FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

At Autophage.ai we've built a full-stack lead-generation engine powered by autonomous AI agents with human oversight. Our system delivers:

• Precise ICP Definition: We define your ideal client profile and target parameters
• AI-Powered Intelligence: Our "Phage Units" scan, scrape, enrich, and score leads automatically
• Multi-Channel Outreach: Email, SMS, voice, and more with personalized messaging and follow-up sequences
• Seamless Integration: Qualified leads flow directly into your CRM/pipeline
• Continuous Optimization: We monitor, refine, and improve targeting to deliver more qualified leads over time

In short — we act like an outsourced "marketing + lead-gen machine" with AI at its core, delivering ready-to-engage prospects rather than simply lists of contacts.

The key differences that set Phage Units apart:

• Autonomy & Scale: Operate 24/7, continuously scanning, enriching, scoring, and engaging leads without human bottlenecks
• Precision Targeting: Process large datasets with intent signals, behavioral clues, and engagement patterns to identify high-conversion leads
• AI + Human Synergy: Advanced automation backed by human strategy, review, and optimization for quality and compliance
• Continuous Learning: The system iterates to improve conversion, reduce cost-per-lead, and integrate with your sales funnel

Compared to traditional lead lists + cold email + manual follow-up, we bring higher sophistication, speed, automation, and a measurable "leads → pipeline" mindset.

We've seen strong success with:

• Service Businesses: Roofing, solar, plumbing, landscaping — high-ticket or contract-based services
• B2B Companies: Defined sales cycles and repeatable offerings
• Growth-Ready Businesses: Existing sales process with desire to scale, not brand-new ventures
• Quality-Focused Companies: Comfortable with investment in lead acquisition and committed to nurturing leads

If you're unsure whether you fit, we recommend a discovery call to assess fit, expectations, and readiness.

We offer tiered packages and custom solutions based on your needs:

• Pricing Factors: Lead volume, qualification criteria, channels used, integration needs, ongoing optimization
• What's Included: Target profile development, lead database build & enrichment, multi-channel outreach, CRM integration, continuous optimization and reporting
• Additional Costs: Media spend (if paid ads involved), heavy custom development, exclusivity fees

We work with you to clearly define cost, volume, deliverables, and expected outcomes up-front in the proposal.

Results vary by industry, offer, sales process, and follow-up speed, but we provide:

• Lead Volume Projections: Based on AI-agent performance data and your inputs (average sale value, margin, conversion rate)
• Sales-Ready Leads: Leads that have shown engagement, meet your profile, and are ready for outreach
• First Month Results: Begin seeing leads after setup, with volume ramping as the system optimizes
• Tracked Metrics: Cost-per-lead, lead-to-customer conversion, projected ROI built into initial proposal

View this as an ongoing system rather than a one-off campaign — results improve as AI-agents learn and optimize.

Lead quality is our major focus. Here's our approach:

• Precise Targeting: Well-defined profile (industry, job titles, company size, geographies, pain points)
• Advanced Enrichment: Firmographic, intent, and behavioral data to score for buying readiness
• Personalized Engagement: Multi-touch sequences that weed out low-interest leads
• CRM Integration: Check duplicates, update statuses, remove unqualified or non-fit leads
• Replacement Policy: Leads that don't meet agreed criteria can be replaced (per contract terms)

We treat qualification as "lead that meets X criteria and has had Y engagement" — not just "name + email".

Our outreach model is multi-channel and hybrid (AI + human oversight):

• Channels: Email, SMS/text, voice/phone, social or messenger (where applicable and compliant)
• Personalization: AI-agents tailor messaging based on enriched lead profiles (company, role, pain points, behavior)
• Follow-Up Sequences: Behavior-triggered, scheduled follow-ups that adapt based on engagement
• Human Oversight: Team monitors performance, tweaks messaging, ensures compliance (CAN-SPAM, TCPA)
• Sales Integration: Interested leads automatically pass to your calendar/CRM for your sales team

You're not just buying lists — you're buying an outreach engine that engages, qualifies, and books leads.

Integration is built into our onboarding process:

• Pipeline Mapping: We map your sales pipeline and CRM system (Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, etc.)
• Automated Sync: API, webhook, or connector setup so leads flow automatically into your pipeline
• Sales Team Alignment: Define lead criteria, hand-off procedures, and follow-up SLAs
• Real-Time Dashboards: Track lead performance, conversion rates, and optimize accordingly

The goal: no manual imports/exports — the system fits seamlessly into your sales process.

Safeguards and protections we offer:

• Lead Replacement Guarantee: Leads that fail to meet agreed qualification criteria can be replaced (terms in contract)
• Exclusivity Options: We can restrict leads in your region/vertical to prevent competitor access (exclusivity fee applies)
• Transparent Reporting: Weekly/monthly dashboards showing lead volume, cost, conversion for verification
• Clear Contract Terms: Defined minimums, exit/termination terms, optimization procedures

These measures build trust and align our incentives: we succeed when you succeed.

Onboarding typically follows these steps:

• Discovery Call: Discuss your business, ICP, sales process, goals, budget, and expectations
• Targeting & Profiling: Define ideal client profile, conversion metrics, average sale value, margins
• Database & CRM Setup: Connect to your CRM or set up lead-flow; verify integrations
• Outreach & Assets: Create or refine messaging, sequences, personalization, and brand voice alignment
• Launch: Activate AI-agents and begin lead sourcing, enrichment, and outreach
• Review & Optimization: After first month, review performance and scale what works

What You Need to Provide: Key business data, CRM access, brand guidelines, and commitment to prompt follow-up (critical success factor).

Once set up, you start receiving qualified leads connected directly into your pipeline.