Lucas Bean

CEO @ Social Proof | Leader, Ai, Adtech, Analytics, AiO, Fintech, Games, Entertainment, Web3, Creator Economy | ex Atari, Sony, Experian, Deloitte | User Acquisition Expert | speaker, advisor, ENTP

I’m a seasoned tech executive with deep entrepreneurial experience ready to help you build, scale and win.

I'm top 3 globally in:
• User acquisition
• Retention
• Community building
• UX optimization

20+ years in marketing, data science and product leadership
Author of Community Market Fit - Published April 2025 
Ex-Atari, Sony Pictures, Experian, Deloitte
Founder, CEO, GM, CMO, COO, SVP of Marketing & Ops

I specialize in scaling businesses fast through:
• User acquisition & retention strategy
• Data-driven marketing
• Product development
• P&L management
• Advanced automation
• Consumer experience design
• Growth operations

Proven wins:
✔️ Helped raise over $50M in venture capital
✔️ Built & exited a solo venture at $500K+/year
✔️ Took an adtech company public (founded in 2008, IPO in 2017)
✔️ Executive roles at 3 companies that exited for $1.4B+ combined

Marketing expertise:
• Copywriting
• SEO
• Email marketing
• Content creation
• Influencer strategy
• Video & display ads
• Marketing automation
• Flywheel effects
• Full-stack paid media (desktop/mobile)

Industry experience:
Fintech, Adtech, Gaming, Entertainment, Dating, Web3, Creator Economy, Social E-commerce

Leadership style:
I’ve built scrappy teams from scratch and turned underperforming teams into high-output machines.

I believe complex systems can be distilled into simple, marketable messages that resonate deeply with customers, fans, and stakeholders.

Now? I’m focused on helping others build fast, scale smart and stand out.
Open to clients, partnerships, and strategic opportunities.

GM & Head of Product 

Strategic Consulting to startups, founders, executive management of fortune 1,000 companies. Providing expert advice and execution on Web3, NFT, Operations, General Management, digital marketing efforts, Web3 onboarding, core operational issues, Data Analysis, Strategy, P&L Management, Product Development, Product Innovation, User Experience, User Acquisition & Retention. 

I help turn new and existing businesses into finely tuned digital powerhouses by auditing current 
 internal processes. I then use analytics, acquisition, retention, mentoring & media management to determine KPI's and hyper improve performance metrics with precise strategic tactics. 

Channels Leveraged: Analytics, Influence Marketing, Community Building, Social, Display, Search Paid + Natural, email, mobile.

Current Business fields of expertise (no one is an expert, always learning):
NFTs
Web3 (P2E Gaming, Metaverse etc.)
Gaming and esports 
Mobile Gaming
Fintech
Influence Marketing
e-commerce (social selling)
Entertainment 
Mobile Apps
Digital Products
Digital & IRL Events

Increase your luck surface area by showing up

90% of success is literally just showing up.

So create your own luck 

How many:

days
weeks
months
decades

were they showing up consistently? 

They showed up everyday and you call it luck?

It only takes that one time to land an opportunity of a lifetime or to miss it. 

Be consistent.


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Lucas Bean 

20 years Marketing, Data Science & Product Executive | Author of Community Market Fit | ex Atari, Sony, Experian, Deloitte | User Acquisition & Retention Expert | consultant, speaker, advisor, Ai Automation Expert

How to practice extreme ownership:
(and say sorry less often) 

People say 'sorry' way too much in life

The value of a sorry means nothing now

You know what does have value? Owning it 


I used to say sorry for everything.

Even when it wasn't my fault:

↳ I'm sorry you have to get up
↳ I'm sorry you didn't like your choice
↳ I'm sorry you have to restart your computer 


 🚩 Over-apologizing hurts our credibility.

Here's how high performers handle apologies and maintain respect:

Asking Questions
❌ Sorry if this is stupid
✅ I'd like some clarity on...

Can't Attend
❌ Sorry I can't make it
✅ I have a previous commitment 

Making Requests
❌ Sorry to bother you
✅ When you have a moment...

Setting Boundaries
❌ Sorry, but I need...
✅ Here's what works for me

Running Late
❌ Sorry I'm late
✅ Thanks for your patience

Small Mistakes
❌ Sorry about that
✅ I'll fix this right away

Following Up
❌ Sorry to bug you
✅ I'm following up on our discussion

During meetings
❌ Sorry to interrupt
✅ I have something to add

Asking for Feedback
❌ Sorry if I did this wrong
✅ I'd like your feedback on this

Getting Feedback
❌ Sorry I messed up
✅ Thanks for the feedback

Getting Attention
❌ Sorry for talking so much
✅ Thank you for listening

Missing A Deadlines (don't miss deadlines is easier) 
❌ Sorry for the delay
✅ I appreciate your flexibility


Save "sorry" only when its truly needed. 

Your words have meaning. 
Your words shape how you are perceived 
Choose your words wisely.
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P.S. Which phrase would help you grow your career?

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I’ve learned not to hold people hostage 
to who they used to be.

We all carry outdated versions of ourselves: 

mistakes we’ve made
ignorance we’ve acted on 
pain caused before we knew better 

I’ve seen how one bad chapters can become someone’s whole story in the eyes of others 

But people grow
They stumble
They learn 

They often try to make things right. 

We all have regrets
but that doesn’t mean we can’t begin again.
I’ve watched friends become softer,
more grounded. 

Change isn’t always dramatic
it’s often slow and quiet. 


But it’s real. 


When we dismiss someone for who they were
we miss who they’ve worked to become.

No one should be forever judged
by a version they’ve outgrown.

If we offer ourselves grace
we should offer it to others too.

in 2026 let's all try to do a better job at this. 

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10 things to ask in your next Job Interview,
(And what NOT say):

Interviews are like any first meetings,
Awkward and uncomfortable.

They only give you 60 minutes to:

✅ See if you’re a fit.
✅ Sell your strengths.
✅ Show your enthusiasm.

To do your research is to be prepared
Practice what you'll say and how you'll say it

Avoid saying these 10 things:
(And what to say instead)

1/ "I don't have any questions."
↳ Why: Shows zero preparation or interest
↳ Instead: Ask specific questions about the team's current projects or culture

2/ "I’ll take any job right now."
↳ Why: Signals desperation, kills your negotiating power
↳ Instead: Highlight skills that match specific role

3/ "I don't like taking direction."
↳ Why: Makes you seem un-coachable
↳ Instead: Share how you've grown from feedback

4/ "I don’t have any weaknesses."
↳ Why: Sounds unrealistic and arrogant
↳ Instead: Share a real weakness and how you're improving

5/ "I hate my current boss."
↳ Why: Raises red flags about professionalism
↳ Instead: Focus on your career growth goals

6/ "I'll figure it out as I go."
↳ Why: Suggests you don’t prepare
↳ Instead: Emphasize your (proven) ability to learn quickly

7/ "This is a stepping stone for me."
↳ Why: Companies don't want to invest in short-term employees
↳ Instead: Share your interest in growing with the company

8/ "What's your work-from-home policy?" (too early)
↳ Why: Makes work flexibility seem like your top priority
↳ Instead: First discuss role, fit and get them interested

9/ "What time do people leave?"
↳ Why: Implies you're just watching the clock
↳ Instead: Ask about daily workflows and responsibilities

10/ "I don't handle stress well."
↳ Why: Suggests you'll crack under pressure
↳ Instead: Describe how you organize work to manage deadlines

Remember:
Be Prepared and be positive, they go a long way.


P.S. What's your #1 interview tip? 👇



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This is why most people quit.

When
it takes
more work
than we thought
it would.

It’s way easier to:

- quit
- make excuses
- get discouraged
- go watch Netflix
- grab a bottle of booze
- go and smoke weed and zone out 


Instead, set yourself up to win by:

- setting time blocks
- setting expectations
- setting up exact tactics
- setting up a realistic timeline


Our aspirations are always greater
then the reality of how much work it is.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 > 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Don’t let 2025 get away from you 


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We miss you Mr. Obama

Be brave enough to suck at something new 


Scared to:

→ write that article 
→ publish that video
→ post that comment 
→ send that DM to someone
→ Just do it and figure it out later


Your goals should be that of action:

→ have a sense of urgency
→ take action instead of overthinking
→ Focus on the future, not on the past 
→ plan 20% and execute 80% of the time

A ship does not sail on yesterday's wind. 

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10 Signs You're Emotionally Intelligent:
(and you might not know it)

First how do you define emotional intelligence?

Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize, 
understand and manage emotions in yourself and others.


The pros: 
These powerful skills help you bring out the best
in both yourself and others.


The cons:
They can leave you feeling drained and exhausted
having to manage peoples emotional state to get the best out of them. 


10 signs you are an emotional intelligent powerhouse:

1. You sense what people need
↳ You can tell when someone needs to talk
 vent or just be left alone.

2. You read between the lines
↳ A short “okay” in Slack tells you everything you need to know.

3. You absorb emotional tension
↳ People naturally calm down when talking to you
 even if you don't say much.

4. You speak everyone’s language
↳ You know exactly who needs all the details 
 and who just wants the headlines.

5. You catch unsaid questions
↳ You notice when someone wants to speak but stays silent.

6. You feel others' stress
↳ Deadlines, tough meetings you feel nervous for your coworkers 
 even when you’re not involved.

7. You notice fake enthusiasm
↳ You can tell the difference between genuine excitement
 and polite agreement.

8. You're everyone’s reality check
↳ People often ask, "How did that really go?" 
 because they trust your judgment.

9. You sense when meetings go off track
↳ You recognize the moment people start checking
 their phones more.

10. You spot hidden burnout
↳ You notice when colleagues aren’t themselves
 even if they try to hide it.


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9 ways to keep great employees for good: 
(without having to worry)

Your team is your greatest asset.
They keep the machine running.

To earn their loyalty they need to be:

1. Paid Well
↳ A well-compensated team is a motivated team.
↳ Make sure your pay rates are competitive.


2. Mentored
↳ Mentoring helps them learn and evolve.
↳ Invest in their professional development.


3. Challenged
↳ Stagnation causes boredom. Keep them challenged!
↳ Level up their tasks to keep them engaged.


4. Promoted
↳ No one likes to be stuck. Promote deserving employees!
↳ Use this to show you value their contributions.


5. Involved
↳ Transparency is key. Involve them in decision-making.
↳ Use this to create a sense of ownership.


6. Appreciated
↳ Recognition fuels motivation. Show them they're appreciated
↳ Celebrate their achievements, big or small.


7. Trusted
↳ Trust fosters loyalty. It makes them feel valued.
↳ Delegate tasks and show faith in their abilities.


8. Empowered
↳ Empowerment leads to innovation.
↳ Encourage them to take on new projects.


9. Valued
↳ Everyone wants to be valued. Show them they matter!
↳ Valuing them creates a productive environment.

____

Remember, It's not just about keeping your crew.
It's about helping them grow. 

Leadership is not about being in charge. 
It's about taking care of those in your charge. 


Which one of these is your favorite? 


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7 Simple Rules to Live an Amazing Life: 
(number 2 is my favorite) 

1. Let it go
↳Don't take yourself too serious 
↳ Don'r ruin a good day by thinking about a bad day

2. Ignore them 
↳ Don't listen to what other people think of you
↳ People want you to succeed but not more than them

3. Give it time
↳ Give it time, time heals all 
↳ People act out of emotions, don't let them affect you

4. Don't compare 
↳ Don't compare you act 1 to another act 13
↳ The people you compare yourself to are only human

5. Stay Calm
↳ Stay calm, its ok to not have everything figured out
↳ It's a super power to be calm when others are are upset 

6. It's on you
↳ You are 100% responsible for your life 
↳ Harsh truth, no one is coming to save you

7. Smile 
↳ You will never be as young as you are now
↳Life is short, enjoy the moment, this time right now


Which is your favorite? 
Tell me below  ↓ 



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7 simple rules for an amazing life 

Hard truth: every relationship is transactional
(here's how to make it work for you)
 
Every connection runs on exchange.
Some trade trust, others trade time or attention
The flow is always there.


Work is clear.
You get paid. You perform.
The deal is direct and defined.

Friendship is quieter.
No terms, but the contract exists.
Support, loyalty and time are traded.


Scarcity mindset
When you meet someone for gain,
you think short term.
You ask before you give.
Trust fades before it grows.


Growth mindset
See people as long term partners.
Invest first. Listen first. Give first.
That is how trust compounds.


Here are 8 ways to build social capital:

1. Play long term games
↳ Act like every bond will last decades.

2. Build before you need
↳ Offer help early, without a return.

3. Make introductions
↳ One link can create years of value.

4. Stay in touch
↳ Send notes. Celebrate wins. Show up.

5. Invest in depth
↳ Spend real time when it matters most.

6. Earn reputation
↳ Do work that speaks when you are silent.

7. Be patient with asks
↳ Quick favors reveal short term thinking.

8. Think in decades
↳ What if this person stayed for 40 years?


Charisma can open doors fast.
But trust keeps them open.
Short term charm fades.
Consistency endures.


Strong relationships are built slowly.
They outlast opportunity.


P.S. Do you agree? 

P.P.S. which is is your favorite? 


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Here is a list of things that are not doing the thing:

“Preparing to do the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Scheduling time to do the thing isn't doing the thing.

Making a to-do list for the thing isn't doing the thing.

Telling people you're going to do the thing isn't doing the thing.

Messaging friends who may or may not be doing the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Writing a banger tweet about how you're going to do the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Hating on yourself for not doing the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Hating on other people who have done the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Hating on the obstacles in the way of doing the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Fantasizing about all of the adoration you'll receive once you do the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Reading about how to do the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Reading about how other people did the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Reading this essay isn't doing the thing.

The only thing that is doing the thing is doing the thing.” 

— Strangest Loop

Now go do the thing

I’ve mistaken movement for momentum.
Being too busy, as if that’s winning.

It isn't.

I’ve seen teams sprint nonstop:

endless activity
new projects
new goals

And yet months later,
they wonder why nothing has changed.

Because motion isn’t momentum.
And being busy isn’t progress.

Speed is exciting.
It makes us feel like we’re ahead.

But without direction,
 you’re just running in circles, faster.

True momentum requires:

✅  Clear goals
✅ Aligned priorities
✅ Consistent execution

The ones who live their dreams
aren’t the fastest.

They’re the most focused.

💡 Progress isn’t about speed.
 It’s about moving forward with intention.


👉 Do you ever confuse busy with progress?


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Rules to be 500% better at networking:
(In 5 minutes or less) 


People remember how you made them feel, not what you said


Follow these rules and you’ll win:


1. Do Your Research First
↳ Look them up on Google, YouTube, LinkedIn.
↳ Know their past jobs, passions, and recent content.


2. Know Your Goal
↳ Be clear: are you here to make friends, get a contact, or land a client?
↳ No wrong answer but clarity wins.


3. Listen to Actually Listen
↳ Don’t wait to talk—pay attention.
↳ Repeat what they said, then add value. 
They’ll feel heard.


4. Find Common Ground Fast
↳ Talk about the venue, their drink, a mutual interest.
↳ Bonding happens when there’s shared joy.


5. Lead with Humor
↳ Make a tasteful, self-deprecating joke.
↳ Confidence is being able to laugh at yourself.


6. Don’t Overshare
↳ Keep your mess to yourself.
↳ Stay positive. No one needs your trauma dump at a networking event.


7. Add Real Value
↳ Buy a drink, make an intro, or offer a solid compliment.
↳ Over-deliver, even in small moments.


8. Respect Their Time
↳ Keep your ask short and clear.
↳ Know when to leave, exit on a high note.


9. Exit Smoothly
↳ “It was great meeting you, I’m off to [X]. Hope we connect again soon.”
↳ Always leave them smiling.


10. Follow Up Like It Matters
↳ Your follow-up is your brand.
↳ Treat every one like it could change your life.



Which one are you going to use at your next event?

#3 changed the game for me.

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How to be great at networking in 5 minutes or less 

What’s Michael Phelps secret to success? 
 It’s these 3 things:


1.  Show up everyday 


2.  Especially on the days you don’t 
want to, put in the work anyway. 


3.  Do this for 5 years without missing a day. 


This is what it takes to be successful.


Is today is today the day you start? 



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Two things that hold most people back:

1. Fear of failure.
2. Fear of embarrassment. 

Everyone has to climb cringe mountain 
to make it to the land of cool. 
Easy to say right?

The only true way to beat the thing
is by doing the thing. 

So just start doing it.

don't think about doing it
don't write about doing it 
don't say you're gonna do it tomorrow
don't tell someone else you're doing it 

just do the thing. 

when you find one path that doesn't work
take another path.

You're aloud to change course 
anytime you want to, 
as many times as you want. 

who cares what anyone thinks. 


When I ran marketing for a fortune 500 brand
I had major restrictions on me

→ My job
→ My boss
→ The optics 
→ The company I worked for

You're not aloud to be an online person
when you worked at a fortune 500 company
and anytime you're speaking anywhere
you are speaking for that brand

today, its different. 

brands are looking for:

→ people that have audiences already. 
→ that can articulate and communicate well. 
→ That aren't scared to talk to people or the camera. 
→ That think fast on their feet. 

Today you have access to the biggest stage in the world
You don't need a Tedtalk

You need your smart phone and thick skin. 

Thats it. 

Use that smart phone
Develop that thick skin 
or you'll always fear
going for it.

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Be courteous to all 
but intimate 
with few 

and let those few 
be welled tried before 
you give them your trust 

Happy Holidays my friends.

Feeling stuck? 
That's because 

you are.

New results don’t come from old habits.
Change isn’t luck. 
It’s action.

You want a new future?
Do something different today.

Hard truth:
You’re not stuck because life’s unfair.
You’re stuck because comfort feels safer than change.

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What People Think Marketing Is:

→ Cold emails
→ Pop-up ads
→ PR headlines
→ Trendy logos
→ Funny TikToks
→ Clever taglines
→ TV or radio spots
→ Weekly newsletters

What Marketing Really Is:

 → Split testing
 → Earning trust
 → Crafting offers
 → Guiding prospects
 → Tracking data + ROI
 → Mapping experiences
 → Building communities
 → Knowing buyer behavior

And that’s just the start.
Most assume marketing is about being loud, catchy or viral.

But real marketing isn’t surface-level.

It’s about creating trust,
guiding decisions,
and building relationships that last.

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Certified Clay Expert & Agency owner | I'll help you build a scalable outbound engine that gets meetings booked on autopilot in the next 180 days | Visit Youtube: @growth-today to see how

Growth shouldn’t feel random.

Most of the B2B companies hit the same walls:
Inbound leads that don’t convert

Outbound that burns reps out without results

Partnerships that look good on paper but never drive pipeline

A CRM full of noise instead of reliable data


I’ve seen it across founders, sales leaders, and marketing teams. The problem isn’t effort, it’s the lack of a repeatable, scalable GTM system.
That’s what we build at Growth Today.

Instead of disconnected tools or random campaigns, we design and implement repeatable GTM engines across sales, marketing, and partnerships that…

✅ Enrich and qualify data
✅ Activate inbound leads into real opportunities
✅ Automate outbound prospecting
✅ Keep CRMs clean and reliable
✅ Orchestrate multi-channel campaigns
✅ Make BDR teams more effective or fully replace them
✅ Align marketing + partnerships with sales for compounding growth

Recent wins:

 → Built a clean, automated CRM that doubled conversion rates
 → Launched a content-driven demand gen engine that 3x’d inbound lead quality
 → Systematized partner outreach → pipeline from alliances grew 40% in 6 months

Growth doesn’t come from more outreach or more tools.
It comes from building the right system once and scaling it.
If you’re a B2B founder or revenue leader serious about building predictable pipeline, let’s connect.

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We automated 70 outbound tasks last quarter.

And honestly… should've done it sooner 😅

So, here's what we learned

Most outbound teams are stuck doing manual work that AI already handles better.

Research, personalization, follow-ups, CRM cleanup... the list goes on

And we mapped it all out:

70 Outbound Tasks AI Does Faster Than Your Team

From prospecting & research to pipeline hygiene & rep coaching

organized into 6 categories you can use right away

Tasks that free up your team to actually sell

👉 Comment "70" and I'll send it your way.

Make sure we are connected

(ps. if you're curious which tasks made the biggest difference for us... it's all in there 🙌)

Co-Founder @Growth Today | We Build Repeatable GTM Engines Across Sales, Marketing & Partnerships 🚀

I launched 12 campaigns before realizing I was doing it backwards

The thing is, I kept starting with tactics when I should've started with structure

So here's what works when you're building a multi channel GTM campaign…

1. Audience & Triggers 

Figure out who you're talking to and when they're paying attention. 

2. Messaging Angles 

Write the story that stops them mid scroll. They need to relate with your message

3. Channel Mix 

Meet buyers where they usually hang out. 
LinkedIn + email + ads only work if your audience is there

4. Execution Rhythm 

Map the timing so it feels natural, not like you're screaming into every channel at once 👀

5. Impact Review 

Look at what worked and what flopped, coz that’s the point where you learn and get better

Pretty basic but make big changes in your campaign results

I made this cheatsheet so you don't have to learn it the hard way like I did 👇

Btw, do you plan campaigns step-by-step or just dive in?

We analyzed 300+ cold email replies and found these 8 patterns

The emails that got responses weren't the most polished ones

They were the most relevant…

the ones that spoke to the recipient's problems

So we broke down what worked into 8 angles you can use 👇 

Here is how you can apply them

Pick one angle based on who you're reaching

- Pattern interrupt for busy executives
- Data driven when you've done your research
- Short & direct for senior decision-makers.

And the best takeaway here is that you just have to choose the right angle for the right person 😉

While keeping it genuine

Which of these have you tried? would love to hear what's working for you. 🙌

What if the real problem in lead gen isn’t effort but aim?

I saw this meme, and it made perfect sense how a lot of reps approach outbound

Doing something instead of doing the right thing 😅

And honestly, we’ve all been there

Adding more activity in our outbound process because it feels productive 🤷

But lead gen gets way easier when you aim first:

Aim for the right person

Aim for the problem they are trying to solve

Aim for what would make this message feel relevant, not random?

Just a small mindset shift that saves a ton of wasted motion

Coz a little clarity goes a long way 🙌

When I started doing outbound, I thought more leads would bring better results

I'd export massive lists, send countless emails, and wait for replies

Most of the time, it never worked

Then I learned the hard way that I had to reach out to the right people instead of more people

I was spending hours every week chasing leads that were never going to convert

Had to change that, so I stopped obsessing over quantity and started caring about data quality

- Accurate emails 
- Verified contact info
- Actual decision makers

Started building a workflow around tools that actually delivered clean data.

Prospeo.io helped me with better email finding, and I could finally focus on leads that actually mattered..

That one modification changed my entire approach to outbound

So, if you're still in the guessing phase, I totally get it.

I was there too…. for way too long. 😅

But once you experience what it's like to work with quality data, there's no going back

Your outreach gets sharper, and your replies get better

P.S. If your lead list feels overwhelming or your bounce rate is increasing,it might be time to rethink your data sources. just saying. 😉

Does your LinkedIn outreach feel like a never ending juggling act?

You’ve got Slack, Clay, Instantly, and a bunch of other tools running, but they don’t always play nice together. 😅

It’s easy to feel like you’re constantly switching between apps, trying to keep everything in sync 

But the reality is, you're losing time and missing opportunities in the process.

Now, with all these integrations working together seamlessly, everything just clicks.

Aimfox has my back.

No more headaches from jumping between platforms.

When everything works together, it’s like a smooth-running operation. 

I can focus on what I do best 

building real connections instead of battling with tech. And honestly, that feels like a superpower. 😎

I replied to only 1 out of 50 personalized messages I got last month

You know why that one message was different?

It was talking about the problem I actually had.

the other 49? same tired playbook:

- loved your recent post!
- saw you're hiring!
- big fan of your work!

I know these messages took effort.

Someone looked at my profile.
someone tried to find a hook.
someone hit send hoping for a reply.

But effort doesn’t create relevance

and that's the reason why most outreach falls apart

Dropping my name or mentioning my company isn't personalization

Real personalization comes when someone shows they understand the real problem

Not just surface-level stuff anyone could find in 10 seconds.

👇 peep the graphic for 11 messages that feel personal but really aren't

The fix is better questions

→ what problem might they actually have right now?
→ how could I genuinely help?

answer those first. then hit send 😉

p.s. if you wouldn't reply to your own message, your prospect won't either.

We used to start every day putting out fires.

Slack pinging, campaigns underperforming, and by 6 PM, we'd wonder:

"wait, what did we actually do today?" 😅

So we built a simple morning routine

90 minutes, same time every day.

Review the important things → decide what to fix → tell the team what to do.

That's it.

This is what we check:

→ pipeline health
→ outbound performance
→ ICP drift (are we still talking to the right people?)
→ buying signals (who's ready to talk now?)
→ sequence copy
→ meeting quality (are we booking real opportunities?)

Then we pick the top 5 things that worked today.

and we tell the team in one Slack message.

done.

It's not perfect, but it keeps us from drowning in reactive work.

Is your morning routine anything similar? 😀

I turned one discovery call into 7 LinkedIn posts last week.

Same call but different angles 🙌

Every call is full of content ideas

- Any pain point your prospects share
- Objections they raise
- Wins they mention

The stories your audience wants to hear

But most of us finish the call, update the CRM, and move on.

Then sit down to write content and... nothing.

So I changed my process.

After each call, I ask ChatGPT one simple thing:

"Pull out the angles, don't write the post, just show me what's worth talking about."

And honestly, it has been the best thing ever

Same conversations I was already having, just paying attention differently.

Swipe through for the 10 prompts I use to turn any call into content ideas.

Try one after your next call and drop a comment which one worked for you 😀

10 CHATGPT PROMPTS

Okay, real talk about outbound.

We've been geeking out on stats lately (yes, that's our idea of fun 😅)

and honestly some of these numbers completely changed how we think about outbound campaigns.

The one that hit hardest is…

60% of outbound issues happen before you even write the email.

like... we're all obsessing over subject lines and CTAs.

spending hours on perfecting copy but the problem start way earlier

Targeting, data quality, follow-up rhythm... the boring stuff nobody talks about

So I gathered 10 outbound stats every outbound expert need to know

Because outbound usually fails when we're inconsistent and data is bit messy

So, tell us which stat made you go "wait, really”

or have you seen any of these play out in your campaigns? would love to hear. 🙋🏻‍♀️

Your best email insights aren’t in your CRM, they’re in your prospect’s context

I have seen few teams personalizing with whatever data is easiest to grab

Titles, Locations… maybe a LinkedIn mention if they’re feeling fancy. 😅

But the best way is to look beyond the fields in your CRM

The tiny clues that tell you:

“Hey, this person might actually care about what you’re saying.”

We pulled together 10 relevance cues you can use today, including:

- Role pains
- Timing triggers
- Intent signals
- Tech gaps
- micro-segments
- human insight

All the good stuff you wish your CRM captured.

None of this is hard

Start with one signal.

Test it.

See how people respond when the email finally feels like it was written for them, not at them.

And if you already personalize this way, I’d love to hear what signals work best for you. 🙋🏻‍♀️

Got a BDR team but struggling to get results from cold calling? Here’s the situation:

- No dedicated resources to cold call
- BDRs haven’t cold-called yet and AEs are swamped
- Already cold calling, but can't systematize because RevOps is overloaded

We help by running automated outbound for BDR teams while also focusing on Tier 1 accounts with personalized messaging.

Here’s how we do it with Growth Today:

→ We pull audiences from all GTM initiatives:

     - Handraisers 🙋‍♂️, leads who responded but didn’t convert, app installs,        dead leads, cold audiences

→ Auto-generate tasks for BDRs:

   - Programmatic leads → Our BDRs cold call
   - Tier 1 accounts → Your BDRs cold call

→ We integrate with SDRs to optimize the process and drive enterprise deals

Here’s how we set it up:

→ Sync Instantly data to HubSpot (or Salesloft/Outreach for Tier 1)
→ Pull data from HubSpot/SFDC, enrich with Clay
→ Maximize phone numbers with services like Forager, Prospeo.io and                  LeadMagic
→ Update/Create contacts with fresh data
→ Push contacts to Orum 🥇 to automate cold calling

And the best part :

We summarize everything into a cold call opener, so your BDRs don’t need to read through 50 fields.

Next post: I’ll share cold call opener results ...hit 🔔 on my profile for updates.

P.S.:

If your BDRs need support or you want to systematize cold calling for Tier 1 accounts, DM me!

Still scraping Apollo, then enriching, then cleaning in your CRM?

You can skip that whole dance now.

List building just changed for real.

There is a new tool I am excited about: BetterContact.

Why?

Because it works how GTM teams think.

Here is how I use it step by step.

First, I set my ICP in one search.

Example: CEOs, HQ in California, using AWS, company size filter, industry filter.

In other tools, I would mix Sales Nav, BuiltWith, scrapers, enrichment.

Here I type the filters once and get a clean list back..

Next, I choose what data I need for outbound.

I can export: → only the contact list → list + emails → list + emails + phone numbers

Full enrichment happens inside BetterContacts.

Then I plug the export into my sequencer or power dialer.

Suddenly my reps start with live, filtered, enriched data on day one.
No more "who are these people" lists.

For teams who try to build repeatable GTM engines, this is the missing piece.

One search. Clean data. Ready for outreach.

If you run outbound at a B2B company and feel stuck in tools and tabs, have a look at bettercontact.rocks and tell me what workflow you would build first.

LIST BUILDING JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER

There is 1 part of outbound that I seriously underestimated…

Managing multiple LinkedIn profiles at the same time 😅

a few months ago, I was helping a client scale their outreach.

Email was smooth. Clay workflows were humming.

but LinkedIn… oh boy.

It turned into:

→ 5 profiles open in different tabs
→ DMs hiding in random places
→ me double-checking everything because I didn’t trust myself anymore 😭

At one point, I even replied to a prospect from the wrong profile.

(and immediately closed my laptop out of pure embarrassment lol)

Then we met Aleksandar Besarovic in SF who told us about what he’s building with Aimfox.

Honestly… I didn’t expect much, but it surprised me in the best way:

→ Multi-account campaigns
one lead list → multiple profiles

→ The Unibox
all conversations from all profiles in one clean inbox.
(yes, my brain finally relaxed)

→ Smooth with Clay + Make

Scaling LinkedIn is much peaceful now

very unlike my previous tab switching game 😅

So if you’re switching profiles for clients or your team…
there is a calmer way to do this

Have you ever noticed how email finding works fine,

right until the moment you try to scale it?

That’s usually when things start feeling off …

Replies will drop.
Bounces creep up.
Deliverability gets shaky.

And most of the time, it comes down to these common email finding mistakes:

1. Guessing emails
2. ignoring catchalls altogether
3. Scraping Sales Nav, then patching things together manually
4. treating email data like a one time task
5. Optimizing outreach before data

Makes sense, right?

So here is a better way

→ Get verified emails before outreach
→ Make sure catchalls are checked
→ Sales Nav → enrichment in one clean flow
→ credits that don’t quietly disappear

We use Icypeas as part of that setup… quietly doing it's job in the background.

Once the data is solid, scaling outbound stops feeling fragile 🙌 

P.S. Curious, what usually breaks first for you when scaling outreach?

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