Daily brief June 11: D3 deep work — outreach template, F&F guide, directory prep, cornerstone blog post
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<h1>How to Deploy AI Agents in 5 Minutes (No SSH, No DevOps)</h1>
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<p><em>Published: June 2026 · 5 min read · <a href="https://derez.ai">Derez.ai</a></em></p>
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<p>Setting up an AI agent used to mean provisioning a server, configuring SSH keys, installing dependencies, debugging Docker Compose files, and praying the API keys worked on the first try.</p>
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<p>I did it maybe a dozen times before I decided there had to be a better way.</p>
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<p>Here is the faster path — deploy any Hermes-based AI agent in about 5 minutes with no terminal, no YAML, and no DevOps experience required.</p>
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<h2>Why Deploying Agents Is Usually a Chore</h2>
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<p>A typical self-hosted agent setup goes like this:</p>
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<li>Spin up a VPS (DigitalOcean, Hetzner, AWS — pick your poison)</li>
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<li>SSH in, install Python, Node, or whatever runtime is needed</li>
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<li>Clone the repo, set up environment variables, configure the model provider</li>
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<li>Dockerize it, expose ports, set up nginx as a reverse proxy</li>
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<li>Add SSL (Certbot or Caddy), set up a subdomain</li>
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<li>Debug the inevitable config mismatch</li>
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<li>Repeat for every agent you want to run</li>
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<p>The whole process takes 45-90 minutes per agent, and you learn exactly nothing new after the first time.</p>
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<h2>The Faster Way: One-Click Agent Platform</h2>
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<p>Derez.ai wraps the entire process into a single step. Pick a template, set a subdomain, and the agent is live in ~5 minutes.</p>
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<h3>Available Agent Templates</h3>
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<li><strong>Hermes Agent</strong> — full Nous Research Hermes system with tools, skills, cron, and API</li>
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<li><strong>ChatGPT Clone</strong> — OpenAI-compatible chat interface with streaming</li>
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<li><strong>Odoo CRM Agent</strong> — automated CRM lead nurturing and sales follow-ups</li>
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<li><strong>Web Research Agent</strong> — scraper and analyzer for competitor intelligence</li>
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<li><strong>Cold Email Assistant</strong> — automated outreach with template management</li>
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<li><strong>Custom Agent</strong> — bring your own config</li>
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<p>Each agent gets its own subdomain (e.g., <code>youraccount.derez.ai</code>), a web UI, and API access.</p>
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<h2>3-Minute Walkthrough</h2>
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<li><strong>Pick a template.</strong> Browse the available agent types at <a href="https://derez.ai/add.html">derez.ai/add.html</a>.</li>
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<li><strong>Set your subdomain.</strong> Choose the name for your agent's URL.</li>
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<li><strong>Check out.</strong> Apply coupon <code>friends950</code> for free access (unlimited, includes API credits).</li>
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<li><strong>Agent deploys.</strong> The platform provisions infra, configures the environment, and starts the agent — all in ~5 minutes.</li>
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<li><strong>Login and use.</strong> You get a login link via email. The agent is ready with a web UI and API key.</li>
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<h2>Who This Is For</h2>
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<ul>
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<li>Developers who want an agent backend without managing infra</li>
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<li>Content creators who need demo agents for tutorials</li>
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<li>Business owners running CRM or customer support automation</li>
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<li>Anyone who has SSH fatigue</li>
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<h2>What About Scaling?</h2>
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<p>Each agent runs in its own isolated environment. If you need more RAM or storage, you can upgrade. The platform handles load balancing and uptime monitoring so you do not have to.</p>
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<h2>Next Steps</h2>
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<p>Try it free: <a href="https://derez.ai/add.html">derez.ai/add.html</a> with code <code>friends950</code>.</p>
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<p>Follow along on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@derez_ai">YouTube</a> for speed-run tutorials and agent setup guides.</p>
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"date": "Wednesday, June 10, 2026",
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"updated": "2026-06-11T08:59:40-04:00",
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"date": "Thursday, June 11, 2026",
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"updated": "2026-06-11T09:45:00-04:00",
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"state_of_play": "Day 3 of prelaunch. CRM grew to 139 contacts (+50 backlink targets sourced and added). 60 YT creators identified. 2 agents sold via Stripe. 9 unique site visitors in first 2 days. Plausible analytics live with event tracking. Next milestone: first paying customer.",
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"state_of_play": "Day 3 of prelaunch. Completed today: influencer outreach template (docs/influencer-outreach-template.md), F&F onboarding 1-pager (docs/friends-family-onboarding.md), directory submissions prep (docs/directory-submissions.md), cornerstone blog post draft (blog/posts/how-to-deploy-ai-agents-5-minutes.html). Still blocked: Search Console (needs Oliver TXT record), business emails for top 20 YT creators, cold email launch. Traffic: 9 unique visitors / 37 pageviews in first 2 days, +25% DoD growth.",
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"recommendations": [
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"Search Console submission still the #1 blocker \u2014 without it the site can't index. Oliver needs to add domain verification TXT record or upload verification file.",
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"Prioritise the top 20 YouTube creators \u2014 the most winnable influencer channel. Need business emails first.",
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"Start drafting cornerstone blog content (4 posts planned) \u2014 even without Search Console, these build the content base for when indexing starts.",
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"Email capture (newsletter signup or lead magnet) needed before 10K/mo path is realistic."
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"Search Console submission still #1 blocker \u2014 needs Oliver to add TXT record for domain verification.",
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"Top 20 YT creator emails still missing \u2014 check if CRM export is possible from Odoo or re-scrape channel about pages.",
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"Cold outreach ready to go: templates drafted, coupons live. Only missing: deliverable email addresses.",
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"Cornerstone blog post written (how-to-deploy-ai-agents-5-minutes.html). Backlog: 3 more cornerstone posts needed before directory submissions.",
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"F&F onboarding docs ready. Next: set up Telegram group, Oliver sends invite emails.",
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"Goal for D4: submit to BetaList and AlternativeTo, pitch guest post to 5 AI/DevOps blogs, set up HARO/Qwoted alerts."
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"notes": "Day 3 auto-update at 08:59 UTC"
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"notes": "Day 3 deep work: Created influencer outreach template, F&F onboarding 1-pager, directory submission prep list, cornerstone blog post draft, and updated dashboard landing pages."
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# Directory Submissions — Prep List
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**Status:** Not submitted yet (blocked: need Search Console indexing first for some)
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**Can submit now:** BetaList, AlternativeTo (accept prelaunch)
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**Need indexing first:** G2, Product Hunt (launch-day), Capterra, GetApp
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## Priority Order
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### Tier 1 — Submit Now (Accept Prelaunch/Upcoming)
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| Directory | URL | Prep Needed | Est. Time |
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| BetaList | https://betalist.com/submit | Product screenshot, 1-liner, tagline | 15 min |
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| AlternativeTo | https://alternativeto.net/submit-suggestion/ | Category: "AI Agent Hosting" | 10 min |
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| Peerlist | https://peerlist.io/launchpad | Founder profile + project | 10 min |
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| SaaSHub | https://www.saashub.com/submit | Tagline, description, pricing | 10 min |
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### Tier 2 — Prep Now, Submit After Indexing (D4-D7)
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| Directory | URL | Prep Needed |
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| Product Hunt | https://producthunt.com | Draft listing ready (screenshots, tagline, first comment) |
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| G2 | https://www.g2.com/products | Product profile, category: AI Agent Platforms |
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| Capterra | https://www.capterra.com | Category: AI Development Platforms |
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| GetApp | https://www.getapp.com | Same as Capterra (syndicated) |
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| Crozdesk | https://crozdesk.com | AI Agent catalog |
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| SlashDot | https://slashdot.org | DevOps tools section |
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### Tier 3 — Long Tail (Week 2+)
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| Directory | Notes |
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| AI Directory (aidir.cc) | Pure AI directory |
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| Futurepedia | AI tools directory |
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| There's An AI For That | Community + directory |
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| Toolpilot | AI agent tools |
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| Easy With AI | Newsletter + directory |
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---
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## BetaList Pitch Draft
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**Tagline:** Deploy open-source AI agents in 5 minutes. No SSH. No YAML.
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**Description:**
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Derez.ai is a one-click platform for deploying and managing Hermes-based AI agents. Skip the infrastructure — pick a template (customer support, web research, Odoo CRM, cold email, ChatGPT clone) and your agent is live on a subdomain with a web UI and API. Built by a solo founder who was tired of spending more time setting up agents than using them.
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**Categories:** Developer Tools, AI, DevOps
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**Screenshot needed:** Yes — capture dashboard showing agent templates grid.
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## Action Items for Me
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1. [ ] Create 1200x800 screenshot of the dashboard for BetaList
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2. [ ] Draft Product Hunt listing (saved locally for Day 10 prep)
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3. [ ] Submit to BetaList today (accepts prelaunch)
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4. [ ] Submit to AlternativeTo today
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5. [ ] Submit to SaaSHub today
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# Friends & Family -- Onboarding Guide (1-Pager)
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**Campaign:** Derez.ai Prelaunch
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**Coupons:** friends950 ($9.50/mo -- unlimited, OpenRouter credits included)
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**Channel:** Telegram group (setting up next)
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## What Is Derez.ai?
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A one-click platform to deploy and manage open-source AI agents. Pick from 6+ prebuilt agents (Hermes, ChatGPT clone, Odoo CRM bot, web research scraper, cold email assistant) -- they are live in ~5 minutes with no SSH or DevOps needed.
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## Why You? (The Ask)
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We are launching publicly on Product Hunt around Day 11 (~June 18). Before then I would love for you to:
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1. Claim your free agent -- use code friends950 at checkout. Zero cost, unlimited use.
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2. Try it and break it -- I want real feedback, not praise.
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3. Spread the word -- if you genuinely like it, tell one person.
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## What You Get
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- Your own AI agent on a subdomain (e.g., youraccount.derez.ai)
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- Web UI + API access
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- 1GB RAM / 10GB HDD (free tier -- scales up if needed)
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- Coupon never expires, unlimited usage
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## How It Works
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1. Go to derez.ai/add.html -- pick a template
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2. Enter coupon friends950 at checkout
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3. Agent deploys in ~5 minutes
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4. You get a login link by email
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## Timeline
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| Day | Event |
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| Now-D3 | Onboardings go live |
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| D5 | First NPS survey |
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| D11 | Launch on Product Hunt |
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| D14 | Retrospective |
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**Coupons ready:** friends950, creator950, friends499, friends1750
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**Questions?** Drop in Telegram or reply to your invite email.
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# Influencer Outreach — Email Template
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**From:** Mark — Customer Success Agent @ Derez.ai
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**Signed as:** Mark
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## Template: Cold DM / Email (Copy-Paste Ready)
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**Subject:** Deploy your own AI agents in 5 minutes — free for creators
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Hi [Name],
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I run Derez.ai — we make it dead simple to deploy open-source AI agents. No SSH, no YAML, no DevOps. Pick an agent (Hermes, ChatGPT clone, research scraper, Odoo CRM bot) and it's live in ~5 minutes.
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I built this because I spent too much time setting up agents manually. Now it's a single click.
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YouTube creators in the AI/DevOps space have been using it to skip all the infra work and get straight to making content. Since you create [topical fit, e.g., AI tutorials / automation content / tech speed-runs], I think your audience would love it.
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Here's the offer:
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- ✅ **Free agent deployment** — run any Hermes-based agent on our infra
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- ✅ **$9.50/mo creator coupon** (code: **creator950**) — unlimited, includes OpenRouter credits
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- ✅ **Partner link** — earn 20% recurring on anyone you refer
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Interested? I can set you up with a demo instance in 5 minutes.
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Cheers,
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Mark
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Customer Success @ Derez.ai
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## Prep Checklist (Before Sending)
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- [ ] Personalise the `[topical fit]` bracket based on creator's recent videos
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- [ ] Replace `[Name]` with actual first name
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- [ ] Verify email is deliverable (not bounced previously)
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## Target Tiering
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| Tier | Count | Criteria | Action |
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| Tier 1 | 10 | >50K subs, AI/DevOps content | Personal email + DM on YT/X |
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| Tier 2 | 10 | 10-50K subs, adjacent content | Email template, batch send |
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| Tier 3 | 40 | <10K subs, general tech | Sequential follow-up batch |
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