Why Your LinkedIn Outreach Fails (And How to Fix It) with Walid Amarir
Fri Oct 24 2025
About Walid Amarir:
Walid Amarir is the Co-founder and CEO of WaLead.ai, a LinkedIn automation tool built to solve the scalability problems he experienced firsthand running a LinkedIn marketing agency. At just 23, Walid has an unconventional background—he was a professional eSports player earning his parents' salaries by age 18, then studied Physics and Mathematics in the UK before realizing he preferred building businesses to academia. After identifying critical gaps in existing LinkedIn automation tools while scaling his agency, Walid made the jump from service provider to SaaS founder, building a lean, efficient platform that maintains authenticity while automating outreach at scale.
About WaLead.ai:
WaLead.ai is a LinkedIn automation and prospecting platform designed for B2B companies that need to scale their outbound sales without sacrificing personalization. Built by someone who lived the pain points of existing tools, WaLead solves the core problem that legacy platforms face: they're built for individual users, not for teams managing multiple accounts and campaigns. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing sales workflows, helping companies automate LinkedIn outreach while maintaining the human touch that drives real conversations and conversions.
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction to Walid and His Journey
02:48 Transition from Agency to Building WaLead.ai
05:48 Strategies for LinkedIn Success
09:04 Building a Scalable LinkedIn Tool
11:59 Managing Integrations
14:41 Geographical Advantages and Market Strategy
18:01 Metrics and Follow-Up Strategies
20:53 Building an Effective LinkedIn Profile
23:44 Engagement and Community Building on LinkedIn
26:37 Final Thoughts and Future Directions
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About Walid Amarir: Walid Amarir is the Co-founder and CEO of WaLead.ai, a LinkedIn automation tool built to solve the scalability problems he experienced firsthand running a LinkedIn marketing agency. At just 23, Walid has an unconventional background—he was a professional eSports player earning his parents' salaries by age 18, then studied Physics and Mathematics in the UK before realizing he preferred building businesses to academia. After identifying critical gaps in existing LinkedIn automation tools while scaling his agency, Walid made the jump from service provider to SaaS founder, building a lean, efficient platform that maintains authenticity while automating outreach at scale. About WaLead.ai: WaLead.ai is a LinkedIn automation and prospecting platform designed for B2B companies that need to scale their outbound sales without sacrificing personalization. Built by someone who lived the pain points of existing tools, WaLead solves the core problem that legacy platforms face: they're built for individual users, not for teams managing multiple accounts and campaigns. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing sales workflows, helping companies automate LinkedIn outreach while maintaining the human touch that drives real conversations and conversions. Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction to Walid and His Journey 02:48 Transition from Agency to Building WaLead.ai 05:48 Strategies for LinkedIn Success 09:04 Building a Scalable LinkedIn Tool 11:59 Managing Integrations 14:41 Geographical Advantages and Market Strategy 18:01 Metrics and Follow-Up Strategies 20:53 Building an Effective LinkedIn Profile 23:44 Engagement and Community Building on LinkedIn 26:37 Final Thoughts and Future Directions