Deen & Deals

Assalamu Alaykum! In this episode of the Deen & Deals Podcast, we sit down with Wai Yan Htun, founder of XO Halal. Wai Yan shares his unconventional journey — growing up in Myanmar, dropping out of university twice, building startups across Asia, and eventually moving to the U.S. for marriage and starting over from scratch. We talk about how a simple problem — finding trustworthy halal snacks...

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://deenndeals.com/ Assalamu Alaykum! In this episode of the Deen & Deals Podcast, we sit down with Tyler Crosson, enterprise sales leader and former Army cavalry scout. Tyler breaks down what it means to perform under pressure, how role-playing and preparation translate into winning big enterprise deals, and why the hardest part of enterprise sales is s...

Assalamu Alaykum – in this episode we talk about what would really change if a $350K commission check hit on a Friday, and why the money isn’t the main point. We break down what separates the reps who get lucky once from the reps who stay consistent year after year: identity, discipline, and doing the daily inputs you don’t want to do. We reflect on the Ian Koniak + Mike Sullivan episode, talk fit...

In this episode we talk about Salman’s journey from growing up in Canada with a single mom grinding multiple minimum-wage jobs, to starting sales at 13 doing door-to-door, to breaking into IBM as an SDR in 2006 and navigating two recessions. He shares what it was like being visibly Muslim in a white-dominated sales world, why staying true to your values is not just possible but a real advantage, a...

Sales tactics are everywhere. Authentic connection is rare. In this episode of Deen & Deals, Mohammed Kiswani and Futhallah Hamed sit down with Alex Kremer to talk about the inner game of sales, leadership, faith, and why being human is your biggest advantage in modern selling. If you’ve ever felt burned out, disconnected, or tired of fake sales energy — this one’s for you.

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://deenndeals.com/ Assalamu Alaykum! In this first recording of 2026, Mohammed and Futhallah kick off the year with a real catch-up episode on intentions, consistency, and what it takes to build momentum without burning out. They reflect on 2025 lessons, the importance of family time, how movement impacts productivity, and why the key to a strong 2026 is fo...

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://deenndeals.com/ Assalamu Alaykum! In this episode of the Deen & Deals Podcast, we sit down with Asheq — entrepreneur, former lawyer, and leader behind the Miraj Collective. Asheq shares his journey from an immigrant upbringing to law, corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and eventually exiting a business — and why “making it” didn’t feel the way h...

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://deenndeals.substack.com/ Assalamu Alaykum! In this episode of the Deen & Deals Podcast, we sit down with William Padilla, mid-market AE at Aspire and content creator behind Sell That SaaS. Will shares his journey from digital journalism to sales and content creation, why authenticity matters more than chasing trends, and how sharing just a few “chapt...

Assalamu Alaykum guys - in this episode we talk about what to do if you get laid off: how to reset mentally, stay humble and keep income flowing, build a smart emergency fund, and then run a sales-style job hunt using tiers (your close network, a strategic LinkedIn post, warm intros into target companies, and only then mass applying) so you can bounce back faster and land something even better. Ti...

Salam everyone! In this episode of Deen & Deals, we dive into a conversation that hits close to home: identity, confidence, and showing up as your full self—especially as a Muslim navigating the modern workplace. We share personal stories about growing into our identities, from refusing to shorten our names to learning how to confidently advocate for prayer, Ramadan accommodations, and faith-b...

Salam everyone! In this episode, we speak with Amen Elbaba about his inspiring journey into tech sales. Amen shares how connecting with a mentor on LinkedIn changed his career path and how his first job at Radio Shack sparked his interest in sales. We discuss the importance of resilience, faith, and strategic networking, which helped Amen overcome layoffs and achieve success in his field. Amen als...

Episode 6: Mohammed Kiswani ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammedkiswani ) and Futhallah Hamed ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/futhallah-hamed ) talk about work travel preferences, meeting with customers in person, post marriage habits, and balancing work/life with some Deen reminders in the middle. Timestamps:0:25 Starting the Day with Purpose1:29 The Podcasting Journey3:24 From Cold Outreach to C...

In this episode of Deen and Deals, we dig into why pipeline is the key to staying calm in sales and avoiding last-minute stress. We talk about building pipeline the smart way by focusing on the top 20 percent of accounts, using tools like Glean and Wispr Flow, and separating research from outreach so every hour counts. We also break down RGA, or Revenue Generating Activities, which is the green ju...

In this episode of Deen and Deals, we get real about tech sales. We talk about how we got here and why we stayed, the mindset required, and how this career teaches skills that can translate into anything you choose to do next. We also dig into financial discipline, living off base, using commission as fuel, and the importance of intention behind the work. Hope you enjoy!__Show Notes:00:00 Morning...

In this episode of Deen and Deals, Futhallah and Mohammed get real about tech sales. They talk about how they got here and why they stayed, the mindset required, and how this career teaches skills that can translate into anything they choose to do next. They dig into financial discipline, living off base, using commission as fuel, and the importance of intention behind the work. They compare tech...

Episode 2 In this episode of Deen & Deals, Mohammed and Futhallah dive deep into the big career question every seller faces: When to stay and when to move on? They share real stories from their journeys in tech sales, unpack the “Learning & Earning” test, and explore how patience, Sabr, and trust in Allah’s timing guide career decisions. From startup grind to big-brand comfort, this conver...

00:00 Introduction to Dean and Deals Podcast 02:53 The Intentions Behind the Podcast 06:06 Personal Stories and Backgrounds 12:03 Exploring the Five F's of Fathallah 18:02 Discussion on UFC and Personal Interests 21:52 From Barber to Business: A Journey Begins 23:43 Transitioning to Tech: The DocuSign Experience 25:11 Climbing the Sales Ladder at Outreach 26:30 The Art of Tipping: Insights from th...