Sales Pop!

MAY 11, 2025

Errors are commonplace, but how we handle them defines us and can weigh heavily on future business. First and foremost, it is best to admit a mistake upfront and sincerely apologize. Next, explain how the issue arose and then suggest fixing the problem together. The suggestion arises because misunderstandings frequently occur. Its generally a two-way street, so if the other person or company realizes the cause, they will be more likely to seek a better solution.

Growth

SaaStr

MAY 11, 2025

Dear SaaStr: How Do I Become a Better SDR? To become a better SDR, you need to focus on three key areas: precision, persistence, and value-add. Heres how you can level up: Stop Spraying and Praying : The era of blasting 10,000 generic emails is mostly over. Even with AI. Instead, focus on quality over quantity. Target 50 great prospects a week and make your outreach personalized and thoughtful.

High impact

SaaStr

MAY 11, 2025

Top Posts: When I see folks working at the same pace as 12 months ago, I know they are going to lose Its tough but true — Jason SaaStr 2025 is May 13-15 Lemkin (@jasonlk) May 5, 2025 #1. The Deadly AI Slow Roll in SaaS: It May Cost You Everything #2. CEO Resignations Are Up 24%. And At An All-Time High. #3. The Official SaaStr Annual 2025 Party Guide: Official, Semi-Official and Unofficial Parties and Side Events!!

Pitch

SaaStr

MAY 11, 2025

So far for SaaStr + AI Summit 2025, May 13-15, we have 711 VCs coming from 298 unique VC firms. A lot of VCs register … a bit late … so we should hit almost 800 by the time SaaStr 2025 is in full swing. Some of the notable VC firms on the list include Accel, A16Z, Base10 Partners, Emergence Capital, ICONIQ Growth, Innovation Endeavors, Mayfield, Redpoint Ventures, and Softbank, among many others.

Meeting

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

Sales