From humble beginnings to successful entrepreneur: the rags-to-riches story of Abdul Rasheed

From humble beginnings to successful entrepreneur: the rags-to-riches story of Abdul Rasheed

Speaker at WTC Dubai 2018

From humble beginnings, Abdul Rasheed has steadily built his business empire, becoming one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Pakistan today. He begins humble beginnings as the son of a farmer in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Abdul Rasheed's parents did not have much money to spare and provide an education for their son, but that didn't stop him from getting involved in entrepreneurship early on, starting his first venture when he was only sixteen years old

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What was your biggest challenge/obstacle?

The biggest challenge that Abdul Rasheed faced was he. Abdul Rasheed was born into a low-income family in Pakistan and had to work hard from a young age to make ends meet. It meant he didn't have much time for study and had to start working as a ceiling worker in college. However, Abdul was determined to make something of him and started his own business. He is now one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Pakistan.

 

What mistakes have you made along the way?

Abdul Rasheed is a self-made man who started from humble beginnings in Pakistan. He worked hard and made mistakes along the way but eventually became a successful entrepreneur. Here are some of the mistakes he made. 

Mistake #1: Hiring too many employees without knowing how many were needed for his company. Mistake #2: Investing too much money into the wrong types of products. 

Mistake #3: Not investing enough time into marketing his company's products or services to potential customers. 

Mistake #4: Trying to grow his business too quickly without being profitable first. One mistake that he never made trusted someone else with his money. He consistently invested in his firms and ideas because he knew that if it didn't work out, no one would be there to blame but himself.

 

What would you say to someone who wanted to follow you?

Abdul Rasheed's journey from humble beginnings to successful entrepreneurs is an inspiring one. Here are five pieces of advice from him for anyone who wants to follow in his footsteps.

You must foster and maintain a healthy relationship with your family. Continuously pursue your dreams, don't let them follow you. Surround yourself with people with similar goals as you have. Never give up on your plan, no matter how hard it may seem. Always remember where you came from, but never stop moving forward.

 

The five stages you went through from being an employee to working independently

1. Leaving your day job. 

2. Scraping by and hustling to make ends meet. 

3. Finding some success and starting to see some real progress. 

4. Making it big and becoming a household name. 

5. Giving back and helping others achieve their dreams, too.

 

How did you start?

Abdul Rasheed started as a poor boy living in a small rental house in Lahore, Pakistan. He didn't have much, but he was determined to make something of himself. With hard work and determination, he eventually started his own business in 2005 and became a successful entrepreneur. Today, he is one of the most successful businessmen in Pakistan and an inspiration to others looking to make something of themselves. As a Muslim, he understands that he can only succeed through hard work and humility.

 

How did you promote yourself at first?

I started by promoting myself on social media. I made a Facebook page and a Twitter account for my business. I also created a website and blogged about my experiences as an entrepreneur. I didn't have much money, so I had to be creative with my marketing. I gave away free product samples and offered discounts to customers who referrals. These strategies helped me build up a following, leading to new clients and repeat customers. As my profile grew, I could afford to hire people to help me with different aspects of running the business. Nowadays, keeping up with everything is challenging because requests are coming in all at once!

 

How did you become a leading classical ceiling expert?

I started my business in Pakistan over seventeen years ago. I started as a simple craftsman, making and selling simple ceilings. With hard work and determination, I slowly built up my business. I now have a team of expert craftsmen who work with me to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind ceilings for my clients. I'm proud to say that I'm now Pakistan's leading classical ceiling expert!

 

Conclusion.

Abdul Rasheed is a remarkable example of what hard work, dedication, and resilience can achieve, no matter what. He has succeeded in great things through his businesses despite starting with very little. He is an inspiration to entrepreneurs everywhere and a reminder that it is possible to achieve your dreams if you are willing to work for them.

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