In this episode, Chris interviews Amer Abu Shakra, Business Owner, Student Works Painting


This show starts off with Amer sharing some excellent goal-setting Tips and Tricks. Adamant on breaking the all-time sales record of $310,000 at Student Works, Amer upped the stakes significantly by setting a sales target of $500,000!  Should you set a goal that scares you to death? Will an audacious goal motivate you to better yourself, and perform at a level, that you previously thought impossible?


Once you have set your goals, you need a well-structured execution plan that will help you achieve your grand vision. Amer shares how networking with the Student Works Community has helped him hone his business skills. At Student Works, you are encouraged to reach out to the top performers to discover the main drivers of their success. In this segment, we discuss the importance of keeping an open mind and continuous learning.


What are some crucial attributes of top performers? Amer also shares that top performers have the wisdom and humility to recognize their strengths, and more importantly their weakness. Leveraging your strengths and delegating out tasks that you are not good at is crucial for scaling up and growing your business. Amer reveals how focusing on sales, his core competency has allowed him to hit his audacious sales targets.


Did Amer foresee himself running a $500,000 business before he joined Student Works? Amer is honest enough to admit that his Student Works stint has helped him evolve into a more capable person. Amer also expresses gratitude to his 14-employee team and reveals that collaborative team effort is central to the success of any business. Apart from this, you will also learn the importance of doing business with integrity and complete transparency. Towards the end, Amer shares some crucial attributes that define a "Leader of Tomorrow".


Tune in for some excellent insights!


 


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