The first step in ROI+ outbound

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    Corey Quinn

    Founder, Deep Specialization™

    The Do's and the Don'ts

    The first step in ROI+ outbound:

    Create an "elite" target list.

    Don't:

    • Target everyone

    • Outsource list creation

    • Buy from a lead aggregator

    • Aim for quantity

    • Avoid scrubbing the list

    Do:

    • Target a narrow vertical market

    • Create the list with your resources

    • Source from directories

    • Focus on quality

    • Look at each lead

    Deliver a predictable pipeline of new clients from outbound by focusing on quality accounts. 

    No "spam your TAM" here.

    Quality > Quantity

    Have a great day!

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    Founder, Deep Specialization™

    Corey helps founder-led agencies scale through Deep Specialization™ and programmatic M&A. Former CMO of Scorpion ($20M to $200M). Author of "Anyone, Not Everyone."

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