Stop Chasing Ghosts: How I’m Using Hunter.io to Find Real People Who Actually Read Their Email

(AKA no more “info@blackhole.com”)
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I run a business that helps other businesses — especially small ones, startups, and folks just trying to keep their heads above water. But here’s the truth: it’s really hard to help someone when you can’t even get past their generic “contact us” form or that dusty inbox no one checks.

I’ve wasted way too much time clicking through websites, hoping for a sign of life — a founder’s name, a real email, anything that doesn’t lead to the void.

That’s where Hunter.io comes in.

It’s like the grown-up version of email magic. You pop in a company website, and Hunter shows you the real people behind it — names, roles, and most importantly, actual emails you can use. Not “info@.” Not “hello@.” The decision-makers. The folks who can actually say yes.

Why I needed this (and you probably do too):

I help small businesses with operations, admin, digital services, career support — but most of them don’t even know help like that exists for them. That means I need to reach out and let them know. Cold outreach used to feel awkward — like knocking on someone’s door uninvited. But now? I can skip the front door entirely and go straight to the person I need to talk to.

I’m not here to spam people. I’m here to say,
“Hey, I see you hustling. I can help.”
And that hits different when it lands in the right inbox.

The real win?

I’m no longer relying only on Upwork or waiting for someone to stumble across my services. I’m being intentional. I’m building a list of small business owners, nonprofit directors, and hiring managers who actually need what I offer — and now I can reach them.

Whether I’m pitching Worksharks, LURE, or Unity — or offering resume support, job board collabs, or help with recruiting — Hunter helps me get in front of the right people faster. Without playing FBI.

If you’re tired of getting ghosted by “contact@”...

...this is your sign to try it.
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