Free Game All Gain: Recent Episodes
AR & YZ
Join AR & YZ with discussions regarding the business world and how to become an Entrepreneur. They share their stories on how they started their businesses and the obstacles they faced. Stay tuned for guests who will also share their stories on their journey of starting a business.
On this week's episode, we had the pleasure of bringing in 2 community leaders and activists. They play integral roles as directors in Hidaayah House, where they create safe healing spaces through events and workshops for our most vulnerable youth.
Instagram: @Hidaayahhouse Twitter: @Hidaayahhouse Wesbite: Hidaayahhouse.com
On this week's episode we had the pleasure of interviewing our good friend and community leader, AO. He shared his career path on becoming the head coach of a U19 basketball team. He shared some of the challenges and obstacles he faced and how he was able to maintain focus in achieving his goal.
In this episode, we discussed the story of Imperial Co and the challenges they faced when starting a new business. We also explored some of the harsh realities women face in the competitive business environment. Stay tuned in to hear their helpful business tips for other women starting a business in Toronto.
IG: Imperialtoronto
In this episode, AR & YZ had the opportunity to bring on a special guest who is a co-owner of Rooworks, a Non-Profit Organization. Yasin shared some stories regarding the challenges he and his team faced when documenting the journey as well as building the dams in these rural communities. Most importantly, he was also able to share some personal life experiences throughout this whole journey and dropped a gem near the end of the show. Stay tuned in and don't miss it!
IG: @Rootworks_ Documentary Video: The Water Project Website: https://rootworks.org/
In this episode, AR & YZ had a special guest that discussed the benefits of Seamoss and other power foods. He stressed the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and how that positively reflects one's overall wellbeing. Ensure to stay tuned in as Mahad drops some gems throughout the episode !
In this episode, AR & YZ discuss about the importance of choosing a career path of your interest before entering post-secondary. They stated that there are alot of students entering post-secondary not knowing if that's the career path they are content with. Stay tuned in to hear their advice on how you can figure out if a career path is right for you!
In this episode AR & YZ reflect on the Wells For Africa event that they were apart of and discuss the importance of community building. They were very moved by the overall experience and encourage everyone that's apart of a community to do the same. Communities need motivated, goal oriented individuals to be able to bring people together and reach a goal. This can play a significant role in everyone's life and make a difference for others in difficult situations. Be sure to listen to the whole podcast!
Wells For Africa is still accepting donations to build a well in Ethiopia for a community that's in need. Anything counts! Click here
In this Epsiode AR & YZ discuss the difference between luck vs risk and how it's associated with hard work. Nearing the end of the episode, they debated on what's needed more when running a business; rationale or reason? Stay tuned in to the end to hear what their opinion was.
In this episode, AR & YZ discuss about how everything in life is transactional. There's either a fee or fine that must be paid. They explain the difference between the two and how successful people view losses as a fee rather than a penalty. They also touched on the power of compounding and the endless possibilities of earning income on your income!
In this episode, AR and YZ discuss about the history of money and currency. They explained the difference between the two and how the U.S uncontrollably began printing currency once the gold standard was suspended.
We're Back!! In this episode, AR & YZ discuss about inflation and the constant decline in your purchasing power. They explain why you should begin to invest or look for alternate ways to prevent your purchasing power from decreasing and hedge your money against inflation. Stay tuned and enjoy!
In this episode AR & YZ discuss about how to build the confidence to start your own business. They bring up some key preliminary steps they believe are important when starting one. They also explained the importance of having a business model and how that can keep your business aligned and in check. Do you believe money brings happiness? Take a listen to listen to AR & YZ's standpoint. Stay tuned for our next season!
In this episode, AR & YZ brought on a realtor that services the GTA. She discussed about why she entered the real estate industry and how she was able to be so successful at it. She also cleared some misconceptions about her job and some great tips on getting your real estate license. Be sure to check out her instagram where she constantly posts some of the estate available in the market. Stay tuned in!
Instagram: @Marenashokri
In this episode, AR & YZ was fortunate enough to have the owner of Royaltea Coffee to come on the show and discuss her story on building her brand. Edill shared some of the challenges she faced when opening her coffee shop during the pandemic and how she was able to adjust. She explained that the second most consumed beverage is coffee so there's always demand! She also educated us on why we should stay away from traditional tea bags and how toxic it is for you. Stay tuned to listen to the alternative she provided!
Instagram: @RoyalteaCoffee Website: Royalteacoffee.ca
In this episode, AR & YZ had the pleasure of having 2 special guests who started a non-profit arts program, Our Noor, tailored to black muslim youth to express themselves. They discuss some of their motives on why they started this organization and the amazing feedback they've received. Samira briefly discussed about how her developed passion in photography led her to starting her own successful photography business. She gave out some gems on how a beginner can start. Stay tuned in!
Follow Their Socials! Non-profit Instagram: @Our.Noor Samira's Photography Instagram Page: @Samiira.W Samira's Wedding Instagram Page: @samirawphotography
In this episode, AR & YZ explore the journey of Akram; a prominent, well-known barber in the Toronto community. Akram discloses the early mistakes he made with his first few clients and how he overcame those challenges. He now plans to dedicate some of his time to create a teaching program that will allow him to share the skills he mastered, in hopes to help the barbers in the future.
Personal Instagram: @AKCUTZ_ Business Instagram: @SATURDAYLIFEBARBERSHOP Website Booking: www.saturdaylifebarbershop.com
In this episode, AR & YZ brought on a special guest that works in the Canadian financial industry for a few fears now. He explained numerous types of personal financial tips and pointers on how to improve your credit score amongst many other things. We briefly asked him about what his thoughts are on the crypto market and its potential effects on the financial institutions. Stay tuned to listen to his response!
In this episode, AR & YZ brought on a special guest who built a successful clothing brand from the ground up. He explains the meaning behind the brand name, 'xXtrovert', and how he tries to display it through his clothing. He shared his successes and the difficulties he faced throughout this pandemic and how he was able to adapt.
Instagram: @xxtrovert Website: https://xxtrovert.com/
In this episode, AR and YZ discuss about seizing opportunities and developing the lens to see them. They've also discussed the future of what the season will hold as they bring on guests to discuss their successes and failures in the realm of business.
For this season finale episode, AR & YZ brought on special guests and discussed about some deep questions that may linger around some listeners' thoughts. There were some deep conversations, and there were a lot of laughter. Tune in and enjoy !
In this episode, AR & YZ highlight some of the qualities that they believe is important when looking for a business partner. They discussed past experiences with their managers and some of the positive and negative traits they've experienced. They also spoke about the importance of having passion for the industry you are entering or at least have a passionate business team. One of YZ's sayings that stood out was "You don't need the spotlight to shine"
In this episode, AR & YZ discuss about the personal sacrifices they made when starting their businesses. They shared some personal stories and hardships that came along with being an entrepreneur. They also discussed about having the courage to get up and start that idea that's been sitting in your head. Ask yourself....what's stopping you? Sidenote.... YZ isn't a fan of Cat Poop Coffee
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In this episode, Ar & YZ breakdown what assets vs liabilities are, and the importance of generating more assets than liabilities. They also explained that one man's assets are another man's liabilities, only you have the power to determine what it becomes. They brought up some common examples that the average public views as assets such as owning a home or financing a car. AR ended off with giving some homework at the end, don't miss out !
In this episode, AR and YZ discuss the values of post-secondary education and financial literacy. They compared the two educations and explained the opportunities they come with. YZ also discusses about his upbringing of learning Financial Literacy and was known as the "Penny Pincher" growing up.
In this episode, AR & YZ discuss about the similarities and differences of applying for University and College. They go into depth about the different styles of learning and knowing where you belong. They also discuss the benefits of co-op programs and how that can help shape you, post-graduation. "Use education as a tool, not as a golden ticket to success" - AR
In this episode, AR & YZ discusses the advantages and disadvantages with working a 9-5. They went in depth about the false perception of the "Canadian Dream" and that getting a job shouldn't be the end goal. They briefly brought up key points of the benefits and challenges an entrepreneur may face when running a business.
In episode 1 of FreeGameAllGain, AR & YZ speak on their struggles and growing in the workforce and how that led them to start their own company with a few other business partners. They also discussed the challenges they faced along the way as they transitioned to working for themselves and the obstacles they faced with their company as young entrepreneurs in the big city.