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+# LinkedIn Complete Master Follow List
+**All Wallcovering Decision-Makers: CEOs + Sales Reps + Set Decorators + Interior Designers + Architects + Facility Managers**
+
+Updated: June 23, 2026 | **Target: 200–250 total follows across all tiers**
+
+---
+
+## TIER BREAKDOWN & FOLLOW TARGETS
+
+| Tier | Audience | Count | Value | Search Strategy |
+|------|----------|-------|-------|-----------------|
+| **1** | Wallcovering CEOs/Presidents | 9 | High (thought leaders) | Company pages → "People" section |
+| **2** | Sales Leadership (VP Sales, Account Mgrs) | 18–25 | Medium-High (connectors) | Search each company for titles |
+| **3** | Set Decorators | 40–50 | **GOLD** ($10k–$100k projects) | Search: "Set Decorator" + Los Angeles/Ventura |
+| **4** | Interior Designers (Residential/Commercial) | 50–75 | High (direct specifiers) | Search: "Interior Designer" + LA/Ventura |
+| **5** | Architects (Residential/Commercial) | 30–50 | High (design authority) | Search: "Architect" + LA/Ventura + filter by firm size |
+| **6** | Facility Managers (Hospitality/Corporate) | 20–40 | Medium (renovation specifiers) | Search: "Facility Manager" + Marriott/Hilton/corporate + LA |
+| **7** | **Design/Build Firms (Large)** | **40–60** | **PLATINUM** (end-to-end spec authority) | Search: Major D/B firms (SOM, NBBJ, Gensler, HOK, regional) + leadership |
+| | **TOTAL** | **207–309** | Diversified + enterprise pipeline | Staggered over 10–14 weeks |
+
+---
+
+# TIER-BY-TIER EXECUTION GUIDE
+
+---
+
+## TIER 1: WALLCOVERING COMPANY CEOS (9 people)
+**Time: 30 minutes | Week 1**
+
+Go to each company LinkedIn page → Click "People" → Find CEO/President in list
+
+| Company | CEO Search | LinkedIn Page URL |
+|---------|------------|-------------------|
+| Kravet Inc | [Find in People section] | linkedin.com/company/kravet-inc |
+| Lee Jofa | [Find in People section] | linkedin.com/company/lee-jofa |
+| Brunschwig & Fils | [Find in People section] | linkedin.com/company/brunschwig-and-fils |
+| Cole & Son | [Find in People section] | linkedin.com/company/cole-and-son |
+| Clarke & Clarke | [Find in People section] | linkedin.com/company/clarke-and-clarke |
+| Schumacher | [Find in People section] | linkedin.com/company/schumacher |
+| Thibaut | [Find in People section] | linkedin.com/company/thibaut-inc |
+| Osborne & Little | [Find in People section] | linkedin.com/company/osborne-and-little |
+| Anna French | [Find in People section] | linkedin.com/company/anna-french |
+
+**Action:** Follow each CEO → Turn on notifications → Like 3–5 recent posts from each over next 2 weeks
+
+---
+
+## TIER 2: SALES LEADERSHIP (18–25 people)
+**Time: 1 hour | Week 1–2**
+
+Search on LinkedIn Sales Navigator:
+```
+Company: [Any wallcovering company above]
+Title: "VP Sales" OR "Sales Director" OR "Regional Sales Manager" OR "Account Executive" OR "National Accounts Manager"
+Location: Los Angeles OR New York OR San Francisco
+```
+
+**Action:** Find 2–3 per company, add to follow list, like their posts over 2 weeks
+
+---
+
+## TIER 3: SET DECORATORS (40–50 people)
+**Time: 2 hours | Week 2–3**
+
+**LinkedIn Search String:**
+```
+Title: "Set Decorator" OR "Production Designer" OR "Art Director"
+Location: Los Angeles, CA OR Ventura, CA OR "Los Angeles County"
+Industry: Entertainment, Film & TV, Theater
+```
+
+**Profiles to look for:**
+- "Sarah Chen — Set Decorator, Film & TV"
+- "Marcus Rodriguez — Production Designer, Commercial Interiors"
+- "Jennifer Park — Art Director, Hospitality Design"
+
+**How to find:**
+1. Search LinkedIn: `set decorator los angeles` (top search bar)
+2. Filter by location (Los Angeles, CA / Ventura County)
+3. Browse profiles, add active ones (recent posts/activity)
+
+**Action:** Follow all found → Like 2–3 posts each → Comment on 1 post per week
+
+**Why gold tier:** One set decorator = 3–5 annual $10k–$100k projects (film, TV, hospitality, themed environments)
+
+---
+
+## TIER 4: INTERIOR DESIGNERS (50–75 people)
+**Time: 3 hours | Week 3–4**
+
+**LinkedIn Search Strings (run each):**
+
+### **4A. Residential Interior Designers (LA/Ventura)**
+```
+Title: "Interior Designer" OR "Interior Design Principal" OR "Interior Architect"
+Location: Los Angeles, CA OR Ventura, CA OR "Ventura County"
+Company size: 1–100 employees (freelancers to boutique firms)
+```
+
+**Look for:**
+- Solo practitioners (1 person, high autonomy over spec choices)
+- Small firms (5–20 people, design-forward, likely selecting wallcovering)
+- Design studios (contemporary, pattern-forward aesthetic)
+
+### **4B. Commercial/Hospitality Interior Designers**
+```
+Title: "Interior Designer" OR "Design Director" OR "Senior Designer"
+Company: [hospitality brands] Marriott OR Hilton OR Four Seasons OR Hyatt OR Ritz-Carlton OR luxury hotel chains
+```
+
+### **4C. High-End Residential (Luxury Market)**
+```
+Title: "Interior Designer" OR "Luxury Designer" OR "High-End Design"
+Location: Los Angeles, CA OR Beverly Hills OR Brentwood OR Malibu (search affluent areas)
+Recent activity: Posted in last 3 months (shows engagement)
+```
+
+**How to find:**
+1. Search each string above
+2. Browse 100–150 results
+3. Add 50–75 most active (recent posts, comments, engagement)
+4. Prioritize designers with:
+   - Recent posts about color, pattern, materials
+   - Project work shown (before/after, client work)
+   - Residential/commercial mix
+
+**Action:** Follow all found → Like 2–3 posts each → Comment on 1 design choice/color/material post per week
+
+**Why valuable:** Interior designers DIRECT specify wallcovering → short sales cycle, repeat projects, high project value
+
+---
+
+## TIER 5: ARCHITECTS (30–50 people)
+**Time: 2.5 hours | Week 4–5**
+
+**LinkedIn Search Strings:**
+
+### **5A. Residential Architects (LA/Ventura)**
+```
+Title: "Architect" OR "Principal Architect" OR "Senior Architect"
+Specialization: Residential, Modern, Contemporary
+Location: Los Angeles, CA OR Ventura, CA
+Company size: 5–100 employees
+```
+
+### **5B. Commercial/Hospitality Architects**
+```
+Title: "Architect" OR "Design Principal"
+Company: [large architecture firms] SOM OR NBBJ OR Gensler OR HOK OR smaller regional firms
+Specialization: Hospitality, Commercial, Retail
+```
+
+### **5C. Design-Forward Architects (Luxury/Trophy Projects)**
+```
+Title: "Architect" OR "Principal" OR "Founder"
+Location: Los Angeles, CA OR Ventura, CA
+Recent activity: Posts about design, color, materials (shows they engage on LinkedIn)
+Company: Boutique architecture firms (5–50 people)
+```
+
+**How to find:**
+1. Search each string
+2. Browse 100–150 results
+3. Add 30–50 most active architects
+4. Prioritize those with:
+   - Recent posts about design trends, materials, projects
+   - Residential or commercial project photos
+   - Speaking/thought-leadership activity
+
+**Action:** Follow all found → Like 2–3 posts each → Comment on design/material choices
+
+**Why valuable:** Architects specify wallcovering + adjacent materials (paint, custom finishes) → design authority, high-value projects
+
+---
+
+## TIER 6: FACILITY MANAGERS (20–40 people)
+**Time: 2 hours | Week 5–6**
+
+**LinkedIn Search Strings:**
+
+### **6A. Hospitality Facility Managers**
+```
+Title: "Facility Manager" OR "Director of Facilities" OR "Facilities Director" OR "Property Manager"
+Company: Marriott OR Hilton OR Four Seasons OR Hyatt OR InterContinental OR luxury hotel chains
+Location: Los Angeles, CA OR Ventura, CA
+```
+
+### **6B. Corporate Facility Managers (Office/HQ)**
+```
+Title: "Facility Manager" OR "Facilities Manager" OR "VP Facilities" OR "Real Estate Director"
+Company size: 500+ employees (large corporates with ongoing renovation budgets)
+Location: Los Angeles, CA
+```
+
+### **6C. Apartment/Residential Community Managers**
+```
+Title: "Community Manager" OR "Facility Manager" OR "Property Manager"
+Company: Luxury apartment complexes, managed communities
+Location: Los Angeles, CA OR Ventura, CA
+```
+
+**How to find:**
+1. Search each string
+2. Browse 50–100 results
+3. Add 20–40 most relevant
+4. Prioritize those with:
+   - Recent posts about renovations, property improvements
+   - Large property/portfolio management experience
+   - Active engagement (shows they use LinkedIn)
+
+**Action:** Follow all found → Like 2–3 posts → Comment on facility/renovation decisions
+
+**Why valuable:** Facility managers approve wallcovering for regular renovations, lobby refreshes, guest-facing areas → recurring budget, multiple projects/year
+
+---
+
+## TIER 7: DESIGN/BUILD FIRMS — LEADERSHIP (40–60 people)
+**Time: 3 hours | Week 6–7**
+
+**Why PLATINUM tier:** Design/build firms handle end-to-end specification — they own both design AND build decisions. One relationship = 5–20 annual projects ($50k–$500k+ each)
+
+**LinkedIn Search Strings:**
+
+### **7A. Major National D/B Firms (Tier 1)**
+```
+Company: SOM OR NBBJ OR Gensler OR HOK OR DPR Construction OR Turner Construction
+Title: "Principal" OR "Partner" OR "Design Director" OR "VP Design" OR "Executive Vice President"
+Location: Los Angeles, CA OR Ventura, CA (or national if multi-office)
+```
+
+**Known firms:**
+- **SOM** (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill) — global, luxury residential/commercial
+- **NBBJ** — hospitality, commercial, mixed-use
+- **Gensler** — workplace, hospitality, retail
+- **HOK** (Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum) — hospitality, commercial, sports
+- **DPR Construction** — design + build, commercial, hospitality
+- **Turner Construction** — mega-builds, design-build division
+
+### **7B. Regional D/B Firms (Tier 2 – California)**
+```
+Title: "Founder" OR "Principal" OR "Vice President" OR "Design Director"
+Company size: 50–500 employees
+Location: Los Angeles, CA OR Ventura, CA OR San Francisco, CA
+Company: [Regional firms with design + build]
+```
+
+**Search for:** "design build" + "los angeles" + "principal"
+
+**Look for:**
+- Boutique D/B firms (50–200 people)
+- Hospitality-focused D/B (hotels, restaurants, resorts)
+- Commercial/retail D/B
+- Residential luxury D/B
+
+### **7C. Hospitality D/B Specialists**
+```
+Title: "Design Principal" OR "VP Hospitality" OR "Senior Architect"
+Company: [Hospitality D/B firms] Rockwell Group OR AvroKO OR Perkins+Will OR Hyatt/Marriott design divisions
+Location: Los Angeles, CA
+```
+
+**How to find:**
+1. Search "design build architect los angeles" on LinkedIn
+2. Filter by company size (50–500+)
+3. Add 40–60 most active principals/VPs
+4. Prioritize those with:
+   - Recent posts about hospitality projects, design trends
+   - Speaking/thought-leadership activity
+   - Multi-office presence (signals authority)
+
+**Action:** Follow all found → Like 2–3 posts each → Comment on 1 project/design decision per week
+
+---
+
+# WEEKLY FOLLOW SCHEDULE (Staggered execution)
+
+To avoid looking automated, **spread follows over 8–10 weeks:**
+
+| Week | Tier(s) | Count | Time | Actions |
+|------|---------|-------|------|---------|
+| **1** | CEOs + Sales Reps (partial) | 24–34 | 1.5 hrs | Follow + turn on notifications |
+| **2** | Sales Reps (complete) + Set Decorators (start) | 20–30 | 2 hrs | Follow + begin engagement |
+| **3** | Set Decorators (continue) + Interior Designers (start) | 40–50 | 2.5 hrs | Follow + daily likes |
+| **4** | Interior Designers (continue) + Architects (start) | 30–40 | 2 hrs | Follow + comment on design posts |
+| **5** | Architects (continue) + Facility Managers (start) | 30–40 | 2 hrs | Follow + begin daily engagement |
+| **6** | Facility Managers (complete) + Design/Build (start) | 30–50 | 2 hrs | Final facility managers + begin D/B |
+| **7** | Design/Build Firms (continue) | 40–60 | 2.5 hrs | Follow D/B principals, turn on notifications |
+| | **TOTAL** | **207–309** | **~15 hours** | Staggered over 7+ weeks |
+
+---
+
+# DAILY ENGAGEMENT ROUTINE (Running Parallel)
+
+### **Every Morning (7:30 AM PT)**
+- [ ] Check InMail opens + replies (Sales Navigator)
+- [ ] Like 5–10 posts from feed (rotate: CEOs, sales reps, set decorators, designers, architects, facility managers)
+- [ ] Reply to any warm InMails (personalized)
+
+### **M/W/F (4:00 PM PT)**
+- [ ] Comment on 1–2 posts from different tiers:
+  - Set decorator: "Love your work on [project]"
+  - Interior designer: "The color palette here is strong"
+  - Architect: "Interesting approach to [design choice]"
+  - Facility manager: "Great renovation on [property]"
+
+### **Every Friday (5:00 PM PT)**
+- [ ] Update LINKEDIN_OUTREACH_TRACKER.csv with weekly data
+- [ ] Check: Open rate, reply rate, new followers
+- [ ] Adjust next week's cadence based on which tier is responding best
+
+---
+
+# INMAIL STRATEGY BY TIER (When to send)
+
+| Tier | Engagement Window | First InMail Timing | Template | Example |
+|------|-------------------|---------------------|----------|---------|
+| **CEOs** | 6–8 weeks | Week 6–7 | Peer-to-peer thought leader | "Your approach to [trend] aligns with what we're seeing..." |
+| **Sales Reps** | 2–3 weeks | Week 3 | Connector/relationship | "Building relationships with your team..." |
+| **Set Decorators** | 2–4 weeks | Week 3–4 | Project collaborator | "Loved your work on [production]..." |
+| **Interior Designers** | 3–4 weeks | Week 4–5 | Supplier/partner | "Specifying wallcovering for your projects..." |
+| **Architects** | 4–6 weeks | Week 5–6 | Material authority | "Material sourcing for your residential/commercial work..." |
+| **Facility Managers** | 3–5 weeks | Week 4–5 | Solution provider | "Renovation wallcovering solutions for [property type]..." |
+
+---
+
+# SAMPLE INMAILS BY AUDIENCE
+
+### **Interior Designer InMail**
+```
+Hi [Name],
+
+Noticed your recent project on [residential/commercial]. The material choices were really thoughtful.
+
+We specialize in sourcing premium wallcovering + specialty finishes for interior designers. 
+Fast samples, flexible minimums, and partnership pricing that works for your budget.
+
+Would love to connect and explore how we could support your next project.
+
+— Steve
+```
+
+### **Architect InMail**
+```
+Hi [Name],
+
+Saw your work on [project]. The design direction on materials/finishes is really forward-thinking.
+
+We source high-end wallcovering for architects designing luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. 
+Specification support, digital tools, and designer-friendly sourcing.
+
+Let's connect?
+
+— Steve
+```
+
+### **Facility Manager InMail**
+```
+Hi [Name],
+
+Managing renovations at [property/hospitality group] — that's a significant operation.
+
+We specialize in sourcing wallcovering for hospitality and corporate facility renovations. 
+Durable finishes, bulk pricing, and fast turnaround for ongoing property improvements.
+
+Would love to support your next refresh project.
+
+— Steve
+```
+
+---
+
+# SUCCESS METRICS (8–10 Week Goal)
+
+By end of Week 6 (mid-August):
+
+| Metric | Target |
+|--------|--------|
+| **Total follows** | 167–249 |
+| **New followers on your profile** | 100–200 |
+| **Daily engagement (likes + comments)** | 15–20 per day |
+| **InMails sent** | 10–15 (warm ramp-up) |
+| **InMail open rate** | 15–20% |
+| **InMail replies** | 3–5 |
+| **Calls scheduled** | 1–2 |
+| **Warm leads by tier:** | |
+| — Set decorators | 2–3 warm |
+| — Interior designers | 2–3 warm |
+| — Architects | 1–2 warm |
+| — Facility managers | 1 warm |
+
+---
+
+# HOW TO USE THIS LIST
+
+**Week 1:**
+1. Print this markdown or open in browser
+2. Start with Tier 1 (CEOs) — 30 min
+3. Move to Tier 2 (Sales Reps) — 1 hour
+4. Set daily 7:30 AM reminder for engagement
+
+**Weeks 2–6:**
+1. Follow each tier on schedule (staggered)
+2. Daily engagement: 5–10 likes, 1–2 comments (rotate tiers)
+3. Friday metrics review + adjust
+
+**Week 3+:**
+1. Begin InMails to warmest tier first (set decorators after Week 2)
+2. Scale InMails based on reply rate data
+3. Schedule calls from warm replies immediately
+
+---
+
+# TIER PRIORITY RANKING (If short on time)
+
+**Must-do (highest ROI):**
+1. **Tier 3 (Set Decorators)** — $10k–$100k projects, fastest conversion
+2. **Tier 4 (Interior Designers)** — Direct specifiers, repeat business
+3. **Tier 5 (Architects)** — Design authority, luxury projects
+
+**Nice-to-have (supporting):**
+4. **Tier 6 (Facility Managers)** — Recurring renovation budget
+5. **Tier 2 (Sales Reps)** — Connectors, relationship leverage
+6. **Tier 1 (CEOs)** — Thought leadership (long-term relationship building)
+
+---
+
+**Ready to launch?** Start with Tier 1 + 2 this week, then move to Tier 3–6 on weekly stagger. 
+
+**Total 8-week investment: ~11 hours**  
+**Potential ROI: 2–4 interior design projects + 1–2 architecture projects + 2–3 set decorator collaborations**
+
+Go. 🚀
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+# LinkedIn Expanded 4-Month Calendar
+**June 24 – October 31, 2026**  
+**All 7 Tiers: CEOs + Sales Reps + Set Decorators + Interior Designers + Architects + Facility Managers + Design/Build Firms**
+
+---
+
+## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 207–309 FOLLOWS OVER 4 MONTHS
+
+| Timeline | Tier Focus | Weekly Follows | Cumulative | Monthly Goal |
+|----------|-----------|----------------|-----------|--------------|
+| **Weeks 1–2 (Jun 24 – Jul 7)** | Tiers 1–2 (CEOs, Sales Reps) | 30–40 | 30–40 | Foundation |
+| **Weeks 3–4 (Jul 8–21)** | Tier 3 (Set Decorators) | 40–50 | 70–90 | Gold tier activation |
+| **Weeks 5–6 (Jul 22 – Aug 4)** | Tier 4 (Interior Designers) | 50–60 | 120–150 | Designer outreach |
+| **Weeks 7–8 (Aug 5–18)** | Tier 5 (Architects) | 40–50 | 160–200 | Design authority |
+| **Weeks 9–10 (Aug 19 – Sep 1)** | Tier 6 (Facility Managers) | 25–35 | 185–235 | Operations/renovations |
+| **Weeks 11–12 (Sep 2–15)** | Tier 7 (Design/Build Firms) | 40–60 | 225–295 | Enterprise spec authority |
+| **Weeks 13–16 (Sep 16 – Oct 31)** | Engagement + InMails + Calls | Engagement only | 207–309 | Deal conversion |
+| | **TOTAL** | — | **207–309** | **4 months** |
+
+---
+
+## MONTHLY BREAKDOWN & TARGETS
+
+### **MONTH 1 (Jun 24 – Jul 31): FOUNDATION + GOLD TIER**
+
+**Focus:** Build CEO/sales rep network + activate Set Decorators (GOLD) + begin Designer outreach
+
+| Week | Tiers | Follows | Posts | InMails | Calls | Metrics |
+|------|-------|---------|-------|---------|-------|---------|
+| 1 (Jun 24–30) | 1–2 | 30–40 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Start: 0 open |
+| 2 (Jul 1–7) | 2–3 | 20–30 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Kravet opens expected |
+| 3 (Jul 8–14) | 3–4 | 40–50 | 1 | 5 | 1–2 | Set decorators warm up |
+| 4 (Jul 15–21) | 4–5 | 20–30 | 1 | 3 (follow-ups) | 1 | Month 1 synthesis |
+| | **SUBTOTAL** | **110–150** | **4** | **20** | **2–3** | 50–100 new followers |
+
+**End of Month 1 Status:**
+- ✅ 110–150 follows (CEOs, sales reps, set decorators, designer start)
+- ✅ 4 posts published
+- ✅ 20 InMails sent (Kravet, Independents, Ventura, Set Decorators)
+- ✅ 2–3 calls scheduled (early warm replies)
+- ✅ 3–5 set decorators in warm engagement phase
+
+---
+
+### **MONTH 2 (Aug 1–31): SCALE DESIGNERS + ARCHITECTS**
+
+**Focus:** Ramp interior designers + architects (high spec authority) + deepen set decorator relationships + CEO InMails
+
+| Week | Tiers | Follows | Posts | InMails | Calls | Metrics |
+|------|-------|---------|-------|---------|-------|---------|
+| 5 (Aug 1–4) | 4–5 | 30–40 | 1 | 10 (set decorators warm) | 1–2 | Designers activation |
+| 6 (Aug 5–11) | 5–6 | 25–35 | 1 | 10 (CEOs cold-to-warm) | 1 | Facility mgrs start |
+| 7 (Aug 12–18) | 5–6 | 30–40 | 1 | 10 (designers cold-to-warm) | 2 | Hot set decorator leads |
+| 8 (Aug 19–31) | 6–7 | 30–40 | 2 | 10 (architects + D/B) | 1–2 | Design/build activation |
+| | **SUBTOTAL** | **115–155** | **5** | **40** | **5–7** | 100–150 new followers |
+
+**End of Month 2 Status:**
+- ✅ 225–305 cumulative follows
+- ✅ 9 posts published (YTD)
+- ✅ 60 InMails sent (YTD)
+- ✅ 7–10 calls conducted/scheduled (YTD)
+- ✅ 3–5 set decorator deals in motion
+- ✅ 2–3 interior designer warm leads
+- ✅ Design/build firms entering engagement phase
+
+---
+
+### **MONTH 3 (Sep 1–30): CONVERT DEALS + FINAL D/B PUSH**
+
+**Focus:** Convert warm leads to projects + close design/build momentum + complete all tier 7 follows + final InMails
+
+| Week | Tiers | Follows | Posts | InMails | Calls | Metrics |
+|------|-------|---------|-------|---------|-------|---------|
+| 9 (Sep 1–7) | 6–7 | 15–25 | 1 | 10 (final D/B + warm follow-ups) | 2–3 | D/B final push |
+| 10 (Sep 8–14) | 7 | 10–20 | 1 | 10 (close momentum) | 2–3 | Hot deals tracked |
+| 11 (Sep 15–21) | 7 | 5–10 | 1 | 10 (conversion focus) | 2 | Project intros landing |
+| 12 (Sep 22–30) | Engagement only | 0 | 2 | 10 (final batch) | 2–3 | Closing phase |
+| | **SUBTOTAL** | **30–55** | **5** | **40** | **8–11** | 100–150 new followers |
+
+**End of Month 3 Status:**
+- ✅ 207–309 cumulative follows (COMPLETE)
+- ✅ 14–16 posts published (YTD)
+- ✅ 100 InMails sent (YTD)
+- ✅ 15–21 calls conducted (YTD)
+- ✅ **2–3 set decorator project deals closed or in pipeline**
+- ✅ **2–3 interior designer projects in motion**
+- ✅ **1–2 architect projects introductions**
+- ✅ **1 design/build firm partnership conversation**
+- ✅ **Total new followers: 300–500**
+
+---
+
+### **MONTH 4 (Oct 1–31): SUSTAIN + CLOSE DEALS**
+
+**Focus:** Ongoing engagement + close all warm deals + nurture D/B relationships for Q1 2027 projects
+
+| Activity | Target |
+|----------|--------|
+| Daily engagement (likes, comments) | 10–15/day (sustain) |
+| Posts published | 4 (monthly cadence) |
+| InMails sent | 20 (to lukewarm prospects) |
+| Calls | 4–6 (deal closure focus) |
+| Deal closures | 2–3 projects confirmed |
+| Design/build pipeline | 1–2 intro conversations |
+
+**End of Q3/Q4 Status:**
+- ✅ 207–309 follows (STABLE, ongoing engagement)
+- ✅ 18–20 posts published
+- ✅ 120+ InMails sent total
+- ✅ 19–27 calls conducted
+- ✅ **3–5 project deals closed or in active negotiation**
+- ✅ **500–700 new followers** (from original 5,432 → 5,932–6,132)
+- ✅ **Q1 2027 pipeline: $50k–$250k in potential projects**
+
+---
+
+## WEEK-BY-WEEK EXECUTION GUIDE
+
+### **WEEK 1: Jun 24–30 (Tier 1–2)**
+- **Mon 24:** Follow 9 CEOs (Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig, Cole & Son, Clarke & Clarke, Schumacher, Thibaut, Osborne, Anna French) — 30 min
+- **Tue 25:** Send 5 InMails (Kravet VPs) — 20 min
+- **Wed 26:** Follow 15 Sales Reps (search each company) — 30 min
+- **Thu 27:** Follow 7 more vendors from 28-list — 15 min
+- **Fri 28:** Weekly metrics review — 5 min
+- **Daily:** 5 likes/day, 1 comment 3x/week
+- **Publish:** Post 1 (Design Trends)
+
+**Total time: ~1.5 hours | Follows: 31–40**
+
+---
+
+### **WEEK 2: Jul 1–7 (Tier 2–3)**
+- **Mon 1:** Publish Post 2 (Vendor Spotlight) — 10 min
+- **Tue 2:** Send 7 InMails (Independents + Hospitality) — 25 min
+- **Wed 3:** Search + follow 10 Set Decorators — 20 min
+- **Thu 4:** Follow 10 more Set Decorators — 20 min
+- **Fri 5:** Weekly metrics review — 5 min
+- **Daily:** Engagement routine
+
+**Total time: ~1.5 hours | Follows: 20–30 (cumulative: 50–70)**
+
+---
+
+### **WEEK 3: Jul 8–14 (Tier 3–4)**
+- **Mon 8:** Publish Post 3 — 10 min
+- **Tue 9:** Follow 15 more Set Decorators — 20 min
+- **Wed 10:** Send 5 InMails (Ventura Corridor) — 15 min
+- **Thu 11:** Follow 10 Interior Designers (start tier 4 search) — 20 min
+- **Fri 12:** Weekly metrics review + assess warm set decorators — 5 min
+
+**Total time: ~1.5 hours | Follows: 35–45 (cumulative: 85–115)**
+
+---
+
+### **WEEK 4: Jul 15–21 (Tier 4–5)**
+- **Mon 15:** Publish Post 4 — 10 min
+- **Tue 16:** Send follow-ups to warm replies — 10 min
+- **Wed 17:** Follow 15 Interior Designers + 5 Architects — 25 min
+- **Thu 18:** Schedule calls from early replies — 15 min
+- **Fri 19:** **MONTH 1 SYNTHESIS:** Review all data, adjust Month 2 — 10 min
+
+**Total time: ~1.5 hours | Follows: 20–30 (cumulative: 105–145)**
+
+---
+
+### **WEEKS 5–8: AUGUST (Tiers 4–6)**
+
+**Week 5 (Aug 1–4):**
+- Follow 30–40 Interior Designers + start Architects
+- Publish Post 5
+- Send 10 InMails (set decorators warm phase)
+- 1–2 calls
+
+**Week 6 (Aug 5–11):**
+- Follow 30 Architects + start Facility Managers
+- Publish Post 6
+- Send 10 InMails (CEOs after 6+ weeks engagement signal)
+- 1 call
+
+**Week 7 (Aug 12–18):**
+- Follow 30 more Architects
+- Publish Post 7
+- Send 10 InMails (designers cold-to-warm)
+- 2 calls
+
+**Week 8 (Aug 19–31):**
+- Follow 30–40 Design/Build Firm principals (START TIER 7)
+- Publish Posts 8–9
+- Send 10 InMails (architects + D/B cold-to-warm)
+- 1–2 calls
+
+**August Total: 115–155 follows (cumulative: 220–300)**
+
+---
+
+### **WEEKS 9–12: SEPTEMBER (Tiers 6–7)**
+
+**Week 9 (Sep 1–7):**
+- Follow remaining 15–25 Design/Build principals
+- Publish Post 10
+- Send 10 InMails (final D/B + warm follow-ups)
+- 2–3 calls
+
+**Week 10 (Sep 8–14):**
+- Follow 10–20 more D/B firms (boutique regional)
+- Publish Post 11
+- Send 10 InMails (close momentum phase)
+- 2–3 calls
+
+**Week 11 (Sep 15–21):**
+- Follow final 5–10 D/B targets
+- Publish Post 12
+- Send 10 InMails (conversion focus)
+- 2 calls
+
+**Week 12 (Sep 22–30):**
+- No new follows (engagement only)
+- Publish Posts 13–14
+- Send 10 final InMails
+- 2–3 calls (closing deals)
+
+**September Total: 30–55 follows (cumulative: 250–355, but actual: 207–309 target)**
+
+---
+
+### **WEEKS 13–16: OCTOBER (Sustain + Close)**
+
+- **No new follows** (all 207–309 already followed)
+- **Daily engagement:** 10–15 likes/day, 2–3 comments/week
+- **Posts:** 4 (sustained monthly cadence)
+- **InMails:** 20 (lukewarm prospects, final push)
+- **Calls:** 4–6 (deal closure, design/build partnership exploratory)
+- **Focus:** Convert warm leads to actual projects
+
+**October: 0 new follows (maintain engagement on all 207–309)**
+
+---
+
+## DAILY ENGAGEMENT ROUTINE (Running Parallel, All 4 Months)
+
+### **Every Morning (7:30 AM PT)**
+- [ ] Check InMail opens/replies
+- [ ] Like 5–10 posts (rotate through tiers: CEOs → set decorators → designers → architects → D/B)
+- [ ] Reply to warm messages
+
+### **M/W/F (4:00 PM PT)**
+- [ ] Comment on 1–2 posts:
+  - Set decorator: "Your work on [project]..."
+  - Designer: "Love the color palette..."
+  - Architect: "Interesting approach to [design]..."
+  - D/B firm: "Beautiful execution on [project]..."
+
+### **Every Friday (5:00 PM PT)**
+- [ ] Update LINKEDIN_OUTREACH_TRACKER.csv
+- [ ] Check: Opens, replies, calls scheduled, new followers
+- [ ] Adjust next week based on data
+
+---
+
+## SUCCESS METRICS BY PHASE
+
+### **End of Month 1 (Jul 31)**
+- ✅ 110–150 follows
+- ✅ 4 posts published
+- ✅ 20 InMails sent (5–8% open rate expected)
+- ✅ 2–3 calls scheduled
+- ✅ 50–100 new followers on your profile
+- ✅ 1–2 set decorators actively engaged (warm)
+
+### **End of Month 2 (Aug 31)**
+- ✅ 220–300 follows
+- ✅ 9 posts published (YTD)
+- ✅ 60 InMails sent (8–12% open rate)
+- ✅ 7–10 calls conducted
+- ✅ 150–250 new followers (YTD)
+- ✅ 3–5 set decorators in hot phase
+- ✅ 2–3 interior designers warm
+
+### **End of Month 3 (Sep 30)**
+- ✅ 207–309 follows (COMPLETE)
+- ✅ 14–16 posts published
+- ✅ 100 InMails sent (8–10% avg open rate)
+- ✅ 15–21 calls conducted
+- ✅ 300–500 new followers
+- ✅ **2–3 set decorator projects** (RFQ, estimate, or deal in motion)
+- ✅ **2–3 interior designer projects** in active negotiation
+- ✅ **1–2 architect introductions** from D/B pipeline
+- ✅ **1 design/build partnership conversation**
+
+### **End of October (Oct 31)**
+- ✅ 207–309 maintains (ongoing engagement)
+- ✅ 18–20 posts published (sustain cadence)
+- ✅ 120+ InMails sent total
+- ✅ 19–27 calls conducted total
+- ✅ 500–700 new followers (lifetime)
+- ✅ **3–5 project deals closed or in active negotiation**
+- ✅ **Q1 2027 pipeline: $50k–$250k estimated project value**
+
+---
+
+## HOW TO USE THIS CALENDAR
+
+**Print or bookmark this file**
+
+**Week 1:** Follow Tier 1–2, set daily reminders, start engagement routine
+
+**Weeks 2–4:** Follow Tier 3–5, begin InMails to warm-ups, first calls scheduled
+
+**Weeks 5–8 (August):** Scale to Tier 5–6, ramp InMails, 5–7 calls
+
+**Weeks 9–12 (September):** Complete Tier 7, 40+ InMails, close deals
+
+**Weeks 13–16 (October):** Sustain engagement, 4–6 calls, finalize 3–5 projects
+
+---
+
+## TIER PRIORITY (If short on time)
+
+**Must-follow (ROI order):**
+1. **Tier 3: Set Decorators** (40–50) — $10k–$100k projects, fastest conversion, 4–6 week sales cycle
+2. **Tier 7: Design/Build Firms** (40–60) — $50k–$500k+ projects, multi-year relationships, high authority
+3. **Tier 4: Interior Designers** (50–75) — Direct specifiers, repeat projects, 2–3 week sales cycle
+4. **Tier 5: Architects** (30–50) — Design authority, luxury projects, 4–8 week cycles
+
+**Nice-to-have (relationship leverage):**
+5. **Tier 6: Facility Managers** (20–40) — Recurring budget, ongoing relationships
+6. **Tier 2: Sales Reps** (18–25) — Connectors, intel, relationship softening
+7. **Tier 1: CEOs** (9) — Thought leadership, long-term brand building
+
+---
+
+## COST & TIME INVESTMENT
+
+- **Total 4-month time investment:** ~15 hours (follows) + 5 hours (posts) + 60 hours (calls/InMails/daily engagement) = **~80 hours**
+- **Amortized:** 20 hours/month, 5 hours/week
+- **Cost:** $64/mo LinkedIn Sales Navigator premium
+- **ROI estimate:** 1–2 projects/month (average $30k–$50k) = $30k–$100k/month potential
+
+---
+
+**Launch date: June 24 (Monday). Week 1 starts now. 🚀**

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