Everything Sales Teams Ask Before Choosing LinkedIn Automation
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Valley FAQ
How Valley's AI Technology Works
"How exactly does Valley work? We've tried HeyReach and Expandi before with poor results."
Valley is fundamentally different from HeyReach and Expandi. While those tools give you blank text fields and merge variables, Valley uses 7 different LLMs across 25 processing steps to create truly personalized outreach.
Here's the exact process:
Valley understands what you're selling through your Product setup (ICP, value props, pain points)
Valley learns how you write through your Writing Style configuration
For each prospect, Valley researches 60-70 data points
Valley scores prospects based on ICP fit
Valley generates hyper-personalized messages using all this context
No templates. No generic variables. Just intelligent personalization at scale.
"Is this like an LLM with RAG based on our company profile?"
Yes, but more sophisticated. Valley uses:
7 specialized LLMs - each handles a different task (research, qualification, personalization)
RAG architecture pulling from your company knowledge base
25-step processing to determine which research details to use in each message
Think of it as having 7 AI specialists working on each message rather than one generalist.
"So the chat is automated using an LLM?"
Not exactly "chat" - Valley automates the initial outreach and follow-ups on LinkedIn. When prospects show interest, Valley drafts a response with your booking link, which you approve before sending. It's intelligent outreach automation, not a chatbot.
Getting Started & Account Setup
"Do we still need Sales Navigator? How many accounts should we use?"
Sales Navigator: Yes, required for all connected LinkedIn accounts. This enables Valley to access advanced filters, view 3rd-degree connections, and send InMails.
Account recommendations:
Minimum: 1 account (Valley Base at $395/month)
Recommended: 3 accounts (Valley Growth at $995/month)
Best results: 3+ accounts for larger sample sizes and faster testing
As one customer noted: "Having more accounts helps get a larger sample size for testing over a month."
"Should we use CEO/founder profiles or anybody from our team?"
C-level profiles perform better, but anyone works:
CEO/Founder profiles: +5% reply rate boost
C-Suite executives: +3-4% boost
Any team member: Still gets results
"Response rates shoot up more the higher level you go, but you can still get results from anyone regardless of their role."
Performance & Results
"What kind of response rates are you seeing with Valley's Outreach?"
Real Valley customer data shows:
InMail campaigns:
6%, 10%, 12%, up to 24% reply rates
Connection request campaigns:
36-48% acceptance rates
42-47% of accepted connections reply
Overall ~20% reply rate
Email vs LinkedIn comparison:
Email: 2% reply rate average
LinkedIn via Valley: 10%+ reply rate average
That's 5x better than email
"How soon do people using Valley normally start seeing results?"
Valley's proven timeline:
First 2 weeks: First positive replies
End of month 1: First booked meetings
Months 2-3: Volume ramps up significantly
"You get your first positive replies within the first couple of weeks, first booked meetings by the end of month one, and then it ramps up months two and three."
"Could we see examples where people actually booked meetings?"
From actual Valley users:
"I booked two meetings last Friday" - Anthony Richards, Go Audience
"I've already booked six meetings with five more in the pipeline" - Shilpi Goel, Leads the Way
"We got four meetings in the first week" - Balazs Vojtek, Impact Shots
"Last month alone it was like at least 20 to 25 meetings" - Jacob Kim, Tacnode
Pricing & Commitment
"What kind of term agreement do people normally do?"
Valley offers flexible options:
Valley Base ($347/month): Month-to-month, cancel anytime
Valley Growth ($849/month): Quarterly commitment (90 days)
Valley Scale ($250/seat): Minimum 10 seats, monthly billing
"The self-serve option is month to month so you can try it out. The second package runs quarterly, so it's a 90-day commitment."
"Can we get a trial for a week?"
Valley doesn't offer free trials because the AI research and personalization infrastructure costs are significant. However, Valley Base at $347/month is essentially a low-commitment trial - you can cancel after one month if not satisfied.
"Due to the ability to screen each prospect, capture research, and draft human-sounding messages, it costs a lot of money. You can sign up for one seat for $397/month and cancel after a month, but I'm sure you'll see results."
"What if we wanted multiple seats?"
Current pricing:
1 seat: $347/month (Valley Base)
3 seats: $849/month (Valley Growth) - includes 90-day meeting guarantee
10+ seats: $250/seat (Valley Scale)
Custom packages available for specific needs
Technical Integration
"How does Valley utilize web traffic and automatic connections?"
Valley offers two prospect sources:
Website visitors: Valley de-anonymizes ~30% of your web traffic - people who haven't submitted forms or clicked anything
Traditional lists: Upload from Sales Navigator, CSV files, or LinkedIn post engagers
Valley then automatically researches these prospects, scores them for ICP fit, and generates personalized outreach.
"Can we integrate our solution guide or internal documents?"
While you can't directly upload PDFs, Valley allows you to input all relevant information through:
Product section: Your offers, ICP, value props, pain points, proof points
Writing style: How you communicate
Campaign-specific context: Unique angles and positioning
"In order to create a campaign, Valley needs to understand what you're selling and how you write."
Company Fit & Industry Experience
"Do you work mostly with B2B organizations?"
Yes, Valley specializes in B2B:
Best fit: B2B SaaS and services
Ideal ACV: $5,000-$50,000 annual contracts
Success across verticals: Construction, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, technology
"Majority of the time we work with B2B service companies or B2B SaaS companies selling at least $5,000 annual contracts."
"Have you worked with companies selling tangible products like uniforms?"
Valley has worked with companies across countless verticals including:
Manufacturing and construction
Financial advisors
Product resellers
Technology implementation services
Digital transformation consultancies
The key is having a clear B2B buyer persona on LinkedIn.
Global Reach & Scalability
"Does Valley work for global markets like Europe and Asia?"
Valley has 200+ customers worldwide with strong performance across:
Europe: Many successful customers
Asia: Excellent results (especially India - "very easy to get replies from founders")
Americas: North and South America
Note: China doesn't have LinkedIn
"The segmentations between Europe, Asia, and the States don't matter as much - Valley works well across these regions."
"A profile is limited to 30 connects per day. Is it the same with Valley?"
Yes, Valley respects LinkedIn's safety limits:
Connection requests: 25-30 per day
InMails: 40 per day
Total safe volume: ~200 touches per week per account
These limits ensure your account stays safe while maintaining effective outreach.
Support & Onboarding
"How long does onboarding normally take?"
Valley onboarding timeline:
Valley Base: Self-serve, immediate start
Valley Growth/Scale: 2-3 days with support
"The whole process is probably an hour or two if you started a timer, but it's generally spread apart because we do some stuff, ask questions, and it takes about two or three days before messages are going out."
"Where do humans come in vs the platform?"
The breakdown:
Valley Base ($347): Self-service setup, you configure everything
Valley Growth ($849): Human onboarding assistance included
Valley Scale ($250/seat): Full white-glove onboarding
Valley Studios ($4,999): Completely done-for-you service
The Trust Question
"How long have you been around? Do people stay with you?"
Valley has been operating for 2.5 years with strong retention:
"The first five customers I ever sold are still with us now"
"They've been with us through the whole journey"
Many customers expand from 1 seat to 10+ seats
Customer testimonial: "Valley is a kickass tool! I recently demoed another LinkedIn 'allbound' platform, and it didn't even come close. I'm super excited to scale from 3 to 6 seats!" - Shilpi Goel, Leads the Way
Ready to See Valley in Action?
The bottom line: Valley transforms LinkedIn from a time-consuming manual channel into your most predictable pipeline engine. With AI that actually understands context, built-in safety features, and proven results across 200+ customers, Valley delivers what other tools promise but can't execute.
Your next steps:
Book a demo today and see Valley working with your actual ICP and use case
Still have questions?
The Valley team provides white-glove onboarding and ongoing support to ensure your success. Every question gets answered, every campaign gets optimized, and every customer gets results.
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