Helloooo Family!
In this podcast episode with Quasim, we dive deep into the core of business, motivation, and the true meaning of hard work. We explore the challenges every entrepreneur faces and the significant risks involved in building a successful business. From the importance of staying motivated during tough times to the sacrifices and effort required to achieve greatness, this conversation goes beyond the surface level. We also discuss how calculated risks can lead to remarkable opportunities and the mindset needed to embrace those risks in business.
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gh/podcast/ideas-that-matter-podcast-by-vusi-thembekwayo/id1540543705
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/24w9rYGFzEWdUxQSNhCAan?si=a4ae9e886d01402d
0:00 - 1:45 Intro
1:45 - 6:00 Welcome Quasim!
6:00 - 11:35 Early life
11:35 - 16:15 Moving to New York
16:15 - 19:25 Becoming an immigrant
19:25 - 21:20 Wall Street
21:20 - 26:40 2,000 calls a day!
26:40 - 28:30 We think we are owed "fair"
28:30 - 31:15 From Wall Street to FedEx
34:15 - 33:55 Family life
33:55 - 36:00 Why do people become entrepreneurs?
36:00 - 37:15 Quitting the corporate?
37:15 - 38:10 People who got fired
38:10 - 40:15 Leaving the USA!
40:15 - 41:00 Starting a cleaning business
41:00 - 43:10 999 days test
43:10 - 44:40 The space between
44:40 - 45:40 Why did you keep going?
45:40 - 49:15 Borrowing $30
49:15 - 51:20 Your painful "child"
51:20 - 52:50 One last bet!
52:50 - 1:01:00 Pain and struggle
1:01:00 This blessed me!