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Get our free list of 59 validated AI app business ideas to inspire your outreach: 👉 https://dub.sh/free-ai-biz-ideas You’ve built your app or online business - but now what? In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to get your first 100 customers using cold email, step by step. Whether you’re a solo founder or building a startup, this guide will help you avoid costly mistakes, protect your domain, and actually land replies. I spent 20+ hours researching the latest cold email best practices—and this is your shortcut to setting it up the right way, from domains to inbox rotation to writing emails that work. 📩 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to buy and configure separate domains to avoid damaging your main domain ✅ How to set up inboxes safely using Google Workspace ✅ The truth about email warm-up tools like Instantly ✅ The 3 records you must configure in Cloudflare DNS: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC ✅ How to use tools like GMass, Instantly, and Smartlead ✅ Where to get verified leads using Apollo and Clay ✅ How to write cold emails that feel personal—without going to spam ✅ How to stay compliant with U.S. cold email laws (unsubscribe links + physical address) Tools Mentioned: - Cloudflare Domains: https://cloudflare.com - Google Admin Console: https://admin.google.com - GMass: https://gmass.co - Instantly: https://instantly.ai - Smartlead.ai: https://smartlead.ai - Apollo (lead gen): https://apollo.io - Clay (lead enrichment): https://clay.com 💡 Key Tips: - Don’t use your main domain—get alternate domains like get[brand].com - Use 1–5 inboxes per domain, max 30 emails/day/inbox - Warm up naturally—skip automated warm-up tools - Don’t send more than 3 emails per sequence - Always include an unsubscribe link and your business address - Avoid deceptive subject lines and make your emails sound human Chapters: 00:00 the power of cold email 01:20 getting the right domain 02:41 how many emails to send 04:50 how to set up the emails 11:11 3 tools to send emails 15:16 how to get leads 16:40 best practices