How to Do Outbound (Without Wasting Time)
Category
Productivity
Written by
Shaun Kevorkian
Time to Read
5 min

Outbound isn’t about sending emails.
It’s about creating structured deals.
If an email doesn’t become a deal in your system, it doesn’t count.
Step 1: Start With a List
Never ask:
“Who should I pitch?”
Ask:
“Which list are we activating this week?”
Rotate systematically.
Example:
Week 1 → Beauty – UK
Week 2 → UGC – US
Week 3 → Premium Lifestyle
Week 4 → Fitness Coaches
This prevents random outreach.
Step 2: Prioritize Signal-Based Brands
Focus on brands that:
Recently ran influencer campaigns
Are actively hiring creators
Match your pricing bracket
Align with your niche
Signal-based outbound converts higher.
Step 3: Send Structured Pitches
Every pitch must:
Establish authority
Explain alignment
Suggest one idea
Close clearly
Keep it 80–120 words.
Step 4: Track Everything
Every pitch becomes a deal.
Deal stages:
Pitched → Awaiting Reply → Negotiation → Closed
If it’s not tracked, it’s invisible revenue.
Weekly Outbound Standard
Per manager:
10–20 pitches
3+ Negotiations
1+ Closed
Consistency compounds.