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# Lead Generator & Tracker (WordPilot.pro)

Use this playbook to research, qualify, track, and professionally convert leads for WordPilot.pro — an AI-powered writing workspace. This skill operates on a **daily cadence**: each day you check in, WordPilot reports progress, researches new leads, advances existing ones, and produces an updated daily board.

This skill is designed for **sustained, professional lead generation** — not mass blasting. Every lead gets context, every outreach feels human, and every follow-up is tracked.

## Core Philosophy

1. **Research before reaching out.** Never cold-contact someone without understanding their context, work, and why WordPilot might genuinely help them.
2. **Value-first, never salesy.** Position WordPilot as a tool that solves real problems — not a "deal" to jump on.
3. **Slow is smooth.** The conversion pipeline is 5 stages; leads advance when they show real interest, not when a timer expires.
4. **Everything is tracked.** The `/leads/` workspace folder is the single source of truth.
5. **Daily accountability.** Every session produces a concrete update to the daily board.

## When to Apply

- User says "how's lead gen going?", "show me today's leads", "find new leads", "check the pipeline", or similar.
- User opens the workspace and the daily board needs updating.
- User asks to research a specific segment, industry, or persona.
- User wants to draft outreach to a specific lead or stage.
- User wants to review conversion metrics or pipeline health.

## Preconditions

- Gmail should be connected (via Integrations → Composio) for outreach and tracking. If not connected, research and qualification still proceed — but outreach steps will be drafted for review rather than sent.
- Google Sheets or Notion are optional but recommended for external CRM sync. If connected, leads can sync bidirectionally.
- Composio Search and Browser Tool are used for deep lead research — both are pre-connected on WordPilot.

## Conversion Pipeline (6 Stages)

Every lead moves through these stages. Movement between stages is deliberate, not automatic.

### Stage 1 — Discovered
Lead has been identified through research. Basic info captured: name, role, company, why they might need WordPilot. No outreach yet.

### Stage 2 — Researched  
Deep context gathered: recent work, pain points, public content, team size, tech stack, current tools. A "hook" identified — something specific that connects their work to WordPilot's value.

### Stage 3 — Qualified
Lead meets qualification criteria: decision-making authority or influence, active in relevant space (writing, documentation, content, dev tools), company has budget signals, and the fit is genuine — not forced.

### Stage 4 — Contacted
First outreach sent (email, social, or other channel). Message is personalized, references specific research, and opens a conversation — not a pitch.

### Stage 5 — Nurturing
Lead has responded or shown interest. In active conversation. Follow-ups are timely and value-adding. Goal: get them to try WordPilot.pro.

### Stage 6 — Converted
Lead has signed up, joined a waitlist, or committed to trying WordPilot. Hand-off complete. Track for referrals and case studies.

## Workspace Structure

All lead work lives under `/leads/`. Keep this structure clean and always up to date:

```
/leads/
├── daily-board.md          ← Today's todos, progress, and session log
├── pipeline.md             ← Full pipeline view: all leads by stage
├── research-methods.md     ← Research playbooks by persona/industry
├── templates.md            ← Outreach templates, follow-up patterns, DM scripts
├── archive/                ← Converted, dead, or dormant leads
│   └── 2026-05/
└── leads/                  ← Individual lead files (one per lead)
    └── john-doe.md
```

## Daily Cadence (The Loop)

When the user checks in each day (or you're invoked for lead work), follow this loop:

### 1) READ THE ROOM
- Read `/leads/daily-board.md` to understand yesterday's state and today's open items.
- Read `/leads/pipeline.md` to see current pipeline health.
- Check if Gmail/Sheets/Notion are connected (ask user to connect if needed for today's work).

### 2) PROCESS YESTERDAY'S OUTSTANDING
- Any follow-ups due today? Draft them.
- Any leads stuck in a stage too long? Note them and suggest next action.
- Any responses received since last session? Process them.

### 3) RESEARCH NEW LEADS (if pipeline needs filling)
- Pick 1–2 research segments (by persona, industry, or use case).
- Use Composio Search Web to find people/teams that match.
- For promising leads, deep-research with Fetch URL Content or Browser Tool.
- Create individual lead files in `/leads/leads/`.
- Add to pipeline at Stage 1 (Discovered).

### 4) ADVANCE EXISTING LEADS
- For Researched leads: qualify them against criteria. Move to Stage 3 or note why not.
- For Qualified leads: draft first outreach. If Gmail connected, offer to send.
- For Contacted leads: check if follow-up is due. Draft if so.
- For Nurturing leads: suggest next value-add (case study, feature highlight, direct invite).

### 5) UPDATE THE DAILY BOARD
- Write today's session summary to `/leads/daily-board.md`.
- Update pipeline stage counts.
- Set tomorrow's priority items.
- Mark todos as done.

### 6) REPORT TO USER
Summarize: what was done today, pipeline health (counts per stage), top 3 priority leads, and what's queued for tomorrow. Keep it concise but complete.

## Research Methodology

### Finding Leads (Composio Search Web)

Search by segment. Examples:
- `"technical writing" team lead "documentation" site:linkedin.com/in`
- `content strategist "AI writing" OR "AI content" startup`
- `developer advocate documentation tool "dev experience"`
- `head of content OR director of content SaaS 2025 2026`
- `"documentation as code" engineer OR architect OR lead`

Always search with recency and role qualifiers. Review citations for real people, not generic listicles.

### Deep Research (Fetch URL Content / Browser Tool)

For promising leads, research their:
- **Current role and company**: What do they do? Team size? Public projects?
- **Pain points**: Are they drowning in docs? Migrating tools? Scaling content?
- **Current stack**: What tools do they mention? Notion, Confluence, Google Docs, GitBook?
- **Public content**: Blog posts, talks, tweets, GitHub repos that show their thinking.
- **Hook**: Find one specific, genuine connection to WordPilot's value.

### Qualification Criteria

Score leads 1–5 on each (aim for 3+ overall):
- **Relevance**: Does their work intersect with writing, docs, content, or developer tools?
- **Authority**: Do they have decision power or influence over tooling?
- **Reach**: Do they have an audience, team, or public presence?
- **Timing**: Is there a signal they're looking for something new? (job change, tool migration, scaling pain)
- **Fit**: Would WordPilot genuinely help them? Don't force it.

## Outreach Principles

### Voice & Tone
- Professional, warm, curious — never pitchy.
- Lead with what you noticed about THEIR work.
- Position WordPilot as "something I thought you might find interesting" — not "something you need to buy."
- Respect their time. Short messages. Clear value. Easy to ignore.

### First Contact Template (Adapt, Don't Copy-Paste)

```
Subject: Your [specific work / post / talk] on [topic]

Hi [Name],

I came across your [post/talk/repo/work] on [specific topic] — really enjoyed 
[one specific insight you genuinely appreciated].

I work on WordPilot, an AI workspace for writing and documentation. Given your 
work on [their domain], I thought you might find it interesting — especially 
[one specific feature or angle that connects to their work].

No pitch — just wanted to share in case it's useful. Happy to give you early 
access if you'd like to try it.

Best,
[Your name]
```

### Follow-Up Principles
- Wait 5–7 days before following up.
- Add new value each time — a feature update, a case study, a relevant article.
- Never "just checking in" or "bumping this."
- After 3 unanswered messages, move to dormant. Revisit in 2–3 months with fresh context.

## Daily Board Format

`/leads/daily-board.md` is the heart of the system. Each day gets its own section:

```markdown
# Daily Lead Board

## YYYY-MM-DD (Today)

### Today's Focus
- Priority 1
- Priority 2
- Priority 3

### Research Queue
- [ ] Segment: [description] — target [N] leads
- [ ] Deep research on [lead name]

### Outreach Queue
- [ ] Draft first contact for [lead name]
- [ ] Follow-up for [lead name] (day [N])

### Completed Today
- [x] Researched 3 leads in [segment]
- [x] Sent outreach to [lead name]
- [x] Qualified [lead name] → Stage 3

### Pipeline Snapshot
| Stage | Count |
|---|---|
| Discovered | X |
| Researched | X |
| Qualified | X |
| Contacted | X |
| Nurturing | X |
| Converted | X |

### Tomorrow's Priority
- [ ] Item 1
- [ ] Item 2

### Notes
Any observations, blockers, or strategy adjustments.
```

## Pipeline Format

`/leads/pipeline.md` is the master list. Update it whenever a lead changes stage.

```markdown
# Lead Pipeline

Last updated: YYYY-MM-DD

## Stage 1 — Discovered
| Lead | Role | Company | Source | Found | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Title | Co | LinkedIn | YYYY-MM-DD | — |

## Stage 2 — Researched
| Lead | Role | Company | Hook | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Title | Co | Specific angle | 3/5 |

## Stage 3 — Qualified
| Lead | Role | Company | Why Qualified | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Title | Co | Reason | 4/5 |

## Stage 4 — Contacted
| Lead | Role | Company | Contacted On | Channel | Response? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Title | Co | YYYY-MM-DD | Email | Pending |

## Stage 5 — Nurturing
| Lead | Role | Company | Last Contact | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Title | Co | YYYY-MM-DD | Send case study |

## Stage 6 — Converted
| Lead | Role | Company | Converted On | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Title | Co | YYYY-MM-DD | Signed up |
```

## Individual Lead File Format

Each lead gets a file: `/leads/leads/firstname-lastname.md`

```markdown
# [Full Name]

- **Role**: [Title] at [Company]
- **Location**: [City/Region]
- **Pipeline Stage**: [1–6]
- **Discovered**: YYYY-MM-DD
- **Source**: [LinkedIn / Twitter / Conference / Referral / Search]
- **Score**: [N]/5

## Context
[2–3 sentences about who they are and what they do]

## Research Notes
- Pain point 1
- Pain point 2
- Current tools
- Public content / talks

## Hook
[The specific, genuine connection to WordPilot]

## Contact Log
| Date | Channel | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY-MM-DD | Email | First contact | Sent |
| YYYY-MM-DD | Email | Follow-up 1 | Drafted |

## Notes
[Any other observations]
```

## Research Methods by Persona

Tailor search and outreach by persona. See `/leads/research-methods.md` for detailed playbooks. Quick reference:

| Persona | Where to Find | What to Lead With |
|---|---|---|
| **Technical Writer** | Write the Docs, LinkedIn, GitHub docs repos | WordPilot's MDX blocks, diagram support, version control |
| **Content Strategist** | Content marketing communities, Twitter/X, Medium | AI-assisted drafting, content pipelines, team workspaces |
| **Developer Advocate** | DevRel communities, conference talks, YouTube | Documentation generation, GitHub integration, API docs |
| **Engineering Manager** | Engineering blogs, HN, LinkedIn | Documentation workflows, team onboarding, knowledge management |
| **Founder / Indie Hacker** | Product Hunt, Indie Hackers, Twitter/X | All-in-one writing workspace, speed, shipping content faster |
| **Technical PM** | LinkedIn, product communities, Medium | Spec-to-documentation pipeline, PRDs, cross-functional docs |

## Tools Reference

### Composio Search Web (Primary Research)
```
COMPOSIO_SEARCH_WEB with query strings targeting specific personas and segments.
Review response.data.citations for real people/companies.
```

### Composio Fetch URL Content (Deep Research)
```
COMPOSIO_SEARCH_FETCH_URL_CONTENT on specific About/Team/Blog pages.
Extract context, not just contact info.
```

### Browser Tool (For Complex Sites)
```
BROWSER_TOOL_CREATE_TASK for LinkedIn profiles, dynamic pages, or sites 
that block simple fetches. Use WatchTask to poll results.
```

### Gmail (Outreach)
```
GMAIL_CREATE_EMAIL_DRAFT → review with user → GMAIL_SEND_EMAIL or GMAIL_SEND_DRAFT.
Always draft first, never auto-send without user review.
```

### Google Sheets / Notion (External CRM Sync)
```
GOOGLESHEETS_UPSERT_ROWS for spreadsheet-based CRM.
NOTION_UPSERT_ROW_DATABASE for Notion-based tracking.
Sync pipeline data when these are connected.
```

## Anti-Patterns (Do Not Do)

- **Never auto-send emails without user review.** Draft, show, get approval.
- **Never scrape personal emails from unauthorized sources.** Only use publicly available professional contact info or platforms where the person has shared their email for professional purposes.
- **Never send generic blast messages.** Every outreach must reference specific research.
- **Never over-research one lead.** 15–20 minutes max per lead for deep research. Move on.
- **Never leave the daily board empty.** Every session produces an update — even if it's "no new leads today, advanced 2 existing."
- **Never force-fit a lead.** If WordPilot isn't genuinely useful for someone, note it and move them out of the pipeline.
- **Never stalk or over-contact.** Max 3 unanswered messages, then move to dormant.

## Quality Standards

- Every lead file has a real hook — not just "they write things."
- Pipeline counts are accurate and updated same-session.
- Outreach drafts sound like a human wrote them — specifically for that person.
- Daily board is written so the user can scan it in 60 seconds.
- Research is documented, not just remembered.
- If Gmail/Sheets/Notion aren't connected, say so — and still do everything possible without them.

## Getting Started (First Session)

When this skill is first invoked and there's no `/leads/` folder yet:

1. Create the full workspace structure under `/leads/`.
2. Write the initial `/leads/daily-board.md` with today's date.
3. Write the initial `/leads/pipeline.md` with empty stage tables.
4. Write `/leads/research-methods.md` with detailed persona playbooks.
5. Write `/leads/templates.md` with outreach patterns.
6. Ask the user: "What segment or persona should I research first?" — then begin.

FILE:research-methods.md
# Research Methods by Persona

Tailor search, research, and outreach to each persona. Use this as a living playbook — update with what works.

---

## Technical Writer

### Where to Find
- **Write the Docs** community (forum, Slack, conferences)
- LinkedIn: `"technical writer" OR "documentation engineer" team lead OR manager`
- GitHub: contributors to major documentation repos
- Twitter/X: #TechComm #WriteTheDocs #documentation

### What to Research
- Their documentation stack (static site generators, docs-as-code tools)
- Pain points: versioning, review workflows, collaboration bottlenecks
- Public talks or blog posts on documentation practices

### What to Lead With
- WordPilot's MDX advanced blocks for rich documentation
- Markdown-native editing with diagram support (Mermaid / Kroki)
- Version control and GitHub integration for docs-as-code workflows
- "I noticed your talk on [topic] — WordPilot handles [specific pain point]"

### Search Queries
- `"technical writer" "documentation" team lead OR manager 2025 2026 site:linkedin.com/in`
- `"documentation engineer" OR "docs engineer" "developer experience"`
- `"write the docs" speaker OR organizer`

---

## Content Strategist / Head of Content

### Where to Find
- LinkedIn: `"head of content" OR "director of content" OR "VP of content" SaaS`
- Content marketing communities (Superpath, Content Marketing Institute)
- Medium and Substack: content strategy publications
- Twitter/X: #contentstrategy #contentmarketing

### What to Research
- Content volume and team size
- Current content tools (Google Docs, Notion, WordPress)
- Content operations pain points (workflows, approvals, SEO, repurposing)
- Recent campaigns or content initiatives

### What to Lead With
- AI-assisted drafting and editing for content teams
- Workspace collaboration for editorial workflows
- Content pipeline features (draft → review → publish)
- "Your piece on [content challenge] resonated — WordPilot addresses that with [feature]"

### Search Queries
- `"head of content" OR "director of content" SaaS "content strategy" site:linkedin.com/in`
- `"VP of content" OR "content lead" startup OR scaleup`
- `"content operations" manager OR lead`

---

## Developer Advocate / DevRel

### Where to Find
- DevRel communities (DevRel Collective, DevRelX)
- Conference speaker lists (KubeCon, React Conf, Write the Docs)
- YouTube: developer tooling reviews and tutorials
- LinkedIn: `"developer advocate" OR "developer relations"`

### What to Research
- Their content output (blog posts, talks, videos, tutorials)
- Tools they currently recommend or use
- Pain points in creating developer content
- Community engagement style and channels

### What to Lead With
- Documentation generation from code and GitHub repos
- Rich markdown capabilities for tutorials and guides
- Embedded diagrams and equations for technical content
- "Love your tutorial on [topic] — WordPilot's [feature] would streamline that workflow"

### Search Queries
- `"developer advocate" OR "devrel" "documentation" OR "developer experience"`
- `"developer relations" engineer OR lead "content" OR "docs"`
- `devrel speaker "developer tools" OR "developer experience"`

---

## Engineering Manager / Tech Lead

### Where to Find
- LinkedIn: `"engineering manager" OR "engineering lead" documentation OR "knowledge management"`
- Engineering blogs (company blogs, Medium engineering publications)
- Hacker News and Reddit (r/ExperiencedDevs, r/engineering)
- Conference speaker lists (QCon, LeadDev, StrangeLoop)

### What to Research
- Team size and structure
- Documentation practices and pain points
- Onboarding processes and knowledge management challenges
- Technical stack and tooling preferences

### What to Lead With
- Documentation workflows that don't slow down engineering
- Knowledge management and team onboarding features
- GitHub integration for engineering-driven documentation
- "Your team's approach to [engineering practice] is interesting — WordPilot could help with [specific need]"

### Search Queries
- `"engineering manager" OR "engineering lead" "documentation" OR "knowledge management" site:linkedin.com/in`
- `"VP of engineering" OR "director of engineering" "developer productivity"`
- `engineering "internal documentation" OR "technical documentation" manager`

---

## Founder / Indie Hacker

### Where to Find
- Product Hunt: makers and founders
- Indie Hackers community
- Twitter/X: #buildinpublic #indiehacker
- Hacker News: Show HN, launch posts
- LinkedIn: `"founder" OR "co-founder" content OR writing OR documentation`

### What to Research
- Their product and stage
- Content strategy and volume
- Team size (solo? small team?)
- Current writing and publishing workflow
- Public roadmap or challenges

### What to Lead With
- All-in-one writing workspace replacing fragmented tools
- Speed and simplicity for small teams
- AI features that accelerate content creation
- "Following your build journey on [platform] — WordPilot could be a useful writing tool for your stack"

### Search Queries
- `"founder" OR "co-founder" "content" OR "writing" OR "documentation" SaaS site:linkedin.com/in`
- `"indie hacker" OR "solopreneur" "writing" OR "content creation"`
- `site:indiehackers.com "looking for" writing OR content tool`

---

## Technical Product Manager

### Where to Find
- LinkedIn: `"technical product manager" OR "product manager" documentation OR specs`
- Product management communities (Mind the Product, Product School)
- Medium: product management publicatio