Are AI SDRs just another overhyped tech trend that’s failing businesses?Companies poured thousands into AI-powered SDRs, hoping to automate cold outreach, book more meetings, and skyrocket sales. But now, 75% of them are ditching their contracts because the results just aren’t there. In this episode, we break down why these AI-powered sales reps are failing and what strategies actually work in 2025 for successful cold email campaigns and direct outreach.Key Points + Chapter Marker00:00 – The AI SDR Hype & Why It’s Failing02:20 – What AI SDRs Were Supposed to Do03:45 – Major Issue #105:09 – Major Issue #207:21 – Major Issue #309:47 – What’s Actually Working in Cold Email in 202515:04 – The Future of AI in Cold Outreach18:20 – How to Stay AheadResource:How to Get Leads with Cold Email MarketingRESOURCES BELOW! Download The Free Outbound Sales Playbook: Master cold outreach, close more deals & drive revenue to your business using The Outbound Sales Playbook. Battle-tested on over 1,000+ businesses and proven with over 100M data-points. Join The Takeover Community: Sign up for The Takeover newsletter and get the latest marketing tips, sales strategies, and business insights delivered straight to your inbox. Join a community of entrepreneurs & high-performers dominating all areas of Sales & Marketing. Sign up for the newsletter. About The Hosts: Tim & Cindy Dodd are the Co-founders of PEMA.io, based out of Miami, FL. Connect with Tim and Cindy on LinkedIn and Instagram: Tim’s LinkedIn, Tim’s Instagram Cindy’s LinkedIn, Cindy’s Instagram About PEMA.io: Need B2B Appointments or want to grow your authority on LinkedIn? Learn more about our services here: https://www.pema.io/discover

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