Apollo.io Setup & Rescue

APOLLO.IO
DONE RIGHT

Most Apollo.io installs are half-configured. Wrong domains, broken sequences, no reporting. I spent three years building Apollo from the inside. I'll set it up the way it was meant to work — or fix what's broken.

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3K+
Meetings Generated
Apollo Auto SDR Motion
24%
SQO Rate
Across the Motion
3YR
Apollo.io Insider
Sr. Growth Ops → Principal RevOps
20–30%
Reply Rates
Across Sequences Built
Who This Is For

IF THIS SOUNDS FAMILIAR

You bought Apollo. You're paying the bill. But it's either not set up, half-broken, or producing nothing you can actually use.

01
New to Apollo, starting from scratch
You just signed up or are evaluating Apollo. You need a clean, complete build so your first sequences actually land in inboxes — not spam folders.
02
Already running Apollo, not converting
Emails going out, meetings not coming in. Could be deliverability, ICP targeting, sequence copy, or all three. Time for a diagnostic and a fix.
03
Rep-set-it-up with no guidance
A salesperson built it. No one owns it. Sending domains aren't warmed, sequences are generic, and there's no reporting to know what's even happening.
04
Switching from another tool
Coming from Outreach, Salesloft, or another sequencer and need Apollo configured to match — or exceed — what you had before. Migration without the mess.
I DIDN'T LEARN APOLLO FROM YOUTUBE.
I BUILT THE MOTION INSIDE IT.

Before starting Blue Line GTM, I spent nearly three years at Apollo.io — first as Senior Growth Operations Manager owning the Auto SDR and PLG motion (3,000+ meetings, 24% SQO rate), then promoted to Principal RevOps Manager to lead partner operations and build the FY26 revenue model alongside the COO.

I know how Apollo sequences break. I know why deliverability tanks. I know which settings reps skip and which ones actually move the needle. That context doesn't exist in any help doc.

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What's Included

EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS

A complete Apollo.io setup or rescue — from domain infrastructure to sequences, enrichment, and reporting. One engagement, delivered in 2–3 weeks.

Deliverability Foundation

SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configured on your sending domains. Cold email domains purchased, configured, and warmed on a proper ramp schedule. Inbox rotation set up to protect sender reputation.

ICP Build & List Strategy

Ideal customer profile defined with filters that actually narrow to the right accounts and contacts. Saved searches built and connected to your sequences.

AI-Powered Enrichment

Apollo's native AI enrichment configured and connected. Where Apollo has gaps, Clay fills them — so your sequences go out with accurate data and meaningful personalization.

Sequence Build & Copy

AI-assisted sequence writing based on your ICP and motion type. Personalization variables set up at the contact level. Step timing, task types, and A/B structures configured.

Reporting Dashboard

Apollo reporting built so you can see what's working — open rates, reply rates, conversion to meetings, and sequence-level attribution. No more flying blind on outbound.

Reply Handling Playbook

Written playbook for handling replies — positive, negative, and referral. Templates for each scenario so whoever owns the inbox has a clear process from day one.

Full Account Audit

Whether starting fresh or inheriting an existing instance — a complete audit of settings, sequences, domains, and data quality before any work begins.

30-Day Support Window

After delivery, 30 days of async support included. Deliverability questions, sequence tweaks, reply handling guidance — you're not handed off and forgotten.

How It Works

FROM AUDIT TO LIVE IN 2–3 WEEKS

A predictable process with no ambiguity. You know what's happening at every step.

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Week 1 · Days 1–3

Account Audit & Kickoff

Access to your Apollo instance. Full diagnostic — domains, sequences, ICP filters, data quality, deliverability history. Kickoff call to align on ICP, goals, and motion type. You get a written audit report before any work begins.

02
Week 1–2 · Infrastructure

Domain Setup & Deliverability

Cold email domains purchased and configured. SPF, DKIM, and DMARC set up correctly. Inbox rotation established. Warm-up initiated on a controlled schedule.

03
Week 2 · Build

ICP, Lists & Enrichment

Saved searches built to your ICP. AI-powered enrichment configured — Apollo native plus Clay where needed. Contact and account data verified before it enters any sequence.

04
Week 2–3 · Sequences

Sequence Build & Copy

Sequences written, configured, and connected to your ICP lists. Personalization variables set up. Step timing, task types, and reply handling structured. Reporting dashboard built and live.

05
Week 3 · Handoff

Documentation & Launch

Full documentation of everything built. Walkthrough call so you or your team can operate it confidently. Sequences go live. 30-day support window starts.

Investment

SIMPLE PRICING

Apollo.io Setup / Rescue · One-Time Project
$2,000
Starting from · Scoped to your situation · 30-day support included
Full account audit — new setup or existing instance diagnosis
SPF, DKIM & DMARC on sending domains
Cold email domains purchased, configured & warmed
Inbox rotation & deliverability monitoring
ICP filters, list building & AI-powered enrichment
Sequence writing, personalization & configuration
Reporting dashboard & reply handling playbook
30-day async support window post-launch
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Scope varies based on existing instance complexity and number of sequences. Final price confirmed after the audit call.

Common Questions

FAQ

No. If you're starting fresh, I'll help you pick the right Apollo plan for your team size and motion, get the account set up correctly from the start, and handle the domain and inbox configuration before anything goes live. Starting clean is actually easier than rescuing a broken instance.
That's the rescue track. I'll audit your existing instance first — sequences, domains, deliverability, ICP filters, data quality — and give you a written diagnostic before any changes are made. Most rescue projects take the same 2–3 weeks as a fresh build.
Sending cold outbound from your primary domain is one of the most common and damaging mistakes in B2B sales. If your sequences land in spam or get flagged, it can permanently damage your main domain's sender reputation — affecting even normal business email. Cold email domains create a protective buffer, and properly warmed cold domains actually deliver better than fresh primary domains anyway.
For most early-stage companies, Apollo is the right call — it combines prospecting, enrichment, and sequencing in one platform at a price point that Outreach and Salesloft can't match at your stage. That said, I'll give you a straight answer on the audit call. I have no vendor relationships. If you need a broader stack recommendation, the GTM Stack Build engagement covers that.
Admin access to your Apollo instance (or we'll set one up together), access to your domain registrar for DNS configuration, and 30–45 minutes for the kickoff call. The rest I handle. You don't need to be technical.
You own it. Everything is documented and handed off so your team can run it without me. If you want ongoing support after 30 days, that's what the Fractional RevOps retainer is for.
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LET'S FIX YOUR APOLLO

Submit an inquiry and I'll follow up within 24 hours with a link to pick a time. No pitch, no commitment — just an honest look at your situation.

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