Leadium

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of Perfect Day

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Using safe, proven fermentation methods we make animal-free whey protein from microflora – not cows – to make dairy that’s identical to traditional milk.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Leadium to accomplish?

• We hoped to ramp up our sales appointments for our software offerings, additionally we aimed to streamline and refine our outbound sales process. Leadium's dedicated resources were cast for aligning with our sales team, fostering collaboration, defining strategies, and driving results that would assist our growth journey.

SOLUTION

How did you find Leadium?

Online Search

Why did you select Leadium over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Leadium were assigned to this project?

5

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Leadium's task was to assist in ramping up the booking rate of sales meetings, as well as improving our outbound sales tactics. With a high level of commitment and integration in our team, they played an active role in our strategy development while setting a tone for result-oriented growth.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

With Leadium, we managed to boost our sales meetings noticeably, topping our past quarter results. Their approach also sharpened our outbound sales process. They truly became a part of our growing force, fueling our ambitions and delivering measurable outcomes. Their expertise was instrumental in our progress. Together, we carved out successful strategies that yield results.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They stuck to timelines, met deadlines, and rolled with changes on our end without missing a beat. Feedback was received well and incorporated promptly, resulting in quality leads and appointments that positively impacted our sales pipeline. They've fulfilled our needs effectively and polished our outbound sales strategy, all while seamlessly integrating with our team dynamics. Overall, an exemplary partner.

What was your primary form of communication with Leadium?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What struck me about Leadium was their practicality and the seamless incorporation into our team. They didn't just fill a service - they were active participants in our growth, offering valuable insights that helped shape our outbound strategy. Their yield was not just superior sales dates, but also an enhanced approach and substantial team-built gains.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Leadium could have done differently?

Initially, understanding their process required a bit of a learning curve for our team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the General Manager of UTIL Canada Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

automobile production

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Leadium to accomplish?

• Our main goal for bringing Leadium on board was pretty straight forward. We had been struggling a bit to build out a robust lead pipeline – we just didn’t have enough bodies in-house to cover all bases. So, we were looking to expand our sales efforts without having to add a ton of staff or infrastructure. I mean, with a team of 75, you can imagine how stretched thin we often are.
• Thus, we turned to Leadium to help accelerate our sales cycle. We wanted them to bring fresh leads to the table, set up appointments with potential clients and essentially help keep our sales funnel full. It was all about leveling up our game and reaching out to a wider audience that we wouldn’t have been able to connect with on our own. Cutting through the noise and getting our brand right in front of those who matter – that’s what we were after.
• We specifically wanted to tap into their expertise in outreach strategy, hoping that it would help us generate more quality conversations which in turn would translate into increased sales opportunities. After all, in the competitive landscape we’re in, you’ve got to be agile, proactive and innovative. And that's exactly why we partnered with Leadium.

SOLUTION

How did you find Leadium?

Online Search

Why did you select Leadium over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Leadium were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The meat of our project with Leadium included expanding our lead generation and filling up our sales pipeline to get more hooks in the water, so to speak. We needed more potential clients to converse with and foster relationships with— conversations that we don't have the manpower to do in-house. We already had our own small insides sales team but we were lookin to extend their sales efforts without hiring more people. 

So essentially, we leaned on Leadium to build out a robust lead pipeline and keep our pipeline humming along without missing a beat. Some of the key deliverables we were hoping for included quality leads that would be in line with our target audience, setting up meaningful appointments with these prospects for our sales team, and finally, an increased rate of conversions from lead to client. 

Their experienced team really knocked it out of the park on these fronts, leveraging their expertise in outreach strategy and I must say, the increase in conversations with potential clients was quite refreshing. Truly a worthwhile investment for us. The team also provided detailed reports on their outreach efforts, keeping us in the loop along the way. 

This was important to us, because just like any other business, we needed to continually monitor and evaluate our approach. At the end of the day, Leadium met our aim of getting our brand front and center of those who matter, in a noisy, crowded market. We now have a solid framework to better target new opportunities, which is really exciting to see. 

It’s really made a tangible difference to our sales team and the whole goal-setting process. In a nutshell, they provided the tools, resources and strategies we couldn't have created on our own, and we trust them 100% with our sales apparatus moving forward.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

In terms of measurable outcomes, we saw a significant uptick in our lead generation, which was incredibly important for us. We've been able to connect with a much wider audience and I honestly don't think we would've been able reach this kind of scale without Leadium's help. One number I'd like to throw out there is that our team has seen an increase of about 37% in lead volume— and this is a solid, high-quality lead base that's right in our target market, it's not just miscellaneous traffic.

This boost in lead volume has really put us in a stronger position to meet our sales targets. We've also noticed a marked improvement in the conversion rate from lead to client. We're now looking at around a 17% conversion rate, up from the 8% we were seeing pre-Leadium. This may not seem like a huge leap on paper, but in the grand scheme of things, it's a game changer for our sales pipeline. 

More conversions mean more of our conversations are turning into actionable sales opportunities, and that's exactly what we were hoping for. I should also mention the number of appointments Leadium has set up for us. We've seen about a 53% rise in scheduled appointments with prospective clients, which has been instrumental in facilitating these important conversions. 

As a result, our sales team has had their hands full in the best way possible. They're no longer chasing after leads, but instead, they're engaged in meaningful discussions with potential clients who are truly interested in what we've got to offer. So, overall, we're thrilled with the outcome of partnering with Leadium. 

They've given us a finely-tuned sales machine that's not just more productive, but also more efficient. I mean, considering the size of our team and our ambitions, it's been a night and day difference in our sales development efforts. The footprints have been made and we're excited to continue this journey with Leadium by our side!

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The project management from Leadium was, in a word, remarkable. First off, they delivered on time. And I don’t mean just meeting deadlines, I mean they brought our results—the lead generation and the appointment setting—much quicker than anticipated. Honestly, when you’re trying to move and shake in sales, every minute counts, and Leadium sure knows how to make each one worthwhile. 

And as for how they responded to our needs—fantastically is the only way to describe it! They were highly receptive and open to our goals and feedback, always eager to adapt as necessary. Regular communication was the hallmark of this partnership. Whether it was about reports, updates or any random inquiry, the Leadium team was always there to fill us in, keep us posted and answer all our questions. 

That kind of an active, prompt response is worth its weight in gold in our fast-paced environment. The best part was that they were keen on understanding our market and target audience really well—not just at the start but throughout the project. This gave us great peace of mind knowing they weren't just going about it blindly. 

They were thorough in every aspect of their efforts—meticulous about the leads they were passing onto us and ensuring they were in line with our business needs. Lead quality was just not something that was ever compromised, which was absolutely superb. Leadium stepped in and lifted the burden off our team when we were spread thin. 

Yet, it never felt like we were outsourcing. It felt like an extension of us— an extension that ,must I say, functioned seamlessly and delivered like clockwork. From my end, as the leader of a pretty sizable team, to have entrusted such a crucial task as lead generation and appointment setting to a partner and see them excel at it, it’s a huge relief. 

It’s lightened my load significantly and helped us ace our game without letup. I’m impressed by how they hit the targets out of the park, and how they made everything so effortless for us. So, if you ask me how Leadium's project management was, I’d say it was top-notch, and then some.

What was your primary form of communication with Leadium?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What I found most impressive about Leadium was how seamlessly they integrated with our existing team structure. I mean, honestly, it was hard to distinguish at times where our team ended and theirs began. They didn’t act as a distinct entity, more like an extended arm of our own sales squad. Our expectations weren’t exactly low-key. 

We needed high-quality leads that aligned perfectly with our target audience, meaningful appointments set up with these prospects, and an improved conversion rate from lead to client. Even with these high bars, Leadium worked meticulously, combining their expertise with our business needs to deliver exactly what we aimed for, if not more. 

It was very refreshing to see the increased conversations and connections with potential clients. Each update was meticulously documented, with complete transparency about their outreach approaches. I loved their dedication to providing regular and precise updates. With such a fast-paced environment around, Leadium’s prompt responses were a boon. 

Yet another impressive factor was the visible improvement in our lead volume. Our team saw an incredible 37% jump in high-quality, targeted leads and a rise in conversion rates by 17%. Not just that, but we also saw a 53% increase in scheduled appointments with prospective clients! All these numbers just made our sales process not just more rewarding but more efficient too. 

The most unique aspect of Leadium, in my mind, is how they blend their professional integrity with an evident understanding of our market and potential audience. They are a company that treats your sales objectives like their own. They didn't just fill our sales funnel, they expanded our reach in the crowded market and played a significant role in putting our brand in the limelight. 

It's been nothing short of remarkable to experience the efficacious imprint Leadium has made on our sales development strategies. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more dedicated, structured, and efficient partner in the realm of sales development. Quite frankly, Leadium brought light to our sales development process when we most needed it, for which we couldn’t be more appreciative.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Leadium could have done differently?

While we've found our partnership with Leadium to be invaluable in helping us hit our goals, there's certainly always room to improve. In hindsight, it would've been great if they could have delved deeper into our industry at the outset. I understand they serve a wide range of businesses across many sectors, but a bit more of that 'industry insider' view would have accelerated the start of our campaign and perhaps led to some further customization and fine-tuning of their strategies for us.

I mean, don’t get me wrong, they caught up pretty quickly, but an in-depth understanding right from the get-go would've taken it to a whole other level. On another note, their reports are useful, but they could be more streamlined. 

It was a lot of data, which is great, but a more concise summary attached would be helpful, cause we often found ourselves buried in the nitty gritty when we just needed the highlights. Lastly, and this is nitpicky, but with the different time zones, scheduling calls sometimes became a little bit tricky but we were always able to work it out. 

Maybe implement an automated scheduling tool would be easier for planning catch-ups. Having mentioned these areas of improvement, I’d like to emphasize that Leadium still exceeded our expectations. They became an extension of our team, providing us with the tools and resources that allowed us not just to reach our audience but to truly engage them. 

I guess what I'm saying is, even with these little bumps, engaging with Leadium was totally worth it. No company is perfect, but in terms of delivering on what they said they would, they more than met the mark. I’d still highly recommend them for anyone in need of an awesome sales development and lead gen partner and definitely look forward to our continued collaboration.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing of Journeyfront

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Journeyfront is a data driven hiring platform designed to help you hire top talent fast. Make it easy to screen, interview and hire the best candidates while leveraging data and analytics to continuously streamline the hiring process.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Leadium to accomplish?

• Set more appointments with our target audience

SOLUTION

How did you find Leadium?

Referral

Why did you select Leadium over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Leadium were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Setting appointments for our sales team. Prospecting, calling, scheduling on our calendar.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Number of meetings set that hold

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes, and they responded fast whenever we needed to change things or have questions.

What was your primary form of communication with Leadium?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They delivered and were fast at communicating with us.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Leadium could have done differently?

The only kink that we had to work through was round robin of the sets but that wasn't really a big deal.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Sales Development Manager of Inspiration Mobility

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're dedicated to accelerating EV adoption by providing expert-backed solutions and seamless fleet electrification for businesses of all types, supporting the transition to a sustainable and eco-friendly future in transportation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Leadium to accomplish?

• Sales Appointments
• Campaign Strategy
• Sales Development Services
• Bolster our Lead Pipeline

SOLUTION

How did you find Leadium?

• Online Search

Why did you select Leadium over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

What was the size of Leadium’s team?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We have worked with Leadium for our outbound prospecting campaigns, and they are just great! They have helped us reach new market segments we hadn't sold to before. With their expertise and resources, they launched a super effective outbound sales program for us, and we didn't have to worry about hiring the wrong people or using bad data. Leadium has managed a consistent multi-channel outbound program, getting a fantastic 56% open rate across our campaigns.

They even achieved a 1.4% conversion rate, which meant about 14 sales appointments per month for us. What's more, the leads they have brought in have had a higher close rate than any other lead channels over this same period. Working with Leadium has been awesome for our business, and we're so grateful for the results they've helped us achieve.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• I sort of provided this answer in my previous response, but let me go over the measurable outcomes from our project. We have seen a fantastic 56% open rate for our emails, a 1.4% conversion rate which has led to about 14 sales appointments per month, and a higher close rate for leads compared to other channels we tried before.
• Outsourcing our outbound prospecting has been super valuable because it let our internal team focus on what they're good at, like closing deals and keeping our customers happy. We evaluate success mainly on the lead pipeline created though, not fully on closed revenue (yet), since we're still exploring this new market and the sales cycle isn't completely defined yet. Overall, working with Leadium has really helped our business grow and succeed in this new market segment.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Leadium's project management has been great! They have delivered everything on time, and they are always ready to help us with whatever we needed. This could really be because we work directly with the executive team, which is one of the reasons we chose them as a boutique firm. Whenever we have had questions or needed something, they are super quick to respond and make sure our needs were met.

Sergey keeps team organized and efficient, which made working with them a real pleasure. We're super happy with how they manage the whole thing!

What was your primary form of communication with Leadium?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What really stood out to us about Leadium was their incredible experience in outbound sales. They're total experts! One of the big reasons we chose them over others was that we got to work directly with the founders. That meant we had access to senior-level expertise, which was super valuable for us. Another impressive thing about Leadium is that they have a whole Sales Development team on staff right here in the US.

That was important for us because in our industry, you've got to know your stuff when calling prospects, or they'll sniff you out. Leadium's team really knows their stuff, and that's made all the difference for us!

Are there any areas for improvement or something Leadium could have done differently?

When it comes to areas for improvement or things Leadium could do differently, honestly, it's tough to come up with anything. They've been doing a fantastic job, and it feels like they've already got everything figured out! They know what works, and they've been able to deliver amazing results for us.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of (a/an) Telecommunications

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

B2B Service Business

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Leadium to accomplish?

• Book Meetings
• Outbound Messgaing
• Outbound Targeting

SOLUTION

How did you find Leadium?

Other

Why did you select Leadium over others?

Great culture fit, Company values aligned, Other

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The team at Leadium was great! They knew what questions to ask to get to the bottom of what would work for our campaigns. Not only did they deliver results, but they also shared strategies that we benefited from during the engagement.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Meetings booked
• Refined Targeting
• Improved Messaging

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They were consistent with results and we had great communication during the engagement

What was your primary form of communication with Leadium?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The Founders are very involved in the day-to-day execution to ensure success.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Leadium could have done differently?

nope

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We're a network of startup accelerators and investors, and I lead partnerships and business development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Leadium?

Leadium helped build our first SDR program to increase the number of meetings booked with qualified prospects.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed to grow our marketing reach and increase the productivity of our sales team.

SOLUTION

How did you select Leadium?

We met with references and had several conversations with Leadium.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

End to End marketing and SDR support from prospect research, email content development, campaign management, lead qualification, meeting scheduling.

What was the team composition?

1 campaign manager + 1 SDR assigned to us + 1 researcher, plus the GAN team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

10X increase in the number of prospects engaged and a 3X increase in the number of qualified meetings booked.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Smooth and effective, easy to communicate via planned checkins.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

• I am impressed with their fast ramp time as we saw results within one month.
• Flexible model that's easy to scale up / down / pivot as we're learning.

Are there any areas for improvement?

It's a challenge of outsourcing more generally, not specific to Leadium: you'll invest time in developing and training an SDR who's not ultimately on your staff, so eventually, that investment of time will pay dividends to another business, not yours.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Rockbot is a music for business software provider backed by Google Ventures and Universal Music Group. I am currently head of growth and I oversee sales and marketing efforts.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Leadium?

We use Leadium to generate new warm leads based on targeted criteria to drive more sales opportunities.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to book meetings at an effective costumer acquisition cost (CAC) to improve our ROI for our overall marketing and sales process.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We chose Leadium over other vendors based on their level of service and knowledge of the industry as well as their modern toolset.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Leadium procures new leads for us and manages targeted outbound marketing along with converting the interest into meetings for our sales team.

What was the team composition?

I work closely with the co-founders and at least 10 other team members.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Over the first few months, we’ve increased our number of leads by over 20% and generated positive ROI.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project management process has been smooth and seamless.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They are always innovating with customers in mind.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I wish they had more diligent reporting tools and a stronger ability to identify needs for process improvement.