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Transitioning from 10 years in the Metropolitan Police to £60k Tech Career in 6 weeks via Entr Tech
In this episode of the Sales & Sports Podcast, we sit down with Rana Phull, who made an incredible career transition from serving in the Metropolitan Police to becoming the highest-performing Sales Development Representative (SDR) globally within a year earning over £60k in 12 months.
Rana shares his story of how he used transferable skills—from negotiating with the general public daily in law enforcement and previous teaching roles that set him up for success in sales.
Within just one year, he has gone from being a newcomer in tech sales to achieving top-tier performance, proving that skills developed in any field can lead to success in SaaS sales.
Rana also opens up about the financial rewards of working in tech sales, the impact of his career shift on his family life as a father of three, and how balancing personal passions (like football and his love for Manchester United) with his demanding sales career keeps him grounded.
Whether you’re considering a career pivot, looking to break into tech sales, or simply curious about what it takes to thrive in a high-performance sales environment, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world advice.
Tune in to hear how Rana made the leap, and how you can too!
From Uni Graduate to Tech Sales promotions via Entr Tech accredited Bootcamp: Meet Jose Trajano, a Business Development Executive crushing it in the FinTech space! 🚀
Jose shares his inspiring journey from struggling in school to thriving in tech sales, breaking into the industry through the EnterTech program. 🎯
Learn how he landed his first SDR role, overcame challenges, and achieved a promotion—all within a year.
If you're curious about tech sales, sales development, or becoming an SDR, this episode is packed with actionable insights, tips for job applications, and how to stand out in interviews.
Don't miss this valuable episode for anyone looking to break into tech or grow their sales career! 💼✨
🎧 Topics covered:
Jose's transition from university to tech sales Landing a Business Development Executive role Overcoming rejection and building resilience Insights from the EnterTech program Tips for succeeding in SDR and sales development roles
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For episode 3 we have our first-ever tech founder on Sales & Sports, Nick Telson. S&S was created to share insights from the world of tech, sales, business, entrepreneurship and sports so we're excited to share this one with those who are interested in start-ups and entrepreneurship.
Nick is a x2 time tech start-up founder having achieved a successful exit selling Design My Night for over £30 million and is now working on his new project, Trumpet.
Tune in to hear about his entrepreneurial journey, the future of B2B Sales, early career advice and finally his beloved Tottenham Hotspurs.
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We're back with episode 2 of season 2! Loved sitting down with Mike, nearly 16 months since he came through the Entr Tech Academy, which was our first official cohort in the spring of 2022. He has an inspirational story which will resonate with a lot of people who are considering a career change, or have a strong work ethic but desire a more financially fulfilling tech career. Tune in to listen to a very candid account of the day in the life of someone working remotely in Tech Sales, from the perspective of a young parent working in the SDR or a Sales Development Representative role. Mike gives a very candid account of what it's like to work in a series A start-up, the highs, the lows and the big rewards which not many career paths can offer. Come for the sales, stay for the sport - I'm sure the Liverpool fans will enjoy this one.
We're back with episode 2 of season 2! Loved sitting down with Mike, nearly 16 months since he came through the Entr Tech Academy, which was our first official cohort in the spring of 2022. He has an inspirational story which will resonate with a lot of people who are considering a career change, or have a strong work ethic but desire a more financially fulfilling tech career. Tune in to listen to a very candid account of the day in the life of someone working remotely in Tech Sales, from the perspective of a young parent working in the SDR or a Sales Development Representative role. Mike gives a very candid account of what it's like to work in a series A start-up, the highs, the lows and the big rewards which not many career paths can offer. Come for the sales, stay for the sport - I'm sure the Liverpool fans will enjoy this one.
Season 2 - Ep. 1 - Hailey Bailey SDR @ Deel: Building a career for my family's future
We are back with a bang, kicking off the New Year with our second season of Sales & Sports with the brilliant Hayley Bailey!
Hayley is truly a superstar and it has been great to see her explode onto the Tech Sales scene, now creating waves as a Sales Development Representative at Deel.
Listen in to hear about her journey from university to parenthood, to following entrepreneurial pursuits and finally landing a role in Tech Sales.
For anyone looking to break into a SDR role, we cover the hiring processes and interview stages to expect when breaking into a Tech unicorn. We also spoke at length about the onboarding process involved and the dynamics of working in a fully remote Sales Development role.
Ep. 13 - Trinity Russell: Closing 6 figure deals as an SDR!
For our latest episode we are joined by one of our alumni superstars, Trinity Russell! After graduating from our June cohort in 2022, Trinity’s career has gone from strength to strength.
Tune in to hear about her experience breaking into the tech career via Entr Tech, and how she’s managed to navigate the SDR role and build a solid foundation for her career moving forwards. We also spoke about an amazing opportunity that presented itself to her, where Trinity ended up closing her first-ever deal, which was over 6 figures - Pretty unheard of for an SDR!!
We also touched upon various other subjects such as the perks of working in tech sales, advice for those looking to break in & Chat GPT. Give it a listen if you’re looking for some inspiration over the weekend.
For our latest episode, we had Matt Betty join us on the Sales & Sports podcast.
Matt is an ex-professional rugby player having come through the renowned Hartpury College & Gloucester Academy. After playing for Ireland under 20's & club rugby for Gloucester & London Irish, Matt made the transition into software sales.
Listen in to hear about the journey that has led him to where he is today as VP Sales at Eloomi, the crossovers between sales and sports, as well as some RWC predictions!
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For our latest episode, we had Mitch Omer joining us from Trust Kieth.
Mitch talks about his early career experiences and path into the workforce straight out of college. We also discussed his time working within larger corporates to where he is today, running the sales team at a fast-paced start-up.
A good listen for those of you that enjoy Tech, Sales & Sports in any order, as we covered his pursuits outside of the office, completing triathlons in his spare time!
Please do like & subscribe if you found the episode interesting and don't forget to share with a friend!
For our latest episode we had one of our 2022 graduates, Ayub Ali join us on the S&S podcast.
Ayub talks about his transition into tech sales from university via Entr Tech, and how his sales learnings on the Entr Tech Academy have given him the skills needed to launch his own business and start his journey as an entrepreneur.
Please do like & subscribe if you found the episode interesting and don't forget to share with a friend!
This week we have a very special episode with one of our own Entr Tech alumni's joining us - Shajed Rhamen.
Shajed shares his story of how he managed to switch careers and kick-start a career in tech sales via our academy programme. If you're interested in what it's like to work within a fast-paced tech start-up, this one's for you!
Please do like & subscribe if you found the episode interesting and don't forget to share with a friend!
Ep. 8 - Roman Thompson: The crossovers between rowing & Tech Sales
This week's episode features Roman Thompson, who heads up the EMEA sales development function at Data Bricks.
We spoke about the crossovers between sales & sports, his personal journey into the Tech industry and his fast progression into management, where he now leads a team of talented individuals across EMEA.
Please do like & subscribe and share with a friend. You can connect with Roman on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romanjthompson/
From Accounting to a Remote Tech Sales Career via Entr Tech
Ready to pivot your career into one of the most lucrative industries of 2025? 🚀
In this episode, Hanish Chavda shares how he transitioned from an accounting degree to thriving in a remote tech sales role going beyond a traditional sales development role into a closing position.
📊 Learn how he used his financial background to crush it in startups, land high-paying roles, and build a career with ultimate flexibility. Whether you’re stuck in spreadsheets or looking for your next move, this episode is packed with actionable insights to break into tech and redefine your career!
🎧 Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Watch the full conversation on YouTube. Search “Hanish Chavda – Accounting Degree to Remote Tech Sales Career” to get inspired and start your journey.
This week's guest is Ade Akinlabi who is currently a Global Sales Director at Byte Plus which is the parent company of the popular video platform TikTok.
We spoke about many topics including her experiences working across different countries, languages and firms. If you are actively looking to 'enter' the industry Ade also offers some practical advice for those currently interviewing.
Please do like & subscribe and share with a friend- the link to Ade's Linkedin profile is down below if you'd like to connect with her.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adenike-akinlabi/
Ep. 6 - Osama Zaghloul: Oracle's SDR Manager of the year
This week's guest is Osama Zaghloul who is currently a Business Development Manager at Oracle and is leading a team of BDR's across EMEA.
We spoke about many topics including his journey into tech sales after nearly 6 years in banking with HSBC! Osama offers some great advice for those looking to 'enter' the Tech industry and succeed within the SDR role.
Please do like & subscribe and share with a friend- the link to Osama's Linkedin profile is down below if you'd like to connect with him.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/osama-zaghloul/
Ep. 5 - Ryland Davies: You can always learn & improve
This week's guest is Glenn Hill, who is currently a Business Development Director at Seismic and is leading a team of regional SDRs across Northern Europe.
We covered a wide range of topics from the perks of working in Tech Sales, to the importance of teamwork as well as advice for those looking to enter the industry.
Please do like & subscribe if you found the episode interesting, the link to connect with Glenn is down below.
Connect with Glenn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-hill-728265141/
Our guest for episode 3 takes a different twist & takes snippets from one of our Guest Speaker sessions with Kari Syrja. Kari has extensive experience in the world of Tech Sales & is currently the Vice President of Sales & Global Business Development at Comintelli, based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Kari talks about his early days in the industry, having been through the prestigious SDR program at Oracle and he shares his experience on the characteristics & mindset needed in order to be successful in Tech Sales.
Please do like & subscribe if you found the episode interesting, links to connect with Kari is down below!
Connect with Kari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karisyrja/
Our second guest for episode 2 is Maryan Dahir! Maryan shares her story from landing an SDR role straight out of university to her fast rise and transition into Customer Success. We touched upon a number of topics and she shares her wisdom and tips for budding SDR's starting out in their Tech career!
Ep. 1 - Jonny Mpoyi: Finding purpose through adversity
Our first guest to kick-off the series is Entr Tech’s very own Jonny Mpoyi! Jonny shares his inspirational story both inside & outside of the Tech sector and he touches upon experiences that have shaped his path along the way. We touched upon many subjects from Religion, Education, Diversity within the Tech sector to Burnley FC!
Working Warehouse Nights Shifts to starting a £45k OTE Tech Career as an SDR via Entr Tech
Chelsea fans will enjoy this one! Tune in as we cover all things football and Guleed's journey working in London's most exciting start-ups.
Discover how he went from being a warehouse worker after dropping out of university to transforming his life through our Tech Sales Bootcamp.
Gulled managed to double his earnings and now thrives at one of London’s most dynamic fintech startups. Listen in to hear his incredible journey and the steps he took to achieve success in the tech world! 🎙️
Ever wondered how to transition from working at a company like Vodafone into a thriving career in B2B software sales? In this episode, we chat with a former Vodafone employee who made the leap into tech sales with the help of Entr Tech’s Sales Bootcamp. Discover the challenges, skills, and strategies they used to succeed and how you can follow the same path.
Whether you’re currently in retail, customer service, or another industry, tech sales could be your next big move. Entr Tech’s Sales Bootcamp is designed to help you build the skills and confidence to land your first B2B sales role and start earning a six-figure income.
🚀 What you’ll learn in this episode:
What it's like working at Vodafone and how the experience translates into tech sales.Key differences between telecom sales and B2B software sales. How Entr Tech’s Sales Bootcamp prepares you for a tech sales career. Tips to break into the competitive world of software sales.
👉 Ready to make the leap into tech sales? Check out Entr Tech’s Sales Bootcamp here: https://entr-tech.com/apply-now/
Join us for episode 2 of season 3 where we sit down with Charlotte Preko! Another Entr Tech graduate with an inspirational story, Charlotte worked in Waitrose for 17 years before moving into SaaS Sales. As a young mother she talks about finding work-life balance in Tech Sales and her journey from education and acting, having appeared in shows like East Enders. Stay tuned for this one, you're going to love it!
After a small hiatus we are back for Season 3 of the Sales and Sports podcast.
Kicking off the new series is Adam Young, who is currently working as a Sales Development Representative at Cision. Career switchers will enjoy listening to this one, and Adam's story really drives home the message that you do not need a degree or prior tech experience to work in software sales as an SDR.
His resiliance and work ethic from working in hospitality really shines through and we're really excited to see what the next few years have in stall for Adam as he progresses through the ranks!
Comment below or reach out below as we'd love to hear your feedback.
Listen in to hear about Charlotte's journey (one of our alumni's) from the Entr Tech Academy, how she broke into Tech Sales from working in retail at Waitrose for over a decade. An inspirational story, so stay tuned if you're considering switching careers or a parent looking to transition into the Tech industry!
Season 2 - Ep. 5 - David Santos: Translator to Tech Sales
Join us as we listen to David's story from studying software at Brunel University to landing his first full-time job as a translator, before finally breaking into Tech Sales with Entr Tech. A really inspiring episode for those considering options within the Tech industry or any other career switchers out there!
Tune in to hear from a two-time tech founder who has scaled two multi-million pound businesses. In this conversation with Roei we touch upon early careers, entrepreneurship and the secrets of finding success in business and life. #tech #business #sport #entrprenuership #sales
🚀 From University in London to Dubai: Aziz's Tech Sales Journey!
Aziz went from studying at UCL to landing a tech sales job in Dubai, and it all started with Entr Tech. In this episode, he breaks down my journey—how he got into SaaS sales, what it’s like working in Dubai’s booming tech scene, and the key lessons he learnt along the way.
💡 In This Episode: ✅ How he transitioned from university to tech sales ✅ The role Entr Tech played in helping him land my first job ✅ What it’s like working in SaaS sales in Dubai ✅ The key differences between living the UK vs. Dubai ✅ Advice for anyone looking to break into tech sales internationally
🌍 If you're thinking about starting a career in tech sales or relocating to Dubai, this episode is packed with insights, tips, and real-world experience to help you succeed!
🎧 Watch now and drop your questions in the comments!
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Meet Chumsi, who moved from Zambia to London at a young age and later made a life-changing career switch into tech sales—with no prior experience! Thanks to our Tech Sales Bootcamp, he landed a high-paying role that opened doors to financial freedom and global travel opportunities.
In this episode, we cover: ✅ Chumsi’s journey from Zambia to London and his career transition ✅ How he broke into tech sales with zero experience ✅ The financial rewards & travel perks of a career in tech sales ✅ Arsenal talk—because what’s a good conversation without football? ⚽️🔴⚪