Episode 5 – John Nguyen – Relationship-First Sales & Humility in Business Development

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Drinks and Deals

Assad Quraishi

25 episodes

4 hours ago

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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Episode 5 – John Nguyen – Relationship-First Sales & Humility in Business Development

Drinks and Deals

15 minutes 15 seconds

5 months ago

Episode 5 – John Nguyen – Relationship-First Sales & Humility in Business Development

Where to Connect with John Nguyen:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnguyenbizdev/

Website: https://xsolla.com/

Contact Info for Assad:

LinkedIn: ⁠Assad Quraishi on LinkedIn⁠

Website: ⁠QS Consulting⁠ & ⁠XP Gaming⁠

Music by ⁠Oleksandr Stepanov⁠ from ⁠Pixabay

In this episode of Drinks & Deals, I sit down with John Nguyen, Regional VP of Canada at Xsolla, live from XP Summit. John shares his journey from indie game developer and attorney to leading business development at one of the gaming industry's most globally integrated platforms. We talk about the power of listening, why humility beats hustle, and how building genuine relationships—not pushing product—is the key to long-term success. Whether you're new to BD or a seasoned rep, this one is packed with raw, real advice you won't want to miss.

👤 Want to be a guest on the show? Connect with me on LinkedIn!