Thomas Klussmann

SDR Accelerator

Business EN ↓ 10 episodes

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/aboutBook a Call - https://calendar.app.google/ss7VFroJgpoQWzad8Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@SDRacceleratorLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkklussmann/X - https://x.com/SDRaccelerator

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Thomas Klussmann

Episodes

How Gloria Carr promoted to AE in just 4 months! | EP 10 01.09.2025 28:14

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...

How James Holadnak promoted to an AE at Brex in just 11 months! EP 9 16.08.2025 31:31

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.co...

How Cameron Furr promoted to an AE at Salesloft in just 11 months! | EP 8 04.08.2025 34:21

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/tkklu...

How Blake Williams promoted to an SMB AE at OneTrust in just 11 months! | EP 7 02.08.2025 27:12

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/ss7VFroJgpoQWza...

How Michael Jewett promoted to an AE at Samsara after just 14 months! | EP 6 21.07.2025 39:01

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.co...

How Xander Starzmann promoted to an AE at Couchbase after just 19 months! | EP 5 15.07.2025 33:07

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...

How Axel Lloyd worked two separate SDR roles and still promoted to an AE in just 15 months! | EP 4 30.06.2025 39:30

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.linke...

How Adam Hausen made the jump to an external SMB AE role after just 10 months as an SDR! | EP 3 25.06.2025 47:03

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...

How Connor Burris promoted from SDR to AE in just 7 months! | EP 2 17.06.2025 47:44

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 - h...

How Jack Winkler promoted from SDR to AE in just 7 months! | EP 1 04.06.2025 36:21

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/tk...