Outbound Sales Agencies Too Expensive Relative to AI Automation Alternatives
Businesses paying $3,000-$5,000 per month to outbound sales agencies are discovering the core tasks can be automated with AI tools costing under $100/month. The gap between agency pricing and the underlying value delivered has become untenable as AI sequencing, research, and personalization tools mature. This creates pressure on the agency model and appetite for self-serve sales automation.
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