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How to Find Email Addresses for Prospects

Introduction

This guide will walk you through the process of finding email addresses for your prospects using LinkedIn, an email combinator tool, and a simple spreadsheet trick. By following these steps, you'll be able to generate potential email addresses and identify the correct one without the need for expensive tools or additional accounts.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Locating Prospect's LinkedIn Profile

Begin by searching for your prospect's LinkedIn profile. This is a starting point to gather necessary information such as their full name and company domain.
Prospect LinkedIn Search

Identifying the Company Domain

Once you've found the prospect's LinkedIn profile, look for clues about their business or company domain. This is typically found in their profile description or under their current company information.
Identifying Company Domain

Generating Email Combinations

Use an email combinator tool to generate possible email combinations. Enter the prospect's domain and their name to receive a list of potential email addresses.
Generating Email Combinations

Pasting Emails into a Spreadsheet

Copy the list of generated email addresses and paste them into a new spreadsheet. This will enable you to utilize spreadsheet tools to identify the valid email address.
Pasting Emails into Spreadsheet

Converting to People Chips

In the spreadsheet, navigate to the 'Insert' section and find the option to convert your list into 'People Chips'. This feature helps in highlighting the valid email address among the generated list.
Converting to People Chips

Identifying the Valid Email

After converting to People Chips, look for the email that appears highlighted or in a darker shade. This is typically the valid email address associated with the prospect.
Identifying Valid Email

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can efficiently find the email addresses of prospects using LinkedIn information, an email combinator, and a simple spreadsheet trick. This method is cost-effective and does not require any paid tools, making it an excellent hack for your email prospecting needs.