Acquisition Engine (1)

Outbound strategy that combines multi-touch cold email sequences, social media content, ...

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5
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22
Last edited
Oct 9, 2026
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Nova

About this process

Acquisition Engine is a unified outbound strategy that combines multi-touch cold email sequences, social media content, and high-converting paid ad assets into a single revenue pipeline. By aligning Cialdini, Hormozi, and Suby direct-response frameworks across every touchpoint, the process drives cold prospects directly to a low-friction demo and trial experience with unified messaging.

The process in detail

5 sessions · 22 steps
01

Emails (discussion)

4 steps
  1. 1

    Consider your user persona (target market)

  2. 2

    Option 1

  3. 3

    Option 2

  4. 4

    Option 3

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1. Consider your user persona (target market)
1.Pain points: What keeps them up at night?
2.Urgency: What is urgent right now?
3.Locus of control & influence: What is within their control, or what can persuade them to achieve it?
4.Core promise & trust: What promise must be made to gain their trust and persuade them?
5.Main objections: What are their primary objections?
6.Trigger signals: What signals indicate that the pain has become too urgent to ignore?
2. Option 1

Act as a world-class direct-response copywriter and sales strategist in the style of Robert Cialdini.

Your goal is to draft high-converting copy that sounds like a natural, face-to-face conversation with zero fluff, jargon, or corporate buzzwords. You will create a 4- to 5-email follow-up sequence, starting from the initial cold outreach email to the final follow-up.

Output Requirements:

•Place each email copy inside its own single sticky note format.
•Keep each email under 80–100 words (ideal text size for maximum mobile readership and conversion).
•Formula to follow: PAS + Principles of Influence
1.Problem: Identify the current status quo friction.
2.Agitation: Highlight the hidden cost of staying in that status quo.
3.Solution / Proof: Introduce the product using Cialdini's levers (Social Proof, Authority, and Contrast).
4.Low-Friction CTA: End with a soft, permission-based question.

Conversion Tips to Enforce:

•Use real metrics (e.g., '8x speed', '60% fewer status meetings') as authority/social proof anchors.
•Keep subject lines under 4 words, lower-case, and informal (e.g., 'quick question', 'ops bottleneck?')."
3. Option 2

Act as a world-class direct-response copywriter and sales strategist in the style of Sabri Suby.

Your goal is to draft high-converting copy that sounds like a natural, face-to-face conversation with zero fluff, jargon, or corporate buzzwords. You will create a 4- to 5-email follow-up sequence, starting from the initial cold outreach email to the final follow-up.

Output Requirements:

•Place each email copy inside its own single sticky note format.
•Keep each email under 75–95 words (short, punchy, and aggressive pacing).
•Formula to follow: AIDA + Pain-Point Hook
1.Attention: Open with an aggressive, pattern-interrupting statement about a massive pain point.
2.Interest: Frame the gap between where they are now and where they could be.
3.Desire: Present the vehicle (the solution) and paint the direct benefit.
4.Action: Drive immediate, high-urgency action.

Conversion Tips to Enforce:

•Agitate pain points visually (e.g., 'work trapped in chat boxes', 'waiting days for approvals').
•Never sell a 30-minute meeting in Email 1—sell the reply or a 2-minute video overview."
4. Option 3

Act as a world-class direct-response copywriter and sales strategist in the style of Alex Hormozi.

Your goal is to draft high-converting copy that sounds like a natural, face-to-face conversation with zero fluff, jargon, or corporate buzzwords. You will create a 4- to 5-email follow-up sequence, starting from the initial cold outreach email to the final follow-up.

Output Requirements:

•Place each email copy inside its own single sticky note format.
•Keep each email under 60–90 words (ultra-direct, zero-fluff text size).
•Formula to follow: The $100M Value Equation
1.Dream Outcome: Lead with the exact result they want.
2.Perceived Likelihood of Achievement: Show instant proof that it works.
3.Time Delay & Effort Reduction: Explain how your solution cuts effort and time to zero.
4.No-Brainer CTA: Offer a high-value, friction-free offer.

Conversion Tips to Enforce:

•Eliminate all introductory pleasantries ('Hope you're having a great week' = instant delete).
•Speak directly to value-to-effort leverage (e.g., 'more capacity without adding to payroll')."
New Board
  • Sabri Suby.
  • Alex Hormozi
  • Robert Cialdini.
  • This is a sticky note
02

Linkedin posts (discussion)

5 steps
  1. 1

    🚀 Attract & Engage (Top-Funnel)

  2. 2

    🧠 Educate & Build Trust (Mid-Funnel)

  3. 3

    🎯 Convert & Drive Action (Bottom-Funnel)

  4. 4

    ✅ Generate Your Content Brief (idea document)

  5. 5

    🗓️ Sketch Your Monthly Content Calendar

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1. 🚀 Attract & Engage (Top-Funnel)

Brainstorm content ideas designed to capture attention, entertain, and build initial awareness. This content should be easy to consume, shareable, and reflect current trends or offer a glimpse into your unique perspective. The goal here is to grow your audience and make a memorable first impression.

Focus on content that is:

•Fun & Engaging: Evokes emotion, sparks curiosity, or provides light entertainment.
•Relatable: Shows a "day in the life," behind-the-scenes, or common experiences.
•Trend-Driven: Leverages popular sounds, challenges, or formats relevant to your niche.

Think "discoverable" and "shareable." What makes people stop scrolling?

List your top ideas for engaging, top-of-funnel content, and add one idea per sticky note.

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2. 🧠 Educate & Build Trust (Mid-Funnel)

Now, shift focus to content that establishes your authority and demonstrates your expertise. This stage is about providing value, educating your audience, and building a deeper level of trust. You're moving beyond entertainment to demonstrating what you know and how you can help.

Consider these content types:

•Frameworks & Breakdowns: Simplify complex topics into easy-to-understand steps.
•Actionable Tips: Provide immediate, practical advice your audience can implement.
•"How-To" Guides: Tutorials or demonstrations of skills, tools, or processes.
•Insights & Analysis: Share your unique perspective on industry trends or challenges.

This content should position you as a go-to resource.

Add your best ideas for authority-building content, focusing on education and trust. Add one idea per sticky note.

Add notes
3. 🎯 Convert & Drive Action (Bottom-Funnel)

At this stage, your content should clearly guide your audience towards a specific action, ultimately leading to sales or desired conversions. They trust you; now show them the direct path to solving their problem through your offerings.

Ensure your content includes:

•Clear Calls to Action (CTAs): What do you want them to do next (visit website, sign up, buy now)?
•Solution-Oriented Messaging: Directly connect your product/service to their needs identified in earlier stages.
•Social Proof: Testimonials, case studies, or user-generated content showcasing results.
•Urgency/Scarcity (where appropriate): Limited-time offers, upcoming deadlines.
•Product/Service Demos: Show how your solution works and its benefits.

This is where you bridge the gap between valuable content and direct engagement with your business.

List content ideas that will drive specific conversions (e.g., website visits, lead generation, sales). Add one idea per sticky note.

Add notes
4. ✅ Generate Your Content Brief (idea document)

Based on what has been brainstormed so far, generate a comprehensive content brief for the upcoming month (maximum of 3 pages) that includes all of the selected posts, as well as:

•Key Hashtags & Keywords: Suggest relevant options for each funnel stage.

The final page should be a simple table with clear, actionable items. Ensure all posts are refined as needed to align with the goals of building a community and driving sales, following the expert frameworks discussed during the session.

Write a note
5. 🗓️ Sketch Your Monthly Content Calendar

Bring your ideas together into a high-level bi-weekly plan. The goal is to ensure a balanced mix of top-, mid-, and bottom-funnel content, consistently providing value and driving your audience through the journey.

A good rule of thumb might be:

•60% Top-Funnel: For audience growth and engagement.
•30% Mid-Funnel: For building authority and nurturing trust.
•10% Bottom-Funnel: For direct calls to action and conversions.

Think about weekly themes or key messages. Then schedule the contents using your favourite platform.

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New Board
  • Bring your ideas together into a high-level bi-weekly plan. The goal is to ensure a balanced mix of top-, mid-, and bottom-funnel content, consistently providing value and driving your audience through the journey.
  • Social media funnel
  • Attract & engage
  • Educate & Build
  • add a link or the file (video, image,...)
  • Convert & Drive Action
  • Add the text here...
03

Ads (discussion)

5 steps
  1. 1

    Option A.

  2. 2

    Option B.

  3. 3

    Option C.

  4. 4

    Final design.

  5. 5

    Measure and manage your ads.

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1. Option A.

Act as a world-class direct-response social media ad copywriter and strategist in the style of Robert Cialdini.

Your goal is to write 2 high-converting social media ad variations based on the product context provided.

Output Format & Requirements:

•Provide 2 ad ideas total. Format each idea inside its own single sticky note.
•Visual Concept: Include a 1–2 sentence high-level concept for the visual asset (Carousel, Short Video/UGC, or Static Graphic).
•Copy Length: Keep ad copy punchy and readable for social feeds (under 120 words).
•Formula to Follow: Social Proof + Authority Contrast + Micro-Friction Action
1.Hook: Open with a pattern-interrupting observation about how top-performing teams work.
2.Contrast & Authority: Contrast the old, broken status quo with data-backed, behavioral truth.
3.Social Proof: Anchor the promise in proven metrics (e.g., 8x shipping speed, 60% meeting reduction).
4.Low-Friction Call-to-Action (CTA): Invite them to see how it works without a heavy hard sell.

Hook Formulas to Enforce:

•'The subtle reason the most effective teams aren't doing X anymore...'
•'Why [Target Persona] are switching from [Old Way] to [New Way]...'"
2. Option B.

Act as a world-class direct-response social media ad copywriter and strategist in the style of Sabri Suby.

Your goal is to write 2 high-converting social media ad variations based on the product context provided.

Output Format & Requirements:

•Provide 2 ad ideas total. Format each idea inside its own single sticky note.
•Visual Concept: Include a 1–2 sentence high-level concept for the visual asset (Carousel, Short Video/UGC, or Static Graphic).
•Copy Length: Keep ad copy aggressive, punchy, and short-form (under 100 words).
•Formula to Follow: The Godfather Strategy (PVP: Pain, Agitation, Solution)
1.Hook: Start with a brutal, visceral pain point that grabs attention in the first 3 seconds of scrolling.
2.Agitation: Expose the hidden cost of staying stuck in the status quo (wasted hours, messy approvals, stalled goals).
3.The Pivot: Introduce the mechanism that eliminates this exact bottleneck.
4.Urgent CTA: Call them to take action immediately before competitors do.

Hook Formulas to Enforce:

•'Stop letting [Core Bottleneck] kill your team's velocity...'
•'If your team is still doing [Common Mistake], you're losing money every day...'"
3. Option C.

Act as a world-class direct-response social media ad copywriter and strategist in the style of Alex Hormozi.

Your goal is to write 2 high-converting social media ad variations based on the product context provided.

Output Format & Requirements:

•Provide 2 ad ideas total. Format each idea inside its own single sticky note.
•Visual Concept: Include a 1–2 sentence high-level concept for the visual asset (Carousel, Short Video/UGC, or Static Graphic).
•Copy Length: Keep ad copy direct, raw, and logical (under 90 words, zero fluff or corporate jargon).
•Formula to Follow: The $100M Ad Offer (Outcome ÷ Effort & Time)
1.Hook: State the exact high-value outcome the target audience wants, zero fluff.
2.Value Equation: Explain how to get that outcome while reducing time, effort, and friction to near zero.
3.Mechanism: Show why it works (coordinating human decisions with autonomous AI execution).
4.No-Brainer CTA: Offer a frictionless next step (e.g., watch a 2-minute demo or test it free).

Hook Formulas to Enforce:

•'How to get [Dream Outcome] without [Biggest Pain/Effort]...'
•'Here’s the fastest way to [Key Benefit] in 2026...'"
4. Final design.
•Go over all the feedback and ideas and finalize the design and the copy.
•Add the final design and copy here and keep the board organized.
5. Measure and manage your ads.

Keep track of the results. You can add additional options to the board or add sticky notes.

How to keep track of results?

•Once the campaign is done, go to the ads management page and add key results here.
•Add an arrow to easily visualize if the results were higher or lower than expected.

Add conclusion and next steps inside the conclusions section.

04

Emails (discussion) - 2

4 steps
  1. 1

    Consider your user persona (target market)

  2. 2

    Option 1: Josh Braun — The "Poke the Bear" Prompt Specification

  3. 3

    Option 2: Will Allred (Lavender)

  4. 4

    Option 3: Chris Voss — The "No-Oriented" Tactical Empathy Prompt Specification

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1. Consider your user persona (target market)

Consider the following before taking action and writing the copy:

1.Pain points: What keeps them up at night?
2.Urgency: What is urgent right now?
3.Locus of control & influence: What is within their control, or what can persuade them to achieve it?
4.Core promise & trust: What promise must be made to gain their trust and persuade them?
5.Main objections: What are their primary objections?
6.Trigger signals: What signals indicate that the pain has become too urgent to ignore?
2. Option 1: Josh Braun — The "Poke the Bear" Prompt Specification

1. Josh Braun — The "Poke the Bear" Prompt Specification

Act as a world-class direct-response copywriter in the style of Josh Braun.

Your goal is to draft a high-converting 4- to 5-email cold outreach sequence that "pokes the bear"—illuminating a hidden operational friction that the prospect experiences daily without pitching software upfront.

Output Requirements:

•Place each email copy inside its own single sticky note format.
•Keep each email under 80–100 words (ideal for mobile readership and high response rates).

Formula to Follow (Poke the Bear + Cialdini):

1.Poke the Bear: Identify a hidden operational tax or status quo friction (e.g., wasted hours chasing cross-department updates).
2.Agitate: Highlight the cost of inaction—how staying with the status quo silently drains margins and team speed.
3.Contrast & Social Proof: Introduce Nova using Cialdini levers (Contrast between manual coordination vs. AI collaboration, plus peer Social Proof metrics).
4.Permission-Based Ask: End with a soft, low-pressure question asking if they are open to seeing a different approach.

Conversion Rules to Enforce:

•Use specific authority metrics like (e.g., "60% fewer status meetings," "3x faster execution").
•Keep subject lines under 1–3 words, lower-case, and non-promotional (e.g., status check-ins, team overhead). Don't use buzzwords.
3. Option 2: Will Allred (Lavender)

Act as an expert email deliverability and copy optimizer in the style of Will Allred (Lavender) and Robert Cialdini.

Your goal is to draft a hyper-concise 4- to 5-email follow-up sequence designed for maximum mobile conversion, written at a 5th-grade reading level with zero corporate jargon.

Output Requirements:

•Place each email copy inside its own single sticky note format.
•Strict Constraint: Keep every email under 50 words total.

Formula to Follow (Lavender + Data Anchors):

1.Observation: Start with a brief, neutral observation about scaling or operations.
2.Neutral Problem: State a common friction point plainly without heavy adjectives or sales pitch.
3.Proof / Solution: Position Nova using Cialdini’s Authority lever (hard data/metrics) in 1–2 short sentences.
4.Low-Friction Question: Close with a quick, single-sentence question focused on their current priorities.

Conversion Rules to Enforce:

•Eliminate all self-introductions, fluff, and filler words.
•Include one hard metric per email (e.g., "60% fewer status meetings", "25% capacity boost").
•Keep subject lines 1–2 words, lower-case, and informal (e.g., team overhead, hybrid speed).
4. Option 3: Chris Voss — The "No-Oriented" Tactical Empathy Prompt Specification

Act as a master negotiator and sales strategist in the style of Chris Voss (Never Split the Difference) and Robert Cialdini.

Your goal is to draft a 4- to 5-email follow-up sequence that uses tactical empathy to disarm sales defenses, label prospect skepticism, and trigger "No-oriented" responses that leave the prospect feeling in total control.

Output Requirements:

•Place each email copy inside its own single sticky note format.
•Keep each email under 80–100 words.

Formula to Follow (Tactical Empathy + Cialdini):

1.Label Skepticism (Tactical Empathy): Validate their reality upfront by labeling their hesitation (e.g., "You’re likely buried in tools and have zero interest in another pitch").
2.Agitation: Highlight the hidden cost of staying stuck in manual operational loops.
3.Contrast & Authority: Frame Nova as a complete departure from traditional task tools using Cialdini’s Contrast and Social Proof anchors.
4.No-Oriented CTA: End with a question phrased so that saying "No" gives you permission to proceed (e.g., "Would it be a terrible idea to...", "Have you given up on...").

Conversion Rules to Enforce:

•Never ask for a "Yes" or a calendar booking.
•Use hard proof metrics to anchor credibility.
•Keep subject lines under 3 words, lower-case, and informal (e.g., process execution, closing this out).
New Board
  • Will Allred
  • Chris Voss
  • Josh Braun
  • This is a sticky note
05

Linkedin posts (discussion) - 2

4 steps
  1. 1

    Lara Acosta — The "Hook-Story-Proof-Offer" Framework

  2. 2

    Jasmin Alić — The "Line 1-2-3" & "Value Sandwich" Framework

  3. 3

    🎯 Justin Welsh — The "Content OS" & PAS Framework

  4. 4

    ✅ Generate Your Content Brief (idea document)

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1. Lara Acosta — The "Hook-Story-Proof-Offer" Framework

Act as an executive branding strategist using Lara Acosta’s Hook-Story-Proof-Offer framework.

Task: Write 2 to 4 post ideas designed to turn personal brand authority directly into inbound leads. Place each post idea in its own single sticky note format.

Framework & Post Structure:

•Graphic / Media Description: At the top of each sticky note, include a brief description of the image, graphic, or video paired with the post.
•The Copy Architecture:
◦Hook: Pinpoints a clear operational or business bottleneck.
◦Story: Details how a client or team was stuck in that exact bottleneck.
◦Proof: Details the specific shift or system introduced, backed by hard metrics (e.g., % time saved, capacity gained, revenue impact).
◦Offer: Ends with a direct call-to-action: "If you want to implement this system for your team, send me a DM with the word 'CAPACITY'."
2. Jasmin Alić — The "Line 1-2-3" & "Value Sandwich" Framework

Act as a high-ticket B2B copywriter using Jasmin Alić’s Value Sandwich and Line 1-2-3 framework.

Task: Write 4 LinkedIn posts designed to generate comments and drive inbound conversions. Place each post in its own single sticky note format.

Framework & Post Structure:

•Graphic / Visual Description: At the top of each sticky note, briefly describe the visual or graphic paired with the post.
•The "Line 1-2-3" Hook Formula:
◦Line 1 (Pattern Interrupt): A bold, short statement that challenges standard industry thinking.
◦Line 2 (Curiosity Gap): A compelling reason to click "see more" without clickbait.
◦Line 3 (Payoff Promise): Stating explicitly what the reader will gain in 60 seconds.
•The "Value Sandwich" Body:
◦Bread Top: High-level strategic context (Why this matters now).
◦Meat: Highly actionable, step-by-step breakdown using bold text, short sentences, and list formatting.
◦Bread Bottom (Call-to-Conversation): End with a specific, low-friction question to trigger meaningful executive comments.
•The "Comment-to-DM" Inbound Pipeline Strategy:
◦Respond to every strategic comment on your post with a follow-up question.
◦Once a prospect responds twice in the comments, move the conversation to DMs with a low-friction message: "Hey [Name], loved your point about [X] on my post. Quick question about how your team handles that..."
3. 🎯 Justin Welsh — The "Content OS" & PAS Framework

Act as a B2B LinkedIn strategist using Justin Welsh’s Content OS and PAS (Problem-Agitation-Solution) framework.

Task: Write 2 LinkedIn posts based on 1 core topic (e.g., Operational Efficiency / Company-Level AI). Place each post in its own single sticky note format.

Framework & Post Structure:

•Graphic / Visual Description: At the top of each sticky note, include a brief description of the image or graphic to accompany the post.
•Angles to Choose From (The 1:20 Repurposing Matrix):
◦Observation: What industry trend is happening?
◦Actionable How-To: Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 breakdown.
◦Contrarian Take: Why popular advice is wrong.
◦Past Mistake: A personal or company failure and the lesson learned.
•The PAS Copy Structure:
◦P (Problem): High-friction hook targeting a specific executive pain point.
◦A (Agitation): The hidden financial or operational cost of ignoring the problem.
◦S (Solution): Clear, bulleted breakdown showing how to solve it.
•The Soft-Offer Bridge: Never hard-pitch in the post text. Use the post to build trust, then direct traffic to a Profile Landing Page (Featured Section or link in bio) offering a lead magnet, product preview, or discovery booking link.
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4. ✅ Generate Your Content Brief (idea document)

Based on what has been brainstormed so far, generate a comprehensive content brief for the upcoming month (maximum of 3 pages) that includes all of the selected posts, as well as:

•Key Hashtags & Keywords: Suggest relevant options for each funnel stage.

The final page should be a simple table with clear, actionable items. Ensure all posts are refined as needed to align with the goals of building a community and driving sales, following the expert frameworks discussed during the session.

Write a note
New Board
  • Bring your ideas together into a high-level bi-weekly plan. The goal is to ensure a balanced mix of top-, mid-, and bottom-funnel content, consistently providing value and driving your audience through the journey.
  • add a link or the file (video, image,...)
  • Add the text here...
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