Welcome back to Chit Chat With Harry! 🎙️

In this episode, we sit down with Dhruv Patel, the Co-founder of Saleshandy, who’s redefining how sales teams connect, convert, and close deals in today’s AI-driven world.

From building a startup from scratch to turning it into a sales powerhouse, Dhruv’s story is packed with lessons on growth, grit, and game-changing innovation.

If you’re a founder, marketer, or sales professional looking to understand how to scale smarter and sell better, this conversation is a must-listen.

He shares:

🔹 How Saleshandy was born from a simple idea

🔹 The evolution from cold emails to warm leads

🔹 How AI is reshaping modern sales workflows

🔹 Secrets to scaling a SaaS product efficiently

🔹 His mindset on leadership, culture, and staying ahead in tech

Dhruv’s journey is a masterclass for anyone building something from the ground up — real talk, no fluff.

Tune in to the full episode now — only on Spotify!

00:00 – Intro & Episode Overview01:45 – Who is Dhruv Patel? The Saleshandy Journey Begins05:20 – The Reality of Building a Sales-Led Startup09:15 – Behind the Founder Life: What Social Media Hides12:40 – Dhruv’s “Aha Moment” in Outbound Sales16:25 – Ideal Cold Email Process: Leads to Follow-Ups21:30 – Crafting Follow-Up Cadences (Persistent, Not Pushy)25:50 – SPF, DKIM, DMARC & Email Deliverability Setup30:10 – Best Tools for Lead Data & Enrichment (Hidden Gems)33:45 – Segmentation & Personalization at Scale38:00 – Beyond Opens & Replies: Modern Sales Metrics41:20 – Attributing Revenue to Outbound Campaigns45:10 – ROI Timeline for Founders Starting Outbound48:00 – Outbound KPIs: Month 1, 3 & 6 Goals52:15 – AI Tools Dhruv Tested in the Last 6 Months55:50 – AI Copilots in CRM & SDR Workflows58:30 – Reengineering Sales with AI (2 Hours → 5 Minutes)1:01:45 – AI-Driven Personalization Hacks That Actually Work1:05:10 – SMB vs Enterprise: Strategy Differences1:07:30 – International Sales: Localization & Response Rates1:10:00 – Trade Shows & Turning Booth Leads into Pipeline1:12:20 – Why Founders Fail at Outbound in 6 Months1:14:10 – Hiring First Salesperson: SDR, Marketer or Analyst?1:16:40 – Outsourcing via Upwork/Fiverr: Hits & Misses1:18:55 – Cold Email vs Cold Call (15 Words)1:19:40 – Why 90% of SDRs Fail1:20:30 – Most Overrated Metric in Sales1:21:15 – “Cold Email is NOT Dead”—15 Sec Pitch1:22:00 – Brutal Truths About Outbound Nobody Says1:23:10 – Outbound as a Sport: What Role Does AI Play?1:24:00 – One Trend Dhruv Bets on for 2026+1:25:20 – Dream Sales Tool He Would Invent1:26:10 – Final Advice for Founders & Closing Remarks Podcast: Chit Chat With Harry Guest: Dhruv Patel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dhruvikigai Official website: www.saleshandy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaleshandy👉 Watch the full video for more information. 👤 About the host: Harry RajputI’m Harry Rajput—podcast host, storyteller, and founder of acanyon digital, a space where we talk about startups, growth, and the real journeys behind entrepreneurship. My goal is to bring you short but powerful insights that inspire action and long-term success.🌐 Visit my official website: https://harendrasinghrajput.com/🏢 Learn more about our company: https://www.acanyon.com/ ✨ Whether you’re here for motivation, mindset shifts, or simply a daily dose of positivity, this channel is your space to learn, reflect, and get inspired.🔗 Follow & Connect with Me:YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chitchatwithharryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chitchatwith.harryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harendrasingh Twitter: https://x.com/ChitChatWHarryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BJmGfd9wi/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uqKXQ5yUIj028fAlNaL8e#ChitchatWithHarry #SalesHandy #FounderStories #SalesPodcast #ColdEmail #StartupJourney #SalesTips #Entrepreneurship #PodcastTeaser