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How Startups Are Closing More Deals with Less Headcount: From Sales Reps to AI SDRs
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From hiring philosophy to revenue operations, AI-powered outreach, and the challenges of selling AI-driven solutions to legacy businesses, Frank delivers hard-hitting insights for startup founders, sales leaders, and AI enthusiasts.
📢 What next?
🔗 Learn more about Salesforge: Salesforge.ai
🔗 Connect with Frank Sondors on LinkedIn: Frank Sondors
📩 Have questions for Frank? Drop them in the comments for a potential Round 2 interview!
🎯 Key Topics & Timestamps:
🔹 [00:00] - Introduction to Frank Sondors & Salesforge
🔹 [01:30] - Scaling from 3 to 34 employees & $3M ARR in 20 months
🔹 [03:45] - What is an AI SDR & why sales teams are getting leaner
🔹 [06:30] - Winning the Vidyard Video Sales Team Award
🔹 [08:15] - Frank's career: From Google to launching his own startup
🔹 [12:00] - Why founders today avoid overhiring & embrace automation
🔹 [14:30] - Selling AI solutions to legacy businesses & skeptics
🔹 [18:00] - The mindset shift from employee to founder & CEO
🔹 [21:00] - Hiring philosophy: Finding high-impact employees
🔹 [30:00] - The probation period that filters A-players from deadwood
🔹 [35:00] - The road to $3M ARR & what’s next for Salesforge
Connect with me on:
#DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy
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