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Improvement Key24. Specialize or Diversify ?What Should You do?Specialize and focus on one thing or diversify. Get the answer on this solo episode2021-07-2407 minImprovement Key23. Startup Lifecycle w/ Eileen BrewerEileen with 20 years of experience in Silicon Valley with tech startups and now as director of Takween Accelerator joins Darek for a fire episode about the startup's life cycle and how to improve the startup ecosystem. If you want to accelerate your business this episode is for you! You can know More about Takween Accelerator through their website :https://www.takweenaccelerator.com/2021-07-1757 minImprovement Key22. The Art of Change w/ Saeed KallasSaeed Kallas a not practicing doctor who changed his industry to development work talks about Change and how to that effectively.Main PointsPreach the need of change but never change too much at onceUse Sandwich Method, Hide the new idea (the meat) inside buns (old traditions) to make it more familiarSoft skills are a helpful tool to change more easilyChange has consequences be ready for themThe point is not "not to be afraid" but to be afraid and still do it.2021-07-1041 minImprovement Key21. Why You Are Not Getting a Job ?After a Hiatus, Darek comes back with a new season and a new episode.Talking about how to get your dream job and big mistakes that people do when they want to get a job.From preparing their CV to the job interview, this episode is a complete guide to getting a job that fulfills you.2021-07-0326 minImprovement Key20. From Germany to Iraq by bike w/ Fadhil AhmedFadhil a young student who decided to go from his school in Germany all the way to Iraq by bike. the way he overcame fear is very inspiring for entrepreneurs. 2020-11-0128 minImprovement Key19. How to be a Great LeaderLeadership the 5 Levels of leadership talked about by Darek, how to be a leader, and create a safe productive culture. 2020-10-2622 minImprovement Key18. North StarNorth StarThe concept of finding your light in the darkest of times, here Darek on his birthday ( October 18th) talks about how this concept shaped his mindset and made him calm in the toughest of times).2020-10-1808 minImprovement Key17. Business & Tech w/ Godar JaderMr. Godar the Co-Founder and CEO of Awrosoft and Lecturer at Salahaddin University, college of engineering.Talks about his journey and how he created Awrosoft one the leading It and development companies in the region.2020-10-1128 minImprovement Key16. Extreme OwnershipExtreme OwnershipWhen Darek first heard this concept from Jocko willink, he adapted the idea to his business and life. in this episode, he explains the importance of that concept in entrepreneurship and personal success. Not bringing excuses is the key to improvement.2020-10-0311 minImprovement Key15. How Studying History Brings Success w/ Mazen SirwanMazen Sirwan the director of marketing at Korek Telecom talks about how his history major helped him in his life and how can we learn from history to make better decisions in our personal and professional life. 2020-09-2757 minImprovement Key14. Conserve Your EnergyA solo Episode with Darek talking about how to protect your energy, and how to focus down on things that matter.2020-09-2010 minImprovement Key13. From War Frontlines to Entrepreneur w/ Ayar FreedomAyarThe mysterious Fixer who got an Emmy award, opens up about his story, traumas and how he became an entrepreneur and co-founded Grei agency.2020-09-1348 minImprovement Key12. How to handle Depression & Anxiety w/ Warzan AllaniDepression something that most of us face at some point in our lives, and it can be hidden the way we handle it and understand it can be a difference that changes everythingIn this episode Darek interviews Warzan whose a life coach and specialist talking about types and levels of depression, how to handle it and when to reach out to a specialist.2020-09-0651 min
Evolving Business MindsEntrepreneurs Seek Opportunities: with Darek SalamIn today's episode I speak with Muhamad "Darek" Salam, CEO of Meraki Ventures and long time entrepreneur. Born and raised in Iraq, Darek resides in an area where entrepreneurship is not a common practice in their culture. After starting a healthy meal prep company and building many successful businesses over the years Darek is committed to helping others and creating solutions in a developing country. We discuss his perspective on business and his philosophy on being a good business owner. Be sure to check this out on all platforms including iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, ResourcefulAgent.com and many more. You c...2020-08-3154 minImprovement Key11. How to Go From a Small Shop to a Big Company w/ Shvan Xatab & Halo AdilShvan Founder and President of AB HORECA co. and his media Consultant Halo, talk about how they grew their company and their story of growing even in Corona times. this is the first time In improvement key to interview two people at once.2020-08-2949 minImprovement Key10. Passion & Creativity w/ Kaiwan ShabanKaiwan the young Photographer/ Entrepreneur and artist talks about how he got to where he is now, his journey from the little town of Akre to all over the world. and being a known youtuber in photography tutorials and etc he also talk about how to follow your passion and create new things.Make sure to subscribe to his youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC37YX_5sEWTk024SPAXWG3Q and Follow him on Instagram on @itskaiwan2020-08-2342 minImprovement Key9. Strategy Games & Decision Making w/ Lana HaddadIn this episode, Lana Haddad founder of urbilum talks about her new board game the Assyrian empire, and how she shifted from academia to business and entrepreneurship. 2020-08-1546 minImprovement Key8. How to Overcome Adversity Like a Pro ?we all face adversity in our lives but the way we react and process that problem will either move us forward or put us downin this episode, Darek breaks down the system in three steps 1- take 100% responsibility for the situation 2- Don't Panic and stay Calm 3- Choose the best option and be willing to sacrifice. and the last point is knowing that everything that happens to you will make your life story better so love it no matter what. but also have a system in place to deal with it. 2020-08-0510 minImprovement Key7. Mental Fitness w/ Kawar FariqMental Fitness in this episode darek interviews Kawar from City Duhok over zoom, they talk about kawars journey and how to develop mental fitness, say no to excuses and have a morning routine and more,2020-07-2854 minImprovement Key6. Young Entrepreneurship w/ Amooni Raid let me tell you a bit about ayman. He is like the youngest entrepreneur. I know, like he amazed us like about all of his work and projects.Yeah, so I'm ayman. Uh, commonly known as a Mooney here and there via, um, currently 18 years old. slowly but surely I built a pretty good client base. But then, uh, yeah, I mean, I reached a peak level where I was ready to expand. Uh, but then, uh, I traveled to Germany and that kinda slowed down until now two years after two years, I'm back. An...2020-07-2121 minImprovement Key5. DGTDGT which stands for Daily Growth Time a system developed by darek to excel in your life and become the person you need to be.2020-07-1306 minImprovement Key4. Side Income w/ Alan AyoubiSide IncomeAlan Ayoubi is the guest on Improvement key talking about his journey and all the side income and online hustles he did from youtube to udemy we cover it all. 2020-07-0731 minImprovement Key3. Toxic NewsToxic Newshow bad news affects our mind negatively and what system you can use TODAY to fight that.2020-07-0107 minImprovement Key2. Circle of InfluenceThis episode is about factors affecting your life and most predominantly the people around you how to remove negative people from your life in a smart way. how to be more self-aware of your decisions.and how crucial is all of that to your success?2020-06-2517 minImprovement Key1. Starthere Darek starts the journey with you, talking about the podcast format and goal,talking a bit about his story and why did he create this podcastplus why start, before you are ready, is one of the keys of improvement2020-06-1808 min