elevatedentrepreneur

For almost five years of being an entrepreneur, I’ve learned so much I did not expect I would learn. Not just when I’m running my business, Cloudscape since 2017, but also when I had a dream that changed so many journeys of entrepreneurs across 41 cities in 20 countries—It was when I started podcasting last 2017. And now that I’ve been doing it for two and a half years, I prepared three big and amazing announcements for all my listeners. So, buckle up and turn up the volume to the max as I share my three big announcements!

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Every year we strive to be the best version of ourselves. I encourage you that as we approach the end of this year 2021, try to look back on the things you set out to achieve for the past year. See how far you’ve come. Be inspired to do more. Set new goals.
 
Before the year 2021 started, I listed down a few things I wanted to accomplish and improve on as a podcaster, host, and generally as an individual person. For this reason, I really strived hard to achieve such things; going the extra mile when things didn't work out as expected initially. I read books and subscribed to YouTube channels that would help me improve my character exponentially. In this episode, let me share with you my highlights, book recommendations I would also like you to read, and YouTube channels that also ultimately helped me this year.

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You’re a small business owner. You’ve got your hands full with everything from marketing to accounting, and you don’t have time for sales. But it turns out that if you want to grow your business, you need to get good at selling.
 
Sales are the lifeblood of any company, but it can be hard for entrepreneurs who are used to wearing many hats (and doing them all well) to take on another role they may not feel equipped for. That's why in this episode, I’ll share with you the best tips and lessons that have helped me get better at sales by focusing on their strengths and leveraging proven strategies while still staying true to yourself and your businesses' values.

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Welcome to a brand-new episode in the Dare to Scale YOU Series, where we are in conversation with Peter Winnick, Founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage. Over the last two decades, Peter has been helping entrepreneurs, individuals and organisations grow their revenue streams by identifying and developing their individual thought leadership platforms. 

In this episode, he shows us how the current landscape has affected small businesses worldwide for the better and how we as entrepreneurs can benefit from starting our own thought leadership to elevate our brand or business.

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Do you want to create a culture that empowers your team members and creates an environment where people feel happy, productive, and inspired? Do you want to build a company that is more than just the sum of its parts?  It all starts with the right rituals and routines.
 
Team rituals are proven to increase employee happiness by up to 20%! They also make employees feel like they belong in the workplace. This means happier customers who will be more loyal to your brand. And increased productivity which can lead to higher profits for your business. If you want to create a more engaged, productive team or you’re simply curious to find out what sort of rituals we practice over at Cloudscape, hit the play button, cue the music, and dive in!

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In this episode, I'm going to take you from how I think about the podcast topics, how I put my show notes together, how I produce the episode, and what happens in the post-production process. Plus, you’ll get to know which kind of gear I use because that's a big question that a lot of people ask.

Ready to get started? Head on to the episode and let’s dive in!

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Are you looking for the right CRM software to use for your business? Can’t decide between Zoho or HubSpot? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
 
Let me walk you through the process of choosing which CRM tool is right for your business by looking at their objectives, similarities, and differences, and hopefully, by the end of this episode, you’ll be able to make a more educated decision on the right tool which works for you.

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Over the last six to eight months, I’ve been learning about the secret to getting things done, a secret to moving forward in life. It’s a framework I’ve been figuring out that helps me dictate the day, not the other way around. This framework was introduced to me by August Bradley called the Pillars, Pipelines, and Vaults (PPV) system, and it has helped me change my way of being productive and achieving my goals effectively and efficiently.

If you’re curious about what this concept is all about, as well as how systems thinking works, how to think like a scientist, and how to create your ideal day or week, go straight into the episode and dive in!

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In today’s modern world of restaurants and F&B businesses, serving great-tasting food or a nice ambience simply isn’t enough to make your customers happy.

You need to give them the best dining experience, whether in a restaurant, delivery or even online. One way to address this gap is by incorporating new technology in your restaurant. Not only will this improve your customers’ satisfaction but will also help YOU save time and money by automating most of the manual processes in your day-to-day operations. 

That’s what we’re going to talk about in today’s podcast episode. I bring you your Ultimate Guide for Tech within F&B. 

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Welcome to another episode of the Elevated Entrepreneur Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the N word. How can we use the word "No" as a powerful tool in our arsenal to manage our personal and professional lives?

In this episode, we’ll talk about the two sides of the word "No" and I will personally share my own lessons about this magical word, plus how you can use this word in your business, professional, and personal life. 

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Hope everything is doing well and you’re enjoying the New Year! In today’s episode, I’ve decided to dive into what I think is next for the hospitality industry in 2021. While 2020 has been such a transformational year, we can expect some great and bright things for the food and beverage industry soon! The way people eat and dine is changing and restaurants and food business owners must learn to adapt to these changes if they want to thrive. Are you excited to learn what these trends so you can apply them to your businesses? Then please, by all means, hit the play button, and let’s begin! 

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Do you believe that it’s possible to eat a healthy diet and still enjoy delicious and nourishing food? Well, this has been made a reality by Seva Experience, a wellness centre with a yoga studio that offers meditation, yoga, and also houses a cafe in its garden! Opened in 2014, this Dubai’s plant-based cafe offers healthy, organic and plant-based food. Seva Experience has indeed transformed the narrative of healthy food being boring. 

This gorgeous cafe with aesthetically pleasing interiors, lush greenery and soulful music brings Bali right into the heart of Dubai. It’s relaxed and homely feel makes it a perfect place to work on your laptop, read a book, or just savour the beautiful sanctuary. 

In today’s episode, I speak to Shadi Enbashi, one of Seva’s co-founders. Shadi shares how it has been running such a complex operation together with Eda, how they started, and the challenges they have had to overcome to be where they are today. If you are looking for valuable tips and advice on how to take your clients’ experience to the next level, this episode is for you!

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Thinking of giving juicing a whirl? It is the easiest way to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your diet! A few years ago after having her two children within the span of 14 months, Meenaxy had a constant backache that could not go away despite taking medication. Juicing saved her life and gave birth to something amazing - Go Organic.

As someone who has experienced the stunning health benefits of drinking organic juice, Meenaxy now offers a customer-centric product that improves the health of its consumers. The Go Organic products heal, cleanse and edify the body, increasing energy levels and reducing sickness. 

In this episode, Meenaxy shares how her entrepreneurship journey began, how she has managed to increase her sales post COVID, and the various products her company has recently introduced. If you are looking to enhance your life by introducing cold-pressed raw organic juices, this is your episode! 

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People are always looking for healthy snack items, especially wherever there is foot traffic. And even though they may look simple, the snacks business has a lot of moving parts. While some snack concepts are just fads, there are some snack ideas that have stood the test of time, offering entrepreneurs exceptional business opportunities. One of them is Freakin' Healthy.

Founded by Roy Koyess, Freakin' Healthy offers a wide range of healthy snacking options to everyone. Armed with 14 years of corporate experience as the GM at Johnson & Johnson Vision Care and Diabetes Care, Roy wanted to break the elitist badge that healthy snacks are too expensive for the common person. He has since made healthy snacks a mainstream, affordable and delicious indulgence for everyone.

In this episode, Roy shares how his corporate job at  Johnson & Johnson’s health division helped him realize the importance of clean eating, and how sticking to a strategy that focused on building a healthy community around the brand helped him stay in business even during the pandemic.

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As an entrepreneur, sometimes the psychological weight of being the sole decision-maker can weigh you down. From figuring out how to stay accountable for organizing your time and making everything happen without losing your mind, entrepreneurship isn’t a walk in the park. Not having someone to bounce ideas around with can be the hardest part of running your own business. 

For this reason, many entrepreneurs (including me) have resorted to joining mastermind accountability groups that help them stay focused and successful. 

In this episode, I talk to Warsha and Evan who are  business Coaches, mentors, and business owners that have helped a multitude of businesses to grow from start-up to scale-up. They both love helping dreams become a reality by bringing about the transformations that take one from founder to leader, consultant to a business owner. The joy that Warsha and Evan get from what they do is what makes them look forward to every new day.

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Ever felt like leaving everything behind to open your own business or start new projects? That’s what Nooran Al Bannay, the founder of Coffee Architecture did! Nooran left a senior architectural engineering position in a major company to open her own coffee shop in Abu Dhabi. 

Despite Nooran’s salary being decent and her corporate career path being clear, her personal and spiritual journey led her to a different path. A path that saw her opening Coffee Architecture, a place that serves artisan Arabic coffee to both local and international coffee fans. She has since then taken a barista training in the USA and certified by the Coffee Quality Institute. Nooran now serves her quite unique coffee at the El Reem district of Abu Dhabi.

In this episode, Nooran shares more about her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she’s faced, and how she’s managed to keep Coffee Architecture afloat despite the pandemic.

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In today’s episode, I speak to Orit Mohammed, founder of Boon Coffee. After finishing her Masters of Arts in Economic Development in the United States, Orit spent a few years working for some international organizations. In 2008, after getting married to a fellow Harrar native, she moved to Dubai where she and her husband continued to establish their business in the UAE and start a family. After having three children and raising them for a couple of years, she decided to reconnect with the coffee culture she grew up with.  

Boon Coffee, a company that started off as a “one roasting machine and a box of cups” now supports thousands of coffee farmers based in Ethiopia. Orit’s decision to source Ethiopian coffee - arguably the best coffee harvest in the world and geographically very close to the UAE - formed a strong link between hardworking farmers and consumers who are very particular about the source of what they consume. The company recently added a B2C component to their business by introducing two cafes in Dubai.

Orit loves being in Dubai and is proud of her product as well as a brand that has traveled not only through the GCC but also all the way to Europe and the United States. In this episode, she walks us through the challenges and stereotypes she’s had to confront as a result of being an Ethiopian female entrepreneur.

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