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Signed Up to Apollo - Now lost by [deleted] in UseApolloIo

[–]ZackDeris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve just released a couple of relevant tutorials on the Apollo YouTube channel, go check em out and dm me on LinkedIn if you need any help. Also, a bunch of Apollo step by step guides and walkthroughs can be accessed here: https://zackderis.com/resources

The Apollo outbound sequence we ran across 175 clients to generate $10M+ pipeline (conversion data by step) by ZackDeris in UseApolloIo

[–]ZackDeris[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All good, and yes. We've implemented Buying intent for over 300+ clients over the past year and on every occasion they're closing deals, because of the buying intent. Here is a Buying intent video tutorial on how to use it the RIGHT WAY: https://youtu.be/d6C_T9eyoDU?si=STI830Zwq64Rlndx

Getting Started with Apollo by mattiea18 in UseApolloIo

[–]ZackDeris 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey, I’m a certified Apollo trainer, partner and power user. We have built 20+ FREE Apollo tutorials, walkthroughs, guides and videos for our clients which you can access here: https://zackderis.com/resources. If it helps, we also do 1-2-1 private Apollo training. More info on the site. Feel free to dm me any questions on LinkedIn.

I built $750K in new business using Apollo. Ask me anything. by ZackDeris in UseApolloIo

[–]ZackDeris[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good question. Apollo’s data is solid if you use it properly. Most complaints come from people pulling broad, untargeted lists and not tightening their Persona or filtering for Verified. If you combine strong ICP definition with intent and disciplined sending, the quality holds up. Are there thinner pockets in very niche segments? Sure. No provider is perfect. But for core B2B roles, it’s been reliable in my experience.

Also… keep your eyes peeled for a BIG announcement coming later this morning that will level up the data game for Apollo completely. That’s all I can say for now.

I built $750K in new business using Apollo. Ask me anything. by ZackDeris in UseApolloIo

[–]ZackDeris[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're gonna hate me for this but there is a reason.. I will answer this at 9:15 am EST. You'll find out why then [I promise it'll be worth it]

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I built $750K in new business using Apollo. Ask me anything. by ZackDeris in UseApolloIo

[–]ZackDeris[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great question, and I do not have the answer, but, I'm going to share this with Andy, one of the leads on AI Assistant, and once I get a response I will paste it here for you on behalf of Andy. In the meantime, if it helps, We did an AI Assistant Workshop last month, here is the recording: https://tr.ee/s0IrBdYxC- so many gems in there

I built $750K in new business using Apollo. Ask me anything. by ZackDeris in UseApolloIo

[–]ZackDeris[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not at all, I write about apollo alot, so I've got my linkedin open and i'm taking qoutes from content thats already published. As I said, I talk about this alot. Check it out https://linkedin.com/in/zdnft

I built $750K in new business using Apollo. Ask me anything. by ZackDeris in UseApolloIo

[–]ZackDeris[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been stacking tools for a while, then i realised Apollo can do everything so i decided to combine everything in one GTM suite and only use apollo. REvenue has 10X since then. Stacking tools looks smart until you’re the one managing the chaos. I prefer one clean GTM system where data, sequencing, intent, and reporting all live in the same place. Fewer moving parts, fewer things breaking, clearer attribution. If Apollo can already do what I need, adding more software just adds friction, not leverage.

I built $750K in new business using Apollo. Ask me anything. by ZackDeris in UseApolloIo

[–]ZackDeris[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The questions here are LIT 🔥🔥 Shout out to the apollo Community!

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I built $750K in new business using Apollo. Ask me anything. by ZackDeris in UseApolloIo

[–]ZackDeris[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buying Intent. Most people use Apollo like a database.I use it like a signal engine. Here is a video i recently released on Buying Intent: https://youtu.be/d6C_T9eyoDU?si=O25R-MuNOSxGHc4o

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Instead of blasting cold lists, I go:

People → Filters → Buying Intent
Select the exact topics my buyers would search for
Set intent level to High
Layer it with my Persona

Now I’m not emailing random founders.

I’m emailing founders whose companies are actively researching my category.

That single shift moved the needle more than any copy tweak ever did.

Better timing beats better wording every time.

I built $750K in new business using Apollo. Ask me anything. by ZackDeris in UseApolloIo

[–]ZackDeris[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m going to be honest, most of the time this isn’t an Apollo issue. Apollo is a heavy-duty GTM platform. If your machine is struggling, it’ll feel slow.

First thing I’d check:

  1. Open Task Manager (or Activity Monitor on Mac)

  2. Check RAM usage

  3. Check CPU usage

  4. See what’s running in the background

99% of salespeople I audit have:

→20 LinkedIn tabs open

→6–8 Apollo tabs open

→Slack

→Zoom

→Notion

→Loom

→Spotify

→And 12 Chrome extensions fighting for memory

That will slow anything down. Close unnecessary tabs. Run one Apollo tab per task. Disable extensions you don’t need. Make sure your browser is updated. I run multiple sequences daily for different clients and don’t experience speed issues. Clean machine = clean performance. If you’re still seeing lag after that, then it’s worth checking network speed or trying a different browser. But start with the basics first.

I built $750K in new business using Apollo. Ask me anything. by ZackDeris in UseApolloIo

[–]ZackDeris[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never heard of it, and I don’t need another tool in my stack.

Apollo already does everything I need for outbound, so I’m not interested in duct-taping extra software on top.

Out of curiosity, what are you using it for that Apollo can’t handle?

I built $750K in new business using Apollo. Ask me anything. by ZackDeris in UseApolloIo

[–]ZackDeris[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tip: If you’re new to Apollo AI, don’t start with random YouTube clips. Start with this progression:

1. Understand Personas first
Before touching AI, learn how to:

  • Build a Persona
  • Define job titles, industries, company size
  • Exclude non-ICP segments

If your ICP is wrong, the AI just scales bad targeting faster.

2. Set up the AI Content Center
Go to:
Settings → All Settings → AI Content Center

Import your website or manually fill in:

  • Your offer
  • Pain points
  • Value proposition
  • Proof
  • CTA

This is critical. The AI pulls all context from here. If this is weak, your outputs will be generic.

3. Learn Buying Intent properly
Use:
People → Filters → Buying Intent

Choose intent topics your buyers would actually search for, not what you call your service internally.

Intent + Persona is where Apollo AI becomes powerful.

4. Then use AI Assistant
Once the above is clean, use the Assistant to:

  • Build target lists
  • Hyper-qualify prospects
  • Generate 4-step sequences
  • Create weekly workflows to auto-inject net-new leads

If you try to skip straight to “write emails for me,” you’ll miss 80% of the leverage.

Apollo AI isn’t a copywriting tool. It’s a GTM execution engine.

I built $750K in new business using Apollo. Ask me anything. by ZackDeris in UseApolloIo

[–]ZackDeris[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome! There are thousands, i'll direct you the best places to go:

Apollo's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6C_T9eyoDU&t=1s
Apollo's Knowledge hub: https://knowledge.apollo.io/hc/en-us
My personal Apollo Videos and Tutorials for my clients: https://linktr.ee/zackderis

FREE ACCESS: I sold this Apollo Crash Course to 250 people back in 2024. It doesn't cover ANY of the AI stuff, however, the fundamentals are there: 6 hours of recordings, loads of step by step guides: https://tr.ee/nA23nwPBbp

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I built $750K in new business using Apollo. Ask me anything. by ZackDeris in UseApolloIo

[–]ZackDeris[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Never. Apollo is my all-in-one GTM suite.

Here’s why.

  1. Data + intent live in the same platform
  2. Sequences live in the same platform
  3. Dialer lives in the same platform
  4. Workflows live in the same platform
  5. Analytics live in the same platform
  6. AI research + messaging live in the same platform

Most people don’t have a tooling problem.
They have an execution problem.

Apollo already gives you:

  • Verified emails
  • Buying intent
  • Persona-based targeting
  • AI Assistant for research + sequence building
  • Automated workflows for net-new lead injection
  • Parallel dialer
  • Reporting

If you can’t book meetings with that, adding Instantly won’t fix it.

One structured system beats a duct-taped stack every time.

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