In the latest episode of the Enterprise Sales Development Podcast, we had an insightful conversation about the present landscape and the anticipated future of sales development with our esteemed guest, Joel Stevenson, the CEO of Yesware. Throughout our discussion, we delved deep into various subjects, including the rich history and the projected future trajectory of sales development. We also touched upon the inherent challenges associated with pricing and effectively monetizing a SaaS product in today's competitive market. A significant portion of our conversation was dedicated to understanding the profound impact of AI tools on the sales development arena and how they are reshaping the way businesses operate.  Furthermore, we explored the prevailing trends in the B2B SaaS sales sector. One of the key takeaways from our discussion was the undeniable importance of personalization in sales pitches and the pivotal role of building genuine relationships with potential clients. Tune this episode for great insights from the best!  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Current state of sales development  The impact of AI in the sales development space The importance of personalization in B2B SaaS QUOTES “If we annoy the shots of the buyers so much that they invest very heavily in defense mechanisms that's bad for everybody.” - Joel Stevenson [15:33] “I think now there's an opportunity for sales people to up their game and just be better.” - Joel Stevenson [25:13] “I hate to say it, but it almost seems like we've passed through the golden age of marketing measurement” - Joel Stevenson [32:26] TIMESTAMPS [0:00] - Meet Joel Stevenson  [6:10] - Sales trends [14:33] - Current state of sales development  [26:07] - How AI affects the sales development space  [36:11] - Joel opinion on how to approach sales in the saas market [44:50] - Connect with Joel CONNECT Joel's LinkedIn CIENCE on LinkedIn CIENCE on Facebook CIENCE on Twitter CIENCE on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices