Most outreach campaigns fail before they begin due to poor targeting. Your success depends first on who you're reaching out to, not what you're saying.
We have developed a method to help you identify the ideal target audience.
The Six-Factor ICP (Ideal Client Profile) Method:
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Industry Specificity
- Don't target "business owners" - target "independent financial advisors with 5+ years of experience"
- Don't target "restaurants" - target "fast-casual restaurant chains with 3-10 locations"
- Don't target "marketers" - target "B2B SaaS marketing directors at Series A companies"
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Technology Identifiers
- What platforms do they use? (Salesforce, HubSpot, Shopify)
- What tech stack reveals budget capacity? (Enterprise tools indicate higher budgets)
- What systems indicate pain points? ("Still using QuickBooks" vs. "Recently implemented NetSuite")
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Geographic Precision
- Local advantage: "Denver-based tech startups"
- Regional focus: "Southeast financial services companies"
- Market-specific: "Law firms serving the Dallas metro area"
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Size Indicators
- Employee count as budget proxy:
- 1-10 employees: $500-5,000/month budget range
- 11-50 employees: $5,000-25,000/month budget range
- 50+ employees: $25,000+/month budget range
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Position Targeting
- Small business: Target owner/founder (decision-maker)
- Mid-market: Department heads (VP Marketing, Sales Director)
- Enterprise: Both director-level (implementation) and C-level (strategic approval)
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Growth Signals
- Recent funding announcements
- Hiring surges in relevant departments
- New product launches or market expansion
- Leadership changes