Warm & Cold Contacts - Let's make them Hot!

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Warm & Cold Contacts – Let’s Make Them Hot!

In motorsport sponsorship, your contacts are everything. But not all contacts are created equal. Some are cold (they don’t know you exist), others are warm (they know of you, maybe follow you online), and a few are red hot (ready to talk business). The goal? Move every name closer to that “hot” zone. Here’s how:

1. Don’t Pitch Cold – Preheat First

Cold contacts need context. Follow them on LinkedIn, engage with their content, and learn about their brand goals. A quick “Hey, I liked your recent campaign on X” goes further than a copy-paste pitch.

➡️ Action: Pick 5 cold contacts this week. Research them. Comment on or share their content genuinely. Start showing up in their world before you show up in their inbox.

2. Warm Them Up with Value

Warm contacts need a spark. They’ve seen you around—but now it’s time to give them a reason to care. Send them insights that relate to their industry or objectives. No ask, just value.

➡️ Action: DM a warm contact with a short voice note or message like, “Thought this trend might interest you based on your recent work with XYZ.” Keep it relevant, not random.

3. Follow Up Like a Human

Most people give up too soon. One message with no reply and they’re out. But real relationships are built over time—not a single email. The key is follow-up that feels personal, not pushy.

➡️ Action: Use a 3-touch strategy:

• Message 1: Warm intro with no ask.

• Message 2 (a week later): Add value or context.

• Message 3 (another week): Friendly nudge—“Let me know if this aligns or not. All good either way!”

4. Make Your Wins Visible

People buy into people they trust. Share your behind-the-scenes, sponsor shoutouts, and event prep on socials. The more someone sees you delivering value to others, the easier it is to believe you can deliver for them too.

➡️ Action: Post one “proof-of-value” update per week. Tag current sponsors where possible.

Bottom line: Every cold or warm contact is an opportunity. The secret is consistent, strategic, human connection. Make the effort to show up—and watch your contact list start heating up.

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