Sole Premise is leaving ~$60K/year on the table in welcome-flow revenue.
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Our expert designers and tech team will design this entire 8-email flow, build it into your ESP, and split test it against your current welcome sequence.
The 8 emails we wrote for Sole Premise
Click any email to expand the full copy. Subject line, preview text, hero, every module. Production-ready and built to drop into your ESP.
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INBOX MODULE
Subject Line: SOLE10 takes $10 off any bag
Preview Text: Your shoes travel with you now
HERO MODULE
Hero Approach: Direct
H1: Pack Everything
Subhead: Shoes, clothes, laptop. One bag.
Cta Button: Shop Now
MODULE 2: TRANSITION COPY
You signed up, so here it is: $10 off your first order with code SOLE10. Use it on any bag before it expires in 14 days.
MODULE 3: PRIMARY PAYLOAD MODULE
Type: PRODUCT-ONLY
H2: Find Your Bag
Carry-On Bag Shoes, clothes, a 17" laptop, and camera gear in one TSA-approved carry-on
Polyester XL Carry-On Built for size 17 feet and athletes who refuse to leave their best pairs at home
Black Leather Carry-On Backpack Limited to 300 made; premium leather, same patented silhouette
Black Leather Roller Bag The wheeled option; limited to 150 made, 5.0 stars across 47 reviews
Black Leather Duffle A full-size weekender that doubles as a sneaker bag
Black Monogram Leather Carry-On Top-tier finish, limited to 150 made, $10 off with SOLE10
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Every time I traveled, I had the same problem.
Where do the shoes go?
I'm talking about the good ones. The ones you saved up for, the pairs you actually care about. I kept leaving them at home because I didn't trust airport staff with them, and I definitely wasn't handing them over to checked baggage where anything could happen.
So I figured someone must have already solved this. I looked everywhere. Nothing.
Not a bag that actually held shoes the right way, protected them, fit carry-on requirements, and still left room for a week's worth of clothes. It just didn't exist.
I spent four years building it. The design ended up being different enough that I filed for a patent. And got it. That's not something you do with a generic bag.
Today Sole Premise is in Hibbett Sports stores across the country, worn by guys like Kyrie Irving and Tyreek Hill, and backed by 50,000 customers who haven't checked a bag since.
If you've been leaving your best pairs at home, that ends now. Use code SOLE10 at checkout for $10 off any bag. It's good for the next 14 days.
Hit reply if you have questions. I actually read these.
– Anthony
Founder, Sole Premise
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INBOX MODULE
Subject Line: Built around a problem, not a photoshoot
Preview Text: What makes this one different
HERO MODULE
Hero Approach: Curiosity
H1: Built Different
Subhead: Here's what you're not seeing
Cta Button: See the Bag
MODULE 2: TRANSITION COPY
Most bags are designed to look good in photos. Sole Premise was designed around a problem that nobody else bothered to solve.
MODULE 3: PRIMARY PAYLOAD MODULE
Type: INFOGRAPHIC + PRODUCT EMBED
H2: Six Reasons This Bag Is Different
Infographic: Checklist
- Patented design. Legally protected, not a template anyone else can copy
- Dedicated shoe compartment holds 5 pairs without folding, bending, or crushing
- TSA-approved carry-on sizing so you skip checked baggage and the fees that come with it
- XL option fits up to a size 17 shoe. Built for big feet and pro athletes
- 14+ colorways in premium leather, designed to match the sneakers inside
- 4.9 stars across 1,100+ verified reviews and counting
Products Shown
- Carry-On Bag. The patented flagship; shoes, clothes, and a laptop in one approved carry-on
- Polyester XL Carry-On. For the guys who've never found a bag that fits right
- Black Leather Carry-On Backpack. Premium build, limited to 300 made
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INBOX MODULE
Subject Line: SOLE10 dies in 9 days
Preview Text: Don't lose $10 you already claimed
HERO MODULE
Hero Approach: Direct
H1: Clock's Running
Subhead: Your $10 off won't wait
Cta Button: Use SOLE10
MODULE 2: TRANSITION COPY
Code SOLE10 takes $10 off any bag in the store. It's been sitting in your inbox for five days and it expires in nine more.
MODULE 3: PRIMARY PAYLOAD MODULE
Type: PRODUCT-ONLY
H2: Pick One Before It's Gone
Carry-On Bag The one that started it all; shoes, clothes, and your laptop in a single carry-on
Black Leather Carry-On Backpack. 300 made, premium leather, 4.9 stars
Polyester XL Carry-On For size 17 feet and athletes who travel heavy
Black Leather Roller Bag Wheeled, limited to 150 made, 5.0 stars
Brown Tumbled Leather Weekender The bag that makes a statement before you even unpack
Black Monogram Leather Carry-On Top finish in the lineup, $10 off with SOLE10
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INBOX MODULE
Subject Line: What happens to your shoes mid-flight
Preview Text: See how Sole Premise compares
HERO MODULE
Hero Approach: Question
H1: Why Settle?
Subhead: One bag vs. The rest
Cta Button: See the Difference
MODULE 2: TRANSITION COPY
Most travel bags assume your shoes aren't worth protecting. This one was built around them.
MODULE 3: PRIMARY PAYLOAD MODULE
Type: INFOGRAPHIC + PRODUCT EMBED
H2: Sole Premise vs. Every Other Bag
Infographic: Table
- Shoe capacity | Sole Premise: Dedicated compartment for 5 pairs, no folding | Typical bag: Shove them in and hope nothing gets crushed
- Carry-on compliance | Sole Premise: TSA-approved, skip the check-in line | Typical bag: Oversized bags get gate-checked and out of your hands
- Design protection | Sole Premise: Patented original design | Typical bag: Generic silhouettes anyone can copy
- Size range | Sole Premise: XL fits up to size 17 | Typical bag: Cuts off at size 12 or 13
- Material | Sole Premise: Premium leather in 14+ colorways | Typical bag: Nylon or polyester, one or two boring options
- Celebrity use | Sole Premise: Kyrie Irving, Tyreek Hill, Shedeur Sanders | Typical bag: No notable endorsements
- Availability | Sole Premise: Limited-run designs per colorway | Typical bag: Always in stock, no exclusivity
- Retail presence | Sole Premise: Hibbett Sports locations nationwide | Typical bag: Online-only or mass discount channels
Products Shown
- Carry-On Bag. The original patented design; everything you need in one TSA-approved bag
- Black Leather Carry-On Backpack. Limited-run luxury, 4.9 stars
- Polyester XL Carry-On. The one built for athletes who have no other options
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INBOX MODULE
Subject Line: 50,000 customers, 4.9 stars
Preview Text: Real customers, real trips
HERO MODULE
Hero Approach: Direct
H1: Don't Take Our Word
Subhead: 4.9 stars across 1,100 verified reviews
Cta Button: Read More Reviews
MODULE 2: TRANSITION COPY
Over 50,000 customers have taken Sole Premise through airports, gyms, and weekend trips. Here's what a few of them had to say.
MODULE 3: PRIMARY PAYLOAD MODULE
Type: INFOGRAPHIC + PRODUCT EMBED
H2: What Customers Are Saying
Infographic: Numbered List
- "I was impressed with the quality of the bag and how it feels. No more checked bag fees for me. Big props to everyone over there at Sole Premise.". Morgan S.
- "Large in size and feels very well made. Happier than I thought I would be with this product.". M.H.
- "Love it. Fits everything i need for a weekend trip. Most of what i need for a week trip. Really nice spacious bag.". Andrew
- "Top tier as usual. I have 6 bags already". C.C.
- "Great bag, look, and feel. Cant wait to use on all future trips!". Zion
Products Shown
- Carry-On Bag. 184 reviews at 5.0 stars; the one that earns repeat buyers like C.C.
- Black Leather Carry-On Backpack. Limited to 300, 4.9 stars
- Black Leather Roller Bag. 47 reviews at 5.0 stars
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INBOX MODULE
Subject Line: Midnight ends it
Preview Text: SOLE10 is gone after this
HERO MODULE
Hero Approach: Direct
H1: Last Chance
Subhead: SOLE10 expires at midnight
Cta Button: Claim $10 Off
MODULE 2: TRANSITION COPY
Code SOLE10 goes away at midnight tonight. No extensions, no second window. After that, you're paying full price.
MODULE 3: PRIMARY PAYLOAD MODULE
Type: PRODUCT-ONLY
H2: Use SOLE10 Before It Expires
Carry-On Bag Start here; shoes, clothes, and a 17" laptop in one TSA-approved bag
Polyester XL Carry-On Fits up to size 17, built for athletes who've never found a bag that fits
Black Leather Carry-On Backpack Limited to 300 made; $10 off brings it to $235
Black Leather Roller Bag Limited to 150 made, wheeled, 5.0 stars
Brown Tumbled Leather Weekender The weekender that makes checked bags feel embarrassing
Black Monogram Leather Carry-On The top of the lineup; use SOLE10 while you still can
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Hey, just wanted to reach out before your discount window closes.
You signed up a couple weeks ago, looked around, and haven't pulled the trigger yet. That's fine. Buying a bag isn't an impulse decision, especially when the one you're looking at is meant to last.
Sometimes people have questions they didn't know who to send to. Sometimes the timing just wasn't right. Sometimes they're still deciding between two options. All of that makes sense.
If any of that is you, hit reply. I check these. If you're comparing two bags, I'll tell you which one fits your situation. If you're not sure the patented design is worth it, I'll give you an honest answer on that too.
No pressure at all. If this isn't the right moment, I get it. The bags will be here.
But if you've been sitting on it. Your code SOLE10 is still active for the next 24 hours and takes $10 off anything in the store. After that, I can't bring it back.
Either way, appreciate you taking the time to look.
– Anthony
Founder, Sole Premise
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Let's get your free welcome flow set up →Where most DTC brands leak revenue on email
These are the patterns we see across almost every $100K-$500K/month store before we start working together:
- ✕Most DTC welcome flows cut off after 2-3 emails, right when new subscribers are at peak intent and open rates are highest.
- ✕Relying on discount codes as the primary incentive trains your list to wait for deals instead of buying on brand desire.
- ✕The founder story and origin of the brand gets buried on the about page and never shows up in email, losing the biggest differentiator a small brand has.
- ✕Zero segmentation between first-time buyers and repeat customers, so everyone gets the same generic promo blasts.
- ✕Abandoned cart flows stop at one email. Industry benchmark recovers 2-3× more revenue with a 3-touch sequence layered with real objection handling.
Four pillars. No fluff.
Trust Transfer
Plain text founder emails convert your existing audience trust into buyer confidence in a way designed emails never can.
Layered Objection Removal
Each email removes one specific purchase barrier, so by the final send the only thing left between them and a purchase is inertia.
Controlled Urgency Curve
Discount pressure starts casual and escalates to real scarcity, without training subscribers to wait for the next deal.
Soft Landing
The final email is a personal check-in, not a hard sell. Non-buyers leave the sequence warm for future campaigns instead of unsubscribed.
Real numbers from a real 8-email welcome sequence
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