Hi guys,I'm building my first lead list for a penetration testing agency. They're targeting companies in SaaS, custom eCommerce (non-Shopify), LMS platforms, etc. If you've built lead lists or done outreach in the security space — how would you go about it? Would love advice or tools you'd recommend
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Hey Abdikadir, thanks for reaching out! Maybe others can also add something but when you're thinking about outreach, it really helps to focus on delivering actual value—not just a pitch. Here are two solid examples that do just that: 1. Texada Subject: Your Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 idle? Dug through some permits and noticed your crane doesn’t seem to be in use (no TX DOT permit found). Meanwhile, Maxwell Construction just filed a permit for a project that needs a crane like yours. That could be a $45k–$180k rental opportunity. Want an intro? 2. On The Stage – Theater Outreach Hi Sarah, Saw your upcoming show, "The Music Man." Found 3 nearby groups who’d likely be interested: ** Riverdale Community Choir (53 members) ** Downtown History Club (78 members) ** Senior Center Music Appreciation Group (41 members) ** All within 5 miles, and here are the contact emails for their leaders.
This kind of outreach creates real value and makes your message worth responding to. Think how you can provide value from the start! Hope it helps!
Daniel K. Thanks so much for the thoughtful reply — really appreciate the value-first mindset. Totally agree that personalized, insight-driven outreach is the way to go. That said, I was actually asking more about how to build the initial lead list of companies to target especially in SaaS, custom eCommerce (non-Shopify), or LMS platforms etc. If you’ve had experience finding those kinds of companies at scale (especially ones with custom-built stacks), I’d love any tips on sourcing the data — tools, filters, scraping, or enrichment workflows. Still super helpful reply though — thank you again!
Got it — for building a lead list of SaaS, custom eCommerce (non-Shopify), or LMS platforms, your best bet is to use StoreLeads as a source. It’s especially useful for identifying companies with custom tech stacks. Let me know if you want help setting that up in Clay.
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