The SDR Accelerator Podcast equips aspiring SDRs with the mindset, strategies, and insider tips to fast-track their promotion to Account Executive in under 18 months. Join us as we interview top-performing AEs who’ve made the leap, sharing actionable advice to help you crush quotas and climb the sales ladder.
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How Gloria Carr promoted to AE in just 4 months! | EP 10
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In Episode 10 of the SDR Accelerator Podcast, I sit down with Gloria Carr, now an AE at HubSpot. We talk about her unique journey from music and teaching into tech sales, how she promoted to AE after just 4 months as an SDR, tackled imposter syndrome, and leveraged creativity, ICP focus, and AI to stand out.
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16 Aug 2025
How James Holadnak promoted to an AE at Brex in just 11 months!
In this episode I sit down with James Holadnak to discuss the secrets behind his success. He began his tech sales career as an SDR at Brex. After just 11 months of hard work, he became an AE there!SDR Accelerator Skool Community - https://www.skool.com/sdr-accelerator-7429/aboutSocials
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4 Aug 2025
How Cameron Furr promoted to an AE at Salesloft in just 11 months! | EP 8
In this episode I sit down with Cameron Furr to discuss the secrets behind his success. He was an SDR at Salesloft for just 11 months before becoming an AE there!
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2 Aug 2025
How Blake Williams promoted to an SMB AE at OneTrust in just 11 months! | EP 7
Tune in to hear how Blake Williams promoted to an SMB AE role at OneTrust in just 11 months. Perhaps the most insightful episode yet, Blake dives into specifics in how to network and build your brand to optimize your chances of landing the internal promotion.
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21 Jul 2025
How Michael Jewett promoted to an AE at Samsara after just 14 months!
In this episode I sit down with Michael Jewett to discuss the secrets behind his success. He was an SDR at Samsara for just 14 months before becoming a Commercial AE there!
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15 Jul 2025
How Xander Starzmann promoted to an AE at Couchbase after just 19 months! | EP 5
In this episode I sit down with Xander Starzmann to discuss the secrets behind his success. He was an SDR at Couchbase for just 19 months before becoming a Corporate AE there!
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Book a Call - https://calendar.app.google/ss7VFroJgpoQWzad8
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30 Jun 2025
How Axel Lloyd worked two separate SDR roles and still promoted to an AE in just 15 months! | EP 4
Host TK KLUSSMANN interviews Axel Lloyd about balancing two SDR roles and achieving a promotion to an AE position in just 15 months.
25 Jun 2025
How Adam Hausen made the jump to an external SMB AE role after just 10 months as an SDR! | EP 3
Adam Hausen discusses his rapid career advancement from BDR at Tock to SMB AE roles at Toast and Shopify, showcasing strategies for SDRs to accelerate their career trajectory in this interview with the host.
17 Jun 2025
How Connor Burris promoted from SDR to AE in just 7 months! | EP 2
Connor Burris shares his strategies for rapid career advancement, detailing how he transitioned from an SDR at Nextiva to an AE at Dialpad in just seven months, in an interview with the host.
4 Jun 2025
How Jack Winkler promoted from SDR to AE in just 7 months! | EP 1
Jack Winkler discusses his rapid promotion from Sales Development Representative to Account Executive, offering insights into achieving quick career advancement in sales, in an interview with the host.
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