Outsourcing B2B Prospecting in 2025: How AI-Powered Teams Are Changing the Sales Game
Major Takeaways: B2B Prospecting
Outsourced Prospecting Unlocks Faster Sales Growth
79% of companies that outsource B2B prospecting report faster market expansion and lead generation, making it a scalable growth lever for 2025.
AI-Powered Outreach Boosts Efficiency and Accuracy
Sales teams using AI tools are 3.7x more likely to exceed quota, thanks to enhanced targeting, automation, and personalized prospect engagement.
Omnichannel Prospecting Delivers Higher Conversion Rates
Companies that combine email, phone, and LinkedIn outreach see up to 50% more engagement than single-channel campaigns in modern B2B sales prospecting.
Personalization Is No Longer Optional—It’s Expected
72% of B2B buyers engage only with outreach that’s tailored to their industry or role, requiring deep research and custom messaging for every touchpoint.
Persistent Follow-Up Is the Hidden Driver of Pipeline Success
80% of sales require five or more follow-ups, yet most reps stop at four. A structured, multi-touch approach significantly improves conversion outcomes.
Data-Driven Prospecting Outperforms Traditional Methods
Organizations leveraging multiple data sources and intent signals achieve up to 5–8x higher ROI on lead generation than those using static lists.
Expert Teams Scale Faster Than Internal Hires
An outsourced sales team brings pre-trained talent, processes, and tools—cutting ramp-up time from months to weeks while reducing risk and overhead.
AI and Human Expertise Together Outperform Either Alone
The most successful prospecting strategies in 2025 combine AI’s scale and analytics with human sales professionals’ emotional intelligence and flexibility.
42% of salespeople say prospecting is the hardest part of their job (1). If you lead a B2B sales team, you likely understand why. Finding qualified business prospects, engaging them across crowded channels, and converting cold leads into warm opportunities is a heavy lift. In fact, nearly 45% of B2B companies struggled to generate enough leads to meet their targets in 2024 (2), underscoring the ongoing prospecting challenge.
So, how can businesses turn this challenge into a strategic advantage in 2025? One emerging answer is to leverage advanced AI tools and partner with expert outsourced teams. By outsourcing B2B prospecting to specialized providers who blend human expertise with AI-powered outreach, companies are revolutionizing their sales game. This blog post will explore exactly what B2B prospecting entails, how it’s evolving, and why outsourcing this function – backed by artificial intelligence and an experienced touch – is becoming a game-changer. We’ll also cover practical strategies (like how to find B2B prospects and how to prospect effectively) and share the latest industry stats and trends shaping outbound sales.
Whether you’re new to B2B sales or a seasoned pro looking to scale, read on to learn how outsourced prospecting in 2025 can fill your pipeline with qualified leads faster and more efficiently than ever. Let’s dive in.
What Is B2B Prospecting?
42% of sales professionals say prospecting is the most challenging part of the sales process.
Reference Source: Spotio – Sales Statistics
B2B prospecting is the process of identifying and initiating contact with potential business customers – the lifeblood of any B2B sales pipeline. In simple terms, it’s about finding companies (and key decision-makers within them) who could benefit from your product or service, and reaching out to spark a conversation. This typically involves outbound tactics like cold emails, cold calls, and LinkedIn outreach, as well as following up with inbound leads who’ve shown interest. The goal of prospecting isn’t to make an immediate sale, but to secure the first meeting or discovery call – converting a cold prospect into a warm lead or appointment.
Why is B2B prospecting so crucial? Without a steady stream of fresh prospects, even the best closers will find their pipeline running dry. Prospecting keeps the top of your sales funnel full, which is essential for continuous revenue growth. It’s also a proactive approach to sales: rather than waiting for prospects to come to you, you actively go out and find them. This is especially important in B2B, where purchases are often large, complex, and involve multiple stakeholders – you can’t rely on just marketing or referrals to hit your numbers.
However, prospecting is often labor-intensive and rife with rejection. Reps might have to research hundreds of companies to find a handful of good fits, then make numerous attempts to connect. It’s no surprise that many sales teams find it daunting – in one survey, 42% of sales professionals cited prospecting as the most challenging part of the sales process (1). Yet it’s a challenge that must be met. The good news is that when done right, prospecting can uncover valuable opportunities that drive growth. In fact, 71% of B2B buyers want to hear from sales reps early in their B2B buying process when they are seeking new ideas to improve their business (3). In other words, if you can reach prospects with insight and solutions at the right time, many will welcome the conversation.
So, what does effective prospecting involve? It means clearly defining your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) – the industries, company sizes, and roles that make up your best-fit customers. It means using multiple channels to reach those targets – from email to phone to social media – and crafting messages that speak to their pain points. It also means persistent follow-up and qualification, to turn initial interest into real sales opportunities. We’ll dive deeper into prospecting strategies shortly (see How to Prospect for B2B Sales), but first, let’s look at how the B2B prospecting landscape is changing in 2025.
B2B Sales Prospecting in 2025: Trends and Challenges
80% of B2B sales interactions now occur through digital channels.
Reference Source: Gartner – Future of Sales
B2B sales prospecting has transformed dramatically over the past decade. Gone are the days when reps could rely solely on knocking on doors or blasting out generic emails. As we head into 2025, several key trends are redefining how companies generate leads and connect with prospects – bringing both new opportunities and new challenges:
- Digital-First Buyer Behavior: Today’s B2B buyers are more independent and digital-savvy than ever. By some estimates, 80% of B2B sales interactions between suppliers and buyers now occur through digital channels (9), rather than in-person. Decision-makers are researching solutions online, engaging with content, and even entertaining sales outreach via email or LinkedIn without ever meeting face-to-face. This means your prospecting strategy must meet buyers where they are – in their inboxes, on their phones, and on professional networks – with a strong digital presence. It also means inside sales (remote selling) has taken center stage. In fact, inside sales reps make up around 40% of high-growth B2B teams today (up from just 10% in 2017) as companies adapt to virtual selling (1).
- Information Overload & Selective Prospects: Modern prospects are inundated with sales and marketing messages. 37% of B2B decision-makers receive over 10 cold sales emails per week, yet only 24% find those messages relevant (5). Busy executives simply don’t have time for generic pitches – they tune out noise quickly. Buyers also conduct extensive research on their own; by the time they speak to a sales rep, they may already be 60-70% through their decision process (according to past Gartner research). Furthermore, expectations have risen: 80% of B2B buyers now expect a buying experience on par with B2C – including personalized content and seamless interactions (1). For prospectors, this raises the bar. To break through the noise, outreach must be highly targeted, relevant, and value-driven from the first touch. Personalization is no longer optional – it’s required to earn a prospect’s attention.
- Multi-Channel Outreach is King: There’s no single “silver bullet” channel for reaching prospects – success comes from a hybrid, multi-channel approach. Recent data shows that prospects tend to engage via a mix of avenues: for instance, many connect at industry events (34%), on LinkedIn (21%), or even via text message (21%) (1). Email and phone remain vital too – 80% of prospects prefer to communicate with sales via email, yet 57% of C-suite executives still appreciate phone outreach (1) for certain conversations. The takeaway? You need to cover multiple bases. In 2025, a strong prospecting cadence might involve an email, a LinkedIn message, a phone call, perhaps a piece of direct mail or a text – all spaced out strategically. Companies embracing this omnichannel prospecting are seeing better contact rates and engagement. In fact, organizations using hybrid (mix of virtual and in-person) sales models have been found to achieve up to 50% higher revenue growth than those relying on a single channel (1).
- Longer Sales Cycles & Persistent Follow-Up: B2B sales cycles have lengthened in many sectors, due to increased stakeholder involvement and risk aversion in uncertain times. This means prospectors must play a longer game. Persistence is crucial: 80% of sales require five or more follow-ups to close, yet an astounding 92% of sales reps give up after 4 attempts (1). It’s easy to see how opportunities fall through the cracks. The message for 2025 is clear – teams that instill persistent, patient follow-up processes will convert far more leads. This might include automated email sequences, scheduled call cadences, and systematic reminders to keep trying until a definitive “yes” or “no”. Consistency wins, while one-and-done outreach wastes potential deals. Training and discipline around follow-up are therefore a big focus in modern sales orgs.
- Data-Driven Prospecting: The art of prospecting has become increasingly data-driven and tech-enabled. Instead of relying on gut instinct or a single list, sales teams now harness a wealth of prospecting tools and data sources to pinpoint the best prospects. In fact, 89.9% of companies use two or more sources of contact data to fuel their sales development efforts (3) (e.g. combining a CRM, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and third-party databases) – a testament to how crucial good data is. Sales intelligence platforms can provide firmographic details, trigger events (like funding announcements), and even buying intent signals to help reps prioritize whom to contact first. Meanwhile, analytics can tell you which subject line gets the highest open rate or what call times are most effective. In 2025, prospecting isn’t blind outreach – it’s powered by insights. Teams that leverage data see tangible results: for example, one study found companies that adopt data-driven lead generation strategies drive 5 to 8 times higher ROI than those that don’t (12). The push toward data and automation is also evident in budgets – 69% of sales leaders are planning to invest more in prospecting technology and tools (3) to give their reps an edge.
- The Rise of AI Assistance: Perhaps the biggest new disruptor in prospecting is artificial intelligence. AI is being used to automate tedious tasks (like verifying contact info or logging activities), personalize outreach at scale (e.g. drafting tailored email intros), and even predict which leads are most likely to convert. Early adopters are seeing significant boosts: salespeople who leverage AI tools are 3.7 times more likely to achieve their sales quotas than their peers (11). And this trend is accelerating – fully half of B2B marketing and sales leaders are already using AI, and 75% say they’re likely to adopt generative AI technologies in the near future (4). From AI-driven sales engagement platforms to chatbots that can qualify leads, these tools are changing the game (we’ll explore more on AI in a later section). The key point is that in 2025, successful prospecting often means human reps empowered by smart technology, not humans working alone.
- Tighter Compliance and Opt-In Norms: Lastly, the prospecting landscape is also shaped by regulations and ethics. With laws like GDPR, CAN-SPAM, and various data privacy acts, sales teams must be careful about how they obtain and use contact information. Cold outreach isn’t dead by any means (for example, 78% of decision-makers have taken appointments or attended events as a result of a cold email or call (6), proving outreach can work). But it needs to be done thoughtfully and compliantly. Practices such as list-buying without vetting, or blasting unsolicited bulk emails, are fading away – both because they’re less effective and because they can violate anti-spam rules. The emphasis now is on targeted prospecting (reaching out to the right people with relevant messages) and providing clear value from the get-go so that prospects want to engage. While compliance isn’t the flashiest topic, it’s an important backdrop to any 2025 prospecting strategy: earning trust and attention in a world of skepticism.
In short, B2B sales prospecting in 2025 is a more sophisticated, multi-faceted endeavor than ever before. It’s digital and data-driven, yet still fundamentally about human connection and timing. It requires more touches, more personalization, and better tools – but when done well, the rewards are tremendous. Companies that modernize their prospecting approach (or partner with providers who specialize in modern prospecting) are converting more leads and filling their pipelines, while those stuck in the old “spray and pray” mindset are increasingly left behind. The next sections will get practical, first discussing where to find B2B prospects today, and then how to prospect for B2B sales effectively. After that, we’ll circle back to why many firms are choosing to outsource sales and marketing to expert teams aided by AI – and how that model addresses many of the trends and challenges we’ve just covered.
How to Find B2B Prospects
75% of B2B buyers use social media to support their buying decisions.
Reference Source: LinkedIn – B2B Buyer Behavior Report
Where do you look for new B2B customers in 2025? Finding high-quality prospects can feel like searching for needles in a haystack – but with the right channels and tools, you can locate those “needles” far more easily. Here are some of the most effective ways to find and build a list of B2B prospects today:
- Leverage Professional Networks (LinkedIn is your friend): It’s often said that LinkedIn is the go-to platform for B2B prospecting, and for good reason. The vast majority of professionals and decision-makers maintain an active presence there. You can use LinkedIn’s advanced search filters (by title, industry, company size, etc.) to identify potential buyers that fit your ideal customer profile. Participate in industry-specific groups or comment on posts to engage with your target audience organically. Remember, 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make purchasing decisions (10), so strong LinkedIn lead generation strategies can directly influence sales. Many sales reps also use LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar tools to get deeper insights and lead recommendations. The bottom line: social selling and networking aren’t just buzzwords – they’re critical prospecting tactics. Studies show that reps who excel at social selling outsell those who don’t; for example, 78% of salespeople engaged in social selling outperform their peers (3). So, get your profile in shape, share valuable content, and start connecting!
- Tap into Your CRM and Inbound Leads: Don’t overlook the prospects you already have. Your marketing team’s efforts (content marketing, webinars, website contact forms, etc.) may be generating inbound leads or at least website visitors who show interest. Make sure these potential prospects are captured in your CRM or marketing automation system, and then follow up. For instance, someone who downloaded an ebook might be worth a friendly outreach to see if they have any questions. Also, use your CRM data to find contacts at companies you already do business with – perhaps other divisions or subsidiaries could benefit from your solution. Warm introductions or referrals from existing clients can be golden. If a current happy customer can refer you to a peer at another company, that prospect is far more likely to respond (referrals have a very high conversion rate, as most sales pros know). In short, mine the gold in your own backyard before digging elsewhere.
- Industry Events, Webinars, and Networking: Despite the digital boom, old-fashioned networking is still a powerful way to source B2B prospects. Conferences, trade shows, and industry events (even virtual ones) gather people with common interests – i.e. potential customers. Attending these events (or sponsoring them) can put you in direct contact with prospects. Even if events are virtual, participating in webinar Q&As or online communities can identify leads. If you host a webinar, for example, you get a list of registrants who have effectively “raised their hand” about a topic related to your offering – a perfect starting point for prospecting. Many sales teams saw a return to in-person meetings in 2023-2024 for high-value engagements, but even when face-to-face isn’t possible, virtual events and webinars have proven effective for engaging prospects. A tip: when you meet someone or get their card (physical or virtual), reach out within a day or two while the interaction is fresh. A friendly “It was nice meeting you at X event – would love to continue our conversation on how [their challenge] is something we help with” can open the door.
- Sales Intelligence and Data Tools: Modern prospectors rarely build lists manually from scratch – they use data platforms to accelerate the process. Tools like ZoomInfo, DiscoverOrg, Clearbit, UpLead, and others can provide massive databases of B2B contacts with filtering capabilities. You can specify criteria (e.g. “IT directors at manufacturing companies with 100–500 employees in Europe”) and get a tailored list. Many of these platforms also provide direct email addresses and phone numbers, which saves hours of hunting. Additionally, they often integrate with CRM systems to keep prospect data updated. Using such tools has become standard practice – recall that almost 90% of companies now rely on multiple data sources for prospecting (3). Investing in good data means your outreach can hit the right targets. That said, always quality-check your lists; a smaller list of well-matched prospects is better than a huge list of random names. And be mindful of data privacy laws – ensure you’re contacting people in a compliant way (some regions require opting in or have restrictions on cold outreach).
- Intent Data and Buyer Signals: A more advanced way to find prospects is by leveraging intent data – clues that a company is currently in the market for what you sell. Third-party intent data providers track online behavior like researching certain keywords, reading articles, or comparing solutions. For example, if a firm is suddenly reading lots of content about “cloud cybersecurity solutions,” that might indicate they’re considering buying one. If you sell a cloud security product, that’s a hot prospect. Providers like Bombora or 6sense offer these insights, and some sales outsourcing firms (like Martal Group) integrate intent signals into their lead generation. Additionally, keep an eye on trigger events: new funding announcements, leadership hires, expansion into new markets – these events often precede purchasing decisions and can signal a prime prospecting opportunity. By monitoring news or using alert tools (Google Alerts, Owler, etc.), you can reach out with a timely message (“Congrats on the expansion – many companies in your situation struggle with X, which we solve…”). Prospects are impressed when you show awareness of their situation, not just treat them as a name on a list.
- Referrals and Customer Networks: One of the most effective yet underused prospecting methods is simply asking for referrals from satisfied customers or partners. If you have happy clients, don’t hesitate to ask, “Do you know anyone in your network who might also benefit from our solution?” Many enterprise deals start because a champion moved to a new company and brought in the solution they used before. Encourage those situations by staying in touch with past customers and being referral-friendly (maybe offer incentives or just express gratitude). People are far more likely to take a call when you were referred by someone they trust. In fact, a Harvard Business Review study found that 84% of B2B sales begin with a referral in some industries (8). Leverage LinkedIn to see which of your connections could introduce you to a prospect (a warm intro beats a cold outreach any day). The key is: you have a network – use it!
- Inbound Channels and Content Marketing: While this veers into marketing territory, it’s worth mentioning that good content (blogs, whitepapers, search engine presence) can attract prospects that you can then engage. If someone frequently visits your website or downloads multiple resources, they should go onto a prospect list for sales to follow up (often called marketing qualified leads, MQLs). Many B2B companies set up an automated alert to sales when a lead hits certain activity thresholds. Even SEO and ads play a role: for instance, someone who Googles “what is B2B prospecting” or “best project management software” might end up on your site – a quick personalized email saying “Hi, saw you checked out our resource on X, did you find what you need?” can turn that anonymous visitor into a prospect. The integration of sales and marketing (smarketing) helps ensure no potential lead falls through cracks. So, while outbound prospecting is our focus, don’t forget to coordinate with marketing to catch those inbound fish in the net.
In summary, finding B2B prospects in 2025 is about casting a wide but smart net. Use multiple channels – online and offline – and augment your efforts with data and tools to zero in on the best opportunities. Prospects are out there; they might be scrolling LinkedIn on their lunch break, attending a virtual summit, or searching for solutions on Google. By being proactive and resourceful in where you look, you’ll build a robust list of potential customers to fuel your outreach. Next, we’ll discuss how to approach these prospects effectively to turn them into qualified leads.
How to Prospect for B2B Sales (Best Practices)
80% of sales require five or more follow-ups to close, yet 92% of reps give up after four.
Reference Source: Spotio – Sales Prospecting Follow-Up Stats
Identifying prospects is only half the battle – the real art is in the outreach and engagement. How do you transform a cold contact into a warm lead, and eventually, a sales opportunity? Below are some best practices for prospecting in B2B sales, structured roughly as a step-by-step approach. Whether you’re doing this in-house or working with an outsourced team, these fundamentals apply:
- Define Your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) and Buyer Personas: Effective prospecting starts before any outreach – with a clear picture of who you should be targeting. Take time to define your Ideal Customer Profile: the industries, company sizes, geographies, and other firmographic traits that define a high-value prospect for you. Within those target companies, identify the key buyer personas (e.g. CTO, VP of Operations, Procurement Manager, etc.) who are typically involved in the decision. This ensures you focus your energy on the right people. If you skip this step, you risk chasing lots of contacts who will never buy. As the saying goes, “Don’t try to boil the ocean.” Get specific. For example, instead of “any company that might need logistics software,” you might define your ICP as “mid-size retail companies (50–500 employees) in North America, without an in-house logistics team, where a Director of Supply Chain is likely the decision-maker.” The more narrowly you can define what a good prospect looks like, the easier it is to find them and craft messages that resonate.
- Research and List Building – Quality Over Quantity: Once you know your targets, gather prospect data (as covered in the previous section). Aim for a clean list of companies and contacts that fit your criteria. Importantly, do a bit of research on each prospect before reaching out. You don’t necessarily need a full dossier on everyone (that wouldn’t scale), but even scanning a company’s website or a person’s LinkedIn profile for a minute can yield useful context. Look for trigger events or insights: Did they announce a new product? Did the person just get promoted? Mentioning a small detail in your outreach (“Congrats on your recent funding…”) can dramatically increase your chances of getting a response. Also, prioritize your list. Perhaps score prospects on factors like company size or engagement signals, so you start with the “hottest” ones. Modern sales engagement platforms use algorithms to help with this prioritization (and remember, data is your ally – as noted, companies using data-driven prospecting get significantly higher ROI (12)). Finally, make sure your contact info is accurate – there’s nothing worse than crafting a great email only to have it bounce. Use email verification tools or let your outsourced partner handle data hygiene.
- Craft Personalized, Value-Driven Outreach: Now we get to the outreach itself. Personalization is paramount. Gone are the days when a generic email would suffice. Take the insights from your research and weave them into your messaging. This could be as simple as referencing the prospect’s company name and industry challenges, or as specific as mentioning a quote they gave in an article. The key is to show you’ve done your homework and you care about their needs. Start your emails with something about them (not a paragraph bragging about your company). For calls, have a specific pain point or value prop in mind for that prospect. According to industry surveys, 72% of buyers are more likely to engage with a sales rep who provides personalized content addressing their specific needs (1) – essentially, who tailors the outreach to them. Also focus on the value or insight you’re offering. Ask yourself: “If I were the prospect, why would I care to respond to this message?” It often helps to include a nugget of useful information (market data, a best practice, a brief case study of how you helped a similar company). Even your subject line and opening sentence should pique curiosity or highlight a benefit. Instead of “Introducing XYZ Corp Solutions,” an email might perform better with a subject like “Idea for [Prospect Company] to Reduce Cloud Costs by 20%” – something that immediately speaks to a potential benefit. The more you can strike a chord with the prospect’s priorities, the better.
- Use a Multi-Touch, Multi-Channel Sequence: Very rarely will one email or one call do the trick. Successful prospecting is about playing the long (but not too long) game via a sequence of touches. Plan out a cadence that might span 2-4 weeks with multiple touchpoints. For example: Day 1 send a personalized email; Day 3 view their LinkedIn profile or like a post; Day 5 send a LinkedIn connection request with a note; Day 7 call them and perhaps leave a voicemail; Day 10 send a follow-up email referencing that you reached out earlier; and so on. Vary your mediums – some people respond better on email, others on phone. By spreading touches across channels, you increase the likelihood of connecting. A multi-channel approach has been shown to significantly boost response rates, because you’re effectively surrounding the prospect in different contexts (without being spammy). Keep the messaging coherent across the touches (don’t send completely unrelated content each time) but you can try different angles for your value proposition. Maybe one email focuses on cost savings, the next touch shares a client success story, another poses a direct question or offers a free audit. The sequence should gently persist until you get a reply or complete the planned touches. Remember the earlier stat: most reps give up too early, even though persistence pays – so make sure your sequence includes enough follow-ups. If you’re systematic about this, you’ll stand out from competitors who may send one half-hearted email and vanish.
- Be Human, Be Helpful, and Build Relationships: As much as we emphasize data and tech, sales is ultimately human-to-human. So be authentic and helpful in your prospecting interactions. Use a friendly, conversational tone (you can be professional and personable). Don’t be afraid to ask questions of your prospects and invite them to share their challenges. For instance, instead of a hard sell, an email could say, “I notice you’re hiring a lot in your IT team – usually that signals big projects. Are you focused on improving your cloud infrastructure? We’ve helped others in that exact situation. If that’s a current priority, I would love to share some insights.” This way, you’re starting a dialogue, not delivering a monologue. When you do connect (say, on a call or meeting), listen more than you pitch. Prospects can tell when someone is just going through a script versus genuinely engaging. Show empathy for their pain points. Provide free advice or resources when appropriate. By being a trusted advisor from the first interaction, you differentiate yourself from the swarm of aggressive sales pitches out there. A pro tip: use storytelling where you can – share a brief anecdote of how you helped a similar company, or paint a picture (“Imagine if your sales team could focus only on closing warm leads while we filled the pipeline – that’s exactly what we do.”). Stories are memorable and can create an emotional connection.
- Handle Objections and Qualify: Not every prospect will be ready or a fit – and that’s okay. Part of prospecting is qualifying leads to ensure you spend time on the ones with real potential. As you engage, ask qualifying questions (without it feeling like an interrogation). BANT is a classic framework – Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline. You might gently find out if they have a budget range for solving this problem, confirm you’re speaking with someone who has influence, identify the pain point or need (if it isn’t already clear), and gauge if there’s a timeline or urgency. Meanwhile, be prepared to handle common objections. Prospects might say “we’re not looking right now” or “just send me info” or “we already have a vendor.” Have concise, reassuring responses for these that keep the conversation open. For example, if they say they’re not looking, you might respond, “Understood – many of my clients weren’t actively looking either until they realized how much they were losing by not exploring options. Out of curiosity, when was the last time you evaluated new solutions in this area?” – just something to keep engagement. However, also know when to gracefully disqualify. If after a couple of touches it’s clear they’re truly not a fit (e.g., they use a competitor and are locked in a long-term contract, or they don’t have the problem you solve), it’s okay to move on or nurture them for later. Good prospecting is about finding the right prospects, not just any prospect. Quality over quantity, always.
- Track Everything and Use Tools: Keep meticulous track of your prospecting activities. Use a CRM or sales engagement platform to log emails, calls, and notes. This not only prevents things from slipping through cracks, but also allows you to analyze what’s working. Maybe you’ll discover that emails sent in the morning get better reply rates, or that a certain call script yields more next steps. Many tools can automate parts of this process – for example, sending follow-up emails automatically if a prospect hasn’t replied in X days, or moving a task to your to-do list to call someone. Embrace these tools (as long as they don’t sacrifice personalization). Also, track your conversion metrics: from number of cold contacts to conversations, conversations to qualified leads, and leads to opportunities. It might take, say, 100 cold prospects to get 10 replies, which lead to 3 meetings, which yields 1 sale. Knowing these funnel metrics helps you optimize and also stay motivated (prospecting can be a numbers game; if you know your ratios, you won’t get discouraged by a string of non-responses – you’ll know statistically a win is coming!). Use A/B testing for your messaging where possible – try two versions of an email and see which performs better. The best sales teams treat prospecting with a marketer’s mindset of continual improvement. And if you’re working with an outsourced prospecting service, insist on transparency in reporting – you should see exactly how many touches are happening and the results, so you and the provider can refine the approach together.
- Stay Persistent but Polite – and Know When to Pivot: As emphasized, persistence is key, but there’s a fine line between persistence and annoyance. Space your touches appropriately and if someone asks not to be contacted, respect that immediately. A best practice is to include a light “break-up email” at the end of an unanswered sequence, something along the lines of “I’ve reached out a few times but haven’t heard back, which tells me timing might not be right. I don’t want to be a pest – feel free to reach out if ever you could use [value proposition]. In the meantime, I’ll assume this isn’t a priority and will step back.” Surprisingly, this kind of last email sometimes provokes a response (“Sorry, I was swamped, let’s talk next month”). Even if it doesn’t, you’ve closed the loop professionally. After finishing a sequence, you might “nurture” the prospect by putting them on a quarterly check-in list or adding them to a newsletter – something to keep lightly engaged over the long term. Circumstances change, and a “no” today could be a “yes” six months from now. So it’s worth staying on their radar gently (unless they explicitly said a hard no). In B2B sales, timing is everything – you have to be there when the need arises. That’s why persistent, ongoing prospecting (without crossing into spammy behavior) yields results over time. Patience plus consistency equals pipeline.
By following these best practices, you create a prospecting engine that is systematic, professional, and effective. It turns the often daunting task of outreach into a repeatable process that your team (or your outsourced partner) can execute day in and day out. Remember, sales prospecting is a skill that improves with training and experience. Top SDRs (sales development reps) often spend years honing the craft of engaging prospects. They know how to balance personalization with volume, how to read between the lines of an email response, and how to pivot messaging when something isn’t landing. If all this sounds like a lot to manage – it is! That’s exactly why many companies are now turning to specialized agencies to handle it. In the next section, we’ll explore why outsourcing lead generation and B2B prospecting has become an attractive option and how it works in practice.
Why Outsource B2B Prospecting?
79% of companies that outsourced sales said it helped them scale and expand more quickly.
Reference Source: LLCBuddy – B2B Sales Outsourcing Statistics
Sometimes, the smartest way to boost your sales pipeline is to seek outside help. Outsourcing B2B prospecting – i.e. hiring a specialized firm to handle your outbound B2B sales lead generation and appointment setting – has surged in popularity as companies recognize the benefits of handing this function to experts. But is it right for you? Let’s break down the key reasons organizations are outsourcing their prospecting (and the advantages they’re seeing):
- Access to Expertise and “Sales Muscle” on Demand: Successful prospecting requires a particular skill set and experience. Outsourced providers (like Martal Group and others) focus exclusively on lead generation – they hire and train teams of seasoned SDRs, copywriters, and researchers who live and breathe prospecting. By outsourcing, you tap into that expertise immediately, instead of trying to build it from scratch in-house. This is especially valuable if your company doesn’t have a mature outbound sales development function. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel or worry that your sales reps “aren’t good at cold outreach” – the outsorcerer’s team does it for you, bringing proven techniques and playbooks. Moreover, you can scale this “sales muscle” up or down as needed. Need more leads this quarter? Add more resources from the provider. Slow season or strategy shift? You can scale back. You’re essentially renting an expert prospecting engine. One company analysis put it aptly: outsourcing gives you “sales executives on demand” as a fractional extension of your team – without the long-term commitment of hiring full-time staff for every role.
- Freeing Up Your Core Team to Close: When your account executives or internal sales team have to juggle prospecting on top of their main job (demonstrations, proposals, closing deals, and account management), something often suffers. Prospecting is time-consuming – consider that inside sales reps typically spend only 33% of their time actively selling, and up to 40% of their time just searching for leads or doing admin (1). That’s a lot of non-selling time. By outsourcing prospecting, you free your internal team to focus on high-value activities like meeting with qualified prospects and negotiating deals, rather than scouring LinkedIn for new contacts or writing cold emails at midnight. Essentially, your closers get to do what they do best (closing), while the outsourced SDR team does what they do best (prospecting). This division of labor can dramatically improve overall sales productivity and morale – your salespeople won’t be as frustrated doing tasks they dislike, and your pipeline still gets filled. It’s the classic “do what you do best, outsource the rest” philosophy.
- Faster Ramp-Up and Results: Building an effective prospecting engine in-house can take months (or even years) of hiring, training, trial-and-error, and process refinement. In contrast, a quality outsourced firm can often get outbound campaigns up and running within a few weeks, leveraging their existing infrastructure. For example, Martal Group’s model is to provide a ready-made team and start generating outreach almost immediately, rather than you waiting to onboard new hires over a quarter. This speed to ramp means you start seeing leads and appointments sooner. If you have aggressive growth targets or need to enter new markets quickly, outsourcing is a way to hit the gas pedal. One stat from industry research highlighted that 79% of businesses that use sales outsourcing believe it helped them scale and expand more quickly (6) than they could have on their own. That faster time-to-market can be a competitive edge – grabbing opportunities before competitors do. For companies launching new products, this agility is often a prime reason to pursue outsourced sales for startups – you simply can’t afford the opportunity cost of a slow ramp when speed to market is critical.
- Cost Efficiency and ROI: At first glance, outsourcing might seem expensive (you pay a monthly fee or contract), but when you break down the costs, it’s often more cost-effective than hiring internally. Think of what goes into an in-house hire: recruiting costs, salary, benefits, training, management oversight, software tools, database subscriptions – and the risk that a new SDR might quit or underperform. All those costs (and headaches) are absorbed by the provider in an outsourcing model. You essentially pay for a service that includes all of that. In many cases, especially for companies in high-wage regions or with limited HR capacity, outsourcing can save money. For example, if you’re a U.S. tech company, outsourcing prospecting to a firm with global talent might get you the same quality of work at a fraction of the cost of building a full team in Silicon Valley. Some providers claim they can generate leads at 30-60% lower cost than an equivalent in-house effort (after factoring in all the hidden costs). Plus, because they are often more effective (due to specialization), the ROI of each dollar spent on outsourced prospecting can be higher. You’re paying for outcomes (meetings, qualified leads) rather than hours. That said, cost should be weighed against quality – it’s not about finding the cheapest service, but the one that gives the best value. And many firms find that value equation tips in favor of outsourcing when all is considered.
- Advanced Tools and Technology (Included): A big advantage of outsourcing is that you get the benefit of the latest sales tools and tech without having to buy and manage them yourself. Top outsourcing partners come equipped with CRM systems, sales engagement platforms, data access, AI tools, analytics dashboards, and more. For instance, Martal Group uses a proprietary AI-powered outreach platform that automates tasks like email sequencing, contact verification, and optimal send times – as a client, you automatically benefit from that technology. Many small-to-mid businesses wouldn’t invest in such tools on their own due to cost or expertise barriers. But through outsourcing, you essentially “rent” a state-of-the-art tech stack as part of the service. Similarly, outsourced teams often have premium subscriptions to databases (e.g. ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Navigator, intent data feeds). They integrate data from various sources to build targeted lead lists and monitor buying signals. This means better targeting and higher conversion rates. Importantly, these providers also have dedicated experts – like deliverability specialists who ensure your domain and emails don’t get flagged as spam. That kind of niche expertise is hard to maintain internally but is baked into a good outsourcing service. In short, you get a fully-loaded prospecting operation with cutting-edge tech and know-how from day one.
- Multi-Channel, Omnichannel Outreach Strategy: As we discussed in trends, effective prospecting spans multiple channels – and executing a true omnichannel campaign can be complex. Outsourced sales development firms excel at this. They will typically combine B2B cold email outreach, LinkedIn messaging, and phone calls in coordinated cadences to maximize engagement. For example, Martal’s lead gen campaigns reach out on multiple channels in parallel, turning cold contacts into warm conversations by ensuring prospects see the message in one form or another. By outsourcing, you ensure your prospects aren’t just getting a one-dimensional approach. The team might call those who open emails, or send a LinkedIn InMail after a voicemail, etc., following best practices to avoid overlap or annoyance. This orchestrated approach is a hallmark of professional prospecting programs. Many companies struggle to achieve true omnichannel lead generation and prospecting on their own (due to silos or lack of skill in one channel or another). An expert provider already has playbooks for integrating channels. The result is typically higher connect rates and more consistent pipeline generation. As one takeaway from the stats: companies using hybrid sales models (combining virtual outreach with personal touch) saw up to 50% higher growth (1) – which underscores why having a multifaceted strategy is so important. Outsourcing makes that easier to execute.
- Continuous Pipeline and Consistent Process: One subtle but important benefit of outsourcing is consistency. An outsourced SDR team will be prospecting day in, day out, even when your internal team is busy closing quarter-end deals or during holiday lulls. This means your pipeline building doesn’t have to pause. Many in-house teams prospect in spurts – e.g. heavy outreach when sales are slow, but then they stop when they get busy closing, causing the pipeline to dry up later. An external partner smooths out those peaks and troughs by dedicating resources to always keep the top of funnel active. They also bring consistent process and reporting. You’ll typically get weekly or monthly reports on outreach activities, lead quality, meetings set, etc. This level of structure and accountability can sometimes surpass what you’d manage internally. Knowing that “while we’re focused on this trade show, our partner is still out there emailing and calling new prospects” provides peace of mind that momentum isn’t lost. The consistency of effort often yields a more predictable pipeline, which makes forecasting revenue easier.
- Breadth of Market Coverage and Insights: If you’re trying to penetrate new verticals or regions, an outsourced provider can be a great ally. The best firms have experience across many industries and markets – for example, Martal boasts clients (and sales reps) in 50+ industries and global regions (North America, Europe, LATAM, etc.). That means they understand how to tailor outreach to different contexts and can ramp faster in unfamiliar markets. They might know, for instance, that selling to healthcare companies requires a different tone and timing than selling to tech startups. They carry those market insights from campaign to campaign, which benefits you. Additionally, being external, they can often identify blind spots or new segments to target that you hadn’t considered. It’s like having consultants who don’t just advise, but also execute. If one approach isn’t resonating, they’ll iterate and apply lessons learned from other client projects. This cross-pollination of best practices is a big plus – you’re effectively sharing in a pool of knowledge gained from dozens of campaigns.
Of course, outsourcing prospecting isn’t a magic wand. It requires selecting the right partner and working collaboratively with them (they represent your brand, after all). It’s important to align on messaging, ensure they deeply understand your value proposition, and maintain regular communication for feedback and adjustments. There can also be a learning curve as the external team ramps up on your industry. However, a reputable outsourcing firm will mitigate these issues through a thorough onboarding process and by assigning reps with relevant domain experience to your account. For example, if you sell a fintech solution, the provider might put a salesperson who has done fintech prospecting before on your project.
One common concern is whether an outsourced team can represent your brand authentically. The reality is that with training and close collaboration, they often can do so as well as (or better than) a new internal hire. They essentially become a seamless extension of your team – many providers even give you a dedicated point of contact or a team lead who works closely with you, almost like they’re an employee. They might use a company email address of yours, appear as part of your org to prospects, etc., so from the outside it’s indistinguishable. And since their incentives are aligned to delivering results (often providers tie lead generation KPIs or even parts of fees to performance), they are highly motivated to represent you well and get those meetings booked.
To illustrate the impact of outsourcing, consider this: The global B2B sales outsourcing market was about $105 billion in 2024 and is projected to double to over $216 billion by 2033 (7), growing nearly 10% annually. Clearly, thousands of companies have decided that outsourcing parts of their B2B sales process is worth the investment. And it’s not just about saving time – it’s about driving better outcomes. In fact, as mentioned, 79% of businesses that outsourced sales reported they were able to expand more quickly as a result (6). The combination of expert personnel, efficient processes, and enabling technology simply unlocks growth that might be hard to achieve alone.
In summary, outsourcing B2B prospecting can offer: faster ramp-up, higher quality B2B leads, cost savings, expert execution, and scalable capacity. It’s like plugging in a fully-functional “prospecting department” into your organization overnight. For many B2B companies – from lean startups who need pipeline fast, to mature enterprises looking to augment their teams – this model makes a lot of sense. That leads us to our next topic: the role of AI in all of this, and how the synergy of advanced technology and human expertise (often delivered through these providers) is changing the sales game.
AI and Expert Teams: Changing the Sales Game
Salespeople who leverage AI are 3.7x more likely to achieve their quotas.
Reference Source: Pipedrive – Sales AI Impact
We’ve touched on how technology, especially artificial intelligence, is reshaping prospecting. But it’s worth drilling into this, because 2025 is truly the dawn of the AI-augmented sales era. What does that mean? In simple terms: the best results come from combining AI tools and human expertise, rather than relying on one or the other alone. Here’s how AI and expert sales teams together are changing the game:
- AI Supercharges Prospecting Efficiency: One of the biggest pain points in prospecting is the sheer volume of repetitive tasks – digging up contacts, sending emails, scheduling an email follow-up, logging interactions. AI and automation tools are a godsend here. They can handle those rote tasks at scale and speed that humans never could. For example, AI-driven lead generation software can automatically verify and update contact info, so your list is always fresh. It can log into your CRM and create a task or update a deal status without a rep clicking around. Modern sales engagement platforms use AI to determine when to send emails for optimal open rates, or to adjust send email cadences based on prospect behavior (e.g. pausing outreach if someone is out-of-office and resuming later). Perhaps most impressively, generative AI (like GPT models) can draft personalized emails or LinkedIn messages for you – not from scratch blindly, but based on data about the prospect. Think of writing 100 customized emails in the time it takes to write one; AI makes that feasible. The results are striking: according to industry research, companies integrating AI into prospecting have seen remarkable lifts – AI-driven prospecting can drive up to 3X more pipeline growth by improving lead quality and conversion rates while shortening sales cycles (5). Essentially, AI helps sales teams work smarter and focus their energy where it counts (having real conversations), because the groundwork (research, initial outreach templates, etc.) is turbocharged.
- Human Touch for Relationship and Nuance: While AI handles the grunt work and even some initial communications, human experts are still absolutely vital to the process. B2B sales involve complex discussions, emotional intelligence, and trust-building – areas where humans excel and machines (as of now) cannot truly replace us. Expert sales reps know how to read between the lines of an email reply (“Hmm, the prospect mentioned they’re evaluating budgets – I should address ROI more in my next response.”). They can adapt on a live call, thinking on their feet to answer an unexpected question or build rapport over a shared interest. They understand context and subtext in a way AI doesn’t. For instance, an AI might not know that a certain industry prospect prefers a formal tone due to culture, but an experienced salesperson will. Moreover, buyers often buy from people they like and trust – and no matter how advanced AI becomes, a genuine human connection will likely remain a deciding factor in many deals. So, the human touch provides the empathy, creativity, and credibility that turn a lead into a lasting customer. Expert teams (whether in-house or outsourced) bring deep product knowledge, negotiation skills, and the ability to navigate organizational politics on the buyer’s side – things beyond an algorithm’s reach. The synergy is this: AI frees up humans from busywork and even gives them data-driven insights, and the humans use those insights plus their soft skills to close the deal.
- AI Insights Enable Personalization at Scale: Personalization, as we’ve emphasized, is crucial. But doing deep personalization manually for hundreds of prospects is nearly impossible. This is where AI truly shines alongside your team. AI can analyze a prospect’s digital footprint – their company news, their LinkedIn activity, similar companies’ behavior – and surface talking points or tailor-made content suggestions for each prospect. For example, an AI tool might tell a sales rep, “Hey, prospect X just posted on LinkedIn about sustainability. Mention your company’s green initiative in the email.” The rep then uses that tidbit to craft a message that strikes a chord. Or AI can automatically insert dynamic fields in emails not just for {First Name} but also something like {Competitor} if it knows who the prospect’s competitor is and you have a case study against that competitor. These levels of personalization can boost your email response rate significantly. No surprise, then, that sales teams using AI tools see much higher success in engaging prospects – recall the stat that they’re 3.7x more likely to hit quotas (11). It’s not magic; it’s because AI helps deliver the right message to the right person at the right time, which is the holy grail of prospecting.
- Data Analysis and Lead Scoring: AI can digest far more data than a human comfortably can. This means it can detect patterns in what a good lead looks like or when a lead is “heating up.” Many advanced sales orgs employ AI-driven lead scoring – the system scores each prospect based on dozens of data points (title, industry, website behavior, email engagement, etc.) to prioritize sales efforts. If the AI score is high, the expert rep knows to focus there first. Likewise, AI can analyze past deals to identify what worked: e.g., it might learn that prospects in the finance industry respond better to case studies with hard ROI numbers, whereas tech startups respond to offers of a free trial. It then alerts the team or automatically adapts sequences accordingly. This continuous learning loop between AI and humans makes the whole prospecting program smarter over time. Your human team, empowered with these insights, can make more informed decisions. Instead of guessing, they leverage evidence-based strategies – for instance, if the AI finds that calls are more effective after an email has been opened twice, the team can adjust their playbook to call at that moment. It’s like having a data analyst riding along with every rep, crunching numbers to guide next steps.
- Scaling Outreach Without Sacrificing Quality: Perhaps the most game-changing aspect of mixing AI with human teams is the ability to scale up outreach massively while keeping quality high. In the past, sales teams faced a trade-off: do we go for volume (blast communications) or personalization (low volume, high touch)? With AI and automation, you can strive for both – high volume and high relevance. An expert team armed with AI can manage ten times the number of prospects than they could manually. The AI handles the heavy lifting of volume – sending out sequences, following up on schedule, logging interactions – with the humans supervising and jumping in when a reply comes or a meeting is set. It’s akin to a commercial airline: the plane (tech) is on autopilot for much of the journey, but the pilots (experts) are there to take control during takeoff, landing, and any turbulence. This model not only increases efficiency but also means if you suddenly need to ramp your outreach (e.g., enter a new region, promote a new product), you can do so without proportionally increasing headcount. The AI-driven systems are highly replicable. This scalability is one reason why a lot of outsourced sales providers heavily invest in AI – it allows them to serve more clients effectively and demonstrate quick results. For instance, Martal Group’s proprietary AI platform automates large parts of campaign management, so their reps can manage multiple campaigns seamlessly and ensure no lead slips through cracks. They’ve noted benefits like higher email deliverability and real-time pipeline insights as a result.
- Continuous Outreach 24/7: Another interesting advantage – AI doesn’t sleep. While your human team rests, AI can send emails at optimal times (even if that’s 3 AM for a prospect in another timezone), or nurture leads with pre-written content. Chatbots on your website can engage visitors at any hour and capture leads for your team to follow up. This “always-on” capability means you’re prospecting even outside of work hours in a sense. Now, one has to be careful – just because you can automate 24/7 doesn’t mean you bombard people at odd hours in annoying ways. But used judiciously, it ensures responsiveness. For example, if a prospect replies at 8 PM, an AI could instantly send a scheduling link or an acknowledgement rather than them waiting till next day and perhaps losing interest. Speed matters – studies have shown that the vendor who responds first to an inquiry or lead has a much higher chance of winning the deal (1). AI-assisted responsiveness can be that edge in prospecting as well.
- Training and Coaching with AI: Not only does AI help with external outreach, it can help train your sales team itself. Some advanced systems can analyze call recordings or email transcripts and give feedback. For instance, AI might detect that a rep talked too much on a call versus the prospect (common issue), or that they didn’t mention a key product feature that usually resonates. Managers can use these insights to coach reps to improve. It’s like having an assistant coach sitting in on every call and taking notes. Over time, this raises the skill level of the team, making them more effective in each conversation. Additionally, AI-driven simulations or role-play bots can help reps practice pitches or objection handling. When your outsourced partner or in-house team leverages these training tools, you get a sharper team working your prospects.
In conclusion, AI and expert human teams are not an either-or – they complement each other to revolutionize B2B prospecting. AI provides the scale, speed, and analytical might; humans provide the strategy, creativity, and relationship-building finesse. Companies that harness both are seeing significant competitive advantages. Those that stick to old-school manual methods risk falling behind, and those that try to rely on AI alone will lack the personal touch that B2B buyers still demand. As one article put it, “From door-to-door grit to AI-powered prospecting, adaptability wins” (1) – the winners in sales are blending traditional grit and hustle with cutting-edge tools and data-driven insight.
We stand at an exciting intersection where sales outsourcing firms like Martal Group are combining these elements – using AI-driven platforms internally while their seasoned sales reps do what they do best: engage and sell. The result for clients is a powerful one-two punch of efficiency and effectiveness. The sales game is changing, and it’s changing in favor of those who embrace this human + AI synergy.
Conclusion
B2B prospecting in 2025 is high-tech and high-touch. On one hand, you have advanced AI algorithms crunching data to pinpoint ideal prospects and optimize outreach. On the other, you have the irreplaceable human touch of skilled sales professionals building trust and guiding prospects toward solutions. Together, these forces are breathing new life into outbound sales. Companies that adapt – by modernizing their internal teams or partnering with experts – are filling their pipelines and driving growth, while those that don’t are missing out on opportunities. The evidence is clear: for instance, firms using AI-driven prospecting have seen as much as 3X increase in sales pipeline growth (5), and businesses that outsource to specialized teams often expand faster and more efficiently (6) than they could alone.
If all of this sounds complex, you don’t have to tackle it by yourself. This is where Martal Group comes in. With over a decade of experience in B2B lead generation and sales outsourcing, Martal Group has already been at the forefront of combining expert omnichannel sales teams with AI-powered outreach. We’ve helped startups and Fortune 500 enterprises alike to accelerate their sales pipelines by providing a fractional “Sales-as-a-Service” team that acts as an extension of your own. Our approach is integrated and omnichannel – from targeted cold emails and LinkedIn outreach services to strategic cold calling, we engage prospects across multiple touchpoints so you don’t miss any angle. And behind the scenes, we leverage a proprietary AI sales engagement platform to maximize deliverability, timing, and efficiency of every campaign. The result? A steady flow of qualified leads and booked appointments with B2B decision-makers, delivered right to your calendar.
Unlike a lot of one-size-fits-all solutions, Martal prides itself on deeply understanding each client’s industry and unique value proposition. We bring experience from 50+ verticals and real-time intent data into our prospecting strategies, meaning we find the right prospects at the right time. Our team essentially becomes your team – representing your brand with professionalism and care, while you retain full visibility. You’ll get regular reports, pipeline insights, and the comfort of knowing seasoned sales executives are handling the top-of-funnel grind for you. No more worrying about hiring and training SDR and BDR teams, or your account execs getting stuck doing cold outreach; we’ve got it covered.
Beyond just lead generation and appointment setting, we can also assist with sales enablement and training. Martal’s experts can help refine your pitch, share best practices, and even train your internal reps on the latest prospecting techniques (through our Martal Academy programs). In essence, we don’t just give you fish; we’ll also teach you to fish – while still happily fishing on your behalf! It’s a comprehensive partnership geared toward one thing: driving revenue growth for your business.
So, are you ready to transform your B2B prospecting and consistently fill your pipeline with qualified leads? If you’ve been struggling with any of the issues we discussed – be it finding enough prospects, breaking through the noise, or scaling your outreach – it’s time to consider a new approach. Book a free consultation with Martal Group today. In a no-obligation call, we’ll discuss your specific sales goals and prospecting challenges. Our team of experts will share how an AI-augmented, omnichannel outbound program can be tailored to your business – whether you need pure outbound lead generation, end-to-end sales outsourcing, appointment setting for your closers, or even hands-on training to boost your internal team’s effectiveness. We’ll show you what a customized prospecting strategy (powered by Martal’s blend of human expertise and technology) can achieve, and how we can seamlessly integrate with your organization to start delivering results quickly.
In 2025’s competitive B2B landscape, the companies that win are those that consistently generate quality opportunities and embrace innovative methods to do so. Martal Group stands ready to be your partner in this journey – helping you navigate the new sales game and come out on top. Don’t let your sales team go another quarter struggling to find prospects or working leads that go nowhere. Take the step toward a smarter prospecting strategy now.
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