Expert Sales & Business Development + Apollo. io Consulting I've provided 10,000+ hours of Sales and Business Development leadership for teams in growth mode over the past ten years, consistently achieving % Over Quota Results ($mil), with a proven track record in crafting and delivering approaches that drive new business and secure recurring revenue for the teams I work with, helping them use Apollo.io to the fullest. I'm focused, energetic and passionate about helping teammates and clients do great things, deeply experienced and expert in: Using advanced techniques & tools to identify and contact high quality prospects. Composing authentic and compelling messaging that resonates with recipients. Crafting, executing and leading outbound email, phone, LinkedIn and gifting initiatives to secure new and recurring business. Coordinating teammate efforts for outbound prospecting and content sharing campaigns. Uncovering prospect business challenges and identify relevant new business opportunities. Initiating conversations, demos, follow up and winning of new customers. Inbound lead handling, qualification and closing of phone, live chat and email inquiries. Communicating, managing, tracking and reporting on the sales funnel activities in the CRM and management tools of choice. Sales tool selection, implementation and training expertise. Learn and maintain in-depth knowledge of products, industry trends and competition. Support of Sales, Product, Technical and Executive team efforts. Productivity tools including Apollo, Hubspot, Clearbit, Salesforce, Outreach, Snov, LeadIQ, Pipeline, Woodpecker, Zopim, SendBloom, Asana, Slack, Yesware, SalesLoft, etc. I represent teams that are leaders & innovators in: AI, SaaS, Cloud and IPaaS Solutions Marketing, Design and Digital Services Advisory Services Technology Services Software Engineering & Development Applications, Sites & Mobile Experiences Business Intelligence & Analytics Professional Services Data Visualization and Analytics Enterprise Solutions Monitoring & Management Dashboards & Data Visualization User Centered Design TOP RATED PLUS Upwork certification 100% Job Success rating Expert Vetted

Book qualified demos every week with our human + AI hybrid approach. LinkedIn lead generation agency trusted by B2B SaaS, consulting firms, and enterprise sales teams worldwide.

I help B2B companies build, scale and optimize high-performing outbound systems using Apollo.io from technical setup to revenue generation. As an Apollo Certified Onboarding Expert, I specialize in setting up fully functional outbound infrastructures including domain configuration, inbox setup, warm-up strategy, and deliverability optimization to ensure emails land in the inbox not spam. I work with startups, agencies and SMBs to turn Apollo into a predictable lead generation engine by combining accurate data targeting, strategic sequencing and conversion-focused messaging. My services include: • Apollo account setup & onboarding • ICP development and advanced prospect targeting • Cold email sequence strategy & copywriting • Email deliverability (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, inbox placement) • Multi-domain sending infrastructure setup • Campaign optimization & scaling • CRM & workflow integration I’ve managed 400+ outbound and email marketing projects, helping clients improve open rates, reply rates, and pipeline generation while maintaining strong sender reputation. If you're looking to generate qualified leads consistently with Apollo I can help you build a system that works long-term.

RevPilots provides outbound sales help, via fractional and full time sales talent, including fractional SDRs, GTM consultants, and other sales experts.

Helping B2B SaaS/Tech Founders Land Clients & Scale Fast If you’re an early stage founder, you’ve probably faced these challenges: ❌ Winning your first few paying clients ❌ Building a repeatable outbound sales process (beyond just your personal network) ❌ Filling your calendar with qualified sales meetings ❌ Converting your existing pipeline into closed deals ❌ Automating or delegating sales so you can scale Most early-stage companies lack a structured sales playbook, making it tough to generate a steady pipeline. Instead, they rely heavily on personal connections, limiting their growth. That’s where we come in. We help B2B SaaS and tech founders validate product-market fit, land their first 10-25 paying clients, and achieve their first $200K ARR—quickly, profitably, and systematically. Want to build a repeatable sales engine that drives growth? Let’s talk. 🚀

IGN1TE accelerates growth for emerging and evolving brands by giving them both: the vision and the velocity to scale faster, smarter, and more profitably. We help businesses see their blind spots, sharpen their message, activate their audience, and execute with clarity. From strategy to storytelling to revenue-generation, IGN1TE blends high-level thinking with hands-on firepower — so you’re not just planning growth, you’re experiencing it.

Apollo hired us to build the methodology they bring to the market. We built: • The framework their customer success teams teach • The training program their GTM engineers certify on • The architecture their product team builds toward. We train the other Apollo agencies, advise Apollo's own outbound teams, and helped define what next-generation go-to-market looks like across the organization. That influence spans methodology, product, training, and go-to-market strategy — the framework Apollo now advocates to customers, teaches to partners, and ships in their platform. "You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who understands both where outbound is going in 2026 and how to take advantage of the AI-native tools that are emerging to actually get there." — VP of GTM Engineering, Apollo.io Services We meet companies where they are and build toward where they need to go: • GTM Strategy & Fractional CGTMO — Strategic leadership and system design for companies with internal teams that need architecture, not just advice. • End-to-End Outsourced GTM — Full go-to-market execution from strategy through booked appointments. We run it. • HITL Transformation Consulting — Redesigning existing teams for AI-native workflows, so your people become strategic operators instead of manual executors. Methodology We rebuilt go-to-market from first principles for the AI-native world. Our methodology covers the full GTM lifecycle — from building your complete addressable market, to scoring and prioritizing accounts by real signals, to generating messaging that reflects actual research on every recipient, to putting humans back in the loop where judgment matters most. Leadership sets the strategy. The system executes it. Nothing gets lost in translation.

We designed the most performant outreach system on the market. Get the keys to your 75 meetings/week machine. We do it for you or teach you how to scale cold email :) List Building We guide you in managing and segmenting your email list, ensuring your cold emails reach the most relevant audience. Copywriting Our insights into crafting persuasive cold emails will help you streamline your campaigns and effectively reach your audience. Audience research We take you through the process of understanding your audience better, creating compelling content, and analyzing campaign performance. A/B Testing Learn how to run A/B tests on your email campaigns and determine what resonates best with your audience. Done for you cold email (DFY) is 1.5k/month (usually 2k). We also have deals if you decide to go for 3 months for 4k. We also have a done by you service that is cheaper, it costs 1k/month or 2.7k/3 months. This quote is valid for max 2 weeks as I change my prices in this timeframe. We send approx 300+ emails a day and typically 2-5 meetings per month (1.5X scalable/m). You'd have a team of 4+ working for you: • Copywriter(s) • Researcher / List Builder • Customer Success Manager • Consultant • (CEO me in background) We offer a full setup under your own account. We build your full scalable cold email system. You just need to pay for software fees (approx 100$/month), but if we decide to part ways, you are left with a fully scalable cold e-mailing system allowing you to reach 10k+ contacts per month and generate 10+ meets/month. And results: • Tim of Loop.Club CEO of a TikTok Agency - 100+ meetings/month on month 3. • Kai, CMO @ NADMED (biotech), 10+ leads in 1st month • Michelle CEO of a cybersecurity firm: 10 meetings in 1 month. • Guillaume CEO of an agency: 17 meetings in 2 months. • Marshall, CEO of referral marketing agency Nymo, closed 4+ meetings we generated for him in 2 months. • Shelley CEO of an HR firm. 39 Qualified Meetings in 2 months. • Francois Germain, CEO of an app development firm - 19 meetings in 2 months. Our process/timeline: 1. Sending the quote, contract, and creative brief to fill 2. Kickstart with the team 3. Scripts handed in less than 48hrs 4. Weekly Data Reports 5. Weekly Contacts Info Sent (name, email, phone numbers, LinkedIn profile, etc.) 6. Biweekly strategy calls with the team

GTM Works (formerly SaaSBoost.io) - Allbound GTM systems - built on Apollo.io, powered by AI. We help B2B companies build repeatable outbound and inbound systems that drive real pipeline, from SaaS startups to services firms. Apollo.io Setup or Reconfiguration, Done with you as a Service • Initial 1 hour consult call to understand your sales process, tech stack. Fill out our Apollo.io onboarding form. • 2nd call to get alignment on setup and plan • Initial custom Apollo.io setup, including: • Buyer personas • Lists - Account, Contacts • Custom Scoring Models (Accounts, Contacts) • Personalized, targeted Sequences for different personas/lists (you write; we can help if needed for an additional fee) • Integration with Hubspot, Salesforce or other CRM • Apollo.io Workflows (automations) • Apollo.io Website Visitor ID installed, Workflow • Apollo.io PowerUps to bring AI in Apollo for targeting, personalization • Continued Fine tuning, troubleshooting, consult over 2 months of setup • Custom Reporting and Dashboard setup (depending on your Apollo plan features) • Best practices playbook, documentation, tutorials for your SDR and Sales team (List definitions, account and contact stages, process) • 45 minute recorded call with your sales team (optional) • Timeframe: Usually 3-6 weeks for initial setup. • Ongoing maintenance, support, troubleshooting, strategy calls up to 5 hours/mo after that. Cancel anytime.

About Naeem: Scalable Apollo Infrastructure and Outbound Solutions With over ten years of experience, I have built cold email and Apollo systems for more than 100 B2B teams. I manage multi-domain infrastructures with 1,000 to 5,000 mailboxes, consistently maintaining domain integrity and sender reputation. As an Apollo Certified Partner, I deliver tailored solutions for growth-driven teams seeking a reliable, scalable pipeline instead of unsystematic outreach. Recent achievement: Scaled a SaaS client from 200 to 2,000 daily sends, improved inbox placement from 52% to 97% in 10 days, and tripled reply rates while maintaining primary domain reputation. What I built: Apollo Setup and Optimization: Implement advanced filtering, AI-driven data hygiene, custom segmentation frameworks, CRM integration (GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Salesforce), and deliver team training for ongoing management. Outbound Infrastructure: Enable multi-domain sending with strict SPF, DKIM, and DMARC alignment, inbox rotation, warm-up sequencing, tracking domain setup, and consistently maintain open rates above 80% despite changing spam filters. Deliverability Recovery: Restore damaged domain reputations, migrate to secure sub-domain architectures, resolve DMARC failures, and address hard bounces proactively. Messaging and Personalization: Develop human-centric copy with AI tools (Instantly.ai, Smartlead) to bypass pattern-recognition filters, implement scalable personalization, and set up A/B testing frameworks. Global Localization: My translation and localization experience (Ex-Transperfect) ensures messaging resonates across EMEA, UAE, and AU markets, with both translation and cultural adaptation. Performance Reporting: Provide transparent funnel health tracking, reply rate analysis, meeting-set metrics, cost-per-meeting analysis, and scalable roadmaps. Full Stack: Apollo.io, Instantly.ai, Smartlead, Lemlist, GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Salesforce, Clearbit, Outreach, SalesLoft, MillionVerifier, Scrubby, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Zapier, Asana, Slack. Industries I serve: B2B Professional Services (Legal, Medical, Insurance), SaaS & Cloud, Translation/Localization Agencies, MSPs, White-Label E-commerce, Bio-Tech (Peptides/AU), Digital Marketing & Performance Agencies. Top Rated Plus | 100% Job Success | Apollo Certified Partner | $300K+ Earned

We Build the Foundation for Scalable Growth At Cornerstone RevOps, we believe that predictable growth starts with operational excellence. We partner with high-growth companies to build, optimize, and scale their revenue operations. From CRM implementation to outbound automation and go-to-market strategy, our mission is simple: remove friction, unlock insight, and help revenue teams operate like a well-oiled machine. Who We Are Cornerstone RevOps was built by experienced operators who have lived the challenges of fast-paced sales and marketing teams. We're not career consultants. We are former sales leaders, RevOps directors, and CRM architects who know how to turn chaos into clarity. Our work sits at the intersection of process, technology, and strategy. We specialize in: • RevOps as a Service (RaaS) • CRM Implementation (Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho) • Go-To-Market Strategy & Sales Playbooks • Workflow Automation & Lead Routing • Sales Engagement Platform Setup (Apollo) • Data Analytics & Revenue Reporting • Tech Stack Audits & Optimization What Makes Us Different Operator’s Mindset We’ve built and scaled RevOps from the inside. We don’t just advise, we execute. We are collaborators who jump in alongside you and see the project through to the destination. Right-Sized Solutions Whether you're a growing startup or a mature team needing a reset, we tailor systems and strategy to match your stage and goals. Technical Meets Tactical We bridge the gap between GTM strategy and platform execution, bringing both systems thinking and hands-on support. Who We Serve Our clients range from small businesses and VC-backed SaaS firms to legal, education, and professional services companies looking to mature their GTM engine. From auditing and rebuilding tech stacks to creating outbound campaigns or realigning reporting and forecasting, we meet you where you are. Some of our most recent projects include: • Replacing legacy CRMs and migrating to Salesforce or HubSpot • Building RevOps playbooks and hiring frameworks • Structuring scalable outbound strategies by tier, persona, and industry with Apollo Our Promise We’re not a one-and-done shop. We build with longevity in mind, and we focus on creating systems that grow with your business and processes your team can actually use. When you work with us, you’re not just hiring a consultant. You’re gaining a partner who is invested in your success. Let’s build your revenue foundation. If you're ready to turn operations into a strategic advantage, let's talk.

Lead generation for service-based and SaaS companies NextClient helps professional service and SaaS companies grow through qualified leads and relevant business opportunities. We combine experience, data, and technology to connect you with the right buyers in a way that feels professional, efficient, and scalable. Our pricing model is simple and performance-based. We only earn when you do. Our compensation is tied to the value of the deals we help you win in a model that can deliver up to 12× ROI over time.

Most salespeople focus too much on their targets but what they really have is a mindset problem. They don’t respect themselves and they don’t respect their customers as they: ❌Talk about their product features and not the customer’s goals & challenges ❌Send the same automated email to thousands of people ❌Give the same generic demo with no customer research ❌Rely on email as they’re scared to pick up the phone ❌Use jargon like “best of breed” and “streamline” Our sales enablement services: ✅ Train you to generate more pipeline through thoughtful outreach ✅ Train you on discovery, demo & negotiation calls to help you close more deals ✅Train you to deepen relationships with current customers to drive renewals, upsells & cross-sells ✅ Onboard new hires quicker and align sales & marketing by writing sales playbooks ✅ Write Apollo sales sequences that help you generate more qualified pipeline ✅ Help you convert more marketing leads into closed won deals For companies that have 5+ salespeople, we offer the following free audits: ✅ Send us 1 of your Apollo sequences, and we’ll recommend 10 things to change ✅ Send us 1 discovery or demo recording, and we’ll recommend 5-10 things to improve ✅ Send us a recording of one of your training sessions, and we’ll give 5 way to make them more engaging Check out our success stories below: 🏦📈Fintech Dext grows revenue 2 x thanks to Growth Genie’s playbooks, training & coaching for their UK, France & Australian teams. 🏠 Fortune 500 real estate leader JLL grows its pipeline with Growth Genie training & playbooks in Europe, North America & APAC 📍Location intelligence tech CARTO receives Series C of $61 million with the help of our sales playbooks Want to learn more about COSMIC? 📞 +447958312534 📧 mhanson@cosmicgrowth.com

We help you increase the value of your investment in Apollo. Together with Apollo and HubSpot, we synchronize outbound sales and inbound marketing efforts. If you're looking to rapidly accelerate the success of your sales efforts and create seamless, automated processes, Blue Frog is the partner for you. The reason technology investments sometimes fail is directly related to how teams use them. The focus of our team is to help you develop platform proficiency, to ensure utilization of Apollo, and facilitate ROI. It is a simple concept and equation for success: Proficiency + Utilization + Optimization = ROI Blue Frog is a HubSpot Elite Partner, the highest and most exclusive distinction a HubSpot partner agency can attain, and held by less than 1% of all partners worldwide.

• 40,000 leads generated in 50+ industries • Recommended by 200+ companies + 25 agencies • 10+ Years Experience • Fully Managed Campaigns and/or Consulting (Your Apollo or Ours). • Award-Winning B2B Cold Email Experts • Low-Commitment Trials

SalesGevity is an outsourced business development company that uses Apollo.io as its primary sales enablement platform. Every time a new customer onboards with SalesGevity, Apollo.io is at the center of our GTM playbook and operational process. If you need support setting up Apollo.io for optimal use, don't hesitate to give us a call. We can help you achieve ROI in a rapid timeframe. Don't have a sales team to use Apollo.io? Well, we can talk about helping you with that as well.

Tired of agencies? I work with people who have be burned by poor setup help and consultants in the past and are beginning to think cold outreach does not work. If you struggling to book more appointments and feel like no matter what you're hitting a wall we need to chat. I am an expert in Lead Generation and Cold Email outreach specifically utilizing Hubspot,Salesforce, Pipedrive Apollo and Sendgrid. I am a Sales professional with a demonstrated history of rapid sales growth and scalable business development processes. Highly-skilled in prospecting, Sales Management, Software as a Service (SaaS), Sales Process and new product launch. After all these years, cold email outreach is still one of the very best channels to generate leads and grow sales and it performs even better when you add in Linkedin and calling. The challenge today is creating copy that is unique to everything else that lands in a persons inbox. I have over 15 years of experience in the fast-moving world of lead generation and sales strategies If you are looking to significantly enhance your marketing strategy, sales strategy, and business development, look no further to access specialized knowledge and expertise that you can't find anywhere else.

A Mkt4Sales é uma consultoria de estratégia comercial focada na implementação de Máquinas de Vendas e estratégias ABM (Account-Based Marketing) em empresas B2B de vendas complexas. Utilizando novas metodologias e ferramentas especializadas, a Mkt4Sales atua em: • Definição de estratégia e processo de vendas: identificação do perfil de cliente ideal, definição da estratégia de prospecção, estruturação de funil de vendas, criação de conteúdos e cadências de abordagem comercial. • Seleção e parametrização de tecnologias: seleção e configuração do melhor conjunto de tecnologias de marketing e vendas para otimizar a operação. Somos parceiros HubSpot Diamond e Apollo no Brasil. • Especialização e treinamento de time de vendas: especialização de papéis e preparação dos times de marketing e vendas para executar o processo em alta performance. • Implementação de indicadores e dashboards: visibilidade de métricas e do processo comercial com a implementação de indicadores e dashboards para acompanhamento das metas e resultados.

All Systems, Grow! SmartBug Media is your full-service digital agency, committed to driving resilient growth across the entire customer lifecycle. Whether your focus is on marketing, sales, revenue operations, customer success, e-commerce, or integrations, we’ve got you covered with strategic, comprehensive solutions. With over 15 years of experience, we combine cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to future-proof your business. Propel Your Sales & Marketing with Apollo.io & SmartBug’s Sales Accelerator Looking to scale your revenue? Our Sales Accelerator, developed in partnership with Apollo.io, elevates your sales strategy. By integrating Apollo.io’s vast B2B contact database and engagement tools with HubSpot’s CRM capabilities, this solution optimizes lead generation, pipeline management, and sales enablement. Our team of experts helps automate your outreach, score leads, and deliver personalized engagement, driving measurable growth through the alignment of your marketing and sales efforts. Your Growth Partner, Every Step of the Way At SmartBug, we don’t just optimize tools—we revolutionize your approach to growth. Our team of 300+ specialists works across all HubSpot Hubs, integrating strategies that align your sales, marketing, and customer success teams for predictable, scalable results. From CRM migrations and custom integrations to AI-driven automation, our expertise is tailored to meet your unique business needs. Proven Expertise. Unmatched Results. When you collaborate with SmartBug, you’re partnering with the most decorated HubSpot Elite Solutions Partner. Our proven track record speaks for itself: 🌟 500+ 5-star reviews on HubSpot and G2 category leader 📚 1,200+ marketing & sales certifications 🏆 150+ company awards and recognitions (and counting) Why SmartBug? For over 15 years, we’ve helped companies harness the full power of HubSpot to drive growth. We hold all available HubSpot accreditations, from custom integrations to CRM implementation and platform enablement. With elite partnerships—including Apollo.io, Google, and Shopify—our expertise ensures your digital success. With SmartBug, you’re not just getting an agency—you’re gaining a strategic partner dedicated to driving growth across your entire customer lifecycle. Let’s make it happen!

For the past 10 years, we have helped businesses expand their sales pipelines and achieve their goals at companies like Google, Databricks and Oracle. Our team consists of ex-Googlers, Stanford MBAs and winners of Forbes 30U30. Our process is designed to empower your business with the outreach tools needed to succeed. Talk to us today about how we can support your growth, increase your prospects, and help you land customers that result in high profitability. Our service includes a comprehensive consult to help identify gaps and opportunities, and results in weekly reporting of our email deliverability, optimized copy & optimal prospecting. All you have to do is sit back and watch qualified leads hit your inbox each week. Industry Wide Success. We work with a large number of clients from various industries, including: • Real Estate • Financial/Banking • SaaS services • Seed, Series A-F Startups Our team is ready assist you in developing a cold email outreach plan that drives your business. Services Fully Managed B2B Outbound Campaign B2B Sequencing/Prospecting: Fully-managed email campaign to generate qualified leads for your business and forwarded to your team to convert. Ran by ex-Google, Stanford MBA, ForbesU30 team directly. Outcome: • 300 - 1500+ daily sends • Custom 5-step email copywriting • Weekly A/B Testing all subj & copy • Worldwide prospecting from 350M+ verified contacts • Dedicated Reporting • Direct WhatsApp or Slack channel to the team Cold Email Infrastructure Setup We will create and maintain a brand new email infrastructure system from scratch to guarantee ideal performance with no issues. Method: • Dedicated Cold Start Server and IP • Email warm up infrastructure • Email automation scheduler • Ongoing support and maintenance • Can handle up to 5,000 emails per day