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What is a multichannel outreach sequence?
A multichannel outreach sequence is a series of outbound touches across LinkedIn, email, and sometimes phone or video — orchestrated so each step adapts to prospect behavior. A typical sequence runs 7-12 steps over 21-35 days.
The full explanation
Effective B2B multichannel sequences follow a 'channel choreography': LinkedIn invite first (low commitment, profile context), email follow-up after acceptance (richer pitch, attachments), LinkedIn message third (re-surface after email is buried), final email fourth (clear next step + breakup). Sequences should branch on signal: if a prospect views your profile, accelerate; if no reply by step 4, drop to a low-effort breakup; if they reply with an objection, branch to objection-handling content. The RAIN Group's 2025 study showed top performers used an average of 5-8 touches to convert, while average performers stopped at 2-3. The gap isn't message quality — it's persistence with signal-driven branching.
- ✓7-12 steps over 21-35 days is the sweet spot
- ✓Mix channels: LinkedIn (2-4 touches) + email (3-6) + optional video/voice
- ✓Branch on signal: profile view, link click, partial reply
- ✓5-8 touches converts ~52% of replies (RAIN Group 2025)
- ✓Build with: LinkedCamp Smart Sequences, Lemlist, La Growth Machine
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5-8 touches is the proven sweet spot. RAIN Group's 2025 research showed top performers convert ~52% of meetings within 5 touches; average performers gave up at 2-3. Beyond 10 touches you're spamming.
Typical cadence: invite → 2 days → first message → 4 days → email → 3 days → LinkedIn nudge → 5 days → email follow-up → 7 days → breakup. Total: 21-28 days. Shorter feels pushy; longer loses context.
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