Episode 6 – Bernard François – How Founders Think About Hiring Business Developers

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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 6 – Bernard François – How Founders Think About Hiring Business Developers

Drinks and Deals

24 minutes 18 seconds

4 months ago

Episode 6 – Bernard François – How Founders Think About Hiring Business Developers

Where to Connect with Bernard François:

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

Website: http://www.previewlabs.com

Contact Info for Assad:

LinkedIn: ⁠Assad Quraishi on LinkedIn⁠

Website: ⁠QS Consulting⁠ & ⁠XP Gaming⁠

Music by ⁠Oleksandr Stepanov⁠ from ⁠PixabayIn this episode of Drinks & Deals, host Assad Quraishi sits down with Bernard François, founder of PreviewLabs, to get a raw and real founder's perspective on business development. Bernard shares what it’s like to build a company rooted in rapid prototyping, how he evaluates the impact of business developers, and the nuanced challenges of hiring the right person for the job. They dive into the data, the gut feelings, and the traits that matter most—plus, the 80/20 rule every aspiring BD should follow. If you're in sales, BD, or just trying to understand how to win trust in the startup world, this one’s for you.