AiSDR Outbound Retainer Launch (10-14 days)
A delivery playbook for agencies to productize AiSDR into a managed outbound retainer, covering setup, campaign build, and handoff for B2B clients. Time: 10-14 days.
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AiSDR Outbound Retainer Launch (10-14 days)
A delivery playbook for agencies to productize AiSDR into a managed outbound retainer, covering setup, campaign build, and handoff for B2B clients.
- Client's ICP description and target company list
- Access to client's HubSpot or Salesforce CRM for two-way sync
- Client-approved email domains and LinkedIn accounts for outreach
- Agency staff allocated for setup and ongoing campaign management
- Signed agreement outlining deliverable scope and retainer terms
- 1.Create agency AiSDR account and select Solo or Explore plan based on client contact volume
- 2.Configure client's domain, mailboxes, and email warmup sequence in AiSDR
- 3.Connect client's HubSpot or Salesforce CRM to AiSDR for two-way sync
- 1.Define client's ICP within AiSDR using Ami AI strategist
- 2.Set up LinkedIn account integration and enable LinkedIn signals for prospect monitoring
- 3.Review AiSDR's AI research settings for contact discovery and data enrichment
- 1.Build first outreach campaign sequence targeting client's ICP
- 2.Configure email templates and LinkedIn message variations within AiSDR
- 3.Set up campaign triggers and scheduling rules for automated sending
- 1.Activate email warmup and monitor deliverability metrics in AiSDR dashboard
- 2.Test campaign sequences with a small test list to verify personalization tokens
- 3.Adjust AI research parameters to improve contact match quality
- 1.Launch initial campaign to a pilot segment (e.g., 50 contacts)
- 2.Monitor reply handling and AI-driven objection responses in AiSDR
- 3.Review CRM sync logs to ensure prospect activity is logged correctly
- 1.Analyze pilot campaign performance: open rates, reply rates, meeting bookings
- 2.Refine campaign messaging and sequence steps based on early data
- 3.Expand campaign to full contact list after successful pilot
- 1.Set up client reporting dashboard in AiSDR for campaign metrics
- 2.Schedule weekly performance review with client to discuss pipeline impact
- 3.Document campaign configuration and settings for future reference
- 1.Train client team on AiSDR campaign monitoring and reply handling
- 2.Provide walkthrough of AiSDR's AI research and LinkedIn signals features
- 3.Hand off day-to-day campaign management to client or retain as managed service
- 1.If managed service: activate AiSDR's managed service add-on ($149/month per campaign)
- 2.Define escalation path for client questions and campaign adjustments
- 3.Create standard operating procedure for ongoing campaign optimization
- 1.Conduct post-launch review with client: report on pipeline generated, meetings booked
- 2.Adjust ICP and targeting based on initial results
- 3.Plan next campaign iteration or scale to additional segments
- 1.Optimize email deliverability: review spam rates and adjust sending patterns
- 2.Implement A/B testing on subject lines and call-to-action variants
- 3.Document learnings for future client onboarding
- 1.Finalize client handoff documentation including AiSDR login details and campaign summaries
- 2.Set up billing for retainer: either flat fee or per-campaign managed service
- 3.Schedule monthly business review to discuss ROI and expansion opportunities
With a $2,500 monthly retainer per client and AiSDR costs of $250 to $900 (plus $149 per campaign for managed service), agencies retain 60-90% margin. Even at the Explore plan with 800 contacts, the tool cost is under 40% of a typical retainer, leaving room for profit and overhead.
- Configured AiSDR account with client domain, mailboxes, and warmup active
- Live outreach campaigns with personalized email and LinkedIn sequences
- Two-way CRM sync logs showing prospect activity in HubSpot or Salesforce
- Client training session recording and quick-start guide for AiSDR
- Performance dashboard with open, reply, and meeting booking metrics
Client's outbound campaigns are live in AiSDR, syncing to their CRM, and generating qualified meetings with a documented handoff and retainer billing in place.
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