Have you got what it takes to scale your business forward? Are you ready to take on greater heights in your entrepreneurial journey? Tune in to the Dare to Scale Podcast and find out the best practices, tactics, and strategies industry leaders and experts use to grow and scale their business successfully.Join hosts Warsha Joshi and Evan Le Clus as they discuss the framework that has helped many founders and entrepreneurs achieve incredible feats in their business.Everything from finding the ...
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EP57 Building Value and Wealth in Your Business
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Business Scaling, Building Valuation and Wealth Let’s continue the conversation on building value and building wealth in your business. Do they mean the same or are they different sides of the coin? If you are a founder and CEO, been running your business for about 3 to 5 years, these topics are probably already taking centre stage. If you are now …
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Struggling with maintaining consistent cash flow? Emphasis on hard work above cash management? Associating self-worth with financial success? Over-emphasis on frugality or debt aversion? Growing broke? Any (or ALL) of these resonate with you as a business owner looking to scale? Well, you have come to the right place then. You asked, we deliver! Cl…
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Welcome to our 55th episode of the Dare to Scale Show! Starting our podcast has been one of the most gratifying experiences: we've learned a lot doing it, and it's been a load of fun. Today, we share the five most important lessons that have come out of our 55 episodes which can apply as much to your business scaling journey as launching your own s…
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EP54 - Fundamentals of Annual Business Planning
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Last episode, we discussed the importance of strategic thinking. Today, we’re going a level higher, which is actually making things happen. We’re talking about the operations phase, where we turn our ideas into a plan to turn them into reality. Keeping your company on track for success is almost impossible without proper planning. Without a plan, i…
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EP53 - The Importance of Strategic Thinking
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Constantly putting out fires (management by reaction) is one of the key causes of burnout in a SME founder or CEO’s life, affecting not just their business, but their health and loved ones too. But how does your business have persistent fires that require all your time? It probably all started with you. You probably did not strategically plan your …
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If you get hit by a bus right now, what do you think will happen to your business? This is a question that will urge you to evaluate your business. If you are an entrepreneur who thinks that your business will go downfall when you are not around, you should listen to this podcast to know exactly what aspects of your business are at high risk or nee…
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EP51 - Cancer Recovery: Mindset, Heartset and Smiles
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To most people, cancer is a scary word to hear. It's an illness that many don't like to talk about but it's a reality for so many different people. One of those people is Warsha Joshi, who just recently discovered she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer for the third time. But unlike many others who might see this situation as a challenge, Warsha cho…
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Go ahead, dare to be authentic. Be the best version of YOU. Each day is a new chance to be more YOU! Have you ever wondered why certain milestones, such as a 50th birthday, are celebrated? Well, aside from the fact that you have crossed the half-way point of a century, it is also because you have come so far: accumulated a lot of experiences, knowl…
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How frequently do you declutter your business or your personal matters? We are all so busy that we forget to spare some time to reflect and declutter. This leads to an often more complicated and tougher-to-solve situation and called organisational debt. Organisational Debt is the accumulation of changes that leaders should have made but didn't—from…
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EP48 - Mapping Your Mind with Juliana Khalil
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There are days when we feel extra motivated. We want to be productive and finish the day with a lot of tasks completed. It's often challenging to figure out what to do first, what to do next, and how to finish the tasks without starting the others halfway. We find it hard to fight the urge to start another task when the first one is not yet finishe…
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We often think of the huge breakthrough that we want to happen but when it comes to taking action, we stumble. We start to doubt our capabilities, so we end up not doing it. Looking back to the previous achievements and successes you’ve made – both big and small – will very much help you regain self-confidence. In today’s Dare to Scale show, you wi…
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‘I’ll do it now’ can literally become your war cry that will help you tackle that sense of overwhelm and sort out your priorities. Welcome to this episode where Evan talks us through the emboldening expression of ‘I’ll do it now’ and his experience with using this thought to take control of your day and focus on that which needs your attention the …
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EP45 - Perception is Reality: Broadcasting Success Stories from Reim El Houni (Part 2)
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Welcome back to Part Two of our wonderful conversation about Studio Expo with our Studio Expo’s Executive Producer, Reim El Houni. She has been sharing amazing stories about what it takes to make the greatest show on Earth live on TV and make it an effortless success. If you haven't listened to Part One in our previous Episode 44, we highly recomme…
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EP44 - Perception is Reality: Broadcasting Success Stories from Reim El Houni (Part 1)
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In this episode, we're joined by a guest whom we've already had on the show, Reim El Houni, as she recounted to us how she and her team managed to pull off such a long and worthwhile journey of daily live shows with global reach for six months and make it a seamless, enjoyable experience for everyone watching. Reim is the founder and CEO of the awa…
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EP43 - Daily Mantras from Winnie the Pooh
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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. This is one of the many brilliant nuggets we came up with while recording this episode that consist of our top 20 favorite quotes from the book …
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EP42 - Say it as it is with Leah Tedrow
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When you started your business, it will have been to follow your passion or fill a gap in the world with your service or product. Yet as the business grows there are so many things that need your attention. Finance, administration, operations, the list just goes on and on and it’s at that time when you start feeling anxious and stressed because the…
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EP41 - Why Family Businesses Matter with Priyanka Gupta Zielinski
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Building a business is not just about creating job opportunities and having a great product that helps you move forward. It is mostly about building a community, this community extends from your family and friends to the employees who work for you and the end users who require your product and services. Being a steward for all these people, while m…
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EP40 - Entrepreneurship Lessons with Alice in Wonderland
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In this brilliant collaborative episode with fellow podcaster Dhiren Bhatia, we are discussing the classic ‘Alice in Wonderland’. This wonderful children’s book was written in 1865 and has been enthralling readers ever since. So how can this children’s book help you in your entrepreneurial journey. Well allow us to break it down for you. This book …
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EP39 - Stevi Lowmass -Taking Local Soaps Global
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There may be many reasons that led you to become an entrepreneur yet that one compelling reason, your big ‘Why’ sometimes gets lost along the way. It could be because you are more invested in creating a great business plan rather than focusing on creating a thriving business or it could just be that you are afraid to ask for help. There is no bette…
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In this episode, we are departing from our usual format to bring you a delightful narration of the New York Times #1 bestseller The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy. It is beautifully written and so lovingly put together about a curious set of friends facing their biggest fears in the middle of an uncertain world as they exp…
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Hello! How is 2022 going so far? As promised, here is a continuation of some of our favourite episodes. Just like the last episode, these engaging and outstanding snippets are well worth a listen in their own right. For now, here are our best of selection part two, where you get to hear a clip from the entrepreneurs’ story straight from the horse’s…
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Hello and welcome to 2022! We are so excited to share some of our favourite episodes with you all. These episodes are packed full of golden nuggets and insights on scaling your business. Each episode is super engaging and well worth a listen in its own right but for now, here are our best of selection part one, where you get to hear a clip from the…
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EP35 - Justin Recla on Unlocking Superpowers and Making an Impact
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Entrepreneurship is about unlocking your inner superpowers and making an impact. It's about being courageous enough to grab an opportunity and follow your gut. It’s about being gritty enough to make your idea a reality. When you help others, it comes back to you. That is the concept of Karma. It does not matter what culture you are from. Apply the …
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EP34 - Amit Grover - Redefining True Grit
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In today’s world, the term “entrepreneur” is used quite a lot. It may even be used to describe you! In this conversation marathon, we dig deep and ask what it means to be an entrepreneur? Is it about having that great idea? What about taking risks? Or, is there something more to it than those things? We explored and redefined the meaning of the tru…
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EP33 - David Meltzer on a Balanced Entrepreneur's Life
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The life of a business owner is always busy. You are juggling your time between the demands of your business and then trying to find some time for yourself after a long day. Most people do not think about how they can achieve a healthy balance in their lives, but many entrepreneurs have found that this makes all the difference when it comes to achi…
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EP32 - Leadership in the 21st Century Renaissance with Peter Winick
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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 p…
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EP31 - Conscious Entrepreneurship with Paul Zelizer
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Join us for this brilliant conversation with Paul Zelizer, a leader in the global conversations on mindful leadership in business, lifelong athlete, ultramarathon trail runner and host of the Awarepreneurs podcast. In this new series called ‘Dare to Scale YOU’, we focus on the human entrepreneur behind the business. We will be speaking to some wond…
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EP30 - Entrepreneur on Fire: Mahwussh Alam
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Welcome to this edition of the Dare to Scale show, where we are talking to an inspiring entrepreneur based right here in the UAE, Mahwussh Alam. Mahwussh leads One Perfect Group as the Co-founder of One Perfect Stay and Founder of One Perfect Space. One Perfect Stay is a "Holiday home" or "Short Rental" luxury hospitality brand which provides tailo…
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EP29 - Masters' Spotlight Series: Sagarika Sahoo
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Today’s guest is one of those successful entrepreneurs who never run out of interesting things to share and talk about. Sagarika Sahoo is the founder of CommerceConnect, a marketing technology company that designs, develops and provides tools that allow businesses to connect with their customers, drive sales, and build long-term relationships. Acco…
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As an entrepreneur, it is not surprising to hear things like, “I have so many things on my plate that I don’t have time to do this and that!” Most often than not, those being pertained to in the latter part are for the entrepreneur’s holistic wellbeing as well. When thinking about pause or rest, one might immediately think it’s not that important. …
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EP27 - Masters' Spotlight Series: Elie Ghoussoub
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How can we make our society universally accessible and inclusive for people of all shapes, sizes, temperaments, races, and abilities? Featured in the Masters’ Spotlight series today is Elie Ghoussoub, the Senior Consultant of Health, Safety & Accessibility at DASS Solutions, who works with organizations to foster safe and inclusive access to all me…
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EP26 - All Things Marketing with Surbhi Dedhia
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We are so excited to welcome our guest, Surbhi Dedhia on this episode. Surbhi is the founder of Digital Genie, a boutique marketing company, and also the host of her own podcast, The Making of a Thought Leader. Her expertise as a digital marketer has helped large organisations - including author Ron Kaufman - to execute complex marketing strategies…
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EP25 - Masters' Spotlight Series: Rajat Karol
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Planning to start a business while you're still employed by a company? Perhaps you're a business owner looking for ways to innovate? Find out more from Rajat Karol as he talks about his journey and learnings on how to level up and give value to your business that benefits the many. Rajat Karol is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Vadi Health. In th…
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Business is all about momentum! Distractions, lack of focus and an inability to complete the task at hand are some of the contributing factors that are can disturb that momentum. In this episode, Evan and Warsha share their best practices to help you achieve your goals faster by focusing on the milestones and as a bonus they have also shared some g…
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EP23 - Masters' Spotlight Series: Reim El Houni
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In this Masters’ Spotlight episode, we welcome, Reim El Houni, Founder and CEO of Ti22 Films and dubai ON demand. Reim shares with us her meticulous journey from TV producer to setting up and running her own business. Reim has won a number of awards at various international festivals like the Cannes and New York Film Festivals. She is a detail-orie…
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In today’s podcast, Evan and I get personal as we reminisce our life journey We share how our parents raised us, migrating to various countries and locations, the beginning of our entrepreneurial pursuits, going from jobs to in-between businesses, how we met, and so much more. As we look back, we can only observe the threads of our paths that weave…
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EP21 - Masters' Spotlight Series: Jatin Sachdeva
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Welcome to another instalment to our Masters’ Spotlight Series. In this episode, we had an incredible conversation with Jatin Sachdeva, the founder, and CEO of Au Pure, the leading integrator of Air Quality Solutions based here in Dubai. Jatin came from a strong corporate background of 17 years and now he is responsible for creating and leading an …
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In today’s episode, we have Ramzi Ghurani, Managing partner of Petra Insurance Brokers. His impressive background includes 20 years in insurance, risk management, branding, and business development, and he made it his mission to bring clarity to people about the confusing world of insurance. Stay tuned as we discover Ramzi's innate authentic self, …
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EP19 - Masters’ Spotlight Series: Marilyn Zakhour
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Welcome to another episode of our Masters’ Spotlight series! Our guest today is Marilyn Zakhour, CEO and founder of Cosmic Centaurs. Marilyn has over 10 years of experience creating and running digital native organizations of all sizes. She previously served as Chief Marketing Officer of EMAAR and as the Head of Dubai Opera. She holds an executive …
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EP18 - Leading Teams Virtually with Darren Carrington
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Today we are in conversation with Darren Carrington, Founder and Director of YouNique Consulting, as he gives great insight into his background in broadcasting and radio, what it takes to work in high-tension environments all over the world, leaving his radio background in the UK to take a leadership role in the UAE and how leaders, entrepreneurs, …
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EP17 - Master Spotlight Series: Dhiren Bhatia
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Hello and welcome to the first episode of our Master Spotlight Series, where we sit with immensely successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders and learn what they bring to the table. In today’s episode, we feature our guest, Dhiren Bhatia who shares with us how he was able to incorporate the three key elements of entrepreneurial success into his l…
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EP16 - The Entrepreneurs' DNA with Amanda Perry
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In today's episode, we're chatting with an absolute dynamic and formidable female force in the entrepreneurial world. Amanda Perry is the CEO and Managing Director of Vitality Management Consultancies and Vital Corporate Solutions, the UAE's first and only female-focused business accelerator. She has over 20 years of experience working within the O…
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Good morning business world, and welcome to a new month! Time flies so fast, and we are now in the third month of the year! Today’s podcast episode will be all about pipelines. For a lot of people, the pipeline is just one thing. Initially, we think about customers. However, we know that in finance, pipelines are used to somehow indicate the progre…
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EP14 - Cashflow & Systems with Rayhan Aleem
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As we dive deeper into our finance series, we chat with our guest Rayhan Aleem, the managing partner of Alpha Pro Partners based in Dubai. He helps small to medium-sized businesses optimize their finance and operation functions and has served in several industries, such as Technology, Financial Services, Media, F&B, Logistics and Marketing both in …
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In today's episode, we're reviewing the Cash Conversion Cycle. This is one of the most essential metrics to measure the efficiency of cash management within your business, and without knowing where your money goes and flows, you'll have a difficult time scaling up your business. That is why today we're discussing the 4 key areas within that cash co…
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EP12 - Interview with Imelda Dagus, Founder of Dennis Coffee Garden
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Imelda Dagus is the founder and owner of Dennis Coffee Garden based in Zamboanga, Philippines. Dennis Coffee Garden is famous for its value of legacy and culture and for reviving dying traditions and preserving heirloom delicacies. Imelda’s entrepreneurial journey from working overseas for more than 20 years to building her business from scratch an…
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It's the start of a brand-new year and we're so excited to share more business and productivity tips with you! If you've been following us last year, you already know how to assess your year and you've gone ahead to start planning for 2021. But with a long laundry list of plans and things to do, how do you know where to start? Which tasks or goals …
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EP10 - Milestone, Actions and Wins of 2020
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In today's episode, we raise a glass for the year that has been and for the year that is to come. We'd like to share with you our milestones this year and the action steps we took to get us to where we are now, and how, you, dear Founder, business owner, or entrepreneur, can pivot your company and business success to not just survive but thrive in …
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We’re so honoured to have Margaret Mekaat here with us today. She is a financial wellbeing coach, and she helps clients in Dubai and all over the world take control of their day to day finances and achieve financial freedom to make choices that will allow them to enjoy life. Join us as she shares with us some tips on how to master your mind and mon…
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EP08 - Embrace a Positive, Productive 2021
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Today, we’re tackling how in the year when everything felt like going wrong, we were able to take on massive milestones and made the impossible possible. Join us in our conversation as we talk about how utterly amazing the human spirit can be in times of crisis and what all business owners must remember as we move forward into the future. “We are l…
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