Notes on AI outbound
Honest takes on building, selling, and shipping. Written by founders who do their own outbound.
- 01
AI SDR for Founders: How to Replace a $120k SDR Hire With 2 Hours a Week
Founders can not afford a $120k SDR. Here is the build-vs-hire framework and a 2-hour-a-week AI outbound loop that replaces the hire without the headcount.
- 02
Apollo Alternative: A Focused LinkedIn Outbound Tool for Founders
Comparing Apollo vs a focused LinkedIn outbound tool for solo founders. Honest breakdown of pricing, workflow, and LinkedIn account risk.
- 03
Clay.com Alternative for Solo Founders: When a $349/mo Enrichment Platform Is Overkill
Clay is a powerful GTM enrichment tool, but not every founder needs it. Here is when to skip it, what to use instead, and how to think about the tradeoff.
- 04
LinkedIn Lead Generation for Solo Founders: A No-BS Playbook
Solo founders doing LinkedIn outbound don't need a 10-person sales team. They need the right ICP filter, a repeatable weekly cadence, and a system that protects their account.
- 05
Sales Navigator Automation: The Shared-Cloud Risk
Most Sales Navigator automation tools run your account from shared servers alongside thousands of others. Here's why that's the real risk, and what a dedicated setup looks like instead.