How to build a prospecting list
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Defining Who Belongs on Your List
A great prospecting list starts with tight criteria, not volume:
1. Define your ideal customer profile (industry, size, stage, geography)
2. Add a timing trigger such as a recent funding round or a new hire
3. Exclude companies that are too early or too large for your offer
4. Require a named contact for every entry so the list is actionable
A focused list of 100 well-timed prospects beats 10,000 names with no signal.
Keeping Your List Fresh
Lists decay fast. People change roles, companies pivot, and timing windows close. To keep yours productive: - Refresh weekly with newly qualifying companies - Re-verify contacts to keep bounce rates low - Remove prospects who have passed their buying window - Feed reply data back into your criteria
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