outbound-analyst

Benchmark outbound campaign metrics against real lemlist data.

277|88|Updated Jan 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Othmane-Khadri/YALC-the-GTM-operating-system --skill outbound-analyst-othmane-khadri
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: outbound-analyst
Source: https://github.com/Othmane-Khadri/YALC-the-GTM-operating-system/tree/main/.claude/skills/lemlist/outbound-analyst
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Othmane-Khadri/YALC-the-GTM-operating-system --skill outbound-analyst-othmane-khadri

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you determine whether your outbound metrics (like reply rate, open rate, LinkedIn accept rate, and PRR) are good or underperforming by comparing them to real lemlist benchmarks from hundreds of thousands of campaigns.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evidence-based verdicts: Gives a clear good/bad judgment for each metric using the correct benchmark instead of vague “it depends” advice.
  • Root-cause diagnosis: Identifies the most likely reasons a metric is weak (e.g., deliverability/warmup, copy mismatch, targeting/I CP issues, CTA mismatch).
  • Actionable fixes: Recommends 1–2 concrete improvements tailored to the user’s context (channel mix, list size, and sequence steps).
  • Focused or full audit: Runs a full audit when multiple stats are provided, or starts with the most important KPI first when only one metric is shared.
  • Metric prioritization: Guides troubleshooting in an efficient order—warmup/deliverability first, then reply rate, then LinkedIn accept rate, then PRR, and finally open rate.

Quick Start

Ask: “Use outbound-analyst to benchmark my campaign stats: reply rate __%, PRR __%, LinkedIn accept rate __%, list size __ leads, and sequence steps __, and tell me what to fix next.”

Frequently Asked Questions about outbound-analyst

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
What is a good reply rate for cold email and how do I benchmark my campaign stats?

To benchmark outbound campaign performance, extract your metrics like reply rate and open rate, identify your channel mix and list size, and compare them against real lemlist data to output a prioritized verdict with root causes and 1-2 concrete fixes.

Why is my cold email deliverability dropping and what should I fix first?

Cold email deliverability and warmup issues must be diagnosed first in outbound campaign audits. Identifying the most likely root causes like copy mismatch, targeting issues, or CTA mismatch yields 1-2 direct, concrete fixes to restore your sender reputation.

How do I diagnose a low LinkedIn accept rate in my outbound sequences?

Diagnosing a low LinkedIn accept rate involves benchmarking it against real lemlist data for your specific list size and sequence steps. This process identifies root causes like targeting or ICP issues and provides 1-2 concrete fixes to improve your acceptance metrics.

Can I benchmark metrics for combined email and LinkedIn outreach sequences?

Yes, benchmarking applies to both email-only and combined LinkedIn/email sequences. The analysis evaluates metrics like reply rate, LinkedIn accept rate, and PRR against real lemlist data based on your specific channel mix, list size, and sequence steps.

What are the limitations when scaling outbound campaigns and analyzing PRR?

Scaling limits in outbound campaigns can negatively impact metrics like PRR and deliverability. Benchmarking your current metrics against real lemlist data based on your list size helps identify whether poor performance is a scaling limit or a copy and targeting mismatch.