📫 Don't miss the best cold outreach tips, join the newsletter - https://quickmail.com/newsletter About this episode (#410): In this episode, Jack and Jeremy tear down a cold email that opens with the line "No one likes a cold email." They explore why this approach fails to stand out and how small details in your inbox preview can make or break your open rates. The conversation turns into a masterclass on subject lines, preview text, and how the overall "look" of your message shapes trust before anyone even clicks open. Key topics discussed in this episode: - Why preview text is just as critical as your subject line for open rates - How to engineer your preview text to create curiosity - The hidden role of sender name and domain credibility in trust - Why vague or buried offers instantly kill engagement - How QuickMail's dynamic "sender name mimic" feature can lift reply rates - The difference between good execution and the right strategy - Why great agencies don't stop at outreach—they make sure clients see ROI This teardown reveals that a high-performing cold email starts long before the message itself. Getting the subject, preview, and sender right sets the stage for every reply that follows. About the hosts: Jack Reamer founded SalesBread.com — the lead generation agency that brings B2B companies 1 lead per day by sending ultra-personalized LinkedIn messages and cold emails. Show listeners can book a free 15-minute lead generation brainstorm session. Jeremy Chatelaine founded QuickMail.com — the most performant cold email platform to get replies, with industry-leading features like Deliverability AI and Advanced Stats. Start your trial today here: https://quickmail.com