Outreach Message Options — March 2026
Mix and match. Pick an opener + a middle + a close. Or just grab one that feels right as-is.
Building Blocks
OPENERS (pick one)
- Hey [Name], it’s always a pleasure to see you.
- Hey [Name] — I was thinking about you the other day.
- Hey [Name] — I hope everything has been flowing well in your world.
- Hey [Name] — I hope this year has been treating you well so far.
- Hey [Name] — it’s been a minute! I hope things are going well for you.
- Hey [Name] — happy [day of week]! I hope you’re doing well.
WHAT I’M DOING (pick one)
A. I started a fractional consulting firm called Solanasis that helps small businesses and nonprofits get their tech and operations dialed in.
B. I launched a consulting firm called Solanasis — we do cybersecurity, disaster recovery, AI implementation, and data migrations for smaller organizations.
C. I’ve been building a consulting practice called Solanasis, doing fractional CTO and CISO work for small businesses and nonprofits.
D. I recently started Solanasis — a fractional tech consulting firm for small businesses and nonprofits.
E. I started a firm called Solanasis where we help smaller orgs with things like security, disaster recovery, AI, and data migrations.
THE ASK (pick one)
i. I would love to ask you for a favor if you don’t mind — do you know of any smaller organizations that might need help with their tech or security?
ii. Do you happen to know of any smaller orgs that could use a hand with their tech operations? I’m in that early stage where every introduction means the world.
iii. As you personally know, it’s extremely hard launching a new business and I could use all of the help I can get. If anyone comes to mind who might need this kind of support, I’d be so grateful for an intro.
iv. I’m still in the early days of getting the word out, so if anyone in your world comes to mind who might need help with this stuff, I would really appreciate you pointing them my way.
v. If you happen to know anyone running a smaller org who could use some help on the tech side, I would love an introduction.
CLOSE (pick one)
x. Let me know if you’d like to catch up and connect over a quick Zoom call sometime — would love to hear what you’ve been up to too.
y. Either way, I’d love to catch up. Do you have 15 minutes for a quick call sometime soon?
z. And if they do end up becoming a client, I have a referral bonus for you — 10% up to $1,500, or I’ll donate it to a nonprofit of your choice. Either way, would love to catch up.
w. Would love to reconnect regardless — let me know if you have time for a quick call.
v2. No pressure at all. I’d just love to reconnect and hear how things are going on your end.
Pre-Built Combos (Ready to Send)
Combo 1 — Warm + Vulnerable
Hey [Name] — I hope everything has been flowing well in your world. It seems like this is going to be an interesting year!
I wanted to reach out because I started a fractional consulting firm called Solanasis that helps small businesses and nonprofits get their tech and operations dialed in.
As you personally know, it’s extremely hard launching a new business and I could use all of the help I can get. If anyone comes to mind who might need this kind of support, I’d be so grateful for an intro.
Let me know if you’d like to catch up and connect over a quick Zoom call sometime — would love to hear what you’ve been up to too.
Combo 2 — Short + Direct
Hey [Name] — I was thinking about you the other day. I hope things are going well.
I recently started Solanasis — a fractional tech consulting firm for small businesses and nonprofits. Do you happen to know of any smaller orgs that could use a hand with their tech operations? I’m in that early stage where every introduction means the world.
Would love to reconnect regardless — let me know if you have time for a quick call.
Combo 3 — Shortest Possible
Hey [Name] — hope you’re well! I started a consulting firm called Solanasis — we help smaller orgs with security, disaster recovery, AI, and data migrations.
If you happen to know anyone who might need this kind of help, I would love an intro. And I’d love to catch up either way — do you have 15 minutes sometime soon?
Combo 4 — Favor-Forward
Hey [Name], it’s always a pleasure to see you.
I would love to ask you for a favor if you don’t mind — I started a firm called Solanasis doing fractional tech consulting for small businesses and nonprofits, and I’m in the early days of getting the word out.
Do you know of any organizations that might need help with their cybersecurity, disaster recovery, AI implementation, or data migrations? Every intro means a lot right now.
Let me know if you’d like to catch up over a quick Zoom call sometime.
Combo 5 — Reconnect First, Business Second
Hey [Name] — I was thinking about you the other day. I hope this year has been treating you well so far.
I’d love to catch up — I’ve been building something new and would love to tell you about it. Do you have 15 minutes for a quick call sometime?
Combo 6 — With Referral Mention
Hey [Name] — I hope everything has been flowing well in your world.
I recently started a consulting firm called Solanasis — we do cybersecurity, disaster recovery, AI implementation, and data migrations for smaller organizations. I’m still early and every introduction helps.
If you happen to know anyone running a smaller org who could use some help on the tech side, I would love an introduction. And if they end up becoming a client, I have a referral bonus for you — 10% up to $1,500, or I’ll donate it to a nonprofit of your choice.
Either way, I’d love to catch up. Let me know if you have time for a quick Zoom.
Combo 7 — Ultra Short (for texting)
Hey [Name] — hope you’re doing well! I started a fractional consulting firm called Solanasis for small businesses and nonprofits. Would love to catch up and tell you about it. Do you have time for a quick call soon?
Combo 8 — The Soft Touch
Hey [Name] — it’s been a minute! I hope things are going well for you.
I’ve been heads down building a new consulting firm called Solanasis and I’m in that early stage where connecting with people I trust really helps. Would love to catch up over a quick call if you have time — even just 15 minutes.
For Community Groups (Rooted, CO Startups, etc.)
Community Option 1
Hey everyone — I recently started a fractional consulting firm called Solanasis. We help small businesses and nonprofits with cybersecurity, disaster recovery, AI implementation, and data migrations.
If you know of any smaller orgs that might need help with this kind of stuff, I would really appreciate you sending them my way. DM me anytime.
Community Option 2
Hey fam — wanted to share what I’ve been working on. I started Solanasis, a consulting firm for smaller orgs that need help getting their tech and operations dialed in — security, backups, AI, data migrations.
I’m in the early stages and every connection helps. If anyone comes to mind, DM me. Appreciate y’all.
Community Option 3
Hey everyone — I launched a fractional tech consulting firm called Solanasis for SMBs and nonprofits. If you know anyone who might need help with their cybersecurity, disaster recovery, AI implementation, or data migrations, I’d love an intro. Feel free to DM me.
For Cold LinkedIn Connection Requests (under 300 chars)
Cold Option 1
Hey [Name] — I run a small consulting firm in Boulder helping SMBs and nonprofits with their tech operations. Would love to connect.
Cold Option 2
Hey [Name] — fellow Colorado founder here. I do fractional CTO/CISO work for smaller organizations. Thought we should connect.
Cold Option 3
Hey [Name] — I help smaller orgs get their security, backups, and tech operations dialed in. Would love to connect and share ideas.
Cold Option 4
Hey [Name] — I noticed we’re in similar circles. I do consulting work for SMBs and nonprofits on the tech/security side. Would love to connect.
After They Accept (send next day)
Thanks for connecting, [Name]. If it’s ever useful — I help smaller orgs with cybersecurity, disaster recovery, AI implementation, and data migrations through my firm Solanasis. Always happy to chat if any of that overlaps with what you or your network are working on.