Overcome rejection and criticism to achieve massive success
In the pursuit of massive success, rejection and criticism are inevitable challenges. In the expansive and diverse global landscape, where cultures meld and traditions intertwine, a common thread runs through the stories of those who have achieved massive success: resilience in the face of rejection and criticism. In societies that value tradition and community, breaking […]
Starting your business in the UAE: Avoid these 7 costly mistakes in your start-up’s sales strategy
Starting a business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can be very lucrative, given the country’s thriving economy and business-friendly environment. However, for your start-up to succeed, you need an effective sales strategy to avoid common pitfalls. Building a successful sales strategy requires careful planning, research, and a deep understanding of your market and customers. […]
The 7 building blocks to get a business up and about in the UAE
After successfully setting up a variety of businesses on different continents, I’ve come to realize that certain fundamental principles apply without exception. My 19 years of experience in Dubai has reinforced the importance of assessing and addressing the fundamental principles when it comes to establishing a thriving business in the UAE. The unique economic, cultural, […]
FINDING THE RIGHT BUSINESS PARTNER
Life and relationships go hand in hand. But when it comes to building a business with someone, it’s best to take your time finding the right partner. A partnership is like a marriage, and if you want to prevent a messy divorce, it’s imperative that you don’t settle for the first person who comes your […]
THE BENEFITS OF KNOWING HOW TO SELL
What do highly successful entrepreneurs Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, and Mark Zuckerberg have in common? They all know how to sell! Salespeople might not historically have the best reputation, but when it comes to success these days, knowing how to sell is the primary skill that you’ll need! Whether you’re a young professional, someone going […]
8 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING A BUSINESS
Not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur. And not everyone has what it takes to start a business. It’s time consuming, stressful, requires extreme focus and dedication, and it takes a tremendous amount of sacrifice. On the plus side however, starting your own business can be one of the most fulfilling and exhilarating […]
5 REASONS WHY YOU NEED A MENTOR THIS YEAR
Whether you’re new to the working world or you’re an experienced manager, everyone can benefit from having a mentor. A successful mentor has the ability to shape the life of his protégé, and the learning’s that you can gain by having one are immeasurable. I was nineteen when I met my first mentor- David Shillingis, […]
WHY ROUTINE IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS
I’m quite open about how I go about my daily life. If you’ve watched any of my Instagram, YouTube or Facebook videos, then you’d know that I live for what I do and I follow a strict daily routine that I know for a fact sets me up to succeed. I recently hosted a sales […]
HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED THIS YEAR
We’re officially a week into 2020! Most people are now back at work and ready to get stuck into the year ahead. But are you truly committed to making this year your best and most successful year yet? In my last article on goal setting for 2020 (read it here) I broke down all the […]
MY TOP FACT-FINDING TIPS:
Being good at fact-finding is a game-changer if you work in the world of sales. Whether you’re selling financial advice, real estate, insurance, cars, office equipment- or anything else, you’ll know the importance of asking your prospective client the right questions to establish their wants and needs. You can’t make a sale until you understand […]