He Lost Everything... And Rebuilt Bigger & Better

Send us Fan MailOn today’s episode of The Business Game, we’re sitting down with Sahil Nijhawan, CEO of Nexus DMC Oceania and an entrepreneur who has spent more than 20 years building businesses across travel, real estate, construction, AI, and consumer brands. LEVEL 5: $30M-$100M: Executive Layer and Divisions When COVID brought the global travel industry to a complete standstill, Sahil lost the business he had spent years building. With no income and no clear path forward, he went from leading a thriving company to stacking shelves at Coles at 4am, working in supermarkets, teaching short courses, and rebuilding his life one step at a time. Today, Sahil leads Nexus DMC Oceania, helping power a global travel platform supporting 190,000 travel agents across 18 countries, while simultaneously building and investing in AI-native businesses designed for the future. We asked him about overcoming failure, scaling multiple businesses at once, using AI to multiply your time, why community matters more than ever in an AI-driven world, and what it really takes to become fearless as a founder. Let's dive in, With Sahil Nijhawan: How COVID wiped out his business almost overnight Why working in a supermarket became one of the greatest lessons of his life The mindset shift that made him fearless as an entrepreneur How Nexus supports 190,000 travel agents globally Why founders must stop being the bottleneck How his AI assistant "Nova" helps manage multiple businesses Why persistence matters more than talent or timing The importance of building community in an AI-first world How to scale businesses without losing local trust and relationships The lessons he learned from building, losing, and rebuilding everything If you're a founder, business owner, or aspiring entrepreneur looking for a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and building businesses that can survive almost anything, this episode is packed with practical insights and hard-earned lessons. Connect with Sahil Nijhawan: Website: https://www.nexusdmc.com/cp/oceania-dmc-21557 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sahil-nijhawan-2018aba The Business Game is proud to partner with HighLevel, the all-in-one CRM and marketing platform built for growing businesses High Level’s software will drive your customer retention and your profits through the stratosphere - so click here for your 14-day free trial: https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=ribu88 This episode contains affiliate advertising. The Business Game Group is a GoHighLevel affiliate. If you sign up through the link in the show notes, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Support the showThank you for listening to The Business Game, where real founders break down the real levels of business.Whether you're building at Level 1 ($0–$1M) or scaling through Level 6 and beyond, this show is designed to help you understand exactly where you are, and what it takes to level up.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, follow and leave a review. It helps more founders find the roadmap.For full episodes, level breakdowns and behind-the-scenes content, follow us on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.Want to identify your level or learn more about The Business Game framework?Visit www.thebusinessgamegroup.comIt's time to Level Up!We’ll see you at the next level.