SDR Accelerator

Thomas Klussmann
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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. SDR Accelerator Skool Community - https://www.skool.com/sdr-accelerator-7429/about Book a Call - https://calendar.app.google/ss7VFroJgpoQWzad8 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@SDRaccelerator LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkklussmann/ X - https://x.com/SDRaccelerator

Episodes

  1. 09/01/2025

    How Gloria Carr promoted to AE in just 4 months! | EP 10

    SDR Accelerator Skool Community - https://www.skool.com/sdr-accelerator-7429/about 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. Socials LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasklussmann X - https://twitter.com/ThomasKlussmann YouTube - www.youtube.com/@SDRaccelerator

    28 min

  2. 08/16/2025

    How James Holadnak promoted to an AE at Brex in just 11 months! EP 9

    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 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkklussmann/X - https://x.com/SDRaccelerator YouTube - https://youtube.com/@sdraccelerator?si=a0fBOAUD0V1qoZ7y

    32 min

  3. 08/04/2025

    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! SDR Accelerator Skool Community - https://www.skool.com/sdr-accelerator-7429/about Book a Call - https://calendar.app.google/ss7VFroJgpoQWzad8 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@SDRaccelerator LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkklussmann/ X - https://x.com/SDRaccelerator

    34 min

  4. 08/02/2025

    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. SDR Accelerator Skool Community - https://www.skool.com/sdr-accelerator-7429/about Book a Call - https://calendar.app.google/ss7VFroJgpoQWzad8 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@SDRaccelerator LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkklussmann/ X - https://x.com/SDRaccelerator

    27 min

  5. 07/21/2025

    How Michael Jewett promoted to an AE at Samsara after just 14 months! | EP 6

    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! SDR Accelerator Skool Community - https://www.skool.com/sdr-accelerator-7429/about Book a Call - https://calendar.app.google/ss7VFroJgpoQWzad8 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@SDRaccelerator LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkklussmann/ X - https://x.com/SDRaccelerator

    39 min

  6. 07/15/2025

    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! SDR Accelerator Skool Community - https://www.skool.com/sdr-accelerator-7429/about Book a Call - https://calendar.app.google/ss7VFroJgpoQWzad8 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@SDRaccelerator LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkklussmann/ X - https://x.com/SDRaccelerator

    33 min

  7. 06/30/2025

    How Axel Lloyd worked two separate SDR roles and still promoted to an AE in just 15 months! | EP 4

    In this episode I sit down with Axel Lloyd. He was an SDR at MongoDB for 8 months, then an SDR at LaunchDarkly for 7 months prior to promoting internally to a Commercial AE role. SDR Accelerator Skool Community - https://www.skool.com/sdr-accelerator-7429/about Book a Call - https://calendar.app.google/ss7VFroJgpoQWzad8 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@SDRaccelerator LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkklussmann/ X - https://x.com/SDRaccelerator

    40 min

  8. 06/25/2025

    How Adam Hausen made the jump to an external SMB AE role after just 10 months as an SDR! | EP 3

    In this episode I sit down with Adam Hausen. He was an BDR at Tock for just 10 months before becoming an SMB AE at Toast. Now he’s an SMB AE at Shopify. SDR Accelerator Skool Community - https://www.skool.com/sdr-accelerator-7429/about Book a Call - https://calendar.app.google/ss7VFroJgpoQWzad8 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@SDRaccelerator LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkklussmann/ X - https://x.com/SDRaccelerator

    47 min

  9. 06/17/2025

    How Connor Burris promoted from SDR to AE in just 7 months! | EP 2

    In this episode I sit down with Connor Burris. He was an SDR at Nextiva for just 7 months before becoming an AE there. Now he’s an SMB AE at Dialpad. SDR Accelerator Skool Community - https://www.skool.com/sdr-accelerator-7429/about Book a Call - https://calendar.app.google/ss7VFroJgpoQWzad8 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@SDRaccelerator LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkklussmann/ X - https://x.com/SDRaccelerator

    48 min

  10. 06/04/2025

    How Jack Winkler promoted from SDR to AE in just 7 months! | EP 1

    In this episode I sit down with Jack Winkler. He was an SDR at Verkada for just 7 months before becoming an AE there. Now he’s killing it as an SMB AE at Chainguard. SDR Accelerator Skool Community - https://www.skool.com/sdr-accelerator-7429/about Book a Call - https://calendar.app.google/ss7VFroJgpoQWzad8 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@SDRaccelerator LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkklussmann/ X - https://x.com/SDRaccelerator

    36 min
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About

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. SDR Accelerator Skool Community - https://www.skool.com/sdr-accelerator-7429/about Book a Call - https://calendar.app.google/ss7VFroJgpoQWzad8 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@SDRaccelerator LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkklussmann/ X - https://x.com/SDRaccelerator

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  • Creator
    Thomas Klussmann
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Thomas Klussmann
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