You have had an interesting entrepreneurial journey – what have been the main highlights for you so far?
An entrepreneur’s life has often been described as a roller coaster ride. Mine has certainly been no different. When you’re an entrepreneur, you constantly put your head in the guillotine. You can’t hide – if it fails, you’re to blame and if you succeed, you were lucky and you create your luck by working hard. I wouldn’t change any of it apart from the fact that I wish I had listened more to experts in their fields instead of trying to do everything and learn everything from my own experiences – It turned out to be a costly experience – both financially and in time.
What have been your biggest challenges and how did you overcome them?
I believe the bigger the challenge we solve, the bigger the wealth and rewards we earn. For me, moving to a new country [the UAE] in 2009 and having to start my life all over again at the age of 43 with three kids – while recovering from a heart attack – were extremely challenging times. taking action, being honourable, inevitably the universe will reward all my hard work. Educating oneself and adapting to this fast-changing world is key to continued success and growth
I always wanted the best in life, and I believe in abundance. During those challenging times, I knew that ‘this too shall pass’.
Can you describe the various verticals of Be Unique Group? How has it coped with the crisis in the past year?
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