Overcome rejection and criticism to achieve massive success
In the pursuit of massive success, rejection and criticism are inevitable challenges. In the expansive and diverse global landscape, where cultures meld and traditions intertwine, a common thread runs through the stories of those who have achieved massive success: resilience in the face of rejection and criticism. In societies that value tradition and community, breaking […]
Starting your business in the UAE: Avoid these 7 costly mistakes in your start-up’s sales strategy
Starting a business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can be very lucrative, given the country’s thriving economy and business-friendly environment. However, for your start-up to succeed, you need an effective sales strategy to avoid common pitfalls. Building a successful sales strategy requires careful planning, research, and a deep understanding of your market and customers. […]
The 7 building blocks to get a business up and about in the UAE
After successfully setting up a variety of businesses on different continents, I’ve come to realize that certain fundamental principles apply without exception. My 19 years of experience in Dubai has reinforced the importance of assessing and addressing the fundamental principles when it comes to establishing a thriving business in the UAE. The unique economic, cultural, […]
FINDING THE RIGHT BUSINESS PARTNER
Life and relationships go hand in hand. But when it comes to building a business with someone, it’s best to take your time finding the right partner. A partnership is like a marriage, and if you want to prevent a messy divorce, it’s imperative that you don’t settle for the first person who comes your […]
8 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING A BUSINESS
Not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur. And not everyone has what it takes to start a business. It’s time consuming, stressful, requires extreme focus and dedication, and it takes a tremendous amount of sacrifice. On the plus side however, starting your own business can be one of the most fulfilling and exhilarating […]
STOP BEING A BOSS AND START BEING A LEADER
Take a moment to think back on your career in its entirety for a minute. You’ve probably had some good bosses and some not so good bosses along the way. When you think back to your employers who had a positive impact on you, what comes to mind when you think about their management style? […]
MY TOP FACT-FINDING TIPS:
Being good at fact-finding is a game-changer if you work in the world of sales. Whether you’re selling financial advice, real estate, insurance, cars, office equipment- or anything else, you’ll know the importance of asking your prospective client the right questions to establish their wants and needs. You can’t make a sale until you understand […]
Sara Al Madani Returns to The Spencer Lodge Podcast on Emirati Women’s Day
[yotuwp type=”videos” id=”-nw6KsgxWek” column=”6″ title=”off” effects=”video_box=ytef-grow”] Today is a pretty special day. In January of this year, my team and I launched The Spencer Lodge Podcast and today, I’m thrilled to announce that we’ve just launched season two in partnership with Najahi Events! I’ve had the privilege of interviewing some phenomenal individuals, and every episode has centred around […]
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS? FOLLOW THESE STEPS!
Not everyone has what it takes to start a business. It’s stressful, it requires extreme focus and dedication, and it takes a tremendous amount of sacrifice. On the plus side, however, starting your own business can be one of the most fulfilling and exhilarating experiences of your professional life. Having started several successful businesses myself, […]
EGO IN BUSINESS:
What, in your opinion is the difference between confidence and ego? Do ego and success go hand in hand? Should ego be accepted if you’re a leader in your field? There’s been a lot of talk about the role of ego in business recently and since it’s not a subject that I usually speak about an awful […]
