Elevated Entrepreneur

19/09/2022

There are over 2 billion YouTube active users monthly, and 1 billion hours of content are being watched every day.

As a podcaster, I want to maximize the platforms that entrepreneurs can access easily as I teach and share my knowledge.

My desire is that The Elevated Entrepreneur become your go-to resource for all things entrepreneurship, learning, productivity, and more!

Listen to Episode 50 today for some amazing announcements and surprises that I’m sure you’ll love 😉 Click here: https://bit.ly/3Ba7SGU

16/09/2022

We made it to our 50th episode! 🥳🍾 And now we’re going into Season 2️⃣ of the Elevated Entrepreneur podcast!

If you’ve been with me since the beginning, thank you for your support! I hope you’ve learned a lot from our hotel owners’ and retailers’ success stories!

And if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, you’ve probably picked up a thing or two lessons from me sharing about my experiences.

We’re just getting started, friends!

Get ready to join us for another season full of learnings and implementation as we will focus more on building winning habits and processes.

Listen today by clicking the link here: https://bit.ly/3Ba7SGU or heading over to Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform! See you there!

12/09/2022

Ever experience overwhelm and confusion when wading through the sea of information online for the information and resources you need?

When I started my journey as an entrepreneur six years ago, I had a really hard time grasping good resources.

It took me years doing trial and error looking for resources I actually needed and helped me move forward in my entrepreneurial journey.

Then one day, I thought to myself: No aspiring founders and entrepreneurs should spend that much time!

I want to help you level up as an entrepreneur by pointing you to the right resources you can access anywhere, anytime.

That’s why in this week’s episode on the Elevated Entrepreneur podcast, I’ve got some amazing surprises just for you!

Listen today to find out by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3Ba7SGU or heading over to Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform.

06/09/2022

🚨 Welcome to Season 2 of The Elevated Entrepreneur Podcast🚨

What episode of the Elevated Entrepreneur Podcast did you first listen to?

Did you wait for and listen to the succeeding episodes? Or have you missed some?

I am truly thankful for all the love and support you all showered upon me. And now that we are on our almost three years of virtually sharing ideas, learnings, and experiences, I’ve prepared three big and amazing announcements for all you listeners!

I'm a 💯% sure you would love these, and can’t contain your excitement to find out. So let's not waste any time and…

Listen to the podcast today by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3CXn38Z the link in the bio ⬆️ or heading over to Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform.

17/08/2022

Give yourself some CEO thinking time.

Whether it is every day, every other day, or at least once a week, set aside an hour to sit down and work on your business. Just you, the ideas in your head, and a clear path to bring those ideas out into the world.

This will help you clarify your goals, plan how to achieve them, and notice important details that might get overlooked when you’re busy getting everything done.

So, get in touch with your inner entrepreneur, set up in a space that makes you feel productive and put yourself into an action plan.https://bit.ly/3Qs4yge

14/08/2022

The best leaders know they can’t do it all themselves.

When you hire the right person, you need to ensure that your team is inspired and truly meaning well.

Great leaders make their teams feel good about their own roles, but also about their contributions to the whole. Remember that as your company grows, so does the strength of your people. This can be achieved by fostering relationships with employees and creating a culture that allows for success.

Hire awesome people, give them the freedom to do their best work, and your company will succeed. https://bit.ly/3Qs4yge

09/08/2022

We live in a world that is getting crazier every day. We need leaders and organizations that can rise above existing norms and help us navigate this complicated world. Good leaders are important because they teach us how to think bigger, take risks and make life easier.

To be a good leader, you need to be a good listener. That's why in this episode I'm joined by Warsha Joshi, who is also a mastermind facilitator and a serial entrepreneur. She has built many successful businesses and has been featured on the likes of entrepreneur.com.

Despite being an expert in the field and having a solid grasp of the industry, Warsha has also sought the help of a business coach herself and believes that learning should be a continuous process. Warsha talks about the entrepreneurial mindset, the top 3 golden rules in growing and scaling a business, the qualities of being a great leader, some book recommendations and a lot of great advice on how to cope with the current pandemic.

This episode is meant to inspire entrepreneurs, and help people change their mindset to become more successful in their chosen business fields, especially in these trying times.

This is from our archives and one of our best episodes on this topic which is why we are bringing it back!

Check out the episode by clicking the link here: https://bit.ly/3Qs4yge or heading over to Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform.

04/08/2022

Being confident does NOT mean you’re arrogant and neither should you be LOUD to become confident!

According to Coach Aliya Rajah, our featured guest in this week’s episode, there’s a fine line between confidence and arrogance but they are not the same.

Arrogance is about thinking you’re above others and that it’s your way or no way.
Confidence comes with humility.

The truth is: self-confidence isn't about what other people might think of you or how much money or power or prestige you have.

It's about believing in yourself—about believing in who you are on your own terms and accepting who you are without judgment from others.

Are you a confident entrepreneur? Put your hands up in the comments and let’s celebrate the confident YOU!

Listen to the podcast today by clicking the link here: https://bit.ly/3oAMnJx in the bio ⬆️ or heading over to Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform.

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02/08/2022

Being confident in yourself doesn't just mean having high self-esteem and thinking positively about yourself...

It means believing in what you can do and having faith in yourself to do it.

It means believing that you deserve success and happiness because of who you are, not what other people think of you or how much money you make, or how much fame or power comes with being someone with an impressive resume.

You can be confident about yourself as a person and confident about what you want from life.

Tag a fellow entrepreneur who needs to hear this! Then tune in to this week's episode : https://bit.ly/3cW0M0e as I sit down with Aliya Rajah for more self-confidence tips for entrepreneurs!

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29/07/2022

Being confident is a skill, and like any other skill, it gets better with time 🕒

Whether you're looking to build your confidence up or just want to remind yourself of how much better you can be than you were yesterday, tune in to this week’s episode for some quick and actionable tips from our favourite confidence-building expert Coach Aliya Rajah on the Elevated Entrepreneur Podcast!

Listen to the podcast today by clicking the link here: https://bit.ly/3oAMnJx or heading over to Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform.

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26/07/2022

🚨 Episode 49 of the Elevated Entrepreneur is now LIVE! 🚨

How many opportunities have you missed out on just because you thought that you don’t deserve them, you are not good enough, and or might just mess up?

Perhaps what you’re really missing out on is having strong self-confidence.

You can pretty much do a lot of things. You have your own specialty. You just have to bring out the best in yourself—just by having self-confidence.

Help yourself overcome your fears by listening to Aliya Rajah’s tips on how to build strong self-confidence, one of the leading coaches in the UAE. She has a medical-related degree but chose to help people unleash their fullest potential.

Listen to the podcast today by clicking the link here: https://bit.ly/3vcT8ot or heading over to Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform.

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25/07/2022

Negotiation is NOT just bargaining or haggling. It’s more than that.

When you negotiate, you bring endless possibilities if you only use the right methods and attitudes in negotiating with anyone. It won’t even matter who you negotiate with.

Mastering this powerful skill will not only make life easier for you but will also help you cultivate better relationships with people.

Ready to start preparing, researching, and practicing the art of negotiation? Learn from the master himself, Prakash Chugani!

Listen today by clicking the link here: https://bit.ly/3z0fKJU or heading over to Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform.

19/07/2022

It may not be obvious… but everything we do requires negotiation.

From planning with your wife what to eat for breakfast, to budgeting your monthly expenses, mastering the basics of negotiation will help you have a smooth-sailing life.

You can find ways how to make things happen without needing to go for the extra unnecessary miles.

Even John F. Kennedy said, “Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.”

Want to learn how to negotiate better? Tune in to Episode 48 of the Elevated Entrepreneur Podcast, where I share 4 powerful tips to be a master in negotiation!

Listen today by clicking the link here: https://bit.ly/3PaK7DY or heading over to Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform.

15/07/2022

How would you like to be able to change someone’s mind even after disagreeing with you?

Here’s a simple tip for you: Make them feel understood. And then help them understand your point of view. When you want something done, telling people to do as you say won’t work. They don’t do things they don’t understand. As humans, we tend to voluntarily do the things that we understand, are fully aware of, and are convinced of.

That’s why negotiation is not only applied in business but in our everyday lives, generally. In this week’s episode on the Elevated Entrepreneur Podcast, I share 5 powerful tips to be a master of NEGOTIATION.

Listen today by clicking the link here: https://bit.ly/3PaK7DY or heading over to Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform.

12/07/2022

🚨 Episode 48 of the Elevated Entrepreneur is now LIVE! 🚨

Are you an entrepreneur who endures working for so many hours even though you are not paid enough?

Or are you one of the business owners and coaches struggling to win clients even if you already charge less than you deserve?

Worry no more for the one-word answer to your agonizing dilemma is ✨negotiation✨!

Prakash Chugani is a successful business consultant who will teach you to set the right mindset, win clients even if you charge double or triple of your competitors, and succeed in every endeavor you want to dive into through negotiation.

Listen to the podcast today by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3PaK7DY or heading over to Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform.

10/07/2022

Rejection is just a redirection.

I've often found that the best way to cope with rejection is to look for the opportunity in it.

Jennifer Blandos has been rejected so many times in her life. But that didn't stop her from going after what she wanted in her career, business, and life.

In this episode, you'll find out why rejection isn't the end of the world—it's just another learning opportunity. Learn how changing your approach to rejection can actually help you move forward with greater purpose.

Listen to the episode today on "The Elevated Entrepreneur Podcast" available on your favourite streaming platform! https://bit.ly/3upg0R9

06/07/2022

You're putting yourself out there for the world to see, and that can be intimidating—and at times, downright terrifying.

One thing that can make this entrepreneurship journey a little less scary is surrounding yourself with people who can support you and help you keep thinking big!

Tag 3 people in the comments whom you know always have your back! https://bit.ly/3upg0R9

04/07/2022

Do you have a tendency to say yes to people every time?

I get it, we all want to be helpful. It's in our nature, and it's what we were made for.
But at the same time, we also need to have boundaries—especially when it comes to helping others.

I think it's really important for people to have a balance between being helpful and being self-serving. Even though we may not be able to help everyone, we can always help ourselves by taking care of our own needs first before we worry about others. That way, when the time comes when someone does need us, we will be able to give them what they need without any regrets!

I hope this gives you permission to say no sometimes. It's not always selfish or rude to say it!

Like and drop a thumbs up in the comments if you agree with me! https://bit.ly/3upg0R9

28/06/2022

🚨 Episode 47 of the Elevated Entrepreneur is now LIVE! 🚨

Entrepreneurship is hard and it became much harder for women.

In a male-dominated field, women entrepreneurs tend to have lesser opportunities and chances to be heard and appreciated.

Well, buckle up and prepare yourself for a worry-free entrepreneurial journey because the strongest support system and most popular community for female entrepreneurs are on their way to being globally available soon!

Female Fusion is the UAE’s largest and fastest-growing community for women entrepreneurs with more than 20,000 members. If you want to be one of their successful business owners and have strong connections, then this episode is for you!

Listen to the podcast today by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3NqC8kV or heading over to Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform.

27/06/2022

How do you write your to-do lists?

Do you list your tasks randomly throughout the day?
Do you list them by priority or of first importance?
Is it categorized or listed in any particular order, such as from the time you wake up to the time you go to bed?

This simple methodology by consultant David Nuor called the SUG might help. He states to ask yourself the following questions before composing your list:

👉 Seriousness: How important is this task or issue?
👉 Urgency: How long will it take to complete?
👉 Growth: Will this issue get worse if I wait to tackle it?

Once you answer these questions, it becomes easier to determine which tasks should be ON or OFF the list! Hope this helped!

Want more practical and smart tips on increasing productivity while reducing stress and anxiety?

Click here: https://bit.ly/3xxUQ46 to listen to The Elevated Entrepreneur Podcast, “4 Ways to Make Your To-do Lists Less Overwhelming”!

You can also head over to Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform to give it a listen!

24/06/2022

Do you sometimes doubt your progress? Do you wonder what’s taking so long to see results when you’ve already put an insane amount of work and effort into something?

Or do you sometimes get frustrated when you expect a certain outcome but it doesn’t turn out the way you wanted it to?

It can be stressful indeed. But as Satya Nani said, “A little progress every day adds up to big results.” Oftentimes, we just need the courage to look at the big picture.

Ask yourself these questions:

Are we doing it the right way? Where is this leading me into?
Why am I even doing this? Who am I doing this for?

By looking at the big picture, you create a shift in perspective, you adjust your judgment, and you eventually change your focus and activities.

Viewing things from a bigger lens can remind us of what’s important and redirect our attention to focus on our actual priorities.

So the next time you feel like things are taking too slow, take a deep breath, take a step back and remind yourself of your real goals.

You’ll get there, no doubt about it!

Episode 46 of The Elevated Entrepreneur Podcast is out now! Listen to it today by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3xxUQ46 or heading over to Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform.

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19/06/2022

Can you live without a to-do list?

Psychologist and author Dr David Cohen certainly thought he could not!

Admit it, you may feel the same. Having a to-do list makes you feel organized and up to speed, but…

How often do you get every single to-do item crossed off? Are you even happy with what you write on it?

Or are you just setting high expectations for yourself and expecting to accomplish everything on it in just one day?

Let’s face it… sometimes the to-do list we create is just impossible to complete.

And when we force ourselves to actually fulfil everything on it, we end up feeling stressed out and overwhelmed.

But what if there was a way to get rid of all that stress and overwhelm caused by bad to-do lists and instead build habits that will actually get things done?

Would you want to be productive and see evident results? Tune in to this week’s episode on The Elevated Entrepreneur Podcast by clicking the link here: https://bit.ly/3xxUQ46

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15/06/2022

🚨 Episode 46 of the Elevated Entrepreneur is now LIVE! 🚨

Are you ready to banish the overwhelm in having a to-do list?

If you’re one of those entrepreneurs that rely on making a to-do list to help determine and organize the things that you should do?

Do you also get frustrated when things go sideways and rather than checking off items on the to-do list, you end up feeling overwhelmed, uncomfortable, and procrastinating?

If you want to manage your to-do list and your time better, then this episode is for you! Let’s go over the 4 ways in which you can make your to-do list less overwhelming.

Listen to the podcast today by clicking the link here: https://bit.ly/3b2ZpvN or heading over to Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform.

03/06/2022

29/05/2022

Have you ever said to yourself, "Today is my favourite day"?

If not, maybe you should start.

There are so many things that we let get in the way of living in the moment and enjoying every single day of our lives. But if you can start thinking that way, everything will change for the better—you'll be happier, more positive, and more productive.

So instead of letting life happen to you and wishing it were different, make it different!

Tell me: What are some things you can do today to make sure that today is your favourite day? https://bit.ly/3lcTx4O

25/05/2022

Do you know what I love? Getting perspective.

I mean, perspective can make all the difference in the world.

How many times have you been in a situation where you're like "Ugh, this is so hard!" or "This sucks!" or "Why are things like this?" and then somebody comes along and says something like "Well, you know…?" and then they give you a little space to see things from their perspective and it changes everything?

I think it's really important to have a little space for somebody else's worldview—to be able to step outside of yourself and see things from someone else's point of view. It makes it easier to understand why people do what they do, and it makes it easier for us to forgive them when we realize that what might seem wrong to us might actually be right for them.

So next time you feel yourself getting caught up in your own life, take a second and think about how other people might see things differently than you do.

How has perspective made a difference in your life? Share your thoughts with me in the comments! https://bit.ly/3NiVYyG

23/05/2022

The biggest thing that I've learned in my time as an entrepreneur...

Is that you have to be able to create balance, or else you'll burn out and lose sight of your goals.

Sometimes we get so caught up in our work that we forget there are things like family and friends, there are relationships with people who don't have anything to do with your business.

Life is too short to spend it all at work.

Take breaks, get outside, and do the kinds of things that make you human, like music, art. books, or exercise.

Want to hear more daily life mantras for entrepreneurs from an unlikely but welcome source - Winnie the Pooh? Tune in to Episode 45 of the Elevated Entrepreneur Podcast! https://bit.ly/3NiVYyG

Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform.

17/05/2022

🚨 Episode 45 of the Elevated Entrepreneur Podcast is now LIVE! 🚨

There are days when you just feel like a bear with a sore head, and that's okay. We get it.

As entrepreneurs, we know that sometimes the road to success can be lonely and difficult. But there are always people who have been there before us, and they have left us some wisdom to help us along the way.

That's why we've compiled 20 quotes from Winnie the Pooh. My guests, Warsha Joshi and Evan LeClus and I have added our own spin to each one of them so that they apply to today's entrepreneurs and their challenges.

So whether you're feeling like Piglet or Tigger right now, we hope these mantras will inspire you—and maybe even help you get through your next tough day!

Listen to the podcast today by clicking the link here: https://bit.ly/3lcTx4O or heading over to Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or any major podcast platform.

15/05/2022

🔑 Questions are the key to learning 🔑

Let's say you're struggling with a problem. You have an answer in mind, but it doesn't feel right. You can't quite put your finger on why it doesn't feel right, but you know it's not quite right.

So what do you do?

You ask questions about the problem.

These aren't just any old questions—they're the types of questions that will scratch the surface and go much deeper into the problem: "Why did that happen?" "What might be causing this?" "What other factors could be at play here?"

Once you learn how to question effectively, only then will you be able to describe the solution well enough so that others can understand how to solve their own problems using what they learned from your solution.

What are your favourite questions to ask during a discovery process with a customer or client? Share them with me in the comments! 💬 https://bit.ly/38eAqnZ

12/05/2022

When we look back on our careers and the times when we've been most successful, it's always when we were able to provide value for our customers—and when we were able to provide value for ourselves as well.

When you're in sales, it's easy to get caught up in the back-and-forth of trying to close a deal and make money.

But really, that's not why you're there.

You're there to lead—to show your clients a roadmap of potential solutions they can use whether they choose to do business with you or not.

I love this approach because it shows that even if they don't end up working with you—which is totally fine—you've still provided value by offering them a solution that could help them out.

I'd love to know your thoughts! Hands up in the comment section if you agree with this quote ✋ https://bit.ly/38eAqnZ