How Real-Time Signals Transformed Outbound Sales

With Leadspicker, ClosePlan (acquired by People.AI) unlocked pipeline by combining static CRM data with real-time activity signals.

About
ClosePlan
SaaS – Sales Tech

ClosePlan is a sales acceleration platform focused on helping revenue teams engage high-value prospects at the right time using intent data and CRM insights. Founded by sales veteran Seamus Devine and later acquired by People.ai, ClosePlan served B2B organizations looking to improve outbound precision and pipeline velocity.

Seamus Devine
Seamus Devine
Founder
Impact
3x higher response rates

using real-time signal-based outreach

2x faster pipeline creation

vs. static-data-based outreach

80% accuracy

in detected job changes and account activity

The Challenge

Static Data That Quickly Becomes Outdated

In B2B sales, timing is everything — but most CRMs contain static, outdated data.

Job changes, company growth, or strategic shifts go unnoticed, leaving sales teams operating in the dark.
Seamus Devine, founder of ClosePlan, spent years working with CROs and revenue leaders who all ran into the same roadblock:

“There’s a lot of static data in your CRM, which sometimes is quite perishable.” Seamus Devine, Founder of ClosePlan

Across eight years of working with CROs, heads of revenue operations, and sales leaders, Seamus saw the same pattern — teams were missing the right signals to engage customers at the right time. They needed a way to connect their tools with real-time, contextual data instead of relying on outdated CRM entries.

The Solution

Real-Time Signals from Leadspicker

That’s where Leadspicker came in.

“The tool that Leadspicker has built is incredible because it really provides those real-time signals that customers have been looking for.” Seamus Devine, Founder of ClosePlan

Leadspicker enabled ClosePlan to enrich their CRM with live buyer activity signals - including:

  • LinkedIn job changes
  • Recent company growth or funding
  • Executive-level engagement
  • Social post triggers

Sales teams finally had the missing piece: a clear signal that it’s the right time to reach out — backed by live, contextual insight.

The Impact

Enhanced Outbound and Pipeline Growth

In his CRO role, Seamus implemented Leadspicker to power smarter outbound campaigns.

“We were able to implement Leadspicker to really enhance our outbound and generate pipeline.” Seamus Devine, Founder of ClosePlan

Leadspicker allowed Seamus’ team to:

  • Detect key sales signals in real time
  • Reach out with timely, relevant messaging
  • Prioritize prospects based on live buyer intent
  • Replace guesswork with data-backed timing

The Takeaway

After years in the sales tech world, Seamus sums it up simply:

“Couldn’t be happier with my experience with Leadspicker — I can definitely recommend it to anyone if this is an approach you’re looking for.” Seamus Devine, Founder of ClosePlan

Leadspicker delivers exactly what modern go-to-market teams need: accurate, real-time data signals that drive better timing, smarter outreach, and meaningful customer engagement.