Reaching out for partnerships is a powerful way to grow your brand, but figuring out what to say can be tricky.
That's where having a good template comes in handy.
It gives you a proven starting point, so you can focus on making the message your own.
<template>
Subject: Idea for [Their Company Name] + [Your Company Name]
Hi [Their Name],
I've been following [Their Company Name] for a while, and I really admire your work on [mention a specific project, post, or achievement]. It stood out to me.
My name is [Your Name], and I'm with [Your Company Name]. We specialize in [briefly describe what your company does]. Given your focus on [their company's focus or value], I see a clear overlap in our audiences and think a collaboration could be mutually beneficial.
I have a few thoughts on how we could work together. Would you be open to a brief call next week to discuss them?
Best,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Company Name]
[Your Website Link]
</template>
<template>
Subject: Collaboration Proposal: [Your Specific Idea]
Hi [Their Name],
Following up on our last conversation, I wanted to propose a specific collaboration I think would be a great fit for both our audiences: [clearly and concisely describe the collaboration idea].
Here’s a quick look at how I see it working: [briefly explain the project's structure, what you'll contribute, and what you'd need from them]. The goal is to create something valuable for your community by [explain the benefit to their audience].
I believe this collaboration would be a win-win. It would give your audience access to [mention the value you provide], and we would, of course, promote the final project to our audience of [mention your audience size or reach].
Let me know what you think. If the idea sounds interesting, I'm happy to share a more detailed outline.
Best,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Company Name]
[Your Website Link]
</template>
<template>
Subject: Following up: [Your Company Name] + [Their Company Name]
Hi [Their Name],
I'm just following up on the email I sent last week about a potential collaboration. I know how busy things can get, so I wanted to bring this back to the top of your inbox.
I'm still confident that a partnership focused on [briefly restate the core idea or benefit] could bring a lot of value to your audience. I believe our work at [Your Company Name] aligns well with your mission.
If you've had a chance to consider it, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Are you open to a quick chat sometime next week?
Best,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Company Name]
[Your Website Link]
</template>
<template>
Subject: Partnership Agreement: [Your Company Name] + [Their Company Name]
Hi [Their Name],
I'm excited to move forward with our collaboration. It’s been great aligning on our shared goals, and I’m confident this partnership will be valuable for both of our communities.
I’ve attached the formal partnership agreement for your review. It outlines everything we've discussed to ensure we're on the same page. The key details include:
Please look it over and let me know if you have any questions. If everything aligns with your understanding, you can sign it and send it back. Once that's done, we can officially kick things off.
Looking forward to creating something great together.
Best,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Company Name]
[Your Website Link]
</template>
<template>
Subject: Thank you for the [Project Name] collaboration
Hi [Their Name],
I’m writing to thank you for the successful collaboration on [Project Name]. It was a pleasure working with you and your team.
The response has been positive, and we especially appreciated [mention a specific positive aspect of working with them, e.g., your team's creative input or efficiency]. It made a real difference to the outcome.
We hope this is the first of many partnerships and look forward to finding new ways to work together in the future.
Thanks again,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Company Name]
[Your Website Link]
</template>
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