EPISODE #127
From pubs and retail to fuel sales and eventually tech, Connor Grimes shares how he learned through experience, early success, and the challenges that came with it.
He opens up about the realities of sales performance, leadership, and the personal mistakes that forced him to reset and grow.
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EPISODE #126
Kirsten didn’t follow a traditional path after leaving school. While others around her had clear plans, she was figuring things out in real time, eventually stepping into sales through a contact centre role at Scottish Power.
It was here she experienced the reality of sales early, targets, pressure, rejection, and learning by doing.
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EPISODE #125
In this episode, Sonia Gonzalez Guillonneau shares her journey from childhood in Spain to becoming a sales coach and founder of The SDR Coach based in Madrid.
For anyone navigating their own career journey, Sonia shares honest reflections on overcoming adversity, embracing growth and continuing to evolve both personally and professionally.
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EPISODE #124
Neil sits down with Emily Hunter, Account Manager at SciLeads, to explore what life after SDR can really look like.
Emily explains what the day-to-day life of an account manager actually looks like, how customer relationships evolve after the deal is signed, and why many professionals find fulfilment in long-term customer partnerships.
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EPISODE #123
Neil sits down with John Mason, Head of Business Development at Dynamic Planner (at the time of recording, Oct 2025), to unpack a career shaped by mentoring, disruption, and personal growth, alongside a genuine conversation about neurodiversity at work.
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EPISODE #122
Henry shares his transition from Screwfix into SaaS, navigating Allego’s evolution from Refract into a broader sales enablement platform, and the emotional intelligence required to thrive in high-pressure SDR environments.
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EPISODE #121
This episode explores the real transition from top-performing SDR to sales leader. Kyan shares honest lessons on imposter syndrome, leading former peers, delegation, mindset, and how great leaders build trust without having all the answers.
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EPISODE #120
In this episode of the SDR DiscoCall Show, host Neil Bhuiyan sits down with Matt Banks, Senior SDR at Salesfinity, to explore how resilience, loss, and personal growth can shape a sales career.
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EPISODE #119
In this episode of the SDR DiscoCall Show, host Neil Bhuiyan interviews Mia Kosoglow, the marketing lead at Hyperbound. They discuss Mia’s journey from sales to marketing, the importance of confidence and authenticity in both fields, and the value of self-reflection in career choices.
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EPISODE #118
In this episode of the SDR DiscoCall Show, Neil Bhuiyan welcomes back James Buckley, a seasoned sales professional and content creator. They discuss James’s journey in sales, the evolution of content creation, and the challenges of engaging audiences on platforms like LinkedIn.
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EPISODE #117
Neil Bhuiyan welcomes Sriharsha (Sai) Guduguntla, CEO and co-founder of Hyperbound, an AI sales role-play and coaching platform. They discuss Sai’s journey from a software engineering intern to a successful entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, the challenges of being an immigrant, and the importance of practice in sales.
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EPISODE #116
Neil interviews Muireann Brennan, an enterprise account executive at Protex AI. Muireann shares her unique journey from a healthcare background to tech sales, emphasising the importance of mentorship, emotional intelligence, and building relationships in sales
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EPISODE #115
In this episode of the SDR DiscoCall Show, Neil Bhuiyan talks to Janie Gammans — Senior Manager, Sales Development - EMEA at Reward Gateway - about her journey from music journalism to sales leadership.
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EPISODE #114
In this episode, Neil Bhuiyan sits down with Inês Bastos, Business Manager at KCS IT, to explore her career path from college to consulting. Inês shares insights on how a strong mindset, strategic networking, and authenticity have played crucial roles in her success in sales.
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EPISODE #113
After navigating the 2008 financial crisis and bouncing through multiple industries, Joel finally found his place in tech. Based in Tel Aviv, he reflects on cultural intensity, limiting beliefs, imposter syndrome, and what it takes to grow in B2B sales
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EPISODE #111
In this heartfelt episode of the SDR DiscoCall Show, Neil Bhuiyan interviews Julia Vodolazska, a Ukrainian tech sales professional who shares her inspiring journey from Ukraine to the Netherlands amidst the war
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EPISODE #110
In this episode of The SDR DiscoCall Podcast, Neil Bhuiyan takes you through his journey from SDR to Account Executive at Showpad, sharing the pivotal moments that shaped his career in sales development.
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EPISODE #109
In this episode of The SDR DiscoCall Show, host Neil Bhuiyan sits down with Tom Fortnum, an SDR at Kefron, to explore his unconventional path from business intelligence analyst to thriving in sales development.
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EPISODE #108
In this episode of the SDR Disco Call Show, host Neil Bhuiyan sits down with David Wilkins, the founder of SDR Leaders of EMEA, to explore his remarkable career journey.
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