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Signal-Based Outbound Strategy

Most outbound fails because of targeting, not messaging. We fix the targeting first. Then we write messaging that actually matches.

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Why your outbound isn't working

You're emailing the wrong people

Better copy won't save bad targeting. If your list is built on assumptions instead of signals, you're burning budget and domain reputation.

AI-generated emails get ignored

Prospects can spot AI-generated outreach instantly. The parallel structure, the hedging, the generic personalization. It all gets filtered or deleted.

No system, just campaigns

Running one-off campaigns without a targeting system means starting from scratch every time. No compounding, no learning, no predictability.

Messaging without data is guessing

You can't write relevant outreach if you don't know what's actually happening at the prospect's company. Signals give you that context.

The approach

The list IS the message

When you target the right people at the right time, the messaging almost writes itself.

01Signals

Identify buying triggers

We map the observable events that indicate someone needs what you sell. Hiring patterns, funding rounds, tech changes, job transitions.

02Targeting

Build the playbook

Signal triggers become targeting criteria. We build prioritized lists based on evidence, not assumptions. Each segment gets its own approach.

03Personas

Map the buying committee

Different people in the buying process care about different things. VP Sales wants pipeline velocity. RevOps wants data hygiene. We write for each.

04Messaging

Human-written sequences

Every email is hand-written. Composed from pre-vetted content blocks that adapt per prospect. Relevant, specific, and impossible to mistake for AI.

05Infrastructure

Deliverability setup

Domain rotation, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, warmup protocols, seed list monitoring. Your emails land in inboxes, not spam folders.

06Measurement

Track what matters

Reply rates, positive response rates, meetings booked. Not vanity metrics. We iterate based on what's actually moving pipeline.

The numbers

~95%
Inbox placement
100%
Human-written
2-4 wk
Setup time
0
AI-generated copy

What you get

Signal-based targeting playbooks with prioritized segments
ICP validation report based on enriched data
Human-written email sequences (multi-touch, multi-persona)
Buying committee mapping per target segment
Domain and deliverability infrastructure setup
Campaign architecture documentation
Performance tracking dashboard setup
Ongoing optimization recommendations

Common questions

What makes signal-based outbound different from regular cold email?

Most outbound fails because of targeting, not messaging. Signal-based outbound uses observable business events like hiring patterns, funding rounds, and tech stack changes to time your outreach. You're reaching people who actually need what you sell, right when they need it.

Do you write the emails or does AI?

Humans write the messaging. We use AI for research and data hygiene, but every outbound sequence is hand-written. AI-generated emails have tells that get you filtered, ignored, or flagged.

What's a targeting playbook?

A documented system that tells your team exactly who to reach, when to reach them, and what to say. It includes ICP criteria, signal triggers, prioritization logic, and sequence templates. Your team can run it without us.

How does this work with CRM enrichment?

Enrichment feeds strategy. Clean, validated data makes targeting precise. Most clients start with enrichment, then layer on outbound strategy once the data foundation is solid. But we can run both in parallel.

What kind of results should we expect?

That depends on your market, your offer, and your ACV. What we can guarantee is that your outbound will target the right people with relevant messaging at the right time. That's the variable most agencies ignore.

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