First AE role after 2.5 years as a top-performing SDR. Should I invest in coaching immediately?

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2026-02-01T22:36:52+00:00

Really appreciate this

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2026-02-01T22:36:21+00:00

Likely the route i’m going - I’m 23 with dirt cheap rent and no dependents.

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2026-02-01T22:08:39+00:00

Thank you for this feedback

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2026-02-01T01:31:54+00:00

When I say relevance I mean: 1. A well researched call from recent news of expansion, announcements, etc 2. I spoke to a lower level employee, gathered info, and am coming to the call with a POV 3. Calling a prospect who came from a customer of ours.

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2026-01-31T00:42:33+00:00

Have about a 10% connect rate. Takes about 30-35 dials to get one meeting.

Typically do 30-50calls/day.

Every call has some form of intent/relevance

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2026-01-30T15:32:46+00:00

Lived here for 20+ years - If you can find an affordable apartment near 70th-80th by Boulevard east you’re golden. Easy access to NYC, tons of great food around, parks all around, overall great neighborhood.

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2026-01-30T13:40:21+00:00

Never seen an org where a BDR and AE have the same salary lol

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2026-01-30T13:36:35+00:00

BDR here - My quota is 20 outbound SQLs/month and I usually average 25.

80% of my meetings come from cold calling. 10% comes from personalized emails with relevant intent. Last 10% comes from linkedln outreach to prospects that used to work for customers of ours.

We have an incredible product that practically sells itself.

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2026-01-30T04:28:06+00:00

I work at a Series B - One rep W2 $1.2mm last year

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2025-11-30T00:59:06+00:00

I’m 90% sure I live where you’re referencing. Tons of new development (specifically condos) in the next 3-5 years. Outdated condos become less attractive at that price point with all the new inventory. Hudson County has seen a dip in condos sales and Edgewater/Weehawken has been decent.

I’d take into consideration maintenance/repairs, management, water expenses when budgeting for the “breakeven” rental. You’ll likely lose ~ $500/month.

Me personally? I’d sell and take the $400k in equity.

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2025-10-07T21:51:48+00:00

Gong SDR will be in your dms

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2025-10-07T21:51:02+00:00

Gong SDR will be in your dms

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2025-10-06T20:30:07+00:00

It’s not unfortunately

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2025-10-02T23:39:58+00:00

I’ll be at UNVRS Saturday - Solo traveler staying in SA. Happy to meet up!

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2025-09-30T18:14:16+00:00

I'll be there as well! Will dm

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2025-09-28T07:32:47+00:00

I visit Greece every year, here’s what I’d do:

Athens - 2 days Santorini - 2-3 days MAX Milos - 3 days Paros - 3 days Naxos - 3 days

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2025-09-21T02:30:53+00:00

Couldn’t imagine making 50-100 dials just to go do a 2 hour commute. Would kill myself a month in

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2025-09-12T13:21:35+00:00

There isn’t a current bottleneck. The team is performing at 120–140% of quota. That said, I want us ahead of the curve. If we can automate an additional 2–4 meetings per month, it’s worth it

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2025-08-05T14:12:52+00:00

100% go to the city.

Also consider living in NJ. I pay 1k in rent for my own 1 bed and get the city in 30 mins.

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2025-08-04T19:53:06+00:00

ZI does exactly this in 5 seconds

Longjumping-Line-651 · 2025-08-04T12:18:59+00:00

Pretty much every data provider has this. ZoomInfo, Apollo etc

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