Hi all. How do you work with the Instantly/Smartlead "uploaded contacts" limit? Do you UPLOAD 1000/25000 contacts (the limit), email each contact three (3) times, wait two (2) weeks for late replies, then DELETE the contact list, in order to upload a NEW contact list? Is this the workflow that you follow?

This is my first campaign. I got lead list from Apollo of UAE Real Estate Agencies with roles Owner, Director, CEO, CTO, Manager, and Founder. The headcount size is 51-200. Here's my copy: Subject: Delayed replies cost deals. Let’s fix. Hi {{firstName}} , Many agencies like {{companyName}} struggle to respond to leads faster, and it often means losing deals. Teams that reply within 5 minutes are 21x more likely to close deals compared to those that wait 30 minutes. That’s why top agencies are turning to AI Assistants to: - Reply faster - Recommend listings - Qualify leads with smart questions - Book appointments It’s a simple way to boost conversions without adding pressure to the team. Curious how it could work? Reply with AI ASSISTANT, and I’ll send over a complete plan. {{accountSignature}} --------------------------------------------- The problem is: I am getting 71% open rate but 0 reply rate. The first copy has been sent to 3000+ agencies. I wanna know if the problem is with the copy or the lead list? Thanks in advance.

Alright, I want to break down a strategy that used to work insanely well, stopped working for most people, and is now quietly working again if you apply it the right way. You’ll probably recognize this. A few years ago, Loom videos crushed. You’d send a cold email like: “Hey, mind if I record you a quick Loom?” They’d say yes. You’d spend 10 minutes recording a custom video. Send it over. Replies would spike. Why did it work? It worked because it felt 1-to-1. The prospect believed you sat down, thought about them, and made something specifically for their business. That’s the psychology. Now here’s the problem: Doing this at scale is brutal. Recording 10 minutes per prospect doesn’t scale past a handful of leads a day. So people abandoned it. Big mistake. The strategy didn’t stop working. The format did. Instead of sending a Loom, you switch the deliverable. Here’s what works now: You ask permission to do research, not a video. Something like: “Would it be useful if I put together a quick breakdown of your company vs competitors? I can send it over in 24 hours.” That’s it. What happens in their head: – “They’re going to spend time on me” And that’s the win. Now the real unlock: You don’t actually need to do this manually. With automation, you can generate: – mini audits – competitor snapshots – opportunity breakdowns – teardown-style reports All personalized, fast and scalable. From the prospect’s perspective, it feels just as personal as the old Loom videos. From your side, you’re not burning 10 minutes per lead. This is what I call a reverse lead magnet. Instead of giving away a generic PDF to everyone, you offer something that appears custom first, then deliver it at scale. If you want to see exactly how I set it up… Comment “Reverse” and I’ll break it down.

(Steal This Cold Message That Actually Got a Reply) 95% of DMs being sent right now? 💩 They read like a Fiverr VA copy-pasted it from a 2021 YouTube tutorial. You know the ones… ❌ “Hey [First Name], I help busy founders scale to 6-figures using my proven 3-step system…” ❌ “Quick question for you... 👀” ❌ “I saw your profile and thought we might be a great fit!” If you’ve ever sent one of those, this is your intervention. Because you’re not just being ignored—you’re being categorized. 🧠 As forgettable. 🗑️ As background noise. 📉 As someone not worth replying to. 🧠 How I Flipped It, just like @Jay Feldman teaches. Instead of ignoring a guy who’d been DM'ing me like an amnesiac AI… And this guy is a fairly well established influencer with a sizable IG YT & Skool Community. I sent this: Not gonna lie --> you’ve hit me with more “Hey Ian”s & "How's Biz?" than an MLM recruiter w/ amnesia 😂 Figured I’d wait to reply until I had something worth showing. In the last 3 months 56 new customers. $72,408 in revenue. 9 churned. {SCREENSHOT PROOF} All from a similar offer and audience size to yours. Not saying you're leaving money on the table... But if you are, your weak ass DM game is probably why. ✌️☮️ Guess what happens next? 👀 He replied instantly. Then booked a call. 🧨 Why It Worked ✅ Pattern interrupt – Casual. Funny. Not trying to sell. ✅ Leads with proof – No bait. Just data. ✅ Curiosity over pitch – Hints at the gap without bragging. ✅ Reverses the dynamic – He chased me. 💥 Want to Stop Getting Ghosted? Here’s the formula: Open with a jab – playful, honest, bold Drop results – numbers > adjectives Create curiosity – no neediness, just a window Position yourself as the shortcut – without pitching Shut up and let them ask Comment “SLAP” and get the DM Masterclass that’s booked me calls with people way outside my “lane.” No more spam. No more guessing. No more sounding like someone’s virtual assistant. 🧠 You’re either pattern-interrupting…

Hey everyone! After getting amazing advice from @Max Khalus and other members of the community, including Jay, I've completely rewritten my cold email draft. Hey {{firstName}}, Was digging into {{companyName}} and something stood out. You’ve nailed acquisition but... What happens after someone buys for the first time? We’ve seen wellness brands struggle with retention not because of product quality. But because buyers didn’t fully understand how results happen. That reminded me of a system that Noorbru used to boost reorders by over 15 percent. It’s called the Educational Retention System. If this is something you’re seeing, happy to share how others have been tackling it this quarter. – Lucas