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In The ARENA with Dariush Soudi Dariush Soudi
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14 years ago I lost everything. I was living in the UK and worth multi-millions, but after being held by a knife in my home and suffering from a heart attack, I lost it all. I moved to Dubai with only $750 and had to start again. Now I've surpassed my goals and it is my mission to help you achieve abundance by sharing my conversations with successful entrepreneurs and industry experts who share the same values as me.
Thank you for listening.
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Love in leadership with Dr Corrie Block
In this episode of In The ARENA, Dr Corrie Block joins me to discuss how he is changing the dynamic in the workplace, both for CEO’s and employees.
His goal? To help individuals find meaning at work.
Key podcast topics:
How to be a strong leader
The hallmark of an effective coach
The challenge that most CEO’s face
Dr Corrie’s biography:
Dr Corrie is primarily a practitioner, with an academic addiction. He’s completed 4 post-grad degrees (including master’s in business administration & Global Leadership, a Swiss DBA and a UK PhD), all while working full time. Dr Corrie likes to write as well, with features in Gulf Business, Forbes, CEO Magazine, Entrepreneur, MEED, Oxford Journals and Routledge Academic Books.
Dr Corrie has been an international speaker on stages around the world, delivering workshops and deep insights on employee engagement, meaningful management, A.I, culture, tech, innovation and the organization of the future.
Podcast highlights:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Dr Corrie’s secret: curiosity
03:23 Moving to Estonia and Yemen
12:48 “I do difficult things, because they’re difficult”
19:58 Opening a business is like having kids
25:03 Time is the only fair resource
28:00 The challenge that most CEO’s face
31:05 How to be a strong leader
42:08 Losing everything from bankruptcy
45:19 Sharing vulnerabilities and being completely transparent in relationships
50:41 How does our personal life impact our professional life?
54:59 The hallmark of an effective coach
59:30 “A handshake is my contract”
1:04:00 Love is a shortcut to survive
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Everything you need to know about Venture Capital with Obediah Ayton
In this episode on In The ARENA, Obediah Ayton joins me to share his expertise and insight into raising funds for startups, the impact of social media on your business and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Key podcast topics:
Categories of investors in the Middle East
Building credibility in the UAE
Private Equity and VC’s
Obediah’s biography:
Obediah Ayton is an entrepreneur who started his journey in the UAE in 2018. He has successfully built his own business and operates a portfolio of companies under a holding group called “Dhabi Hold Co”.
Mr. Ayton invests in startups across the Middle East region, in parallel establishing joint ventures in diverse sectors such as Fintech, Wealth Management, Agriculture, and Software. Mr Ayton has a passion for climate, technology, and animal welfare. Mr Ayton has over 80,000 followers on Linkedin and is considered to be a thought leader in Middle East Family Offices.
Podcast highlights:
00:00 Introduction
03:44 Obediah’s first 2 businesses in Dubai
07:03 The attitude of the wealthy
10:55 Getting funded by Mark Bezos
16:20 “A cardboard box changed my life”
21:27 The impact of social media
36:49 Categories of investors in the Middle East
39:44 The real agenda of western super powers
41:46 Private equity and venture capital companies
45:03 Geo politics and the Middle East
53:12 Building credibility in the UAE
55:00 “You will never please everyone”
1:02:30 The future is in the middle east
1:05:38 Society teaches you to expect failure
1:08:40 “I prefer people that grow slowly”
1:13:38 Overcommunication is essential
Stay Connected: For more enlightening interviews featuring Gladiators and titans of the industry, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel. You can also connect with me on the following social platforms:
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The ultimate guide for startups in Dubai with Lorenzo Jooris
In this episode of In The ARENA, I’m joined by Lorenzo Jooris, the CEO of Creative Zone.
Lorenzo shares his expertise in helping startups grow and flourish in Dubai, making this episode critical to those wanting to start their own business or grow their small business.
Key Podcast Topics:
How to enter international markets
3 essentials for start-ups
How to set up a company in Dubai
Lorenzo’s biography:
Lorenzo Jooris has been a global nomad from his early days. Born and raised in Argentina, to Belgium/German parents, it didn’t take long for him to seek new business and professional horizons. Lorenzo brings more than 20 years of experience in sales, management, business consultancy and corporate leadership in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America.
At the age of 25 he moved to the UK to start his career in the production of country branding campaigns and national advertising projects. In 2005 he went on to establish One World Communications, a full fledged multimedia powerhouse advising governments around the world in branding and communication strategies.
He later on established LEADERS Middle East magazine in the UAE, Envision Films and Eventus, when he thought it was time for him to spend more time at home and less traveling the world. LEADERS Middle East allowed him to curate events such as the Young Global Leader Summit and the Power Women of Arabia Debate.
Lorenzo joined Arton Capital in 2018 as their Vice President of Global Growth and Strategy where he oversaw the international expansion of the company in charge of sales, marketing and events worldwide.
Lorenzo is now the CEO of Creative Zone in Dubai, having joined in January 2020.
Podcast highlights:
00:00 Introduction
00:58 Lorenzo’s background
05:27 How to enter international markets
07:15 “I had complete burnout”09:39 Becoming the CEO of Creative Zone
15:25 The future of Saudi Arabia
23:21 The growth of business in Dubai
26:35 The high standards and leadership in Dubai
28:47 How Creative Zone helps startups
32:39 Sales funnels and creating community
35:40 The startup circle
38:24 How easy is it to start a company in Saudi?
42:00 How to set up a company in Dubai
44:27 The Golden Visa
51:40 The top 3 benefits of living in Dubai
54:10 Debunking: It’s expensive to live in Dubai
56:00 The safety in Dubai
58:08 Future plans for Lorenzo and Creative Zone
1:01:06 3 essentials for startups
1:06:36 Investing in startups
Stay Connected: For more enlightening interviews featuring Gladiators and titans of the industry, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel. You can also connect with me on the following social platforms:
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Website: https://dariushsoudi.com
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“Being arrested changed my life”; The importance of healing your trauma | Daniel Leese
In this episode of In The ARENA, I had the privilege of being Daniel Leese’s first interview. Daniel Leese is a well known podcast host in the UAE and along with having an inspiring story, is focused on inspiring and helping others.
Key podcast topics:
Toxic relationships with parents
Neglect as a child
“I got arrested 3 times”
Daniel’s biography:
Daniel is the youngest of 3 children, and grew up in the UK. After experiencing trauma, regret and pain, Daniel turned his life around. Since moving to Dubai, Daniel has achieved success as the head of business development of KOJ Interiors and the Host of The Recipe to Success Podcast.
Now his focus is on educating others on the importance of skincare, by founding a men's skincare brand called Andsom Skincare.
Podcast highlights:
00:00 Introduction
01:23 The balance between happiness and drive
05:51 Experiencing neglect as a child
10:12 Toxic parent relationships
13:50 Sentenced to prison for 2 years
25:30 Working as a chef in a michelin star restaurant
30:40 The first rule of sales; people buy from people
35:50 Never make a decision based on emotions
41:00 Relationships and healing
45:47 Starting a podcast show
52:44 3 lessons from sales coaching
1:04:02 Daniel’s new business: the beginning of Andsom Skin
1:23:49 The biggest takeaway from this podcast
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Website: https://dariushsoudi.com
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Health Expert: “Alzheimer's lives in your mouth!” | Dr Moshe Goldsmith
In this episode of In The ARENA, Dr Moshe Goldsmith joins me for another episode on health and medicine.
After our last episode, Dr Moshe was highly requested for a part 2 and this time he shares even more things that affect our health that we are completely unaware of.
From vaccinations and antibiotics to Alzheimers and fiber, this is an episode that will change the way you think about your health.
Key Podcast Topics:
Should you give your children vaccinations?
The cause of Alzheimers is in your mouth!
Why antibiotics are bad for you
Dr Moshe’s Biography:
Dr Moshe spent 20 years practicing internal medicine in Florida, United States. After discovering he had cancer, he left his practice and focused on curing his cancer without the help of modern medicine. He is now cancer free and has returned to medicine, however he now advocates of Functional Medicine.
Podcast highlights:
00:00 Introduction
01:40 Why Dr Moshe’s last podcast was so controversial
06:15 Why antibiotics are bad for you
10:41 The alternatives to antibiotics
14:32 The reason behind Alzheimer's lives in your mouth!
16:17 IV drips are the lesser evil
21:31 “EAT YOUR VEGETABLES!”
26:51 Should you give your children vaccinations?
38:58 The importance of Fiber
40:43 Why is vinegar important?
45:09 Are all calories the same?
48:04 If you’re young, you don’t need testosterone supplements
53:55 AI and Health
1:00:15 Dr Moshe’s advice
Stay Connected: For more enlightening interviews featuring Gladiators and titans of the industry, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel. You can also connect with me on the following social platforms:
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“Wealth is a duty and obligation” Passionpreneur: Devanand Gadhvi
In this episode of in the ARENA, entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Devanand Gadhvi dives into passionpreneurship, his childhood and the beliefs that have helped him succeed.
Devanand grew up in a relatively poor neighborhood in India. His parents were hard working and determined to have their children succeed. For Dev, his entrepreneurial journey started in a call center and since then has grown exponentially.
Find out how he did it, by watching.
Key podcast topics:
Facing prejudice
Imposter syndrome
Going Global
Dev’s biography:
Dev Gadhvi is a renowned passionpreneur, mentor, a best-selling author of 80% Mindset 20% Skills and a highly successful entrepreneur, who has inspired and motivated many with his story of success. He has been working hard to build his business from a small start-up to a multi-million dollar venture. His passion for entrepreneurship has led him to become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in India.
Podcast highlights:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 From the slums to six figures
14:05 Wealth is a duty and obligation
16:43 The passionpreneur events
20:59 Haters need to heal
24:54 “Life is an apple garden”
29:54 Dan Lok Partnership
35:26 Using prejudice as a power force
39:00 Scaling without compromising on quality
48:51 Imposter syndrome
55:48 Going Global
1:00:46 Groupon Mentality
1:03:43 “If I can do it, you can do it too”
1:05:57 Relationships and bumble.
Stay Connected: For more enlightening interviews featuring Gladiators and titans of the industry, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel. You can also connect with me on the following social platforms:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dariushsoudiofficial/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dariushsoudi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dariushspeaks
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariushsoudi/
Website: https://dariushsoudi.com
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