Frequently Asked Questions?
Got questions? You’re not the only one. We’ve gathered the most common questions about Activate & Barrel, from how it works to how it fits with your CRM, so you can get quick answers and dive in with confidence.
What is Activate & Barrel?
Activate & Barrel is an AI-native sales engagement platform that automates multi-channel outreach across LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and Email.
It helps B2B teams generate more responses, reactivate cold leads, prioritise who to contact each day, and scale outbound without increasing sales headcount.
We automate 95% of the manual work of outbound, drafting, following up, researching, and organising, while keeping full human control.
Does Activate & Barrel replace Sales People?
Not directly, it replaces sales people busywork.
A&B automates the repetitive, low-value tasks sales people spend most of their day on, so your team can focus on real conversations and pipeline movement.
How is A&B different from a CRM?
CRMs store data.
Activate & Barrel activates it by:
automating outreach
drafting messages in your tone
prioritising who to contact
keeping conversations warm
managing multi-channel messaging
A&B includes an optional lightweight CRM Hub, but you don’t need to replace your existing CRM.
Do I need to replace my CRM to use A&B?
No.
Most teams continue using Salesforce, HubSpot, or Pipedrive.
A&B focuses on outreach automation, not CRM replacement.
Which channels does A&B support today?
You can communicate directly with prospects across:
LinkedIn
WhatsApp
Email (Gmail & Outlook)
These channels work inside the unified inbox and the Activate Engine.
Which integrations are planned?
Upcoming integrations on our roadmap include:
Salesforce
HubSpot
Pipedrive
Microsoft Dynamics
Slack / Teams
Instagram DM
Facebook Messenger
WhatsApp Cloud API
These are in development but not yet available.
Does A&B include meeting intelligence?
Yes, through our integration with Fireflies.ai.
You get:
meeting summaries
action items
topics
sentiment cues
speaker identification
Insights are linked to the relevant prospects and deals.
What does the AI actually do?
A&B automates the heavy lifting of outbound:
drafts personalised messages
identifies priority prospects
detects stalled conversations
suggests follow-ups
reopens cold threads
enriches and analyses your network
scores buying intent
You approve before sending, you stay in control.
Will the AI sound generic?
No.
A&B learns your voice from:
past messages
uploaded docs
tone-of-voice settings
optional voice samples
The system writes like you, not like a chatbot.
How does A&B decide who to contact first?
Our prioritisation engine scores prospects using:
ICP fit
Engagement signals
Activity trends
Responsiveness
Relationship strength
Buying signals
Your Today’s Focus list tells you exactly where to spend your time.
What is the Activate Engine™?
Your AI-powered outreach workspace.
Inside it, you can:
review a prioritised queue
approve AI-crafted messages
follow up across channels
bulk-approve workflows
snooze or disqualify prospects
view insights and enrichment inline
This is where outreach becomes 95% automated.
What is the Unified Inbox?
A single interface for managing all conversations across:
LinkedIn
WhatsApp
Email
You see full multi-channel history, warm/cold indicators, and next steps — without switching tabs.
Does A&B include a CRM?
Yes, an optional, lightweight CRM Hub.
It supports:
prospects
companies
deals
pipelines
meeting logs
activity timelines
But it’s not required.
A&B works perfectly as an outreach layer on top of your existing CRM.
How long does onboarding take?
Around 10 minutes.
Connect LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and Email
Upload tone-of-voice inputs (optional)
Let the system analyse and enrich your network
Start approving AI-crafted outreach
You can begin activating prospects the same day.
Is my data secure?
Yes.
A&B uses:
row-level security
encrypted storage
GDPR-aligned practices
strict access controls
message delivery only through your accounts
Your data remains private and siloed.
Can teams use A&B?
Yes.
We support:
Admin, Manager, and Rep roles
Team dashboards
Coaching insights
Optional shared accounts view
Manager “login as” for training
Great for sales teams, consultants, and B2B outbound organisations.
Can I try A&B before buying?
Yes.
We offer an early adopter trial with access to the full outreach engine.
Still have questions?
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