If you run a SaaS company and need more B2B leads, you already know the pain: hours wasted hunting for emails, clunky CRMs, and tools that promise the world but deliver little. This guide is for founders, sales teams, and anyone who wants more pipeline without the busywork. We’ll break down how Leadleaper fits into a real-world sales process—warts and all.
Why B2B Lead Generation Still Sucks (And What Actually Matters)
Let’s get something out of the way: most “lead gen” tools sound great until you use them. Either they’re too complicated, pull up junk data, or they flood your inbox with “insights” you never asked for.
If you’re a growing SaaS company, here’s what you actually want: - Find real decision-makers at relevant companies - Get their direct contact info (emails that actually work) - Get it into your outreach process fast—no importing headaches - Don’t pay for a bunch of fluff or locked features
That’s the bar. Let’s see where Leadleaper makes life easier, and where it still falls short.
Step 1: Set Up Leadleaper Without Losing Your Mind
Most sales tools want you to spend an afternoon “onboarding.” With Leadleaper, the setup is about as simple as it gets.
What’s good:
- Chrome Extension: Install it and you’re off—the extension sits right in LinkedIn.
- No CRM Required: You don’t need to be a Salesforce expert just to get started.
- Immediate Use: Start collecting email addresses from LinkedIn search results in minutes.
Where you’ll get tripped up:
- Gmail-Only for Email Tracking: If you don’t use Gmail, skip the tracking features.
- Limited Integrations: There’s Zapier, but not much else. If you want deep CRM syncing, you’ll need workarounds.
Pro Tip: Use a throwaway LinkedIn account if you’re worried about getting flagged for scraping. Leadleaper isn’t breaking LinkedIn’s TOS, but heavy usage can raise eyebrows.
Step 2: Find Leads That Actually Matter
Let’s be clear: bad leads are worse than no leads. Leadleaper’s superpower is piggybacking on LinkedIn’s search filters. If you know your ICP (ideal customer profile), you can get hyper-specific.
How to get started:
- Open LinkedIn and search: Use Boolean searches and filters—job title, company size, industry, geography. Don’t just grab everyone. Be picky.
- Launch Leadleaper: The extension will overlay a “Collect” button next to each profile.
- Bulk Collect: You can grab leads one-by-one or in batches from a search results page.
What works:
- You control targeting: Unlike most databases, you’re getting exactly who you want.
- No guessing games: If you can see them on LinkedIn, you can collect them.
What doesn’t:
- Garbage In, Garbage Out: If your LinkedIn search is junk, your leads will be too.
- No Enrichment: You’re not getting deep company info—just what’s on the profile and a guessed email.
Ignore: The temptation to collect thousands of leads at once. You’ll just end up with a list you’ll never use. Quality trumps quantity every time.
Step 3: Get the Emails—And Make Sure They’re Real
Here’s the real reason people use Leadleaper: it finds business emails for LinkedIn profiles, fast. But let’s be honest—not every email it finds will work.
How Leadleaper finds emails:
- Uses public info and common patterns (think jane.doe@company.com)
- Checks for deliverability (sort of—more on this below)
What works:
- Fast: Collects emails as you browse LinkedIn.
- Bulk Mode: Export a CSV in seconds—no hoops to jump through.
What doesn’t:
- Not 100% accurate: Expect some bounces. That’s true for every tool like this.
- No deep validation: There’s a “verified” status, but it’s not foolproof.
Pro Tip: Run your exported list through a dedicated email verifier (like NeverBounce or ZeroBounce) if deliverability is a big deal to you.
Step 4: Organize and Export Without Headaches
SaaS sales means juggling lists, campaigns, and CRMs. Leadleaper keeps it simple: you can tag leads, sort by campaign, and export to CSV.
What works:
- Tagging: Organize leads by product line, campaign, or sales rep.
- Simple Export: No weird formatting—just a spreadsheet you can actually use.
Where it falls short:
- Manual Process: You’ll need to upload your CSV to your outreach tool or CRM.
- No Fancy Automations: Don’t expect deep workflows or automated deduplication.
Ignore: The urge to overcomplicate your pipeline. For small teams, spreadsheets work just fine. If you need more, you’ll outgrow Leadleaper eventually—but that’s a good problem to have.
Step 5: Start Outreach (Here’s Where Most People Screw Up)
Leadleaper isn’t an all-in-one sales automation tool. It can send tracked emails from Gmail, but it’s basic. Most SaaS teams do better using their own cold email tool.
What works:
- Gmail Tracking: See who opened your emails (if you use Gmail).
- Basic Mail Merge: Send simple, personalized messages.
What doesn’t:
- No Sequences or Drips: For real campaigns, you’ll want Mailshake, Lemlist, or Apollo.
- No Reply Tracking: Don’t expect a CRM’s follow-up features.
Pro Tip: Start with a short, personal email. Don’t send a wall of text or a pitch deck. The goal is to get a reply, not to demo your product in the first sentence.
How Leadleaper Compares: What It Does Well (and What It Doesn’t)
If you’re looking for a “do everything” platform, Leadleaper isn’t it. Here’s where it fits:
Best for: - Early-stage SaaS teams with a clear ICP - Founders and SDRs who already use LinkedIn for prospecting - Anyone who wants fast, simple email collection without a lot of bells and whistles
Not great for: - Teams that need deep CRM integrations or multi-channel outreach - Companies that want enrichment data (firmographics, tech stacks, etc.) - Heavily regulated industries where email accuracy is mission-critical
Ignore: Feature lists promising “AI-powered targeting” or “end-to-end automation” if you’re not ready to invest in a much more expensive (and complex) tool.
Pro Tips for Getting the Most Out of Leadleaper
- Don’t abuse LinkedIn: Stay under the radar, or risk getting flagged.
- Refresh your lists: People change jobs all the time. Don’t rely on old exports.
- Always verify before mass emailing: A 10% bounce rate can tank your sender reputation.
- Keep your outreach simple: Personalization > automation when you’re just starting out.
Keep It Simple—And Iterate
Most SaaS teams overthink sales tools. The truth: finding leads and doing outreach isn’t rocket science. Tools like Leadleaper strip out the bloat and let you focus on what matters—talking to real people.
Don’t let perfect be the enemy of done. Start small, measure what works, and level up only when you’ve hit the limits of your process. And if you find yourself spending more time “setting up” than selling, take a step back. The best stack is the one you’ll actually use.