Use Manus to build a target-company lead list
A researcher used Manus to find HVAC, roofing, and plumbing firms that matched revenue and ad-spend filters, then checked the results by hand.
- What they did
- They gave Manus a research brief asking it to look across several states for HVAC, roofing, and plumbing businesses, including heat pump specialists, that met specific revenue and lead-generation spending thresholds. Manus worked independently, pulling information from chamber of commerce listings and industry publications, along with revenue estimates, marketing spend, and contact details for decision-makers.
- How it went
- After about 35 minutes, it returned just three leads and consumed nearly 90% of the free credits. Some data was hidden behind login walls, so the output still needed human review.
- Tips
- Expect to verify details yourself when sources sit behind sign-in screens. Keep an eye on credit usage: the free tier can be used up quickly on a single deep search, and access also needs an invitation code.
Try it yourself with Manus
Find [number] businesses in [industries] across [locations] that match these filters: [revenue range], [lead-generation or marketing spend], and [other criteria]. For each company, list the name, what they do, the most likely decision-maker title, and one short reason they may need [my product/service]. Include source links for every field. If any detail is unclear or blocked by a login, label it clearly. Before you do anything that sends, pays for, or submits information, pause and ask me to approve the next step.
Fill in the [brackets]. Agents can make mistakes, so review anything before it is sent, paid or deleted.
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