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In this episode, I'm going to show you how to use time blocking, and its three cousins to your advantage and how to make the most of these productivity tools so that you can get away from your calendar controlling you. https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/55

The story you tell about your brand is important. But how do you know that you are telling it right? In this week’s episode, I’m sharing with you a simple framework you can use to tell your brand story in a way that is more engaging and personal and also connects you with your customers. If this sounds interesting to you, then let’s dive in straight to this week’s episode on The Elevated Entrepreneur Podcast.https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/54

One of the hardest skills for entrepreneurs and founders to master is delegation. Yet, it is one of the most important skills that any entrepreneur or founder can have. You're probably used to doing everything yourself, but you know you need to give up some control over important areas if you want to scale your business.  In this episode, you’ll learn what we get wrong about delegation, why we have trouble delegating, what most entrepreneurs and founders tend to do instead of delegating, and a simple, easy-to-follow framework to help you tackle this most important challenge.https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/53

Many of us battle with procrastination, the impulse to put tasks off until the last minute or even later. But there is another habit that's sometimes linked to procrastination: precrastination. It's when we rush to get tasks done as soon as possible in an attempt to not have those tasks lingering on our minds later, so we stop cluttering our headspace and causing our anxiety. If you think this is a positive, wait til you hear what David Rosenbaum, the professor who coined this term has to say about it. Tune in to the episode to learn what precrastination is all about and find ways how to overcome this phenomenon.https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/52

Putting things off can take a toll on your productivity and happiness, and procrastination is one of them. Sometimes it can be the result of a lack of motivation or just not knowing what to do next.If you’re looking for simple yet effective ways to beat the procrastination bully in your life, you’ve come to the right place!Tune in to this episode and find out why we’re procrastinating in the first place, four important tips to procrastinate less, and how to implement these tips into your daily life. https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/51

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!https://elevatedentrepreneur.co/season2

 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!http://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/6

Most people miss out on a lot of opportunities because they overthink that they don’t deserve them, they are not good enough, and that they might just mess up. They lack self-confidence which causes them not to see the endless possibilities that await them and how much they can do. Are you one of the “most people”? Do you want to reach your full potential and build strong self-confidence? Then this episode is for you. Meet Aliyah Rajah. She has a biomedical science degree and a master’s in public health. However, she realised that the boxes she was ticking didn’t offer the fulfilment or sense of achievement she hoped for. Now, she enjoys being one of the leading coaches in the UAE. https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/49

Business is a saturated world where improving and aiming to get better at negotiations is a must.Unfortunately, in some cases, some people are willing to charge way below their initial cost of services in order to secure clients. What if I told you that clients actually love closing deals when the service providers charge higher? You can still win the client even if you charge triple times more than your competitors.  How is that possible? One word: Negotiation.In this episode, you will hear from the negotiation master himself Prakash Chugani. Prakash is an executive coach and leadership trainer, as well as a sales enabler and educator. He's also accredited as a coach from the International Coaching Federation, and holds an MBA in marketing, as well as a Master of Science in psycho neurobics. He is fluent in NLP and loves to train people on the topics of negotiation, conflict resolution, team leadership and change management.So, don't miss this episode to start mastering the art of negotiations!https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/48

When diving into a risky endeavour it is important to always be thinking big and emotionally supported. Since business has been normalized to be perceived as “Too risky,” “Just for rich people,” and “Will most likely fail”, especially for women. Families and friends will probably tell you that you’re just dreaming too big and you have to be realistic, that your plans are unachievable, or even you can’t do it.In this episode, you will get to know the 7-figure earner entrepreneur who once dreamt big, and now have big plans for her successful business. She is the owner and runs the Female Fusion community, UAE’s largest and fastest-growing community for women entrepreneurs with more than 20,000 members.So kind of the big brain stuff.https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/47

An insane statistic tells that there are already 528 million entrepreneurs in the world and this count keeps on rising. However, most entrepreneurs want to see results as soon as possible that’s why they flood their to-do list apps thinking that all of them can be done in a couple of weeks only. This makes them feel overwhelmed, and uncomfortable, and end up procrastinating. In this episode, you will learn how to prevent ‘to-do list overwhelm’, determine the methods on how to properly do your to-do lists, and learn the right attitude and mindset that will surely help you hit the box icon in all of your lists.https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/46

In this episode, we dive into 20 of our favourite quotes from the book Winnie the Pooh and turn them into daily life mantras for entrepreneurs!While most entrepreneurs' eyes are fixated on their wristwatches, have you ever wondered if there was something more to life?Life is not just about business. You can’t enjoy all the fruits of your labour unless you take time off occasionally to smell the roses. It's important to take a step back and enjoy life from time to time.I am once again joined by Warsha Joshi and Evan LeClus from the Dare to Scale Show, as we collaborate and add our own spin to each quote and extract the brilliance and life lesson there is to gain from them. https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/45

The art of discovery is one of the most important parts of any sales process. And yet, so many entrepreneurs and business owners spend a minuscule amount of time on it. This often leads to miscommunication, missed expectations and failed business relationships.  A better discovery process will help you avoid these all-too-common issues. Plus, help you close more businesses quickly and more effortlessly. In this episode, I talk about the four types of questions you need to ask in a discovery or diagnostic process that will lead to better sales.https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/44

You've always wanted to start your own business, but you haven't for a variety of reasons, such as “I don't love risks”, “I'm not special”, or “I don't have a clear business plan”.Or perhaps you're already an entrepreneur, and you're finding yourself limited by the same beliefs around entrepreneurship. In this podcast episode, I'm busting these six myths around entrepreneurship and showing you how to overcome them.https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/43

This week I’m joined by two very special guests, Warsha Joshi and Evan Le Clus of the Dare to Scale Show. We’re diving into a discussion about a classic children’s book: Alice in Wonderland. I believe it’s not just for children, but everyone of every age can learn many valuable lessons from this book. We’re going to be talking about the main lessons we can learn from the book that have to do with entrepreneurship, and how you can apply those lessons to your life.https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/42

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.https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/41

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.https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/40

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!https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/39

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!https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/38

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.https://elevatedentrepreneur.fm/37