Most agencies get stuck before the first email is even sent:

Written by
Hashir Khurram
Published on
September 30, 2025
13
min
Struggling to build a clean, qualified list
Burning hours filtering in Apollo or scraping LinkedIn
Paying hundreds for outdated, overused databases
If you are still trying to guess your way into the inbox, you are already behind
Because the best agencies today? They are building lists with AI + data scraping
And its changing the game
Why the Old Way Fails for Agencies
Lets say you’re an agency selling:
SEO to dental clinics
Website redesigns to SaaS tools
Paid ads to local gyms
You try to:
Filter in Apollo or SalesNav
Guess industry tags and headcount
Export a CSV
What you get?
Wrong industries
Wrong personas
Bounce heavy emails
Wasted time
Even worse 50 other agencies probably downloaded the same exact list
The Smarter Way: Context First AI List Building
Heres how smart agencies now build lead lists:
Step 1: Start with context, not contacts
“I want gyms in Chicago with 100+ reviews on Google”
“Find DTC brands using Shopify + Klaviyo”
“Get law firms in Florida with <10 employees and updated websites”
Step 2: Scrapeamax scrapes the exact company data
We pull from sources like GMB, BuiltWith, Store Leads, Latka, Clutch, etc
You get a CSV with company name, site, industry, phone, etc
Step 3: Use Clay or your enrichment tool to find the right decision makers
Add verified work emails
Filter for titles (e.g., Owner, CMO, Founder)
Step 4: Validate with MillionVerifier
Keep bounce rates <4%
Step 5: Launch in Smartlead or Instantly
Start sending with confidence
Example Agency Use Cases:
SEO Agencies:
“Scrape dentists in New York with a site last updated before 2021”
Web Design Agencies:
“Find home service companies with low domain ratings and no SSL”
Email Marketing Agencies:
“Get DTC stores using Shopify + Klaviyo + no clear retention strategy”
Ad Agencies:
“Find restaurants in LA with 10 to 25 employees, strong review presence but outdated websites”
Why It Works
No more fighting for Apollo exports
Lists nobody else has
Faster workflows
More accurate campaigns
One Scrapeamax user pulled 312 eComm stores using Recharge + Loop Returns in 3 hours Another booked 9 meetings with clinics using just one GMB + Clutch scrape
Want to Try It for Free?
If you run an agency doing $250k+/year and are not in adult/crypto/gambling, we will build your first list on the house
Book a call below and get access to our private Slack:
https://calendly.com/moiz-leadamax/scrapeamax-unlimited-lead-lists
Scrapeamax is not just a scraping service, Its a data engine for smarter prospecting
If you are serious about outbound then Do not just write better emails, Start with better lists

Hashir Khurram
🏆 Winner SaaS Bootstrapper of the year 2024 Award by Tekpon | Growing Expandi towards $10M ARR | Prioritizing health -9% body fat year-round 🏋️♂️ | Sharing Real Stories in Public
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