More time for selling
We manage the prospecting, from list building to outreach, so your time is spent on sales conversations.
Better first conversations
Prospects are contacted after they have engaged with your offer, so conversations begin with an established interest.
Clear visibility of interest
A daily report names the decision makers who engaged with your campaign, so you can prioritise accordingly.
The benefits
What EmailFirst delivers for your business.
A stronger offer
We refine your offer with you before launch, giving you a clearer proposition for every channel you use.
A precisely targeted audience
Your campaign reaches decision makers who match your ideal customer profile. We source the data, so no list of your own is required.
A professional first impression
A custom email sequence and landing page present your business clearly and credibly to every prospect.
Your domain protected
Campaigns run on our sending platform, separate from your own domain and mailbox.
Named prospects every morning
Each weekday you receive a report of the individuals who engaged, with automated activity filtered out.
Follow-up on LinkedIn
Engaged prospects are approached from your own LinkedIn profile, supported by regular posts in your voice, and introduced to you when they are ready to talk.
From first email to first meeting
An example of how a single prospect progresses over one week. Names and details are illustrative.
Your morning report
Sample- Sarah M.Operations Director, packaging manufacturer, DerbyRead your page for two minutes and came back the next dayConfirmed
- David K.Managing Director, haulage firm, LeedsRead the page and clicked through to your contact detailsConfirmed
- Priya S.Head of Procurement, food wholesaler, BristolOpened all three emails and read the page onceConfirmed
- Tom H.Finance Director, engineering firm, CoventryOne short visit from an office connectionProbable
38 further clicks were identified as automated security checks and excluded.
Then, on LinkedIn
SampleSarah M., Operations Director
- WednesdayA connection request from your profile, with a short personal note
- ThursdaySarah accepts and sees your latest post on packaging waste
- FridayAn introductory message, approved by you in advance
- MondaySarah replies and requests a call, and is introduced to you the same day
Thank you for connecting, Sarah. May I ask how you are handling packaging waste at the moment?
The person behind EmailFirst
I am Felix Clarke. For more than 35 years my work has been getting people in front of the buyers they want to meet, first by phone and then by email.
EmailFirst combines email, to identify which decision makers are interested, with LinkedIn, to open the conversation with them. A dedicated team manages each campaign day to day, and I remain involved with every client.
See my LinkedIn profileWhat people say about working with me
From clients and colleagues I have worked with over the years.
Felix has now helped me launch two successful businesses. He provides the technical and strategic support every company needs.
Stuart TownleyI have worked with Felix for over 15 years now and he is a constant partner for my business in a world that changes almost daily.
Debbie CattFelix understands exactly what my business needs are, and is always available, extremely helpful, and responsive.
Dr Carol SadlerIn Felix, you get someone who has a grip on bringing technology to bear on the essential marketing issues facing modern business.
Chris DavidsonFelix has been part of the Podcast Guys' story from day one and I think even he has been surprised by the remarkable growth we have achieved in such a short time.
Dan CottrellPricing
The email campaign is the core service. LinkedIn management can be added at any of three levels.
The email campaign
Identifies the decision makers interested in what you sell.
£499a month
- Offer development
- A prospect list matched to your ideal customer profile
- Data sourced by us, with no list of your own required
- A custom email sequence
- A custom landing page
- Sending on our platform, with a daily engagement report
Add LinkedIn
Select a plan to see your monthly total.
Your monthly total £499 email campaign only
Book a chatLinkedIn Starter
Profile and content.
£199 a month
- Your profile rewritten
- Three posts a week in your voice
- Four images and two carousels a month
- A one-page report every month
LinkedIn Business
Content and outreach.
£349 a month
- Everything in Starter
- Engaged prospects from your email campaign approached first
- Up to 400 targeted connection requests each month
- Engagement on your posts followed up
- Replies managed, with qualified prospects passed to you the same working day
LinkedIn Growth
Content, outreach and telephone.
£649 a month
- Everything in Business
- Telephone follow-up with your most promising contacts
- Meetings booked into your diary, with notes on the conversation
- A quarterly guide published in your name
- A 30-minute review call each month
All plans are billed monthly with no minimum term.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is EmailFirst for?
UK businesses that sell to other businesses. Campaigns target decision makers at UK limited companies.
How do email and LinkedIn work together?
The email campaign identifies which decision makers engage with your offer. On the Business and Growth plans, those prospects are then approached on LinkedIn from your own profile.
Do I need a LinkedIn plan?
No. The email campaign can run on its own, with a daily report of engaged prospects. A LinkedIn plan adds follow-up on your behalf.
How do you develop my offer?
We begin with a consultation covering what you sell, who buys it and why they choose you, and refine the offer with you before any campaign is launched.
Who do the emails go to?
Named decision makers at UK limited companies, selected to match the ideal customer profile agreed with you. We supply the data.
Whose email address and LinkedIn account are used?
Emails are sent from our platform rather than your mailbox. Each identifies your business, and replies are forwarded to you. LinkedIn activity is carried out from your own profile, so all connections remain yours.
How much of my time does it take?
An initial consultation to develop your offer and agree your target audience. With a LinkedIn plan, around ten minutes a week to approve posts and messages.
Will it sound like me?
Posts and messages are written to reflect your own style, and nothing is published on LinkedIn without your approval.
How is engagement verified?
Many clicks on business email are generated by automated security software. Each click is assessed, including landing page behaviour, and only verified engagement is included in your report.
How many meetings should I expect?
Results depend on your offer and market, so we do not quote a fixed number. LinkedIn also limits weekly outreach per profile. Progress is shown in your daily report and a monthly summary.
How is my LinkedIn account managed?
Activity is kept within LinkedIn's usage guidelines and increased gradually. Your profile is updated in week one, posting begins in week two, and outreach begins in weeks three to four.
Can I cancel?
Yes. All plans are monthly with no minimum term, and LinkedIn plans can be changed or cancelled at the end of any month.
How do you comply with UK email regulations?
Every email identifies the sender and includes an opt-out, which is actioned immediately. Campaigns are sent to corporate subscribers at limited companies only, in line with UK regulations. Read our legal basis for business email.