AI-Powered Network Targeting: Find Your Biggest Opportunities and Draft the DMs
The problem: Your network is full of potential — collaborators, clients, partners. But you don't have time to analyze who matters most or craft personalised outreach for each one.
The solution: AI scans your network, identifies high-value targets in your niche, and drafts personalised DMs for you to approve and send.
HOW IT WORKS
Your niche + network data → AI identifies top influencers → Drafts personalized DMs → You approve → Send
The key insight: The best opportunities are already in your network (followers, following, engagement). You just haven't mapped them.
STEP 1: DEFINE YOUR NICHE FOR THE AI
Create a "niche profile" document:
NICHE PROFILE:
- I help: [WHO - be specific]
- With: [WHAT problem/outcome]
- My expertise: [YOUR unique angle]
- Ideal collaborator: [WHO would amplify your reach]
- Ideal client profile: [WHO buys from you]
- Keywords that signal fit: [TERMS they'd use in bio/posts]
- Red flags to avoid: [WHO is NOT a fit]
Example:
- I help: B2B SaaS founders
- With: Product-led growth strategy
- My expertise: Turning free users into paid (PLG mechanics)
- Ideal collaborator: Newsletter writers, podcast hosts in SaaS/growth space
- Ideal client: Series A-C SaaS with freemium model, 10K+ users
- Keywords: "PLG", "product-led", "freemium", "self-serve", "SaaS growth"
- Red flags: Agencies, "growth hacker", crypto projects
STEP 2: EXTRACT & SCORE YOUR NETWORK
Use a scraping tool (Phantombuster, Apify, or manual export) to pull:
Your followers list (with bios, follower counts)
People who engage with your posts (commenters, likers)
People you follow but haven't DMed
Then run through AI:
Prompt: "Score each person 1-10 for fit with my niche profile.
NICHE PROFILE:
[Paste your profile]
PERSON:
- Username: @[handle]
- Bio: [their bio]
- Followers: [count]
- Recent posts: [topics they post about]
Return:
- Score (1-10)
- Reason (one sentence)
- Outreach angle (what would you talk about?)
- Priority (high/medium/low)"
STEP 3: AI DRAFTS THE DM
For high-scorers, generate personalised outreach:
Prompt: "Write a DM from me to this person.
ABOUT ME:
[Your niche profile]
ABOUT THEM:
- @[handle]: [bio]
- They recently posted about: [topic]
- We have in common: [mutual followers, interests, etc.]
GOAL: [Start a relationship / Propose collaboration / Offer value]
RULES:
- Lead with something specific about THEM (not me)
- No "I'd love to pick your brain" or "Can I ask you a question?"
- Offer value before asking for anything
- Keep it under 50 words
- Sound like a peer, not a fan
- One clear next step
Write only the DM."
Example output:
"Your thread on PLG pricing tiers was sharp — especially the bit about anchoring to annual. I wrote a breakdown of how Notion structures their upgrade prompts that builds on your framework. Happy to send if useful."
STEP 4: BATCH APPROVE & SEND
Set up a simple Notion or Google Sheet:
Handle | Score | Outreach Angle | Draft DM | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
@founder_jane | 9 | PLG pricing | "Your thread on..." | ✅ Approved |
@saas_mike | 8 | Freemium metrics | "Saw your post..." | ⏳ Pending |
Review 10-15 DMs in 5 minutes. Edit if needed. Send.
WHY THIS WORKS
Most creators spray generic DMs hoping something sticks. This system:
Targets the right people — AI filters for actual fit, not just follower count
Personalizes at scale — Each DM references something specific about them
Leads with value — You're offering, not asking
Keeps you in control — Nothing sends without your approval
The math: 10 highly-targeted DMs to the right people beats 100 generic DMs to random followers. One real relationship with an aligned influencer can 10x your reach.
COST: ~$5/month (Claude API for scoring + drafting) TIME: 30 min/week (review and approve) RESULT: Consistent pipeline of warm relationships with people who actually matter for your growth
From the Daily Briefing: The 4% Problem