We walk by hundreds of businesses everyday. We see their ads, hear about promotions or maybe see a good review online but what do we know about the people behind the business?
Who started the company and why?
For the entirety of my career I’ve worked directly with small to mid-sized business owners in helping them navigate banking products. Throughout those 10 years, the best part of my job was speaking to the owner about their story. How did they start their business? What were the successes and challenges they faced? Would they do it all over again? I became obsessed with learning about inspiring entrepreneurs.
Over time I began to realize that the world often heard from the flashy and very successful entrepreneurs but never from the small business owners or the recent entrepreneurs that have risked their careers to try something they believe in. While small businesses are the backbone of our economy, it seemed like their stories were often untold. It’s time to share those incredible stories with the world.
Welcome to the Behind the Business Podcast.
Quitting the Dream Job, Managing Doubts and Starting Out | Salima Kassam - Sustain + Grow Digital
On our very first episode of Behind the Business, Salima Kassam of Sustain and Grow Digital joins Faheem to talk about quitting her dream job at Meta, managing the daily mental doubts of becoming an entrepreneur and her first year in business. Tons of laughs sprinkled with some harsh realities. This episode is one that anyone can relate to.
Restaurant Realities, Launching Buddha Burger and Mentorship as an Entrepreneur | Raaziq Bhimani
On our second episode of Behind the Business, Raaziq Bhimani of Buddha Burger joins Faheem to talk about the restaurant game, building food culture and his approach on mentorship and people. Raaziq also shares his hockey and bollywood aspirations along the way! Tons of laughs and wild stories in this one. If you've wondered what the heat of the kitchen is like, you don't want to miss this one.
The Search Fund Journey: Taking Risks, Raising Capital & Balancing Family Life | Cory Gottfredson
Cory Gottfredson, Founder of Snow Crane Capital, joins Faheem to share his journey into the world of Search Funds—from taking the leap into entrepreneurship to raising capital and navigating the challenges of deal-making. Cory opens up about acquiring a business, what happens when deals fall through, and how he manages the pressures of entrepreneurship while balancing life as a father of three.
Breaking Barriers in Real Estate: Age, Hustle, and Culture | Fatima Jaffer
Fatima Jaffer, Real Estate Consultant at Texas Realty, joins Faheem for a raw and insightful conversation on the grind of building a book of business from the ground up. Fatima shares what it’s like to enter the real estate industry at a young age, navigate cultural expectations, and stand out in a competitive field. From hustling to close deals to the challenge of creating balance, she breaks down the realities of entrepreneurship.