
In this episode of Exec on AI, we sit down with Vukasin Vukosavljevic, CMO of HeyReach, recorded live from Slovenia during Podium's event. Vukasin shares how he's scaling HeyReach from $5M to $10M ARR using AI-powered lead qualification and brand-building strategies.🎯 Key Topics Covered:- How AI transforms lead qualification from vanity metrics to actionable insights- Building defensible brands that create customer loyalty beyond features- Using Clay + HubSpot for automated prospect scoring and segmentation- LinkedIn outreach strategies that convert cold prospects to warm leads- The "reverse thinking" approach to setting growth targets- Why tool selection should prioritize simplicity over complexity💡 AI Marketing Insights:- How to analyze 5,000+ monthly interactions and identify 5-15% qualified prospects- Using AI agents to enrich CRM data with revenue, company size, and ICP matching- Leveraging tools like Triggify.io to capture LinkedIn engagement data- Transforming inbound content engagement into outbound opportunities🚀 Actionable Takeaways:- The "20 targeted connections per day" LinkedIn growth strategy- How to use AI as a "spotting partner" for content creation vs. letting it write everything- Building long-term customer success beyond one-time conversions- Creating brand defensibility through customer experience and communityPerfect for CMOs, growth marketers, and business leaders looking to scale with AI while maintaining human connection.Timestamps & Resources mentioned in the description comments below! 👇00:00 Introduction and Marketing Philosophy00:21 Building and Growing a Network00:54 Leveraging AI for Lead Qualification01:33 Podcast Introduction and Guest Welcome02:16 Guest's Background and Marketing Journey03:02 AI in Marketing and Prospecting04:28 Creating Long-Term Success in Marketing06:46 Choosing the Right Tools and Metrics13:18 Importance of Brand and Customer Experience17:37 Personal and Brand Alignment18:51 Setting Goals in a Fast-Paced World19:39 The Hey Reach Journey20:07 LinkedIn Outreach Strategies22:32 Generating Leads with AI25:25 Building and Growing Your Network27:05 Staying Updated with Technology28:46 Proactive Learning and Mentorship32:19 Final Thoughts and Reflections#ExecOnAI #AIMarketing #LeadGeneration #LinkedInStrategy #SaaS #GrowthMarketing