Assad Quraishi

Drinks and Deals

Business EN ↓ 28 episodes

Pour a drink and pull up a chair — these are the stories behind the deals. Drinks & Deals is the candid podcast where business developers swap real-world lessons, hard-won victories, and the occasional detour from the field. No buzzwords, no corporate speak — just honest conversations about what it really takes to build relationships, close deals, and keep moving forward. Hosted by Assad Q., each 20-minute episode cuts through the noise with true stories, smart tactics, and unfiltered advice from the people actually doing the work. Whether you’re early in your business development career

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Assad Quraishi

Episodes

Episode 1 - Ben from Frima - Breaking Into Business Development in Gaming 04.06.2025 21:21

Episode Summary: In this inaugural episode of Drinks & Deals , Assad sits down with Ben, Senior Account Director at Frima, to discuss his journey into business development in the gaming industry. From his start in eSports to navigating service provider roles, Ben shares invaluable advice for aspiring business developers looking to break into this competitive space. Ben talks about how personal...

Episode 2 - Antoine Bordeleau - Leadership Shifts & Selling Beyond Gaming 04.06.2025 28:40

In this episode of Drinks & Deals , Assad sits down with Antoine Bordeleau, Director of Business Development at Streamforge, to unpack two major themes: stepping into leadership for the first time, and the challenges of expanding business development efforts into new verticals beyond gaming. Antoine shares insights from his eclectic career path—from jazz guitarist and venue owner to journalist...

Episode 0 - Intro - Welcome to Drinks & Deals: Real Talk in Biz Dev 30.05.2025 1:25

In this very first episode of Drinks & Deals , I introduce myself, share why I started this podcast, and what you can expect in the episodes ahead. This show is all about honest, unfiltered conversations with business development professionals — not just the wins, but the lessons learned, the hard moments, and the real journey behind closing deals and building relationships. Whether you're new...