405 | Amer Abu Shakra | Resilience and Vision: The Secrets to Building a Successful Business
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How do you transform a record-breaking summer into the foundation for a multimillion-dollar business? In this episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson sits down with Amer Abu Shakra, a dynamic entrepreneur and alumnus of the Student Works Management Program.
From breaking a $500,000 business record in the program to founding Contracting.com, a multimillion-dollar business that empowers contractors, Amer’s journey is a testament to resilience, vision, and the power of mentorship.
Amer reflects on the pivotal lessons learned at Student Works, including collaboration, mindset shifts, and building systems for success. He candidly shares the trials of launching Contracting.com, navigating through near-failure to establish a thriving business, and how his experience with Student Works shaped his approach to leadership and innovation.
This episode is filled with practical advice and inspiration for anyone looking to excel in business and life. Enjoy!
In This Episode You'll Learn:
- How collaboration and mindset are key drivers of success
- The role of mentorship and proven systems in building a thriving business
- Insights on overcoming failure and transforming challenges into opportunities
- Why Student Works is the ultimate platform for leadership development
- Strategies for staying grounded and focused on long-term goals
- And much more…
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