Frequently asked questions.
Everything you want to know before and during the collaboration, from setup and leads to the daily approvals. And anything else, just ask us directly.
Setup & access
What do I need to connect at the start?
So that messages can be sent through your channel, you connect your LinkedIn account or the email address used for outreach to your campaign. We set this up together during onboarding.
Do I need a LinkedIn premium account? If so, which one?
For audience research we recommend LinkedIn Sales Navigator, as it lets you find and filter decision-makers far more precisely. For sending messages alone, a basic account is often enough. We agree on the right option with you during onboarding.
How do I set up Calendly?
You create a free account at calendly.com, add your availability and set up an event type, for example a 30-minute intro call. You share the resulting booking link with us, and meeting scheduling is then built right into your campaign.
How many accounts do I need?
That depends on how many people actively work through the platform. Each account runs its own outreach across LinkedIn and email. We find the right number for your goal in the intro call.
How quickly am I ready to go after onboarding?
Once the onboarding form is completed and the access is set up, we build your campaign. The first outreach usually starts within a few days.
Leads, campaigns & process
Where do the leads come from?
Leads are identified to match your target audience. DealEngine evaluates publicly available company and contact data as well as up-to-date signals and ranks them by relevance to your offering. So you don't get a bought list, but fitting contacts with context.
Which conversations are imported through the LinkedIn connection?
Only the conversations that arise within your DealEngine campaigns are imported, that is messages and replies with the contacts you have approved. Your private chats and conversations outside the campaign remain untouched.
Which channels is the outreach run through?
Outreach runs through LinkedIn and email. Both channels are managed centrally in the platform and approved by you.
What can I adjust as a campaign owner?
You control the key levers: target audience and filters, messaging and copy, tone of voice, the channels and the final approval of every message.
When can I expect the first replies?
Once the campaign is live, the first outreach starts within a few days. Depending on the audience, first replies usually come within the first one to two weeks.
What happens when someone replies positively?
As soon as someone shows interest, the conversation lands with you, and the contact can book a meeting directly via your Calendly link. You take over from the point where the conversation gets personal.
Approvals & effort
When do I need to do my approvals, daily or weekly?
Ideally daily, because DealEngine reads up-to-date signals and the prepared messages have the most impact then. But if it fits your routine better, you can also do the approvals in one batch once a week, with correspondingly more at a time.
How much time do the approvals realistically take?
Between 5 and 15 minutes a day. Compared to other providers, DealEngine reads up-to-date signals and deliberately limits approvals to up to 30 per day and channel. That keeps the outreach high-quality and personal rather than mass.
Does my LinkedIn account stay safe?
Yes. DealEngine works with sensible limits matched to your daily signal volume, up to 30 approvals per day and channel, rather than mass sending. Personal data is processed in line with the GDPR, more on that in our privacy policy.
Results & collaboration
How do I see whether my campaign is working?
In the platform you can see the key metrics of your campaign at any time, such as contacts reached, reply rate and qualified conversations. So you can tell at a glance what works, and we fine-tune together.
Can I run several target audiences or campaigns in parallel?
Yes. You can run different target audiences with their own messaging in parallel, for example split by industry, region or role. That helps you find out faster what works best.
What happens to contacts who don't reply right away?
Contacts who don't reply are followed up through structured, value-adding messages instead of being dropped. You keep full control and approve every message.
What sets DealEngine apart from bought lead lists?
Instead of static lists, DealEngine identifies contacts based on up-to-date signals, reaches out personally and hands you only the conversations that are truly relevant. Quality and context over volume.
Didn't find your question? Email us at support@deal-engine.de.
Ready for full calendars?
A 10-minute intro call. We look together at whether it fits. If it does, we start next week.
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