lead-sources-guide
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Lead sources by use case with Clay delivery-ready templates - Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Clay, Ocean.io, Openmart, and Local Directories. Use when choosing lead sources, building prospecting workflows, or setting up data enrichment.
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- Cold-IQ/ColdIQ-s-GTM-Skillsedited, first seen Nov 8, 2026
- sachacoldiq/ColdIQ-s-GTM-Skillsedited, first seen Oct 9, 2026
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- Cold-IQ/ColdIQ-s-GTM-Skills★ 31646% same
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How matches are found. Word for word: the exact same text. Edited: shares passages with this file (“99% same” means 99% of its five-word phrases also appear here; 10% or more counts). Their own version: similar meaning, or, weakest, the same name. We can’t tell which project had it first. Projects are counted among the 200 most-starred candidates, and mentions are links to the repository we found, up to 50 per site, so both counts are a floor.
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The file
We split this skill into the rules it gives an agent
2 rules. About 0 are common, 2 are distinctive, and 0 are very specific to this project.
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Many files like this have a rule of this kind.
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Distinctive · estimate
This author's own choices. Worth a look.
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Very specific
Tied to their project's names, files or tools. Probably skip.
- Common
- Distinctive
- Very specific
- Distinctive: line 72
Mix sources: - Don't rely on just one
- Distinctive: line 75
Don't reinvent the wheel: - Start with template, tweak
≈ “Common” is an estimate: at least 1 in 5 of the 350,495 skill files we read have a rule of the same kind, not the same words. “Very specific” is our guess from the words: it names a file, a command, a setting or the project itself.
Files
Lead Sources & Clay Templates
Lead Sources by Use Case
Apollo.io
- Best for: Broad targeting
- Use with: LeadMagic scraper for enrichment
- Pros: Good volume
- Cons: Needs verification
LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Best for: Precise role/seniority targeting
- Use with: Prospeo or Vayne scrapers
- Pros: Higher quality
- Cons: Lower volume
Clay Find People/Accounts
- Best for: Quick lookups
- Use case: Native database for enrichment workflows
Ocean.io
- Best for: Lookalike accounts
- Use case: Expanding TAM based on tech stack/ICP
Openmart
- Best for: Local lead generation
- Use case: SMB-focused targeting
Local Directories
- Best for: Niche verticals
- Tool: Instant Data Scraper
- Use case: Specific industries
Clay Templates (Delivery-Ready)
General High-Volume
Leadmagic → Apollo → Bouncebean → Import TemplateSegmented by Title/Industry
Leadmagic → Apollo Import → Persona SegmentEmail Enrichment
Leadmagic → Clay → Enrich Prospect EmailsStandard Sales Nav Workflow
Prospeo → Sales Nav → Leads Import TemplateAlternative Sales Nav Flow
Vayne → Sales Nav → Import TemplateList Building Pro Tips
- Mix sources - Don't rely on just one
- Scraping = step 1 - Still need Clay enrichment
- Templates are modular - Adjust for campaign goals
- Don't reinvent the wheel - Start with template, tweak
Source Selection Matrix
| Need | Best Source | Backup |
| Volume | Apollo | Clay Find |
| Quality | Sales Navigator | Ocean.io |
| Lookalikes | Ocean.io | Clay |
| Local/SMB | Openmart | Directories |
| Niche | Directories | Apollo filters |
Combines with
| Skill | Why |
clay-enrichment-9step | Enrich leads after sourcing |
list-building-tips | Apply quality principles |
clay-buying-signals-5 | Add signals to sourced leads |
buying-signals-6 | Prioritize by signal strength |
Example prompts
Which source should I use for targeting VP Engineering at Series B startups?Set up a Clay template for Apollo → enrichment → email verification.How do I find lookalike companies to my best customers?Part of Frontal — free, open GTM skills for your AI agent. Browse the library →
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