50 Qualified Leads for AI Agency - Clay-powered AI outbound systems

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An AI agency needed to generate leads for their two AI solutions but had zero outbound infrastructure. They required a complete cold email system built from scratch to target local businesses with their innovative AI offerings.

The Challenge:

  • No existing outbound system or processes
  • Two distinct AI products requiring different messaging
  • Complete setup needed: domains to deliverability to lead generation
  • Required rapid market validation for both offerings

The Two AI Solutions:

  • 24/7 AI Call Handler – Automated receptionist for local businesses
  • Database Reactivation AI – AI system to re-engage old leads

The Solution:

we built a comprehensive cold email / outbound system from the ground up, including infrastructure, targeting strategy, multi-campaign approach, and complete Clay workflows to generate qualified leads for both AI products.

Results Achieved:

  • 50+ qualified leads across both AI solutions

  • Complete infrastructure built – 60+ domains, email accounts, authentication

  • Multiple campaign success – solar, dealerships, insurance, HVAC

  • 3+ confirmed meetings from solar campaign alone

  • 20-32% positive reply rates on top campaigns

  • 47,000+ emails sent with strong deliverability

  • 0 to fully operational in 60 days

Deliverables:

✅ Complete Email Infrastructure – 60+ domains, DNS, warmup process
✅ Clay Automation Workflows – Advanced data enrichment systems
✅ Multi-Niche Campaigns – Solar, dealerships, insurance, HVAC, clinics
✅ Smartlead Setup – Parallel campaigns with automated sequences
✅ Lead Generation System – Google Maps and Apollo integration
✅ AI Personalization – OpenAI API for custom messaging
✅ Performance Tracking – Weekly automated reports
✅ Meeting Booking System – Automated scheduling workflows

Campaign Highlights:

  • Solar: 20% positive reply rate, 3 meetings scheduled
  • Dealerships: 32% positive reply rate
  • Local Business: 37.5% positive rate on best sequence
  • Total Pipeline: 46+ qualified prospects
"Abrar knows Clay, AI and cold email really well. Always was open to feedback and working hard. Great collaborator."
Shehub Arefin (CEO at Wave Runner Digital)
Designer