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Insights on AI sales automation, autonomous prospecting, and the future of B2B sales.

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Appointment SettingSalesAI

Appointment Setter: Complete Cost and Role Guide

An appointment setter schedules meetings between prospects and closers. Here's what they cost, how B2B appointment setting services work, and why AI is replacing the role.

Dealmaikers Team··10 min read
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Outsourced SalesSales TeamGuide

Outsourced Sales Team: The Complete Guide

An outsourced sales team handles your sales function so you don't have to hire. This guide covers the three models, real costs, and how AI is changing the equation.

Dealmaikers Team··11 min read
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Sales StrategyInboundOutbound

Inbound vs Outbound Sales: Essential Guide

Inbound waits for leads to find you. Outbound goes and gets them. Here's how both work in 2026, what AI changed, and how to pick the right mix.

Dealmaikers Team··11 min read
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Outbound SalesSales TeamComparison

Build an Outbound Sales Team: 3 Proven Ways

Hire in-house, outsource to an agency, or deploy AI. Here's what each approach costs, how long it takes, and which one fits different stages of growth.

Dealmaikers Team··9 min read
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Fractional SalesSales LeadershipGuide

Fractional Sales Manager: Essential Guide

A fractional sales manager is a part-time sales leader for companies that need strategy without a full-time VP Sales. Here's how it works and what to expect.

Dealmaikers Team··8 min read
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B2B SalesSales AutomationGuide

B2B Sales Automation: The Complete Guide

B2B sales automation uses software to handle repetitive sales tasks like prospecting, outreach, and follow-ups. Here's what's changed in 2026, what's overhyped, and where the technology actually delivers.

Dealmaikers Team··12 min read
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AI SDRSales AutomationGuide

What Is an AI SDR? A Builder's Guide

An AI SDR is software that autonomously does the job of a human Sales Development Representative. Here's how they actually work, what they can and can't do, and where the technology is heading.

Dealmaikers Team··10 min read