If you’re a solopreneur and you’re struggling to grow your practice or your business, this video is definitely for you. You’re probably working 7 days a week, pulling in all-nighters, and you’re wondering if your life is gonna be like this forever… You know what? You’re not alone. Aliya and I had a session and we talked about:  ? Delegating ? Finding time to do the things that we love ? First potential hire  ? and much more! Check the full episode of my interview with Aliya here:? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl483q18vHk Chapters:  00:00 Start  00:55 Knowing what you’re good at and when to delegate 02:54 Scaling the personal brand 04:37 The ideal first hire Follow and subscribe to our Podcast: ? Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6B5JdkAWrGSd927rZquJz7 ?Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-first-business-with-naeem-parvez/id1615535576?uo=4 ?Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTE1MjA1LnJzcw== Where to find Aliya: ? IG: https://www.instagram.com/coach_aliya/ ? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliya-rajah-0b72ba8a/ ? Website: https://aliyarajah.com/ Where to find me: ? IG: www.instagram.com/the.naeem.parvez ? IG: www.instagram.com/myfirstbusinesspodcast ? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nparvez ? Website: https://www.myfirstbusinesspodcast.com

My First Business, with Naeem Parvez

Struggles Of Solopreneurs (And How To Overcome Them) - Aliya Rajah - Highlight #17

In this episode, we discuss the Six Principles as mentioned in the book "Influence" by Robert Cialdini. These principles include reciprocity, commitment and consistency, social proof, authority, and scarcity. Murtaza Manji and I provide examples of how these principles can be used in marketing and sales to get people to say yes. We hope you find them helpful! We also want to emphasize the importance of reading the book "Influence" by Robert Cialdini. It&#39;s a must-read for anyone who interacts with people in a business context. Don&#39;t miss this episode and learn more about these principles! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:27 Robert Cialdini, author of the book Influence 02:55 Who should read this book? 05:02 Murtaza&#39;s key learnings from Influence 07:39 Importance of saying “because” in a conversation 10:32 Listening to your gut when making decision 12:16 Six principles mentioned on the book 13:45 Taking responsibility 16:39 Reciprocation 18:11 Commitment 21:11 Social Proof 25:49 Scarcity 29:50 Closing Thoughts Follow and subscribe to our Podcast: ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@naeemparvez ? Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6B5JdkAWrGSd927rZquJz7 ?Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-first-business-with-naeem-parvez/id1615535576?uo=4 ?Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTE1MjA1LnJzcw== Where to find Murtaza: ? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/murtazamanji/ ? Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachMRM ? Business Website: https://www.kaizen.ae/ Where to find me: ? IG: www.instagram.com/the.naeem.parvez ? IG: www.instagram.com/myfirstbusinesspodcast ? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nparvez ? Website: https://www.myfirstbusinesspodcast.com 

Influence & Persuasion with Murtaza Manji - Episode #24

I’m willing to bet that you’ve been daydreaming a lot about starting your own business, quitting your job, and becoming your own boss. But I’m here to tell you a fact. Most of you watching this video will never ever end up starting your own business. And no, it’s not always about the fear of money. The devil on your left side shoulder has a million different ways to convince you that it’s not the right path for you. But I think there is a way out. As Robert Frost said, “Sometimes the only way out is through.” So I’m gonna share a conversation with Aliya on the fears of starting her own coaching practice and she really got vulnerable with me so I hope that this becomes a tipping point for you to stop dreaming and get going. Follow and subscribe to our Podcast: ? Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6B5JdkAWrGSd927rZquJz7 ?Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-first-business-with-naeem-parvez/id1615535576?uo=4 ?Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTE1MjA1LnJzcw== Where to find Aliya: ? IG: https://www.instagram.com/coach_aliya/ ? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliya-rajah-0b72ba8a/ ? Website: https://aliyarajah.com/ Where to find me: ? IG: www.instagram.com/the.naeem.parvez ? IG: www.instagram.com/myfirstbusinesspodcast ? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nparvez ? Website: https://www.myfirstbusinesspodcast.com

What If You Fail? - Aliya Rajah - Highlight #16

”And that is a huge part of entrepreneurship. You feel alone sometimes. And when you’re in those moments of loneliness, self-doubt creeps in.” Building various businesses can be a lonely journey, and Saleh experienced this firsthand. However, he quickly learned that this is a common experience for entrepreneurs like him, and it&#39;s important to acknowledge this feeling. Joining EO has been a game-changer for Saleh. It has allowed him to connect with fellow entrepreneurs who share similar experiences. EO provides a platform for members to share real-life stories and personal experiences with others, which can be both comforting and empowering. Additionally, networking with other people has helped Saleh overcome feelings of loneliness and self-doubt. In this episode of My First Business, we talked about: ?Selling website services to mosques in California ?Punctuality in business and in life ❤️Falling in love with machines ?The power of attraction ? Swimming only in blue oceans ?On loneliness and self-doubt ?Happiness and money ?Intentionally building a business ‘crew’ ?Falling in love with problems that you want to solve And more! -- This episode is sponsored by Entrepreneurs’ Organization UAE. EO UAE is a community which provides an effective platform for networking, education, and support to business owners and entrepreneurs in the country. Established in 1997, the organization currently has 119 members from a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, oil & gas, real estate, hospitality, jewelry, communications, logistics, travel, and more. With an economy that changes on a dime, it can be hard to know what your next move should be. That&#39;s where EO comes in with their support. Being a member of EO UAE provides access to: -workshops -social events -learning opportunities -networking -learning from experts in different types of field The organization also offers a mentorship program that pairs members with experienced business leaders who can provide guidance and support as they grow their businesses. So if you are a business owner, tired of taking on your challenges all alone and are looking for unique networking opportunities along with structured support through accountability groups and mentors, this community is for you. To learn more on how to become a member, visit https://eonetwork.ae/ or reach out to EO UAE Administrator admin@eonetwork.ae. Details about the EO membership: https://hub.eonetwork.org/Web/Apply/Web/Why-Join/Apply-for-Membership.aspx https://eonetwork.ae/member-podcast/ --- Follow and subscribe to our Podcast: ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@naeemparvez ? Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6B5JdkAWrGSd927rZquJz7 ?Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-first-business-with-naeem-parvez/id1615535576?uo=4 ?Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTE1MjA1LnJzcw== Where to find Saleh: ? Business Website: https://www.orangehill.biz/ ? Business Website: https://www.plantandequipment.com/ ? Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saleh-kuba-38721871/ ? Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plantandequipment/ ? Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/plantandequipment/ Where to find me: ? IG: www.instagram.com/the.naeem.parvez ? IG: www.instagram.com/myfirstbusinesspodcast ? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nparvez ? Website: https://www.myfirstbusinesspodcast.com 

EO Series #1 - Loneliness and Self-Doubt: The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship (and How to Beat It) - Saleh Kuba

Pricing your services can be extremely challenging especially if you're just getting started in business, right? How would you know what the right amount is and if you're charging your worth? Most of all, how do you convince your potential client to pay you that certain amount? To talk about these things and discuss some mental models, I talked to my guest, Aliya Rajah from Episode 17 on My First Business Podcast about: ?Getting coaches  ?Getting rejected  ?Building up self confidence  ?and much more! Check full episode of my interview with Aliya here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl483q18vHk Follow and subscribe to our Podcast: ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrbr87_ZSPICaDoTcCebyw ?Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6B5JdkAWrGSd927rZquJz7 ?Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-first-business-with-naeem-parvez/id1615535576?uo=4 ?Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTE1MjA1LnJzcw== Where to find Aliya: ? IG: https://www.instagram.com/coach_aliya/ ? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliya-rajah-0b72ba8a/ ? Website: https://aliyarajah.com/ Where to find me: ? IG: www.instagram.com/the.naeem.parvez ? IG: www.instagram.com/myfirstbusinesspodcast ? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nparvez ? Website: https://www.myfirstbusinesspodcast.com

How To Price Your Services, And Charge Your Worth - Aliya Rajah - Highlight #15

“Your idea is shit. “​This is what Jadd’s family thinks about his “little” ideas every time he shares one. ​It’s a brutally honest feedback, but he needed it. ​After a stint in consulting, he believed he would create something bigger, which led to starting his own business - Pangaea X.​In this episode of My First Business Podcast, we talked about:​?‍? The new generation of entrepreneurs? His devil’s advocate for starting a business? The naked truth about being a consultant?‍? How to treat your life like a professional?‍?Being your own boss? Creating generational wealth? True meaning of financial freedom✨ Dealing with shiny object syndrome? Backing up your decision with data? Building a platform for world’s best data freelancers✍️ The art of delegating? Giving employees the ability to make decisionsAnd so much more!I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Episode links in the bio!Follow @myfirstbusinesspodcast!This episode is brought you to by: @digitalinamarketingDigitalina generates new, high quality leads and customers for service based businesses, on autopilot. DM me to find out how we do it!——————Where to find the podcast ▶️ YouTube:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrbr87_ZSPICaDoTcCebyw]? Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6B5JdkAWrGSd927rZquJz7?si=4802c936a51f418c]? iTunes[https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/my-first-business-with-naeem-parvez/id1615535576]? Google Podcast [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTE1MjA1LnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjk_8SnuPD5AhUBGRoKHZ-DAxMQ9sEGegQIARAC] ——————Where to find me ? IG: @the.naeem.parvez [www.instagram.com/the.naeem.parvez]? IG: @myfirstbusinesspodcast [www.instagram.com/myfirstbusinesspodcast]? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nparvez? Website: https://www.myfirstbusinesspodcast.com

Finding the World’s Best Data Freelancers - Jadd Elliot Dib - Episode #20

“You will make money. You will make money. If you believe in it, you&apos;ll make money. Even if you&apos;re crap at sales, even if you’re rubbish at certain things as a business owner, or if you have no idea how to run a business. You will learn those things.I think it&apos;s much more rewarding if you doing something that you love for yourself, for your family, for the people who you love.”That’s Hannah Matthews of Couture Events. She knows what she wants, knows how to get it and knows how to create the right environment to achieve it all. When she was young, she told her mom that she’d be a millionaire - and she wasn’t joking.In this episode of My First Business, we talked about:? The art of firefighting? Why she quit business school? The ‘need-find’ method? Loving sales!?️ Practicing altruism with her skills⭐ Being sure of her destiny??   Perks of living in Dubai? Wanting to be a millionaire at a young age? Having her car sliding backwards on a snowy mountain❓ Why it matter to have a ‘why’? Not celebrating successes? Co-operating with competition? Why she finds it hard to work in the summer? Setting an example for her daughterAnd much more!I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Episode links in the bio!Follow @myfirstbusinesspodcast!This episode is brought you to by: @digitalinamarketingDigitalina generates new, high quality leads and customers for service based businesses, on autopilot. DM me to find out how we do it!——————Where to find the podcast ▶️ YouTube:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrbr87_ZSPICaDoTcCebyw]? Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6B5JdkAWrGSd927rZquJz7?si=4802c936a51f418c]? iTunes[https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/my-first-business-with-naeem-parvez/id1615535576]? Google Podcast [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTE1MjA1LnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjk_8SnuPD5AhUBGRoKHZ-DAxMQ9sEGegQIARAC] ——————Where to find me ? IG: @the.naeem.parvez [www.instagram.com/the.naeem.parvez]? IG: @myfirstbusinesspodcast [www.instagram.com/myfirstbusinesspodcast]? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nparvez? Website: https://www.myfirstbusinesspodcast.com

Realities of Being an Event Planner - Hannah Matthews - Episode #19

Naeem: “When you come up with a business plan, what does it look like?”Laura: “It’s like ‘War and Peace’ in one document!”There is no easy way to summarize my interview with Laura Manning, founder of BRW Society. If you’re only going to listen to one episode of My First Business, make sure it’s this one!Laura and I talked about:⭐  Selling Avon products as a teenager⭐  What Laura learnt from her mother (hint: keep going!)⭐  Giving up the comforts and security of a salary⭐  How to think about business plans⭐  The importance of face-to-face research⭐  Taking praise with a grain of salt from your biggest champions (friends, family)⭐  How to start small, and test business ideas frugally⭐  Being okay with failing!⭐  The loneliness of running a business⭐  Enjoying working on vacations⭐  Dealing with disasters (actual floods!) and moving on from them⭐  When to raise funding⭐  Taking customer service seriously⭐  Saying yes, then yes-but, then no⭐  Why is delegation so hard?——————Where to find the podcast ▶️ YouTube:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrbr87_ZSPICaDoTcCebyw]? Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6B5JdkAWrGSd927rZquJz7?si=4802c936a51f418c]? iTunes[https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/my-first-business-with-naeem-parvez/id1615535576]? Google Podcast [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTE1MjA1LnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjk_8SnuPD5AhUBGRoKHZ-DAxMQ9sEGegQIARAC] ——————Where to find me ? IG: @the.naeem.parvez [www.instagram.com/the.naeem.parvez]? IG: @myfirstbusinesspodcast [www.instagram.com/myfirstbusinesspodcast]? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nparvez? Website: https://www.myfirstbusinesspodcast.com

How To Brew Success In Dubai - Laura Manning - Episode #18

(This is part 1 of the interview)“I’m not going to sugarcoat it and say the journey and say it’s been easy because it’s been SO hard. Following your own path requires an insane amount of resilience, grit and patience as well as hard work (and way more hours than when you’re an employee). But would I change anything? Absolutely not.”Meet Aliya - a personal+professional development coach, corporate trainer, entrepreneur, and founder of Coaching with Aliya.Aliya shares strategies to help people stop standing in their own way, overcome their fears, and make their dreams a reality.In Episode 17 of My First Business, Aliya and I talked about:⭐  The price you pay for success ⭐  How she practices saying “no” ⭐  Doing things that no one would want to do ⭐  Being your own cheerleader (and thoughts on imposter syndrome) ⭐  Not wanting ‘millions of followers’ ⭐  Icky selling ⭐  Knowing your time’s worth  ⭐  Learning how to sell ⭐  Her first win! ⭐ What super high achievers are doing wrong! ⭐  Detachment from your own businessAliya’s journey → After studying Biomedical Science and then completing a Master’s in Public Health in the UK, Aliya quickly climbed the corporate career ladder.It wasn’t long before she realized that the boxes she was ticking didn’t offer the fulfillment or sense of achievement she hoped.Aliya got her life coaching and NLP accreditations while remaining in her job, before making the move into coaching full-time.She initially focused on working with professional women in London, attracting a strong following at her workshops and group coaching sessions.Aliya then moved to the UAE in 2018 and she is now one of the leading coaches in the UAE, working with male and female clients, including CEOs, public figures, celebrities, professors, lawyers, and healthcare professionals. She has conducted training sessions for ADNOC, the Ministry of Education, the Emirates Foundation, and First Abu Dhabi Bank.Follow @myfirstbusinesspodcast!This episode is brought you to by: @digitalinamarketingDigitalina generates new, high quality leads and customers for service based businesses, on autopilot. DM me to find out how we do it!——————Where to find the podcast ▶️ YouTube:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrbr87_ZSPICaDoTcCebyw]? Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6B5JdkAWrGSd927rZquJz7?si=4802c936a51f418c]? iTunes[https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/my-first-business-with-naeem-parvez/id1615535576]? Google Podcast [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTE1MjA1LnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjk_8SnuPD5AhUBGRoKHZ-DAxMQ9sEGegQIARAC] ——————Where to find me ? IG: @the.naeem.parvez [www.instagram.com/the.naeem.parvez]? IG: @myfirstbusinesspodcast [www.instagram.com/myfirstbusinesspodcast]? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nparvez? Website: https://www.myfirstbusinesspodcast.com

Detaching From Your Business (the price you pay for success, saying no, doing things no one would, imposter syndrome is real) - Aliya Rajah - Episode #17.1

(This is part 2 of the interview)“I’m not going to sugarcoat it and say the journey and say it’s been easy because it’s been SO hard. Following your own path requires an insane amount of resilience, grit and patience as well as hard work (and way more hours than when you’re an employee). But would I change anything? Absolutely not.”Meet Aliya - a personal+professional development coach, corporate trainer, entrepreneur, and founder of Coaching with Aliya.Aliya shares strategies to help people stop standing in their own way, overcome their fears, and make their dreams a reality.In Episode 17 of My First Business, Aliya and I talked about:⭐  The price you pay for success ⭐  How she practices saying “no” ⭐  Doing things that no one would want to do ⭐  Being your own cheerleader (and thoughts on imposter syndrome) ⭐  Not wanting ‘millions of followers’ ⭐  Icky selling ⭐  Knowing your time’s worth  ⭐  Learning how to sell ⭐  Her first win! ⭐ What super high achievers are doing wrong! ⭐  Detachment from your own businessAliya’s journey  → After studying Biomedical Science and then completing a Master’s in Public Health in the UK, Aliya quickly climbed the corporate career ladder.It wasn’t long before she realized that the boxes she was ticking didn’t offer the fulfillment or sense of achievement she hoped.Aliya got her life coaching and NLP accreditations while remaining in her job, before making the move into coaching full-time.She initially focused on working with professional women in London, attracting a strong following at her workshops and group coaching sessions.Aliya then moved to the UAE in 2018 and she is now one of the leading coaches in the UAE, working with male and female clients, including CEOs, public figures, celebrities, professors, lawyers, and healthcare professionals. She has conducted training sessions for ADNOC, the Ministry of Education, the Emirates Foundation, and First Abu Dhabi Bank.Follow @myfirstbusinesspodcast!This episode is brought you to by: @digitalinamarketingDigitalina generates new, high quality leads and customers for service based businesses, on autopilot. DM me to find out how we do it!——————Where to find the podcast ▶️ YouTube:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrbr87_ZSPICaDoTcCebyw]? Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6B5JdkAWrGSd927rZquJz7?si=4802c936a51f418c]? iTunes[https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/my-first-business-with-naeem-parvez/id1615535576]? Google Podcast [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTE1MjA1LnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjk_8SnuPD5AhUBGRoKHZ-DAxMQ9sEGegQIARAC] ——————Where to find me ? IG: @the.naeem.parvez [www.instagram.com/the.naeem.parvez]? IG: @myfirstbusinesspodcast [www.instagram.com/myfirstbusinesspodcast]? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nparvez? Website: https://www.myfirstbusinesspodcast.com

Detaching From Your Business (the price you pay for success, saying no, doing things no one would, imposter syndrome is real) - Aliya Rajah - Episode #17.2

Meet Ziad Tariq.As a young boy, Ziad helped his father’s optical business after class every day where he learned the ins and outs of the field. Shortly after graduating, he started working in a Dubai bank to sharpen his finance and customer service skills while simultaneously helping with his father’s optical business.⎯Fast forward to today, Ziad has become an ambitious serial entrepreneur. He&apos;s dabbled in multiple businesses in different fields like real estate, marketing and e-commerce.⎯2011 - Co-founded bonavenue.com, selling designer clothing brands. 2015 - Opened Optoline Optics, which still stands today, selling eyewear and performing RTA eye tests. 2019 - Co-founded adasat.com. 2022 - And if that wasn’t enough, he has just opened up a gym in Dubai Marina - Sweat Dubai!⎯In Episode 16 of My First Business, Ziad and I talked about:? Working in his dad’s business as a teenager? (Almost) failing at his first business? His unique way of doing business research? Working ‘in’ the business vs ‘on’ the business? Why he says YES to everything!? Having unlimited patience? Being okay with not being the first? The importance of brilliant customer service? Following your REALISTIC dreams⎯I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Episode links in the bio!Follow @myfirstbusinesspodcast!⎯This episode is brought you to by: https://wwww.digitalina.io Digitalina generates new, high quality leads and customers for service based businesses, on autopilot. DM me to find out how we do it!——————Where to find the podcast ▶️ YouTube:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrbr87_ZSPICaDoTcCebyw]? Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6B5JdkAWrGSd927rZquJz7?si=4802c936a51f418c]? iTunes[https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/my-first-business-with-naeem-parvez/id1615535576]? Google Podcast [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTE1MjA1LnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjk_8SnuPD5AhUBGRoKHZ-DAxMQ9sEGegQIARAC] ——————Where to find me ? IG: @the.naeem.parvez [www.instagram.com/the.naeem.parvez]? IG: @myfirstbusinesspodcast [www.instagram.com/myfirstbusinesspodcast]? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nparvez? Website: https://www.myfirstbusinesspodcast.com

How To Start The Right Business (hint: research, research, research!) - Ziad Tariq - Episode #16.2

Meet Ziad Tariq.As a young boy, Ziad helped his father’s optical business after class every day where he learned the ins and outs of the field. Shortly after graduating, he started working in a Dubai bank to sharpen his finance and customer service skills while simultaneously helping with his father’s optical business.⎯Fast forward to today, Ziad has become an ambitious serial entrepreneur. He&apos;s dabbled in multiple businesses in different fields like real estate, marketing and e-commerce.⎯2011 - Co-founded bonavenue.com, selling designer clothing brands. 2015 - Opened Optoline Optics, which still stands today, selling eyewear and performing RTA eye tests.2019 - Co-founded adasat.com. 2022 - And if that wasn’t enough, he has just opened up a gym in Dubai Marina - Sweat Dubai!⎯In Episode 16 of My First Business, Ziad and I talked about:? Working in his dad’s business as a teenager? (Almost) failing at his first business? His unique way of doing business research? Working ‘in’ the business vs ‘on’ the business? Why he says YES to everything!? Having unlimited patience? Being okay with not being the first? The importance of brilliant customer service? Following your REALISTIC dreams⎯I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Episode links in the bio!Follow @myfirstbusinesspodcast!⎯This episode is brought you to by: https://wwww.digitalina.io Digitalina generates new, high quality leads and customers for service based businesses, on autopilot. DM me to find out how we do it!——————Where to find the podcast ▶️ YouTube:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrbr87_ZSPICaDoTcCebyw]? Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6B5JdkAWrGSd927rZquJz7?si=4802c936a51f418c]? iTunes[https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/my-first-business-with-naeem-parvez/id1615535576]? Google Podcast [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTE1MjA1LnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjk_8SnuPD5AhUBGRoKHZ-DAxMQ9sEGegQIARAC] ——————Where to find me ? IG: @the.naeem.parvez [www.instagram.com/the.naeem.parvez]? IG: @myfirstbusinesspodcast [www.instagram.com/myfirstbusinesspodcast]? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nparvez? Website: https://www.myfirstbusinesspodcast.com

How To Start The Right Business (hint: research, research, research!) - Ziad Tariq - Episode #16.1

Shivaun’s advice for new (or soon to be) entrepreneurs:You’re never ‘too old’ to start a businessOutsource as much as you can before you take on the responsibility of hiring peopleDon&apos;t spend money on an expensive marketing agencies in the beginning at first, if you don&apos;t know exactly what you need from themLive below your meansHave fun in everything that you doDon&apos;t be obsessed with hitting your money goalsSales is the most important part of your businessI met Shivaun at a sales workshop that he hosted, and both Alina and I were blown away by his quick thinking, raw energy, charisma and his sales chops. He’s been coaching business owners and is busy doubling, tripling (sometimes quadrupling) their revenue.In Episode 15 of My First Business, Shivaun and I talked about:How to not ‘oversell’Changing your life around when you realize all you do is work, work, workThe 3 main elements of a sales pitch (Wow, How & Why Now)Choosing your tribeHow to break-up in business, amicablyABQ - Always Be QualifyingUsing stories to light people upHow long meetings should actually beHow to avoid groupthinkI hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Episode links in the bio!Follow @myfirstbusinesspodcast!This episode is brought you to by: @digitalinamarketingDigitalina generates new, high quality leads and customers for service based businesses, on autopilot. DM me to find out how we do it!——————Where to find the podcast ▶️ YouTube:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrbr87_ZSPICaDoTcCebyw]? Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6B5JdkAWrGSd927rZquJz7?si=4802c936a51f418c]? iTunes[https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/my-first-business-with-naeem-parvez/id1615535576]? Google Podcast [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTE1MjA1LnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjk_8SnuPD5AhUBGRoKHZ-DAxMQ9sEGegQIARAC] ——————Where to find me ? IG: @the.naeem.parvez [www.instagram.com/the.naeem.parvez]? IG: @myfirstbusinesspodcast [www.instagram.com/myfirstbusinesspodcast]? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nparvez? Website: https://www.myfirstbusinesspodcast.com

How To Double, Triple or Quadruple Your Revenue - Shivaun Gyan - Episode #15.2

Naeem Parvez is a new, and sometimes clueless business owner in Dubai. Join him on his journey of hardships and triumphs, as he brings on more experienced and successful business owners to guide him towards the right decisions. Each episode is like a conversation with a mentor you never had.

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My First Business, with Naeem Parvez

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