EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 1H 7M
He Lost Everything Twice and Built 3 Million Followers | Dariush Soudi on The DealMaker Show
from The Deal Maker Show · host Nessrine Hertelli
In this powerful episode of The DealMaker Show, we dive deep into the reality of building a business in Dubai during uncertainty, global conflict, and economic pressure.Dariush Soudi is one of the most recognised entrepreneurs in the Middle East — with 3 million followers, 40 years in business, and a story most people have never heard in full.He lost his father at 3. Moved to England at 12. Built an empire. Lost everything.Arrived in Dubai with just $750. Survived a knife attack, two heart attacks, and betrayal — and rebuilt everything from nothing.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why Dubai is still one of the best places to build a business despite global uncertainty• The truth about crisis vs opportunity (and how most people get it wrong)• How to build resilience when markets collapse• Why cash is king during downturns and how to survive financially• The mindset difference between rich vs poor thinking• How to scale from consulting to multiple businesses• The real reason most entrepreneurs fail during uncertainty• How to build teams, hire right & avoid costly mistakes• Why self-worth directly impacts your income• The hidden system behind wealth creation and success🔗 Follow & ConnectYou’re invited to be part of this journey:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NessdealmakerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nessrinehertelli/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nessdealmaker/Website: www.nessdealmaker.com🎙️ Guest SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dariushsoudiofficialYouTube: https://youtube.com/@dariushsoudiLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dariushsoudiTags: dubai business, dubai entrepreneurship, dubai crisis, entrepreneur mindset, business podcast, how to get rich, startup dubai, dubai economy, business motivation, financial crisis advice, wealth mindset, success habits, entrepreneur journey, business growth strategy, making money online, dubai opportunities, recession business strategy, mindset for success, startup advice, business survival, Dariush Soudi, Dariush Soudi interview 2026, Dubai entrepreneur, how to make money in Dubai, rags to riches Dubai, Gladiator mindset, Arena Capital#DubaiBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessStrategy #StartupGrowth #WealthBuilding
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In this powerful episode of The DealMaker Show, we dive deep into the reality of building a business in Dubai during uncertainty, global conflict, and economic pressure.Dariush Soudi is one of the most recognised entrepreneurs in the Middle East — with 3 million followers, 40 years in business, and a story most people have never heard in full.He lost his father at 3. Moved to England at 12. Built an empire. Lost everything.Arrived in Dubai with just $750. Survived a knife attack, two heart attacks, and betrayal — and rebuilt everything from nothing.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why Dubai is still one of the best places to build a business despite global uncertainty• The truth about crisis vs opportunity (and how most people get it wrong)• How to build resilience when markets collapse• Why cash is king during downturns and how to survive financially• The mindset difference between rich vs poor thinking• How to scale from consulting to multiple businesses• The real reason most entrepreneurs fail during uncertainty• How to build teams, hire right & avoid costly mistakes• Why self-worth directly impacts your income• The hidden system behind wealth creation and success🔗 Follow & ConnectYou’re invited to be part of this journey:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NessdealmakerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nessrinehertelli/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nessdealmaker/Website: www.nessdealmaker.com🎙️ Guest SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dariushsoudiofficialYouTube: https://youtube.com/@dariushsoudiLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dariushsoudiTags: dubai business, dubai entrepreneurship, dubai crisis, entrepreneur mindset, business podcast, how to get rich, startup dubai, dubai economy, business motivation, financial crisis advice, wealth mindset, success habits, entrepreneur journey, business growth strategy, making money online, dubai opportunities, recession business strategy, mindset for success, startup advice, business survival, Dariush Soudi, Dariush Soudi interview 2026, Dubai entrepreneur, how to make money in Dubai, rags to riches Dubai, Gladiator mindset, Arena Capital#DubaiBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessStrategy #StartupGrowth #WealthBuilding
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