Ep. 5: "Nobody wants to talk to an SDR” – Spending time with Benyamin from Cyft.ai
In this episode, we sit down with Benyamin Holley, the founding sales development agent at Cyft.ai, ConnectWise’s innovative AI agent tailored for the IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) sector. Benyamin brings a wealth of experience from his unique journey through entrepreneurship, sales strategy, and now, AI technology integration.What You’ll Discover in This Episode:The Shift in Sales Dynamics: Understand why the traditional role of a Sales Development Representative (SDR) is becoming less effective and why people are now looking to connect directly with CEOs and founders.AI’s Influence on Business Communication: Explore how AI agents like those at Cyft.ai are transforming business communication, enhancing operations, and redefining customer interactions.Startup Insights: Gain raw, unfiltered lessons from Benyamin’s experiences in scaling a tech startup, offering a real-world perspective on the challenges and victories of entrepreneurship.AI Integration in Business: Learn about the less-talked-about aspects of blending AI into established business models, offering a fresh look at innovation.Episode Chapters:00:00 Intro01:52 Who is Benyamin Holley?06:25 Tell me about Cyft.AI10:50 The Hungry Musician and OG Instagram Ads ROI19:08 “The MSP Insider Show” Snippet20:30 Startups are like a Religion30:32 You Can’t Outsell Churn, Or Shouldn’t Anyway…32:15 Nobody Wants to Speak with an SDR37:20 Everyone Company Is an IT Company44:00 AI Agents are the Future47:00 Benyamin’s Anti-Capitalist SpeechConnect With Us:Instagram: /ydmmediaofficialLinkedIn: /you-deserve-more-mediaWebsite: youdeservemore.mediaGuest Information:Benyamin Holley:LinkedIn: /benyaminholley/Twitter: /@benyaminholleyWebsite: cyft.aiSpecial Offers:Powered by BECOME PARAGON. Get a 10% discount on motivational gear using the code ITALIAN10 at becomeparagon.com.Check Out:“The MSP Insider Show” by Jeffrey Newton: /@mspinsidershowA Note from Zach:If you’ve stumbled upon this episode, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you. Your feedback is invaluable – please drop your thoughts in the comments below. I’m committed to bringing you stories from business operators who inspire me, and I hope they provide value to you too. If this episode struck a chord, sharing it with a friend would be greatly appreciated. Here’s to learning and growing together!Enjoy the episode,Zach
