Networking Email Templates

Hi {{first_name}},

Thank you for taking the time to talk today. The conversation was more useful than I expected, especially your point about [[specific insight or advice they gave]].

Here's what I'm going to do with it: [[1-2 sentences on the specific action you'll take based on their advice]]. I'll follow up once I have results to share.

If you're open to staying in touch, I'd welcome the chance to check in as things develop. If not, I'm grateful for today's conversation.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

I reached out last week about a question on [[topic]]. I understand you're busy, so I wanted to make the ask even lighter.

If a call doesn't work, I'd be grateful for your take on just one question by email: [[single, specific question that can be answered in a few sentences]].

Either way, I appreciate your time.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

[[Mutual connection name]] suggested I reach out to you. I'm [[your name]], a [[your role]] working in [[your field]], and I'm navigating [[specific challenge or career decision in one sentence]].

[[Mutual connection]] thought your experience with [[specific area of their expertise]] would be particularly relevant. Would you have 20 minutes for a quick call?

I'll come with specific questions and respect your time.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

I watched your [[talk, webinar, or read your article]] on [[topic]] and wanted to ask a follow-up question.

You mentioned [[specific point they made]]. I'm in a situation where [[brief description of how this applies to you]]. My instinct is to [[your current thinking]], but I'd like to pressure-test that with someone who's been through it.

Would you be willing to share your take? I'm happy to do this over email if a call is too much of a commitment.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

Your [[specific talk, article, interview, or body of work]] on [[topic]] is what prompted me to reach out. I'm at a stage in my career where [[brief description of your situation: e.g., "I'm transitioning from IC to management" or "I'm deciding whether to specialize or go broader"]].

I'd value your perspective on [[specific question or challenge]]. Would a 20-minute conversation be possible?

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

I'm [[your name]], a [[your role or stage]] working in [[your field]]. I've been following your work on [[specific topic, project, or content they've published]], and I'm facing a decision where your perspective would be more useful than anyone else's.

I'm working through [[specific challenge or decision in 1-2 sentences]]. Would you have 20 minutes for a call to share how you'd think about this?

I know your time is valuable and I'll come prepared with specific questions.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

I sent a note last week about reconnecting and wanted to follow up in case it got buried. Would love to catch up if you're open to it.

No rush at all. Happy to find a time that works for you.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

I saw [[specific trigger: a news article about their industry, a company announcement, a trend related to their work]] and it made me think of our conversations about [[shared topic from when you were in touch]].

I've been [[brief update]]. Curious how things have developed on your end since we last spoke.

No agenda. Just wanted to reconnect.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

I was catching up with [[mutual connection name]] recently and your name came up. It reminded me how long it's been since we connected.

I've been [[1-2 sentence update]]. I'd like to hear what you've been working on. Would a quick call in the next couple of weeks work?

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

I came across your [[specific content: article, LinkedIn post, podcast, talk]] on [[topic]] and it brought our previous conversations to mind. Your point about [[specific insight]] was sharp, and it connects to something I've been working through on my end.

It's been a while since we caught up. Would you be open to a call?

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

I realize it's been [[rough timeframe]] since we last spoke. I've been meaning to reach out and today felt like the right moment.

Quick update on my end: [[1-2 sentence career update]]. I'd love to hear what you've been up to. Would a coffee or a quick call work sometime in the next few weeks?

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

It's been a while since we last connected. I've been [[1-2 sentence career update]] and wanted to reach out to see how things are going on your end.

I saw [[something recent about them: a LinkedIn post, a company announcement, a project they shipped]] and it reminded me we should reconnect. Would you be up for a quick call sometime?

[[Your name]]