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Prospecting vs. Lead Generation

Introduction  It’s common to confuse prospecting with lead generation. Both involve identifying potential customers and driving revenue. What makes them different? The approach and the stage of the sales process. Prospecting is all about finding potential customers who fit your target market. This could involve anything from cold calling to scouring LinkedIn for the right […]

S2 E15: Engage Them and They Will Come – Why We Need To Stop Begging for Meetings

About the Session  In this episode of Science of B2B, Kerry Cunningham takes a deep dive into the evolving role of BDRs and SDRs in today’s complex B2B buying journey. With buyers engaging sales late in the process—often after they’ve already chosen a preferred vendor—traditional outreach methods need a major rethink. Kerry discusses how SDRs […]

The 2025 Science of B2B BDR Benchmark: Succeeding in a Changing Landscape

Quick Read Summary The role of BDRs and SDRs is evolving, shaped by advances in AI, buyer behavior, and the need for more strategic engagement. While AI has introduced automation for tasks like email writing and initial prospect outreach, it is enhancing rather than replacing BDR functions. Already, 60% of BDRs are using AI tools and most see these technologies […]

Is My Job Going Away? Real Answers for Real BDRs

BDR Transformation: Strategies for Modern Sales Success

“BDR Transformation” isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the key to unlocking smarter sales. Join Van Miner, Head of Business Development at 6sense, to dive into how BDRs and BDR Leaders can level up with data-driven strategies, sharper outreach, and better alignment with sales goals.

The Guide to Using Sales Intelligence to Improve Processes and Results

Tips and Tricks for Leveraging AI Agents

Explore ways Business Development Reps can adopt AI to win more.

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BDRs Are (STILL) a BFD: A Guide to Business Development Rep Success in the Age of AI

Introduction Back in 2020, we wrote a book called BDRs Are a BFD. In it, we argued that business development reps (BDRs) are pivotal to the success of modern B2B sales and marketing efforts. Not only are they the primary driver of pipeline, they’re also the voice of the brand and the curators of the prospect experience. […]

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How to Quickly Turn Your Research into Personalized Outreach 

Buyers crave personalized messaging; in fact, 72% of B2B buyers expect personalized content. That means generic emails and outreach will never pass muster.   Of course, every BDR wants to craft a perfectly personalized message for every single buyer. The problem? There’s not enough time in the day to do that. Or at least, there wasn’t […]

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BDRs + 6sense + Partners: So Happy Together

BDRs are a BFD. If you want to see improved KPIs and ROI, you need to make them your BFFs, ASAP.  Equipping your BDRs with 6sense’s AI-powered sales intelligence and automation is one of the best ways to show them how much you care about their ability to focus on the tasks that matter most […]

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Expert Roundup: How to Escape the ROI Wasteland in B2B 

The rules of B2B revenue generation have fundamentally changed. From rising acquisition costs to increasing complexity of buying committees, revenue leaders face unprecedented challenges in driving growth.  In this collection of insights from our Revenue Makers podcast, top executives share their strategies for driving efficiency, using available tools, and building sustainable growth in any market.  […]

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5 AI Tools to Make BDRs’ Jobs Easier

If you’re a BDR, you know the drill: Another day, another hundred tasks to juggle. From prospect research and email outreach to meeting scheduling and follow-ups, the to-do list never seems to shrink.   AI tools promise to ease this burden. But choosing the right one feels like navigating a maze of features, pricing tiers, and […]

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Six AI Plays for Outbound Sales 

Picture this: It’s a typical Monday morning. Your sellers spend hours cold calling, sending generic emails, and chasing dead-end leads.   Now, imagine an intelligent system that does the heavy lifting, prospecting with laser-like precision, engaging buyers and teeing up sales reps for fruitful conversations. Now, that’s a decent Monday.  That’s not a dream — it’s […]