The Story of Shadi and Lena Guirguis
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Hello and welcome to the first episode of the Shadi & Lena Uncensored Podcast! We're thrilled to have you here as we embark on a journey to empower entrepreneurs like you. With over 15 years of experience in business together, we've accumulated a treasure trove of personal stories, tools and resources that we can't wait to share with you.
In this episode, we're going to get real and personal. Join us as we open up about our childhoods and upbringings, including those formative moments that shaped our entrepreneurial drive and spirits. Prepare to hear our never-before-told story of how our paths crossed, leading us to establishing a thriving property management business together. We'll dive into the challenges we faced along the way and how we turned our mistakes into valuable learning experiences. Our hope is that by sharing our own struggles, we can help you avoid similar tough situations on your path to success.
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00:00 Preview
00:59 Introduction
01:37 Why did we start a podcast?
03:30 Lena's childhood and upbringing
05:39 Shadi's childhood and upbringing
08:54 Shadi's first jobs and balancing school
14:27 Did we always know we wanted to be business owners and entrepreneurs?
19:24 How did we meet?
36:51 When and why did we decide to start a business together?
38:58 Let your vision drive your business
45:04 To franchise, or not franchise, that is the question
51:20 The layoff that shaped Shadi's future and business objective
53:45 Break
54:03 Entering the world of property management together
56:34 We almost lost our first property deal
01:05:10 The horror story of our first property purchase
01:06:47 Learning from our mistakes
01:14:11 Join us for part two of our story
No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, we want to be your go-to resource for inspiration, motivation, and actionable guidance.
Tune in to our monthly episodes, each one packed with insightful and personal conversations. We promise to leave no stone unturned in our quest to empower you. So hit that subscribe button now and get ready for an exciting adventure filled with empowerment, growth, and achievements.
Let's thrive together!
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To learn more about Shadi & Lena Guirguis, please visit https://shadiandlena.com
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