There is a big difference between a properly crafted cold email and spam. If you are in business the chances are you have received lots of spam solicitation emails before. They usually go a little like this;
Dear Business Person
I recently visited your website and it seems you would benefit from our services. Why don’t you visit our website at whothehellisthis.com to learn more?
These are spam emails. They are impersonal, addressed to a vague recipient, and often totally devoid of personality and valuable information.
A cold email – a good one – is personalized, offers specific information and there is a good reason that it has been sent to the recipient; it is relevant to them and offers something helpful.