What does it mean to bet on yourself. Fully, early, and without a backup plan?In this episode of the ALSA UK Podcast, we sit down with Ronnie Koldashi, a creative entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Seven Media Agency in London. At just 21, Ronnie has built a career that blends creative storytelling, brand-building, and property investment.From reselling trainers in school to buying his first HMO at 19, Ronnie opens up about the decisions that shaped him, including turning down university, building a business from scratch, and redefining what success can look like for young Albanians in the diaspora.We explore how personal brand can unlock opportunity, why representation starts with ownership, and what it means to build across borders with purpose.🎧 Whether you're a creative, a first-gen entrepreneur, or just figuring out your next step, this conversation is a reminder that it's not about waiting. It's about starting.You’ll hear about:– Choosing risk over tradition: why Ronnie didn’t go to university– How he went from filming properties to investing in them– Building Seven Media and creating content that converts– Working in Albania: the mastermind retreats and new markets– Personal brand as positioning, not just visibility– What ownership means, of time, assets, and identity– Lessons in delegation, networking, and building the right team– What he’s building for his family, and what he’s building next📌 Chapters00:00 – Choosing an Unconventional Path & Early Lessons in Resilience09:00 – Creative Hustle: From YouTube Thumbnails to Building Seven Media17:30 – Storytelling That Sells: Client Work, Value, and Vision25:26 – Stepping Into Property: First Investment & Financial Lessons33:41 – Family, Freedom, and Building for the Future39:26 – Bridging Cultures: Working in Albania and What ‘Home’ Means43:51 – Personal Branding: Visibility, Positioning, and Purpose52:34 – Teams, Delegation & Trusting Your Gut in Business57:33 – Partnerships & Networking: The People Who Shape Your Path01:05:58 – Advice, Legacy & What Ronnie Wants You to Hear🎯 Watch this if you want to:✅ Learn how to turn creative skills into capital✅ Hear honest talk on risk, doubt, and betting on yourself✅ Understand the power of networks and personal branding✅ Get inspired to start, even if you don’t feel “ready”👤 Connect with Ronnie Koldashi📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronniekoldashi/🎥 Website: https://www.sevenmedia.agency/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ronniekoldashi🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnie-koldashi-651417231?originalSubdomain=uk📸 Agency Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sevenmedia.agency/🔗 Follow ALSA UK🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/alsauk👥 Join the ALSA UK Community: https://www.alsauk.co.uk/membership📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alsa_uk_/📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ALSA_UK🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/76KXivrg70p7E87L2cF2wD📩 Email: info@alsauk.co.uk
