Outbound Automation
A real build, a walkthrough and an interview, reviewed by Clay
Oct 2026 · CC-SK-14C72E66Verify
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Suhaib Arshad
Founder of GTMSpear: outbound systems that keep job orders coming for recruiting & staffing agencies.
I build outbound systems for US staffing and recruitment firms, so I come at GTM from the sales side first. Studying signal-based list building and AI enrichment. Would love to swap notes and connect with others during the cohort.
1Cohort finished, every submission gradedFrom Clay
6Builds shippedFrom Clay
6Classmates helped, marked by themFrom Clay
1Clay certificationFrom Clay
Skill map
3 Clay use cases proven. Tap or hover one to see the proof and what it is built from.Proof levelsCertified by ClayVerified workShared, in review
Phase 1
Crawl
Clean, scored data you can trust
1 proven
Phase 2
Walk
Automations that run without you
1 proven
Phase 3
Run
Signals and reps working the same system
1 proven
Data foundation
Reachable accounts and contacts, lower tool spend
Crawl
List buildingVerified
Proof on file
- DiplomaOutbound Orchestration Foundations Cohort 2 diplomaOct 2026
- Graded assignmentAssignment 2: Enrich your ICP ListOct 2026
Building blocks6 of 6 proven
Sourcing
- Company search and TAM
- Contact search and buying committee
Logic
- Fit and intent scoring
- Suppression and exclusions
- Lists and audience segments
Activation
- CRM writeback
Grow pipeline
Outreach volume, reply rate and speed to lead
Walk
Automated outboundCertified
Proof on file
- CertificationClay Certified, Outbound AutomationOct 2026
- DiplomaOutbound Orchestration Foundations Cohort 2 diplomaOct 2026
- Graded assignmentAssignment 4: Build your outbound engineOct 2026
- Graded assignmentAssignment 3: Write your outbound messageOct 2026
Building blocks9 of 9 proven
Sourcing
- Contact search and buying committee
Enrichment
- Contact enrichment
- AI research with Claygent
Logic
- ICP and campaign brief
- Suppression and exclusions
- Fit and intent scoring
- AI copywriting
Activation
- Outbound delivery
Operate
- Credit economics
Run
Signal-based outboundCertified
Proof on file
- CertificationClay Certified, Outbound AutomationOct 2026
Building blocks9 of 9 proven
Sourcing
- Contact search and buying committee
Enrichment
- Signals
- Contact enrichment
Logic
- Suppression and exclusions
- Fit and intent scoring
- AI copywriting
- Functions and Workflows
Activation
- Outbound delivery
Operate
- Idempotency and recovery
Building blocks
16 proven. The Clay skills every use case is made of. Tap or hover a use case to see its recipe.
Sourcing2Where records come from
Enrichment3What you learn about them
Logic6What you decide
Activation2Where the decision lands
Operate3Why it keeps working
Credentials
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Outbound Orchestration Foundations Cohort 2 diplomaOutbound Foundations
Cohort completed, every submission graded
Oct 2026 · CC-DIP-609F820DVerify
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Badges
5 of 12 earned
First build shipped
Submitted your first assignment
Sep 20262.1% of the Clay community hold this
Five builds shipped
Five assignments submitted
Earned0.87% of the Clay community hold this
Cohort finisher
Every module, every submission, graduated
Oct 20260.73% of the Clay community hold this
Clay Certified
Earned a Clay certification
Oct 20260.08% of the Clay community hold this
First reply
Answered a classmate
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Skills
Levels come from graded work and certifications, not self-reportOutbound AutomationExpert
Outbound Orchestration FoundationsAdvanced
Journey
Earned the Outbound Automation
Certification
Graduated Outbound Orchestration Foundations Cohort 2
Diploma earned
First reply
Answered a classmate
Joined Outbound Orchestration Foundations Cohort 2
Outbound Orchestration Foundations
