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EPISODE · Oct 9, 2025 · 17 MIN

Tech Sales Career Change From Recruitment to SDR, Gideon Wiredu via Entr Tech

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Send us Fan Mail“Best Decision Ever.” In this episode, Gideon Wiredu, a dad and former recruiter - breaks down how he quit recruitment and pivoted into tech sales with the help of Entr Tech. We unpack the mindset shift, the exact steps he took, how recruiting skills transfer to SDR / SaaS sales, and what life looks like after landing that first role.What you’ll learnWhy tech sales is a realistic path for non‑technical professionalsHow Entr Tech supported the switch (training, community, interview prep)Translating recruiting experience into pipeline building, prospecting, and discoveryResume + LinkedIn tweaks that get interviewsInterview frameworks for SDR roles (objection handling, cold call role‑plays)Balancing parenthood with an ambitious career changeGideon’s advice for anyone considering leaving recruitment or another fieldWho this episode is for Career changers, recruiters, customer service reps, recent grads, returning parents, and anyone curious about breaking into tech sales.Resources & next stepsLearn more about Entr Tech and upcoming cohorts: search “Entr Tech”Follow Gideon Wiredu on LinkedIn to ask questions and connectWatch more success stories on our channel and subscribe for weekly episodesSupport the show If this helped you, like, comment, and share with someone who’s thinking about switching careers. Your engagement helps YouTube recommend this to other future SDRs.Keywords (sprinkle naturally in comments/description) tech sales, SaaS sales, SDR, sales development representative, account executive, AE, break into tech, career change, quit recruitment, non‑technical to tech, cold calling, prospecting, interview tips, resume tips, LinkedIn optimization, remote sales jobs, Entr Tech success story, Gideon WireduHashtags #TechSales #SDR #CareerChange #SaaS #RecruitmentToTech #EntrTech #GideonWiredu #SalesCareers #RemoteWork🎯 Thinking about a career switch? Join our Entr Tech Career Switch Programme.Job‑ready SaaS / Tech Sales (SDR) training—built for non‑technical professionalsLive coaching, cold‑call role‑plays, and interview practiceCV/LinkedIn revamp + tailored applicationsCommunity, accountability, and support throughout your job search 👉 Apply now: www.entr-tech.com 

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Send us Fan Mail “Best Decision Ever.” In this episode, Gideon Wiredu, a dad and former recruiter - breaks down how he quit recruitment and pivoted into tech sales with the help of Entr Tech. We unpack the mindset shift, the exact steps he took, how recruiting skills transfer to SDR / SaaS sales, and what life looks like after landing that first role. What you’ll learn Why tech sales is a realistic path for non‑technical professionalsHow Entr Tech supported the switch (training, community, in...

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