044: From Half Dead & Homeless to Millionaire Helping Change the World with Akbar Sheikh

Akbar Sheikh has had more of a rollercoaster ride to success than most people. Like so many recent college graduates Akbar did not know what he wanted to do with his life. This led him down a rough path.

Akbar bounced around jobs that he hated, including selling cars at one point which made him a living, but he was miserable doing it. He did not enjoy being so “salesy,” Akbar wanted to do good for the world in his work. He hit many low points before finding his way, including being homeless for a period of time not too long ago and living in a janitor’s closest. He turned to partying to mask what was going on inside, and everything came crashing down the night he should have died at the hospital.

Akbar changed his life as soon as he left the hospital. He quit partying and lost 50lbs. He also found online sales and tremendous success; making millions along the way.

I typically steer clear of online marketers or salespeople as guests for the podcast, but Akbar is different from most. Besides, his crazy story to success, it’s what he is doing with his money that caught my attention. Akbar was awarded Top 30 Social Entrepreneur of the year in 2017 because of all the fantastic work he is doing. He has a mission to end world hunger among other noble causes.

He is now helping entrepreneurs build their business online using his success tools, with one catch. Each person he works with must have a business with purpose, and they must donate at least 10% of new earnings to a worthy cause doing good in the world. Akbar is an awesome guy with a great outlook on the world and life, and provides a great conversation!

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