Outbound Squad

Outbound Squad
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Jan 20, 2026 • 11min

A simple framework to get AEs self-sourcing pipeline

In this episode, Jason Bay and Clara Johnson share how sales leaders can build a culture of AE self-sourcing by weaving prospecting into weekly rhythms and leading from the front. Check out more free content and get coaching at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outboundsquad.com.⁠
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Jan 13, 2026 • 10min

Improving cold call qualification

In this episode, Jason and Clara shared how SDRs can improve cold call qualification to boost pipeline conversion and set AEs up for success. Check out more free content and get coaching at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outboundsquad.com.⁠
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Jan 6, 2026 • 5min

"AI doesn't have a point of view" (a warning)

In this episode, Jason warns about the dangers of over-relying on AI and shares tips for leveraging it effectively in sales. Check out more free content and get coaching at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outboundsquad.com.⁠⁠
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Dec 30, 2025 • 1h 1min

[Playbook] State of Outbound: AI and what to expect in 2026

This episode is the audio from our recent webinar on the state of outbound. Sean Dwyer of ZoomInfo joined us to share what’s changing, what’s working, and how the best teams are adapting their outbound motion in 2026. Check out more free content and get coaching at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outboundsquad.com.⁠
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Dec 23, 2025 • 14min

“We increased pipeline by 170% this month!”

In this episode, Jason and Clara Johnson break down how narrowing your outbound focus by industry, persona, and triggers led one team to a 170% increase in pipeline while driving higher response rates and bigger deals. Check out more free content and get coaching at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outboundsquad.com.
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Dec 16, 2025 • 13min

How to 3x your contact rates

In this episode, Jason and Clara Johnson break down why reps need an omnichannel outbound strategy and show how using coordinated calls, emails, social touches, and AI-driven research can triple contact rates and unlock pipeline. Check out more free content and get coaching at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outboundsquad.com.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 1h 2min

[Playbook] How two reps closed a $30M+ deal (the largest in company history)

This episode is the audio from our webinar on sales mastery. We were joined by ⁠Rona Cohen and Ryan Smith at ZoomInfo to share how they closed the largest deal in company history ($30M+) and what it takes to get big opportunities across the finish line. Check out more free content and get coaching at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outboundsquad.com.⁠
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Dec 2, 2025 • 10min

Dialers won’t fix your cold calling problem

Clara Johnson, a seasoned sales leader with expertise in outreach and team building, joins to discuss cold calling strategies. She reveals why autodialers often reduce connection and conversion rates. Clara advises against the high-volume dialing approach, sharing insights on how spam detection can hurt progress. Instead, she emphasizes smarter call selection and opening with a concise, buyer-focused reverse pitch to engage prospects effectively. Tune in for practical tips that can transform your cold calling results!
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14 snips
Nov 25, 2025 • 7min

Biggest mistake when re-engaging closed/lost opps

Clara Johnson, Head of Training at Outbound Squad, shares her sales enablement expertise to help businesses revive closed-lost opportunities. She emphasizes that these accounts are low-hanging fruit waiting for the right approach. Clara discourages routine follow-ups, urging urgency-driven outreach instead. She promotes using AI for personalized messages based on past interactions and highlights the importance of treating old prospects like fresh leads. The key takeaway? Leverage time-based insights and past context to recreate genuine interest.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 51min

Meet our new Head of Training, Clara Johnson!

Clara Johnson, a seasoned sales leader and former BDR/AE manager from Outreach and Catalyst, joins to discuss her new role as Head of Training. She shares insights on creating a formal outbound methodology and emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning and role-playing in sales. Clara explores the future of outbound sales, highlighting the impact of AI and the necessity for AEs to self-source leads. She also offers career advice and discusses innovative outreach tactics like LinkedIn voice notes, ensuring a human touch in a tech-driven world.

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