Outbound Squad

Providing value is mostly B.S. (do this instead) with Leslie Venetz

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Apr 15, 2025
Leslie Venetz, an expert in modern outbound strategies and author of 'Profit Generating Pipeline', dives into the pitfalls of traditional sales wisdom. She emphasizes the importance of building genuine trust and defining your ideal customer profile. Leslie critiques the vague messaging often seen in sales, advocating for strategic segmentation to enhance outreach. She also discusses the critical balance between product and customer voice in sales messaging and underscores the necessity of soft skills in fostering meaningful connections.
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ADVICE

Refine Your ICP

  • Refine your ideal customer profile (ICP) beyond just qualified leads, especially in SaaS.
  • Focus on specific needs and characteristics to craft effective messaging.
INSIGHT

Reverse Engineer Your ICP

  • Reverse engineer your ICP by analyzing existing data to identify winning patterns like shortest sales cycles and highest growth potential.
  • Leverage intent signals and triggers to personalize outreach and establish immediate trust.
ADVICE

Segmentation is Key

  • Segment your target lists, even in SMB, by industry and persona for more relevant outreach.
  • This reduces the work and increases message effectiveness.
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