Entry & Exit - Inside the Security & Fire Industry
Entry & Exit - Inside the Security & Fire Industry

AI SDRs Are Overhyped: How We Actually Use AI to Generate Leads

05 June 2026 18:44 Stephen Olmon and Collin Trimble

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About this episode

Everyone is talking about AI sales agents—but most of the hype doesn't match reality.

In this episode of Entry & Exit, Stephen Olmon and Collin Trimble share how they're actually using AI at Alarm Masters to find buying signals, generate leads, and automate parts of their outbound sales process. They break down the tools, workflows, and lessons they've learned while building AI-powered systems that create real sales opportunities.

In this episode:

→ Why most AI SDR claims are overhyped
→ Finding buying signals with public data
→ Building AI-powered lead generation workflows
→ Automating prospecting and outreach
→ Tools and tactics operators can use today

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Stephen Olmon — https://x.com/stephenolmon

Collin Trimble — https://x.com/TXAlarmGuy


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