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Business Leaders of America Podcast


Mar 19, 2024

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Chad Burmeister, the Founder and CEO of BDR.ai. Chad's expertise and experience offer a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and sales.

During our conversation, we explored Chad's innovative strategies, discussed the future of AI in sales, and gained valuable insights into the challenges and successes of growing BDR.ai from zero to $1M ARR in under 12 months.

Chad also shared his thoughts on the key attributes and strategies for sales success, as well as his approach to balancing automation and personalization in sales outreach.

Stay tuned as we delve deeper into our discussion, uncovering more insights into AI-driven sales success and exploring the transformative potential of technology in today's sales landscape.

Notable Awards and Recognitions

  • Founder and Board Member of BDR.ai
  • Voted Top 25 Inside Sales Professional 10 years in a row by the AA-ISP
  • Grew a private company from $0 - $1.5M in 2 years
  • Podcast Host of “The AI for Sales Podcast”
  • Author of, “AI For Sales” and “Mastering B2B Lead Generation: With LinkedIn and AI”
  • Forbes Next 1000 Honeree
  • The Sales Experts Channel Best Producer Award
  • Top 100 Sales Coaches You Should Know
  • RingExcellence Award (2017)
  • Top 50 Sales Development Leaders You Should Know (2016)
  • 2013 AA-ISP Top 25 Most Influential Inside Sales Professionals
  • President's Club 2012 (ON24)
  • 2011 AA-ISP Top 25 Most Influential Inside Sales Professionals
  • 2010 AA-ISP Top 25 Most Influential Inside Sales Professionals

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Show Notes

[1:31] Brief background and how Chad got to where he is today.

[2:53] Features and functionalities of BDR.ai and how it leverages AI to optimize sales outreach.

[10:55] Key challenges in growing BDR.ai.

[14:37] Attributes/strategies that Chad believes contribute to sales success.

[18:30] The role AI has in the future and how Chad believes it will continue to evolve.

[21:59] How Chad approaches the balance of automation and personalization in sales outreach.

[25:36] Where to learn more about BDR.ai as well as Chad’s AI for Sales Podcast.

[26:45] Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs or sales professionals looking to make an impact in their industries.