No Money But Dreams

We're discussing Naval Ravikant's transformative ideas around leverage. Each form of leverage is powerful on it's own but you'll see compounding effects once you start stacking leverages on top of each other.  00:00 - 01:20 Naval Ravikant 01:21 - 08:52 Leverages: Labour, Capital, Code, Media 08:53 - 09:42 Pushing the Limits of Permissionless Media 15:05 - 19:04 Digital Real Est...

We're so happy to have had Marwa on the show this week. I learnt a lot of how an Emirati views how Dubai is changing, misconceptions, appearances etc. Hope you enjoy this episode and follow us for more exciting stories.  00:00 - Episode introduction  01:15 - Marwa's background 04:20 - The exponential growth of Dubai  10:50 - Safety in Dubai  11:20 - Facing the stereotypes placed on Emira...

We’re extremely happy to have Patricia on the show today giving us an insight into how it is to live in Dubai, why she made the move over from London and how her first year looked like. She discusses her views on some of the strongest myths people have about Dubai.  We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we have. 00:00 - Trish introduces herself 02:43 - Surviving in Dubai without a job is tough...

We're back with Season 2 of NMBD. This episode focuses on the various use cases ChatGPT has shown us so far, motivates you to get started and think about all the areas in can help in your life.

We started this podcast with the idea to share our learnings with the audience and introduce ourselves to similar-minded people from whom we can learn. Learning has always been an incremental part of our path and that is why, in this episode of the No Money But Dreams podcast, we will focus on education. The current education system is broken, that is what we can all agree on. New ways of educatin...

To be successful, you have to know the language of success. In this episode we’re talking about the importance of language, but we’re also expanding the notion of language into skill and culture.  Listen more about the consumer's culture, marketing buzzwords, the accounting jargon and all the other languages that you need to get accustomed to and learn in order to find success. It’s all about...

In December we set the challenge to get a six-pack abs. 3 months down the road and the results are here! Tune in to find out how we managed to get ourselves in much better physical shape in just 3 months and what are the next challenges that we put in front of ourselves.  As true winners, we are upping the stakes.  Let’s go! 00:00 – Intro 00:27 – Tarik’s six-pack challenge 06:42 – Alex’s six-pack...

First-principles thinking is one of the best ways to reverse-engineer complicated problems. It’s often associated with Elon Musk, who uses this approach to create innovative product designs. Enough said! For entrepreneurs, the first principles method means breaking down a complex issue into smaller parts and then dealing with each of these smaller issues more easily and efficiently. Implementing t...

Scalability is an important factor for any Business looking to create value ! If you are not trying to understand Scalability & how to leverage it to grow your business or your personal career path, then you are certainly missing out !  Let's Jump right in! 00:00 - Intro 01:40- The importance of scalability 04:40- How long we spent looking for a new location 08:10- Challenges of scaling 1...

In this Episode we go over why probably the most important task in any Company is to make sure that you are hiring the right people. We have noticed that as you move up in seniority or become more successful, many times this task is pushed to the side. For us - thats a mistake ! 

Listen in to why you need to create more content.  01:08 The attention game 02:20 Why did Burger28 succeed? 04:08 The power of leveraging cheap ads 06:28 Be different 06:45 The cheese volcano 07:16 Create content for your own TV show 07:56 You have to stay relevant 08:27 How can a brokerage grab attention 09:20 ROI on social media 10:40 Acquisition and staying relevant 11:03 Alex gives a history l...

Find your voice. Go out there and experiment. You can only gain from these experiences. Listen in to which channels we are exploring right now and how your brand can benefit from it.  01:00 Why is it so important to build a personal brand 03:05 Why LinkedIn is super important in your content strategy  05:12 1 like equals 50 views  06:09 Think about your headlines  08:45 TikTok and it’s opportunity...

Let's break down the hottest topic on the internet - metaverse. What is it? What opportunities will present themselves in the new world which is being created? Who are the leading companies in metaverse right now? What is Web3 and how is it connected to what metaverse is going to be? We went deep into the virtual rabit hole and we're taking you with us. Jump in: 00:00 – Intro  01:31 – Wh...

Having conviction that you make the difference, that what you know matters and that you don't need others' opinions to take action - is a key element of empowerment. In this episode of the NMBD podcast we are talking about the importance of conviction and what it means for both of us. 00:00 – Intro  00:42 – Cutting out social media noise 04:19 – Clarity of mind 05:08 – Why instant gratif...

All leaders are readers. When you get stuck and need a little push to stay inspired, grabbing a great book might just be what you need. In this episode of the NMBD podcast we are talking about our collection of 6 must-read books that really got under our skin. Let's jump right in! 00:00 – Intro  00:42 – Why it's hard to stay inspired 04:34 – Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable...

The word ‘goals’ is thrown around a lot these days. Why do we need to set goals? In this episode of the NMBD podcast we are revealing our goals for 2022 and sharing useful tips that will trigger new behaviors and help you focus on your overarching goals - the ones that are of ultimate importance to you. Let's jump right in! 00:00 – Intro  04:21 – Getting back on track after a speed bump 05:50...

What makes a great leader?  Emotional intelligence? Skill? Accountability and responsibility? Or all of that (and more) mashed together?  In this episode of the NMBD podcast we are exploring the leadership qualities and the common misconceptions of “wannabe” leaders.  Join us as we try to distinct a great leader from a good manager.  00:00 – Intro  00:37 – Tarik’s leadership journey  08:25 – Is Al...

Episode 6 of the NMBD podcast brings an exciting topic of excuses and an even more exciting ANNOUNCEMENT - jump to 10:03 if you want to hear it right now.  In this episode we're putting all of our excuses on the table - because the only way we can grow is by facing all our demons and being 100% transparent with ourselves. Join us as we discuss why we're all making excuses and how to brea...

“You are so lucky” is something we hear a lot. But is it really luck, or is it hard work while exposing yourself to new opportunities? And, if it is luck, how can you get yourself in a situation to be lucky? Join us as we unravel what is behind lucky people and what can you do to become that “lucky person”. 00:00 – Intro 00:27 – Who is lucky? 06:15 – Insane story from Africa 11:08 – Creating oppor...

In this episode we are going all-in and that’s why “Nothing to Lose” mentality is our main topic of discussion. You gotta have “Nothing To Lose” mentality if you want to make it big. Is there a right time to risk it all? What happens when you take a big risk and fail?   Learn from our experience and find out if you have “Nothing to Lose” mentality as we deep dive into this life-changing topic.  00...

In this episode, it’s all about Grit. And a little bit about Grind. What's going on in your head when you fail and how to use grit to overcome difficult times in business and life? Buckle up and join us on a 30-minute ride through our ups and downs as we recall the moments when grit has helped us survive in the business world. 00:00 – Intro 00:27 – Why is grit essential for success? 02:45 – T...

All the things we learnt and want you to take away from this series in a quick and digestible wrap up. Hope you enjoyed this series, we welcome your feedback. Chase your dreams.   00:30 What are NFTs and how do they operate 03:00 Key learnings & tools you need 4:13 Considerations before getting into NFTs 6:35 Key highlights  09:14 Outlook / predictions & the metaverse

Kieran knew about Bitcoin in 2013 and has been in NFTs since 2019. He seems to always be ahead of the curve. Who better to learn from? 06:20 Type of different NFTs 13:18 What gets Kieran most excited 23:01 Will art become fully digital? 26:08 Main strategy to get into projects 29:19 What are Gas wars? 35:13 How to avoid NFT transaction fees 39:30 Onboarding tips and which platforms to use 41:30 So...

Vlad trades everything from carbon emissions to Crypto to NFTs. Listen to where he found his sweet spot, what tools he uses and what his biggest trade was so far. 03:30 Decision making process 06:09 How Vlad started his NFT journey 11:30 New exciting projects  14:00 What and how you mint 19:01 Creating NFT projects & raising capital 21:45 Trading example  31:56 Collaborations are important 34:...

You've done the hard part. You built a community. How can you now make money from them? 01:17 Do you want to make more money? 02:25 How to fund anything (movie example) 03:40 How your community will make money 05:30 Why sharing with your community is much better  06:10 Community pays you vs brands  07:10 Unlocking real value of your community Thanks for watching. Please subscribe to our chann...