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Life of Prophet ﷺ - The Greatest LegacyEp19: Exploring The Hidden Gem In The Name Of Muhammad ﷺ | Life of Prophet ﷺ - The Greatest LegacyIn this enlightening episode of The Greatest Legacy series, Imam Uzair Akbar delves into the profound meaning behind the name Muhammad ﷺ and its immense significance in Islamic history. This episode explores the divine wisdom behind the choice of names for the Prophet and reveals how the name Muhammad reflects his perfect character and the vital role he plays as the final messenger of Allah.
🌟 Key Highlights:
Special Attributes of the Name Muhammad ﷺ: Discover the meanings and unique qualities embodied by the Prophet’s name.
Divine Choice of Names: Gain insights into how the names Muhammad and Ahmed were divinely chosen and their...2024-10-2743 min
PakistonomyEpisode 214 - Constitutional Amendments, Legal Reforms, and the Failures of Pakistan's Supreme CourtIn this episode, Uzair talks to Salahuddin Ahmed about the ongoing moves to amend Pakistan’s constitution and its drivers. We focused on the role of the Supreme Court, why the government is pushing through a new ordinance to change the court’s procedures, and the impact of political polarization on the superior judiciary.
We also talked about why these proposed changes matter to ordinary citizens, and the outlook for Pakistan’s democracy.
Salahuddin Ahmed is a lawyer and former president of the Sindh High Court Bar Association. He recently wrote a must-read piece on these proposed amendments which you can re...2024-09-211h 02
Future FactoryHow to Automate your Small Business | Uzair AhmedWant to streamline your business operations and achieve increased operational efficiency and growth? Today we'll be sharing a solution to help you achieve that result. Let's dive into the power of automation for small businesses and how it can transform your operations.
Todays guest, Uzair Ahmed, brings a wealth of expertise in designing and implementing automated systems tailored to facilitate the growth of small businesses. With a specialized focus on service-based enterprises encompassing HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, and painting, Uzair has consistently delivered operational enhancements and amplified customer engagement. His strategic emphasis on leveraging existing customer b...2024-07-1031 min
UniversitetspoddenUtenforskap og etnisitet kan føre til radikalisering- Når man er vokst opp med mye utenforskap med hensyn til klassebakgrunn, etnisitet, hudfarge, religion og kriminalitet, så kan den kriminelle løpebanen bli en ressurs for å finne sin plass, sier ekstremismeforsker Uzair Ahmed. Han får Kongens gullmedalje for sin doktorgradsavhandling om hvorfor noen muslimske norske menn tyr til vold i religionens navn, mens det store flertallet ikke gjør det.
I denne episoden møter han forfatter, journalist og kommentator Yohan Shanmugaratnam til en samtale om utenforskap, klasse, etnisitet og majoritetssamfunnets blikk på «den muslimske mannen», som for mange er det samme som «minoritetsma...2024-07-0400 min
Financial Secrets RevealedFSR Season 3 – Afsha Butt & Uzair AhmedWelcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts.Amanda Cassar meets with Afsha Butt & Uzair Ahmed here to discuss investing in the future.Afsha is the Founder & CEO of WealthVerse Inc, Canada and helps professionals and business owners plan their wealth. Afsha is based in Toronto and has built a team of partners and advisers into a trailblazing financial technology company. She also serves as a Coach for JDC West, for the largest business competition in Western Canada where her team won first place at the annual competition.Uz...2024-04-2638 min
The Small Business SafariReviving an Americana Brand: Stephanie Stuckey Talks About the Renaissance of the Stuckey BrandSend us a textFor many older people, the road trip wasn't complete without a stop at a Stuckey's Roadside store, which was a site used by the company. An essential part of this experience was enjoying their namesake pecan log and exploring a wholesale pecan candy business built around the iconic brand. The business continues to grow, focusing on its people, heritage, and delivering exceptional products. If you're seeking to offer a fantastic product or run a fundraiser, visit stuckeys.com and explore what they can do for you. It's a great story, sparking fascinating conversations...2024-03-2655 min
HVAC Success Secrets: RevealedEP: 199 Uzair Ahmed w/ Cottonwood Automation - Simplify. Automate. Win: The Formula To HVAC GrowthSend us a textWe had Uzair Ahmed on the podcast! He’s a partner at Cottonwood Automation, a digital operations agency that designs and implements digital tools and processes for HVAC companies! We dove deep into the trenches of business metrics, recruitment strategies, and the indispensable role of automation in the HVAC industry. Listen in as Uzair shares a treasure trove of actionable advice applicable to HVAC businesses as to any service-based industry.Three key takeaways Metrics Matter: Don't wait for a perfect system to begin tracking your business metrics. Star...2024-03-2235 min
The Small Business SafariBark to Business! How Brady Foulk is Starting a Dog Training BusinessSend us a textValue Ladder? – What is it? It involves offering something at a low cost to get the customer into your ecosystem, and then continually offering value and new offers that will increase their spend with you, as well as their perceived value. Brady turned his skill set of training animals into a business and is determining the right way to scale and provide a lifestyle and business that will work for him and the right customers. Brady gives great tips on how to train dogs, potbelly pigs, guinea pigs… you name it, he can trai...2024-03-191h 02
The Small Business SafariThe Fighter for Truth and Finding the Good in Companies - Dale CardwellSend us a textDale always wanted to be in the media, and his career is one that would make many jealous. Little did he know that his career of finding the 'truth' and reporting the bad things people did would lead him to pivot and find the GOOD in companies and contractors. He shines the light on reliable and reputable companies that can help consumers with their home and service needs. His network, called TrustDale.com, is built on his investigative journalistic background and creates a platform for consumers to find contractors in a marketplace with...2024-03-121h 03
The Accidental EntrepreneurUzair Ahmed - Cottonwood AutomationUzair Ahmed is the Founder and Chief Automation Officer at Cottonwood Automation, a boutique business process automation firm focused on helping HVAC and plumbing companies leverage technology to make businesses run on autopilot. He has used the same principles and systems to build and scale his previous venture, instaMek, which started out of a coffee shop to full self-running enterprise that spans over 23 cities. Uzair has a unique perspective on how to best leverage automation & AI to drive growth while still maintaining the human touch. With over 10 years of experience in leveraging technology to build and scale companies from zer...2024-03-0851 min
PakistonomyEpisode 188 - Competing in the elections as a PTI candidateIn this episode, Uzair talks to Taimur Malik about his political campaign in NA-148, where he competed as a PTI candidate against PPP’s former prime minister Yusuf Raza Gilani.
The margin of victory for the PPP’s candidate was razor thin and Taimur is currently in the process of appealing the results. We talked about the vote count, what was it like to campaign in Multan given the constraints on the PTI, and what comes next for the party, both in the courts and in assemblies.
You can follow Taimur on X @taimur_malik.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:50 Status of NA-148 elec...2024-03-0855 min
The Small Business SafariAI Can Handle Your “Karen” Customer - Uzair Ahmed Is Transforming HVAC Customer InteractionsSend us a textUzair Ahmed joins us to discuss his disruptive approach to improving HVAC companies customer service using AI technology to handle customer interactions. His ideas was born from his work starting a mobile mechanic business and trying to scale the idea as the #Uber of automotive maintenance. He learned that these were smaller ticket interactions and scaling was going to be difficult if you wanted to be profitable. He applied what he had learned and developed a consulting approach for HVAC companies that improve service, process and performance. As he optimizes the processes, he appl...2024-03-0550 min
CyberBytes: The Podcast88% of cyber attacks are successful due to human error with Uzair AhmedToday’s guest is Uzair Ahmed, CTO and Co-Founder at Right-Hand Cybersecurity. In this episode, Uzair shares his journey to entrepreneurship, gives insight into the problem Right-Hand Cybersecurity solves, and key learnings from navigating through turbulent markets.Tune in to learn about:Uzair’s journey to entrepreneurship The idea behind Right-Hand CybersecurityUzair’s key learnings for navigating through uncertain timesThe importance of staying leanGamification of cybersecurity trainingCommon mistakes of human-inflicted attacksSpace learning concept If you would like to be our next guest or are looking to hire Technical or Go-To-Market Cybersecurity Talent p...2024-02-1326 min
Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services InsightsStreamlining Business Operations through AI Automation with Uzair AhmedIn this bonus episode of the Business of Tech, host Dave interviews Uzair Ahmed, the founder and chief automation officer at Cottonwood Automation. Uzair shares his insights on leveraging technology to automate and streamline small and mid-sized businesses. He discusses the importance of connecting various software systems and eliminating manual processes to create a more efficient and cohesive business operation. Uzair also explains why he believes partnering with existing managed internet service providers is a better approach for businesses in need of infrastructure support. Tune in to learn more about Uzair's approach to business process automation and his success...2024-01-2021 min
Business and Entrepreneurship with KAJThe Power of Automation for Home-Service BusinessesIn this episode of KAJ Masterclass LIVE, join us as Uzair Ahmed, a Solutions Consultant, unravels the transformative power of automation in home service businesses. Discover how cutting-edge technologies can streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and propel your business to new heights. 🔥 5 THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO🔥 Learn the crucial role automation plays in the background processes of home service businesses. Understand how software and technologies can proactively manage customer interactions and improve service quality. Explore real-world examples, such as adjusting ads based on weather conditions and optimizing technician schedules. Uncover the untapped market potential in North America Gain insigh...2023-12-3020 min
The KAJ Masterclass LIVEThe Power of Automation for Home-Service Businesses
In this episode of KAJ Masterclass LIVE, join us as Uzair Ahmed, a Solutions Consultant, unravels the transformative power of automation in home service businesses. Discover how cutting-edge technologies can streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and propel your business to new heights.
🔥 5 THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO🔥
Learn the crucial role automation plays in the background processes of home service businesses.
Understand how software and technologies can proactively manage customer interactions and improve service quality.
Explore real-world examples, such as adjusting ads based on weather conditions and optimizing technician schedules.
Uncover the untapped market potential in North America
Gain i...2023-12-3020 min
Wizard of Ads Monday Morning MemoIrwin, Bob, Frank, Placido, and ArethaIrwin Michnick, the Brooklyn-born son of a Jewish furrier from Ukraine, was a jazz musician who wrote radio commercials and advertising jingles for companies like L & M cigarettes and Ken-L Ration dog food.Bob Levenson was a copywriter at Doyle Dane Bernbach who needed a tune to go with the words, “Everybody doesn’t like something, but nobody doesn’t like Sara Lee.” Irwin Michnick got the call.But it was a different call that led to Irwin Michnik winning a Tony Award and the Contemporary Classics Award from the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.Frank S...2023-12-1104 min
Monday Morning RadioUzair Ahmed Uses Automation to Make Unworkable Business Models WorkableMany innovative business concepts fall through because the cost and logistics of pulling them off just wouldn’t work. Uzair Ahmed, a Canadian chemical engineer, recognized all the missed opportunities and figured he could design technology and automation to make unworkable business models workable. Uzair, founder of Cottonwood Automation, tested his high-tech, low-overhead system by launching a service that sends car mechanics to the homes or offices of customers. Guess what? It succeeded wildly. While Cottonwood Automation generally focuses on making home service businesses easier to operate, Uzair believes that his me...2023-12-1037 min
Politically High-Tech163- Automation, AI and Outsourcing Businessman Uzair AhmedSend us a textThis interview gets into some technological news with Sam Altman (CEO of OpenAI), how tech businesses should balance budgeting, systems implementation, minimal impact of cryptocurrency in payment transaction, improving outsourcing to maintain quality customer service. Your host briefly goes through importance of appreciation, and comparing Thanksgiving celebrated in America and Canada.Go to Uzair Ahmed links...His current businesshttps://www.cottonwoodautomation.com/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/uzairahmed2/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/uzairtruballa2023-11-2436 min
Nazuk MorThe Muslim-American Backlash Against BidenIn this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the ongoing political dynamics in Paksitan, where it seems like the PPP, PTI, and JUI-F are trying to come closer together given the PML-N’s closeness to the establishment. We also talked about the ongoing developments in the supreme court, where Justice Isa is trying to clean up house after Bandial’s retirement.
We also have a special guest interview with Akbar Shahid Ahmed, who is HuffPost's senior foreign affairs reporter, based in Washington, D.C. He can be reached at akbar.ahmed@huffpost.com.
A native Paki...2023-10-291h 08
The CTO Show with Mehmet Gonullu#238 The Success Story of Uzair Ahmed: Leveraging Automation and AI in EntrepreneurshipJoin me as we venture into the world of entrepreneurship with our guest, Uzair Ahmed, whose tale of transforming a mobile mechanic business into a scalable venture using technology and automation is as captivating as it is instructive. We ruminate over the often misunderstood nature of automation and its role in customer-centricity, debunking the myth that it necessarily equates to impersonal service. The conversation further unravels the role of outsourcing as a leverage in business growth, a dimension worth exploring for every entrepreneur.
The discourse takes an intriguing turn as we ponder the implications...2023-10-1633 min
From Startup to Wunderbrand with Nicholas KuhneA Deep Dive into Business Automation & local SEO with Uzair AhmedNicholas Kuhne delves into Uzair Ahmed's transformative journey from chemical engineering to digital marketing, exploring the nuances of local SEO, the impact of business automation, and the evolving landscape of technology and online platforms.
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Automation insights
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Entrepreneurial journey
Branding importance
Customer retention
Digital marketing evolution
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From Startup to Wunder BrandA Deep Dive into Business Automation & local SEO with Uzair AhmedNicholas Kuhne delves into Uzair Ahmed's transformative journey from chemical engineering to digital marketing, exploring the nuances of local SEO, the impact of business automation, and the evolving landscape of technology and online platforms. https://twitter.com/uzairtruballaConnect with Nicholas Automation insights Instamec Business scaling Local SEO strategies Google Ads automation Weather-based marketing Entrepreneurial journey Branding importance Customer retention Digital marketing evolution Personal branding Email marketing tips Pinterest for business Business automation Technology in marketing Business growth strategies Nicholas Kuhne interview --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicholas-kuhne/message2023-10-1234 min
Automating Success with Joe Langton#57 From Chemical Engineering to Consulting w/ Uzair Ahmed, Founder, InstaMek10 Download “Joe’s 12 Best Business Automation Tricks To Increase Revenue” from https://automatingsuccess.net/
Uzair Ahmed (https://instamek.com/) is a driven entrepreneur who carries a dominating spirit into both business and sports. Uzair shares how his determination to succeed led him to start his first business, InstaMek, despite being told it wouldn't work. Learn how Uzair's focus on leveraging technology automation has helped him achieve business success and scaled multiple ventures.
In this episode, Joe and Uzair discuss:
1. The Problem With Marketing Agencies
2. Power of Business Goals
3. Raising Your Labor Rates
4. Scaling a Business
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...2023-10-041h 10
Trash Talk Business PodcastBusiness Is A Collection Of SOPs with Uzair AhmedHalf of the problems you're dealing with right now is because you didn't build the SOPs in the first place. That's one of many value bombs you're going to get on this episode. Joining us is Uzair Ahmed to talk about how he started as a mobile mechanic and is now an Automations Specialist, helping companies document and implement their whole operation so that people can run the systems that run the company. Learn more: https://www.cottonwoodautomation.com/ Connect with Uzair: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uzairahmed2/ Experience Jobber for yourself, tell them...2023-09-111h 22
Your Spectacular LifeUzair Ahmed, Expertise in Automation and Outsourcing for the Home-Service Business.Uzair Ahmed is a Solutions Consultant at Cottonwood Automation, a home-service business process automation, and outsourcing firm. Previously, Uzair founded InstaMek, an on-demand mechanics service that he successfully scaled and led to a multi-million-dollar venture investment. Uzair has a unique perspective on how automation can drive growth while maintaining the human touch. With over ten years of experience in sales, operations, and technology, he has a proven track record of building and scaling delivering results of raising seven-figure funding and multi-million business. For more information, see Uzair's Twitter feed at https://twitter.com/uzairtruballa.2023-07-1733 min
The Home Service Expert PodcastHow Automation Can 10x Business Efficiency And Slash CostsUzair Ahmed is a Solutions Consultant at Cottonwood Automation, a home-service business process automation and outsourcing firm mainly for plumbing and HVAC systems. After graduating with a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta, he started his career in a hybrid sales and technical role at Baker Hughes. Now, he works with business clients to reduce their costs by up to 60% through automating workflows and building an offshore team. In this episode, we talked about automation, employee appreciation, hiring and training strategies…2023-06-3054 minNazuk MorShehbaz faces contempt and Karnataka ElectionsIn this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about what comes next in Pakistan’s growing political and economic crisis. We interviewed Roohan Ahmed to share with us some key developments expected in Islamabad on Monday, May 15.
We also take a look at results from elections in India with Adnan Ansari sharing the key takeaways from UP and Karnataka.
Share your comments and feedback with us in the comments section or by tweeting at us @uzairyounus and @amberrshamsi.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:07 Pakistan’s political crisis
1...2023-05-1449 minNazuk MorCourting Khan and is a default imminent?In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the most recent developments in Islamabad and Lahore, with Roohan Ahmed joining us to share what he saw outside the judicial complex in Islamabad.
We also spoke about the latest with the IMF deal and why new financing from Saudi and China is not coming in.
Share your comments and feedback with us in the comments section or by tweeting at us @uzairyounus and @amberrshamsi.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:10 What happened during the day in Laho...2023-03-1841 minNazuk MorDeath of a dictator, terror in Peshawar, and the IMF talksIn this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the growing threat of terrorism in Pakistan, focusing on the fallout of the Peshawar suicide bombing. We also talk about Musharraf’s death and the dictator’s legacy, and touch on the ongoing talks with the IMF.
This week’s guest interview is with Roohan Ahmed, a journalist based in Islamabad who has covered terrorism and terror groups like the TTP for a number of years.
As always, please do subscribe to the podcast and share it with your friends.
Share your comments and feedback with u...2023-02-051h 02
eCom Insights for Sellers on Amazon, Shopify, eBay and WalmartFinding Keywords for Your Amazon Listing: The Best Research Method Using AMZScout ToolsSpending time on Amazon SEO, including proper listing optimization, is one of the keys to becoming a top seller on this platform. The process of finding keywords for Amazon listings involves a series of steps aimed at improving your rank among Amazon’s search results and increasing your sales. You can achieve a higher ranking by making sure that your photos, copy, keywords, and other elements in your listing are in line with Amazon's best practices. Do you know how to find the right keywords for your listing with the help of AMZScout?
🔥 Our partner, Uzair Ahmed, is a su...2022-11-0306 min
PakistonomyPakistonomy - Episode 129 - Are Pakistan's Nukes Safe?The recent comments by US President Joe Biden set off a short-lived firestorm in Pakistan, while also bringing front and center Pakistan's nuclear program and the safety of its weapons.
In this episode, Uzair talks to Dr. Christopher Clary about Pakistan's nuclear weapons and their safety, discussing what the risks are and how Pakistan has invested in securing its nuclear weapons.
Dr. Christopher Clary is an Assistant Professor of Political Science University at Albany. His research focuses on the sources of cooperation in interstate rivalries, the causes and consequences of nuclear proliferation, U.S. defense policy, and the politics of...2022-10-2153 min
Power of PrayerThe StudentUzair Ahmed relocates internationally to the Czech Republic for medical school and confronts an inevitable challenger for every university student: procrastination. 2022-01-0111 min
PakistonomyPakistonomy - Episode 76 - Digitizing the Retail IndustryUzair talks to Wahaj Ahmed, co-founder of Retailo, about the startup, its growth plans, and how it is looking to digitize small businesses in Pakistan's retail sector. They also talked about what it takes to excel at a startup, and how recent graduates can get their foot in the door at a startup like Retailo.
Wahaj's book recommendations are:
- Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins
- Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman2021-09-1044 min
Events at USIPPakistan’s Post-Pandemic Economic OutlookOn April 6, USIP hosted a discussion that assessed the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Pakistani economy, explored the outlook for reforms, and surveyed how international investors, especially U.S. companies, view the Pakistani economy and investment prospects.
Speakers:
Khurram Husain
Economic writer, Dawn
Safiya Ghori-Ahmed
Director, McLarty Associates
Naila Naqvi
CEO, Pie in the Sky
Uzair Younus, moderator
Visiting Senior Policy Analyst, South Asia Program, U.S. Institute of Peace
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/pakistans-post-pandemic-economic-outlook
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PakistonomyPakistonomy - Special Episode - Rescuing the Agriculture Sector (Urdu)In this Urdu discussion, Uzair Younus talks to Ahmed Majid Warraich, a Faisalabad-based entrepreneur in the agriculture sector. Uzair talked to Ahmed about the reasons for higher food inflation, his experience in modernizing farms, and what needs to be done to uplift this sector which employs almost 40 percent of Pakistan's labor force.
Ahmed is currently growing Sugarcane, Wheat, Maize and various orchards. He has converted around 100 acres of his land to drip irrigation – all powered through Solar power and has completely automated the drip through automation technologies. Ahmed is a staunch advocate of sustainable agriculture and renewable energies for viable fo...2020-10-2923 min
On The Rise PodcastOn The Rise Podcast & Show Ep.003 With Uzair Ahmed - Co-Founder of InstamekOn this episode, we get to sit down and chat with Uzair Ahmed. Uzair Ahmed is the co-founder and president of Instamek. Instamek is your one-stop-shop mobile mechanic store that is rapidly expanding across Canada. You might have seen their bright orange vans driving around in your city.
We are going to talk about his journey of starting Instamek, the trial and turbulences and most importantly what he would do differently if he were to start again and tips and advice for young entrepreneurs.
So let's get right into it...
2020-03-3135 min
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