If They Can do it; You Can do it! With Alex Sapala

In todays episode, Khadija is interviewed by Alex Sapala of The Business, Wealth & Mindset Podcast!They discuss Khadija's entrepreneurial journey and how she got started with a cleaning business that she grew to a 6 figure business before taking part in The Apprentice. KEY TAKEAWAYSI googled  the cheapest business to start, got some supplies and went out and got startedI grew it into a successful 6 figure businessEvery entrepreneur needs a really good reason ‘why' you have to want to do it.Everyone has something within them that they can use to drive them forwards.There are some many different things you can do.You have to make things happen and other companies doing the same thing is not a reason to not do it.If they can do it you can do it.It's about having the right mindset and making use of opportunities.You have to accept that things will go wrong and being resilient is key for any entrepreneur.The apprentice was the best thing I've ever doneWhen I went on the show my business was at its busiest but I came away from the show and looked at the business in the way Lord Sugar would with ‘fresh eyes' and took the bold decision to close it to pursue my passionsI find confidence in the fact I really want to help. I'm passionate about helping others to succeed. BEST MOMENTS‘I just gave my mum a car'‘As an entrepreneur you have little light bulb moments all the time'‘I've been knocked down so many times'‘I learnt so much about myself on the show and would love to do it all over again'‘Being part of a community is so important' VALUABLE RESOURCESKeeping it Real With Khadija PodcastThe Business, Wealth & Mindset Podcast  ABOUT THE GUESTAlex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world's top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan ChaseAlex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoringAlex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer. CONTACT METHODFacebook https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/Twitter - @alex_sapalahttps://twitter.com/alex_sapalaYou Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ ABOUT THE HOSTKeep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter's birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity.CONTACT METHOD Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.comWww.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadijaEmail: [email protected]    / [email protected] Kalifa Instagram Khadija Kalifa Twitter This show was brought to you by Progressive Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.