Start by targeting your best customers—those creators and solopreneurs who have already launched successful stores, joined your AI School, or made strong use of features like Magic Ads or Magic Content. Here is why Focusing on your ideal seller (think yoga instructors, craft makers, educators) means you can find similar sellers fast, especially those using Etsy, Instagram, or Shopify. Leadsforge allows you to build precise lists by discovering lookalikes based on these winning customer profiles. Test out different verticals (for example, yoga shops or trendy home decor makers) and send this information to Leadsforge—the platform will help you uncover more prospects like your favorites.

To discover sellers who already engage with your competitors (Etsy, Shopify), focus on their online presence. You don’t need to manually search LinkedIn profiles—simply share your competitor’s company page link and website in Leadsforge. Leadsforge will identify and gather the right followers for you automatically. For example: Share their LinkedIn company page link in Leadsforge and it will find it for you.

For your first campaigns, segment your outreach into these groups: 1) Handmade & craft sellers on platforms like Etsy 2) Local service creators (for example, yoga teachers and fitness coaches) 3) Small D2C brands on Shopify or Instagram 4) Freelance marketers or agency partners. Here is why Group your contacts by product types, service focus, or community-building activities—this lets you personalize messaging, pitch the right feature, and create offers that speak directly to what matters for each segment.

Consider breaking down your outreach by micro-verticals, such as: yoga instructors, handmade jewelry designers, home decor makers, and digital course creators. Here is why Personalized campaigns for each vertical allow you to tailor demos, lead magnets, and offers with niche-specific value. You could offer Quickstart guides or creative packs that match the business needs of each type of seller.