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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 30 MIN

Why your outbound is missing the mark (it's not your reps, it's your strategy) -- with John Barrows

from Closing Time: quick insights from sales & marketing experts · host John Barrows

Most reps skip straight to messaging. They write emails without knowing who they're targeting, when to reach out, or what the buyer actually cares about. Then they wonder why no one responds. The problem usually isn't the email itself. It's the lack of context behind it. That matters even more if you're using AI for outbound. The way you collect and organize CRM data determines whether AI becomes a force multiplier or a firehose for bad outreach. In this episode, John Barrows shares his Filling the Funnel framework, a five-step system for building a stronger outbound strategy from the ground up. It helps teams improve the CRM data that fuels productive outbound, including ICP, personas, trigger events, messaging, and contact strategy.   Watch the episode on YouTube. Download the outbound efficiency playbook for more advice from John Barrows and B2B sales experts: https://bit.ly/4v66X56    Start a free trial of Insightly CRM: https://www.insightly.com/14-day-trial/ Want expert advice delivered monthly to your inbox? Subscribe to the Closing Time newsletter to never miss an episode: https://bit.ly/3C5aZUw   Connect With:  • John Barrows: John's Website // LinkedIn • Val Riley: LinkedIn  • Insightly's Website // Unbounce's Website    

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