Deen & Deals

Business EN ↓ 32 episodes

Welcome to Deen & Deals, the podcast where values meet ventures. Hosts Futhhallah Hamed and Mohammed Kiswani dive into real conversations on sales, business, and living with purpose. From enterprise deals to side hustles, faith, and family, they share wins, losses, and lessons learned. Expect unfiltered stories, practical insights, and guests who prove success and sincerity can coexist. Perfect for builders, sellers, and dreamers chasing something bigger without selling out.

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#007 - Amen Elbaba - Navigating Tech Sales w/ Faith 01.12.2025 55:39

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...

I used to be disciplined…time to build back! - Ep. 6 24.11.2025 33:04

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...

Pipeline Solves Everything - Ep.5 17.11.2025 40:58

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...

Winning the day with your morning routine - Ep.4 10.11.2025 38:30

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...

Why you NEED an athlete's mindset in sales - Ep. 3 03.11.2025 37:07

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...

How long to stay in your sales role? - Ep. 2 27.10.2025 33:56

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...

New Beginnings - Ep. 1 13.10.2025 45:02

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...