Last Updated: January 2025

TL;DR

Stride Consulting, a NYC-based business consulting firm, implemented Aurium for LinkedIn outreach and saw it outperform all other channels by month 3. Key results: higher response rates than email, better meeting quality, and growing LinkedIn network as a bonus asset.

Company Overview

  • Company: Stride Consulting
  • Location: New York City
  • Industry: Business Consulting / Professional Services
  • Challenge: Generating qualified meetings with decision-makers

The Challenge

Before Aurium: Cold email campaigns, SDR agency for lead generation, manual LinkedIn outreach (limited). Email response rates declining, SDR agency quality inconsistent.

The Results

"Outperformed all other outreach channels by month 3"

  • LinkedIn via Aurium significantly outperformed email
  • Connection acceptance rates above industry average
  • Conversation-to-meeting ratio improved over time
  • Prospects more engaged (relationship foundation)
  • Lower no-show rates (trust established)

Why It Worked

Relationship-First Approach: Connection requests felt professional, not promotional. Conversations adapted to prospect responses. Empathy AI maintained relationship focus.

Audience Fit: Senior executives who value relationships. LinkedIn-native professionals. Prefer trust-based vendor selection.