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id: ins_nagarjun-reddy-interviewing-sdrs-with-respect
title: 'Interview SDRs like strategic hires, not disposable numbers'
operator: Nagarjun Reddy
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# Interview SDRs like strategic hires, not disposable numbers

## Claim
Interviews are a two-way street. If you want great people, act like it. Give them full context, treat them like a strategic hire, no expired gimmicks like 'sell me this pen', and pay well.

## Mechanism
Early-stage is hard, so compensate SDRs like adults with a % of closed-won deals they source. Optimize for quality over spam by being transparent about quota, attainment, process, and career goals.