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Lead sources by use case with Clay delivery-ready templates - Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Clay, Ocean.io, Openmart, and Local Directories. Use when choosing lead sources, building prospecting workflows, or setting up data enrichment.
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SKILL.md
- name:
- lead-sources-guide
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- Lead sources by use case with Clay delivery-ready templates - Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Clay, Ocean.io, Openmart, and Local Directories. Use when choosing lead sources, building prospecting workflows, or setting up data enrichment.
Lead Sources & Clay Templates
Lead Sources by Use Case
Apollo.io
- Best for: Broad targeting
- Use with: LeadMagic scraper for enrichment
- Pros: Good volume
- Cons: Needs verification
LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Best for: Precise role/seniority targeting
- Use with: Prospeo or Vayne scrapers
- Pros: Higher quality
- Cons: Lower volume
Clay Find People/Accounts
- Best for: Quick lookups
- Use case: Native database for enrichment workflows
Ocean.io
- Best for: Lookalike accounts
- Use case: Expanding TAM based on tech stack/ICP
Openmart
- Best for: Local lead generation
- Use case: SMB-focused targeting
Local Directories
- Best for: Niche verticals
- Tool: Instant Data Scraper
- Use case: Specific industries
Clay Templates (Delivery-Ready)
General High-Volume
Leadmagic → Apollo → Bouncebean → Import Template
Segmented by Title/Industry
Leadmagic → Apollo Import → Persona Segment
Email Enrichment
Leadmagic → Clay → Enrich Prospect Emails
Standard Sales Nav Workflow
Prospeo → Sales Nav → Leads Import Template
Alternative Sales Nav Flow
Vayne → Sales Nav → Import Template
List Building Pro Tips
- Mix sources - Don't rely on just one
- Scraping = step 1 - Still need Clay enrichment
- Templates are modular - Adjust for campaign goals
- Don't reinvent the wheel - Start with template, tweak
Source Selection Matrix
| Need | Best Source | Backup | |------|-------------|--------| | Volume | Apollo | Clay Find | | Quality | Sales Navigator | Ocean.io | | Lookalikes | Ocean.io | Clay | | Local/SMB | Openmart | Directories | | Niche | Directories | Apollo filters |
Combines with
| Skill | Why |
|-------|-----|
| clay-enrichment-9step | Enrich leads after sourcing |
| list-building-tips | Apply quality principles |
| clay-buying-signals-5 | Add signals to sourced leads |
| buying-signals-6 | Prioritize by signal strength |
Example prompts
Which source should I use for targeting VP Engineering at Series B startups?
Set up a Clay template for Apollo → enrichment → email verification.
How do I find lookalike companies to my best customers?
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