ColdIQ Sales Tech Lab #74

Hey ColdIQers!

Weekends are calling, but us GTMs (and founders) don’t do rest. We hustle. Let’s dive into some practical gold to power up your game right now.

Tool of the week ↴

Ever feel like time’s your biggest enemy?

Like no matter how hard you hustle, there just aren’t enough hours to connect with every lead?

That’s where Artisan steps in.

Imagine having extra teammates who never sleep, diving deep to research, reach out, and follow up without missing a beat. Artisan’s AI sales helpers handle the grind, so you get to focus on closing deals, not chasing them. It’s like having a secret weapon working around the clock, without adding headcount.

More outreach. More wins. Less burnout. Who wouldn’t want that?

Profile of the week ↴

Meet Michel Lieben — the brain behind ColdIQ and a true maestro of outbound sales. I've followed his journey closely, and his insights?

Next-level.

He’s got 65K+ people hanging onto every post because he breaks down complex GTM tactics into simple wins. Think growth hacks, fresh lead gen ideas, and hands-on marketing plays that save time and boost revenue.

Subscribe if you want to:

1. Master outbound prospecting

2. Nail content and performance marketing

   See real-world advice from a $10M bootstrapped success

Michel’s content is your shortcut to smarter growth. Dive in.

Post of the week ↴

Europe is quietly crushing it in the AI agent game.

Think Silicon Valley, but with brainpower you didn’t see coming. These smart bots don’t just work. They transform sales, automate workflows, and personalize outreach like pros.

Want to see AI in action? Check out tools like Attio for auto-updating your CRM after sales calls, ElevenLabs for 24/7 voice lead qualification across 32 languages, and Dust for syncing data from Slack and Google Drive into one super-agent.

Why care? Because AI agents can save you hours, boost lead quality, and keep your GTM game sharp without the usual headache. Hundreds of tools out there, but these European gems are building the future.

Peek inside to snag the best AI agents and stop wasting time with gimmicks. Ready for smarter sales? Dive in!

Data source of the week ↴

Finding info? Easy.

Finding the right info? Nightmare.

I was drowning in piles of leads that never panned out.

Enter Prospeo, sorting the noise and handing you only data that works: verified emails, mobile numbers, real people ready to talk.

No cleanup, no guesswork.

Prospeo made my outreach sharper, faster, smarter. Deals started closing quicker. If you’re done wasting time, Prospeo’s your new best friend. Try it. Your pipeline will thank you.

Play of the week ↴

Stop wasting time. Crush your 2026 cold emails now.

Alex Vacca drops a bombshell cold email strategy. In just under 17 minutes, he breaks down exactly how to get people opening, and actually replying. No BS. Just results. If you’re done with dead-end emails, this is your ticket to getting real responses in the new year.

You’ll learn how to craft messages that hook readers fast, boost open rates, and start conversations that turn into deals. Alex’s tips can seriously lift your outreach—he’s got the blueprint to help launch or scale your agency like a pro.

Quick wins to try today:

1. Write killer subject lines that grab attention

2. Personalize your pitch without sounding fake

3. Use simple, clear calls to action that get replies

Watch it, apply it, and watch those cold emails heat up.

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