@gmail.com or @firstchair.com - Thoughts on email domains

by a searcher from Brigham Young University

10 months ago

I've heard different opinions on using my personal --@----.com  email or using a customized domain like --@----.com  for outreach to sellers, brokers, and others. 

I'm not sure that it matters too much, but I'd be curious to hear what pros and cons you've seen to either strategy.

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searcher from Arizona State University

I would typically say use the professional email address. However, there is something to be said for the regular gmail address. Gmail addresses can make you come across as a normal person which can be important if you want to be seen as relatable. The gmail address can give the impression you're not a PE-backed firm (who will come in with a 5-6x multiple with full cash type of thing.) I'd say do some A/B testing and see if you can tell any difference in response rate. I would guess there wouldn't be too much difference.

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searcher from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business

one of the biggest ballers I know still uses --@----.com

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