Business-First Creatives

The 3 Red Flags Hiding in Your Inquiry Response Email


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Are your inquiry emails turning off your best leads? 😬 In this episode of Business-First Creatives, I’m breaking down the three email red flags I see over and over again in client inbox audits — and showing you exactly how to fix them.

Whether you’re leading with pricing too soon, asking for homework too early, or leaving people hanging without a clear next step — this episode will help you rewrite that first impression.

👩🏽‍💻 Need a hand in updating your inquiry + booking workflow?

Grab your FREE 10-minute Systems Quickie call and walk away with 2-3 actionable steps you can implement TODAY to increase your booking conversions. https://coliejames.com/quickie

Find It Quickly:

00:00 — This one email might be doing more harm than good

01:10 — The pricing mistake that makes you sound like a spreadsheet

02:45 — Two ways to share your rates without scaring people off

04:58 — Are you asking too much, too soon?

06:00 — What belongs on your contact form (not in your email)

07:25 — Stop asking for permission — do this instead

08:35 — What your inquiry email should actually say

10:40 — How to lead with confidence (even in automation)

11:40 — Want more booked clients? Start here.

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🔗 Email Like You Mean It : https://coliejames.com/email

🎙 Listen to the podcast: https://coliejames.com/podcast

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