Hello! I’m OJ Budak, the Founder of EntryPointSDR. And this is My Journey. 

Let me start by saying - I get it.

I know what it feels like to come from a background where success seems like it’s so far away. That’s exactly why I’m so passionate about helping others knock down those barriers and achieve their goals, no matter where they’re starting from. My story’s not exactly a straight line. At 16, I got a scholarship to a performing arts academy. For a while, I was living the actors dream TV, stage, film. Loved it. But after years of pretending to be other people, I realised… maybe I should figure out who I actually want to be.

I stepped into my “entrepreneurial era.”

My dad and I started a business in Greenwich. Hard graft. But after two years of grinding, we sold it for a profit. That’s when I discovered sales. Where else can you literally create your pay check just by being proactive?

Next stop was property sales in South East London, where I grew up. Helping people find homes? Rewarding. But then the market went flat, and I had to pivot again.

Fast forward to today and I’m now a Business Development Manager here at The Scalers, promoted from SDR to Senior SDR to closing my own deals as a BDM. 

Over the past year, I’ve smashed targets, bagged awards like Rising Star, generated over £1.4 million in business. I've been lucky enough to travel overseas for work as well.

But don’t get it twisted - the real flex is getting there after years of graft, hustle and the occasional “What am I even doing?!” moment. But here’s the thing: success in this role isn’t about luck. It’s about being consistent, resilient, and sticking with it - even when it feels like you’re playing sales bingo and no one’s calling out your numbers.

Breaking into sales, especially if you’re from a socially mobile background like mine, can feel like trying to join a secret club where no one gives you the password. The truth is, there’s so much untapped potential in people like us. But to succeed in this field, you need guidance, strategy and a good dose of curiosity. You’ve got to be willing to leverage your network, ask awkward but important questions and learn from the people who’ve already been where you want to go. That's how I did it, it's no secret. 

My family’s story taught me that anything’s possible. My grandparents fled a civil war in Turkey worked their socks off and built businesses from scratch in the UK. No modern resources, no LinkedIn, no English, just grit. If they could do that, imagine what we can do with today’s tools and opportunities?

Helping people break into SDR roles isn’t just a job for me - it’s personal. I know what it’s like to need a hand up and a roadmap when everything feels overwhelming. That’s why I’ve created EntryPointSDR a program designed to give you the tools, strategies, and confidence you need to break into sales and succeed.

But here’s the kicker - we don’t just work with anyone. You’ve got to be serious about putting in the work. If you’re ready to commit, I’ll be with you every step of the way.

If you're nodding your head and have read this far, it's time to take action. Submit an enquiry below for a free consultation and let’s get cracking.

Your future self is already doing a little celebratory dance and trust me, they’ve got great moves.

OJ B.