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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 25 MIN

How Zaki Ameer Scaled DDP Property to Australia’s Top 0.4% : EP 130

from Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps · host Jonathan Herps

In this episode of Stories of Scale, host Jonathan Herps sits down with Zaki Ameer, Founder of DDP Property, to unpack the real story behind his 15-year journey building one of Australia’s most successful buyer’s agencies.Zaki reveals the truth behind scaling a business sustainably — from navigating compliance and hiring misalignment, to rebuilding culture, and creating a business that can run without him.You’ll learn: 🔹 Why your values matter more than your strategy 🔹 How to build an A-player team that actually delivers 🔹 Why compliance can make or break your business 🔹 What founders get wrong when scaling 🔹 How personal identity, burnout and self-reflection shape your CEO evolutionWhether you're a business owner, founder, or CEO — this episode is packed with real-world lessons on leadership, execution, and building a life that works beyond the business.Connect with Zaki Ameer:DDP Website - http://www.ddpproperty.com.au/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zakiameer/CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPSWebsite: www.scaleupgrowth.coLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherpsFacebook: www.facebook.com/scaleupgrowthInstagram: www.instagram.com/scaleupgrowthYoutube: www.youtube.com/@scaleupgrowthEmail: [email protected] 🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Business?If you’re interested, here are 3 ways I can help you right now: 1. Subscribe to our podcast Get actionable strategies to run a more efficient business from someone who built & exited 3 multi-million $ companies. Click Here to listen & subscribe now! 2. Download our free CEO Dashboard template  Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth.  Click Here to download.3. Book a 20-min Business Growth CallMap out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here

In this episode of Stories of Scale, host Jonathan Herps sits down with Zaki Ameer, Founder of DDP Property, to unpack the real story behind his 15-year journey building one of Australia’s most successful buyer’s agencies. Zaki reveals the truth behind scaling a business sustainably — from navigating compliance and hiring misalignment, to rebuilding culture, and creating a business that can run without him. You’ll learn: 🔹 Why your values matter more than your strategy 🔹 How to ...

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