Belkins vs SalesBread – Read This before Choosing

By: Jack Reamer |
 October 25, 2023 |

Most of our competitors are all big agencies. 

Meaning that they service hundreds of clients.

And this means, for you, the  client, that you are not going to be working directly  with the founder of the company who lives and breathes outreach.

They are going to be handed off to an account manager who is far less experienced than the founder of the company. 

We aren’t here to knock the competitors, but this is a reality. 

And if you need the absolute best lead generation strategy (list, messaging, etc.) you might not be okay with being  passed down to a junior account manager who has been writing copy for 6 months and is following guidelines from their boss. 

They may lack a deep understanding of what’s working right now in the world of outbound sales.

Yes, we will go into what services Belkins offers as a lead generation agency and the differences between us and them. 

But just know that if you aren’t willing to compromise and step down from working with a junior account manager you might want to work with a smaller boutique b2b lead generation agency like Salesbread, where you will work along with the founder of the company. 

Just be aware that the sales call might be with a senior account manager at the agency, but it’s important to ask, who will be writing the copy, who’s going to be discussing strategy, and who’s going to be building your list. 

And if you have a strategy question, who are you going to get on the other side to help you? 

Is it really the founder of the company?

At Salesbread we keep a handful of clients that we work closely with, between the founder and the client. 

Jack at Salesbread will write the copy for your campaigns, and build expert ultra-refined lists, strategies and outreach tactics that are going to get you the results you want.

Quick Comparison Table

 

Salesbread.com Belkins io
Pricing $3K / month According to clients that have switched from Belkins to Salesbread, they have told us that they charge between $5k-8k/month. Roughly double what Salesbread charges.
Locked in Contract No. Our results get our clients to stay. Some parts of the Service are billed on a subscription basis (“Subscription(s)”). You will be billed in advance on a recurring and periodic basis (“Billing Cycle”). Billing cycles are set either on a monthly or annual basis, depending on the type of subscription plan you select when purchasing a Subscription.
Company Size 6 employees 266 employees
Lead generation services Offered LinkedIn outreach, cold email outreach, SMS outreach, List building, outbound strategy, consultations Appointment setting, sales outsourcing, content marketing, email marketing, CRM consulting, call center services
Founder Jack Reamer Vladyslav Podoliako
Review Rating 5 4.9
Location Florida USA Denver USA
Date founded 2014 2015
Copywriters Yes Yes
Metrics 1 guaranteed lead per day (20+ leads per month) They promise $10 return for every $1 invested

Salesbread

About 

Salesbread was established in 2014 by Jack Reamer. He is known as the B2B matchmaker in the industry and has a background in copywriting, B2B sales and marketing.

Salesbread guarantees their clients 1 qualified sales lead per day; and they have worked with companies in various industries, ranging from:

  • Saas
  • Fintech
  • Health and wellness
  • Podcasting services
  • Education
  • HR
  • Psychology 

And many more…

We have worked with companies like:

Salesbread has been able to find leads in even the most complex niches. For example, we found lawyers who were interested in podcasting services. 

Here are our stats for this specific campaign:

You can read this case study here: Outbound Lead Generation Case Study: Booking Meetings with Consultants and Law Firm Owners

In the past 24 months, Salesbread has managed to generate close to 7000 qualified sales leads for our clients.

How do we do this?

Simple…

We focus on high-quality and not quantity outreach

We would rather send 100 well-written LinkedIn outreach messages to your ideal prospects, than thousands of the same generic spammy sales messages to prospects who might not be the perfect fit.

Because of this, we are seeing the following outreach stats on Linkedin:

Services

  • A done-for-you lead generation service, that includes expert list building, ultra-personalized copywriting, and 1 guaranteed sales lead per day.
  • Cold email and LinkedIn outreach
  • Sms outreach
  • Ultra-refined list-building services 
  • Expert personalized copywriting
  • Consulting

Sales Process 

It all starts with a 1 hour kick-off call… and a bit of obsessive in-depth list-building

This is where we identify the hottest prospects to go after for your business. We go beyond basic list building and identify your ideal customer profile. This is based on who your current buying customers are. 

We analyze this data and look for specific patterns between your current buyers. 

The video below explains how we do this:

The video below is an example of how we build prospecting lists for our clients.

But basically, we will ask: What do all your current buying customers have in common?

  • Are they all located in the same area?
  • Do they have similar company sizes?
  • Have they recently been funded?
  • Do they all use social media marketing?
  • Do they use the same CRM tools? Such as Hubspot, or Salesforce?
  • Which specific industry are they in? If in healthcare, is it hospitals? Clinics? Psychiatry?
  • Who is the decision maker?

Once we find the commonalities between your current buyers, it’s easier to build look-a-like lists of prospects who need what you’re selling. 

Next, we will build a list of target people at these accounts

We will then use LinkedIn Sales Navigator to find the right people at these companies to reach out to. 

Just note that Sales Nav is notorious for inaccurate data. So you have to know how to use this powerful tool the right way. 

This article: Linkedin Sales Navigator Search Tips goes into more detail on how we do this. 

We always make sure that our data is 100% accurate before our sales team even launches the campaign.  

This ensures that you get high-quality leads

We will then create personalized message drafts

Now the fun begins. We will create a series of message outlines for you to review. 

We never complicate our messages, in fact, they are very straightforward. 

But what sets us apart from many other sales development agencies out there, is that we personalize every single message for each person on the list. 

We have a personalization expert who will research each prospect and write an intro sentence specifically for the individual. 

Check out our CCQ method below:

Once the messages have been written, Jack will return to you after 24 hours with a team-approved message draft. 

You will then check that the message is perfect and on-brand. 

If you’re happy, the message will be ready for launch.

Follow-up and ask for a booked meeting

Our Sdrs then follow up in real-time. We don’t use automation when responding to a prospect.  We follow up every 3 days until we get a response. 

Normally, we follow up between 3 and 6 times. If we don’t get a reply we will add the prospect to a cold email or SMS campaign. 

Our follow-up messages include even more personalization and this ensures that we hook the prospect. 

Lastly, we always ask for a booked meeting. 

This CTA is low commitment. 

For example:

  • Are you available for a quick call?
  • Send me your calendar link and I will schedule a quick 10-minute meeting
  • Worth a quick call?

Does this work?

Close to 7000 qualified sales leads in 24 months, says it does. 

Pricing 

Salesbread offers a free 15-minute strategy call and then if you do decide to partner up with us, you can expect our services to cost less than half the price of a full-time SDR. (3k/month.)

Reviews

Belkins

About

Belkins.io is a notable player in the field of B2B lead generation and sales intelligence. The company was established in 2015 and the founder of Belkins is Vladyslav Podoliako. 

Their services encompass data-driven lead generation and strategic outreach campaigns.

The company’s approach combines technology with a team of skilled professionals to provide actionable insights. They work with companies of all sizes. 

Services

  • Appointment setting
  • Lead research
  • Copywriting
  • Cold email outreach
  • Linkedin marketing
  • CRM consulting

Sales Process

Belkins doesn’t go into detail on how their sales process works for business growth. But they do mention that they start off with a kickoff call and work hard to book your first qualified sales meeting. 

The outbound marketing campaign will be launched in less than a week. 

They also mention how they help you close deals from your website to your sales funnel, and make sure your sales funnel is ready to convert.

Pricing

With a bit of research, you can expect to pay between $5k and $8k + per month. Their hourly rate is more than $25 per hour. But if you would like a more curated price, you would need to hop on a sales call with them. 

Reviews

Pros and cons

Salesbread

Pros Cons
1 Guaranteed qualified sales lead per day We normally run with a 3-5 week wait list. So if you’re looking to get this launched yesterday, well, we’re not a great fit.
No fixed contracts
Obsessive list building that is ultra-refined
Expert copywriting and personalization
Work along with the founder of Salebread
Multi-channel outreach
Competitive Pricing
Free 15-minute consultation call

Belkins

Pros Cons
You might enjoy working with a large company You won’t work with the founder but rather an account manager
20 + guaranteed booked meetings a month There is a fixed term contract
Various services available  The pricing might be high for some companies
Easy to navigate UI

Conclusion

As you can see there are some differences between Salesbread and Belkins, but they are both great lead-generation agencies. You might want to compare pricing and chat to each company to see which agency would be the best fit for your business.

But if you would like to work along with the founder of an agency, where you aren’t just a number but a valued customer, then hop on a free 15-minute strategy call with Salesbread today.