makes information technology experience more authentic.

3. "I hope you lot're having a two-coffee (versus a four-java) solar day."

Your prospect will definitely know what you're talking about.

4. "Anything exciting happening in [prospect proper name] country?"

If you're reaching out to someone you know fairly well and/or works in a fairly informal industry, have this opener for a spin.

5. "What's the latest in your earth?"

A variation on #four.

6. "Are yous excited for [upcoming result]?"

Depending on how familiar you are with the buyer -- and how information they include on their social media -- you can either make this question personal or professional person.

For instance, if they simply tweeted about Game of Thrones, you lot might write, "Are you lot excited for the next GoT episode? #WinterIsHere."

If you learned via their website that their company is hosting a briefing, you could ask, "Are you lot looking forward to INBOUND 2019?"

7. "I hope you enjoyed [industry outcome]."

Connecting with the attendees of an effect? Immediately plant your purpose so they know this isn't a cold email.

8. "I hope your iced coffee is as cold as your leads are hot."

Employ this humorous one with a marketer or salesperson.

9. "I just met you, and this is crazy. Just here's my meetings link: [Meetings Link]. So telephone call me perhaps?"

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10. "I hope your spirits are high and your churn rates are low."

This lighthearted opener works well for prospects selling subscription products. Adjust it to other audiences past switching "churn rates" with ane of these options:

  • Refund rate
  • Marketing costs
  • Client Acquisition Cost (CAC)
  • Cancellation charge per unit
  • Defects rate

11. "I hope everything'due south groovy at [company name]."

Transform the "hope y'all're well" line by adding some customization and a '70s spin.

12. "How are you holding upwardly in the [summertime heat, winter cold, this atmospheric condition]?"

This line works with virtually everyone. But call up to alter it one time per flavor.

13. "I request the highest of fives."

Whether your prospect is a How I Met Your Mother fan or non, they'll smiling at this cheery opening line. I recommend using it in congratulatory emails (and including this gif!).

14. "I hope your weekend was relaxing (and the transition into Monday wasn't besides rough)."

Appeal to your prospect'south love for the weekend.

15. "I hope [Last Folio Seen] was helpful."

I love this opening line. Referring to the last page on your website that your prospect saw gives you lot credibility and opens up the door for a conversation about the content on that folio. It's besides piece of cake to automate, since "Last Page Seen" is ane of HubSpot's default contact backdrop.

16. "Great [blog mail, LinkedIn annotate, podcast episode, interview] -- I learned [fact]."

A lilliputian flattery never hurts. If yous want to start the human relationship on a high note, find something notable your prospect recently produced, contributed to, or did and compliment them on it.

17. "Traveled anywhere fun lately?"

When yous're reconnecting with someone you oasis't spoken to in a few months, try this question to kick things off again.

xviii. "How'southward life in [Office Location]?"

To evidence you've put some effort into your bulletin, try this question. If "Role Location" is one of the fields in your CRM, use a personalization token to automatically update the e-mail with your prospect's city.

19. "I hope yous've been getting better weather in [Role Location] than nosotros've been getting in [rep'southward region]."

A combination of #11 and #17.

20. "I hope the X project you mentioned [is off to a skilful commencement, is coming forth well, is getting peachy results, was a success]."

Prove yous care about your prospect's work -- and pay attention when they talk -- by mentioning 1 of their ongoing initiatives.

21. "I'thou reaching out because … "

It might feel strange at start to launch into your message with no preamble, but trust me: You won't seem rude. In fact, most prospects will capeesh your brevity.

You can make this fifty-fifty more straightforward by simply stating your purpose.

For example, rather than saying, "I'm reaching out to offering some advice on your homepage design," you might write, "Can I offer some advice on your homepage design?"

The outset line of your email tin hogtie the recipient to continue reading -- or prompt them to motion on. With these alternatives, the quondam is more probable.

22. "Watching any adept shows?"

Everyone's got that i testify they're binging at the moment. Build instant rapport -- and maybe even find your next Netflix obsession --with this easy opener.

23. "I wanted to start past telling yous how impressed I was with [insert recent interaction]."

Did they make a not bad point in your pitch? Or peradventure they wrangled a chatty colleague in your presentation? When your champion does something impressive, kickoff your next email by telling them how much you lot admired their handling of the state of affairs.

24. "Hope y'all're hanging in there. Sending good vibes your way!"

When you know your prospect is facing a tough week, a big borderline, or a difficult chore, brand sure they know you're there for them.

A annotation of encouragement (no strings attached) tin can go a long style in building a strong working relationship and giving you lot an edge over competitors.

25. "Is there annihilation worse than coming back from a long weekend?"

There actually isn't. Reach out to sluggish prospects after a long weekend or holiday with a reminder y'all're right there with them.

Plus, your email will probable arrive before they've jumped into any large tasks, meaning your chances of receiving a timely response skyrocket.

26. "Whatsoever good plans for the weekend?"

Conversational e-mail openers like this are begging for a response. Sending this email on a Monday? Try a tongue-in-cheek arroyo by adding, "It's never too early on to start planning, right?"

Sending exciting emails is a great way to set yourself apart from competitors. Give your prospects something to look forward to responding to when y'all try these email openers.

Next, read our list of "thank yous in advance" alternatives.

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Originally published November 19, 2018 six:15:00 PM, updated June 10 2021