Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Faizan Ali is an entrepreneur with a diverse background spanning IT, music, hospitality, sports, and media. In this episode, Faizan shares his journey from starting an IT company in Malaysia to co-owning multiple restaurants and launching a recording studio.
In this episode, we explore the role Faizan’s family has played in supporting his ventures and discuss his approach to building a business portfolio. Faizan opens up about his process for evaluating new opportunities, the importance of trust and transparency in partnerships, and his love for mentoring young professionals as they discover their own path.
Throughout the conversation, Faizan reflects on the lessons he’s learned from failure and success, offering insights into building a life of meaning and growth in the entrepreneurial world.
Thank you for listening.
*CONTACT LINKS:*
To come on the podcast, share feedback, ask a question, or reach out for any reason, visit: podcast.jeffreyvanleeuwen.com/p/contact
*EPISODE LINKS:*
Faizan's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/faizan-ali-5475a940
Faizan's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@UCr06C6QONt90ppk_6YMO0pQ
*OUTLINE:*
00:00 Intro
01:29 First Steps into Entrepreneurship
09:37 Starting Out in IT
16:11 Receiving Inspiration from a Mentor
32:58 Building and Selling a Recording Studio
36:05 Transitioning into the Restaurant Business
39:47 Faizan’s Advice to Start Your Own Business
46:56 Identifying Business Opportunities
51:32 Maintaining Quality and Trust in a Business
01:09:31 Mentorship and Guiding Young Professionals
01:19:44 The Between Men and Women in Society
01:36:04 Final Thoughts & Outro
*PODCAST LINKS:*
Podcast Website: podcast.jeffreyvanleeuwen.com
Apple Podcast: apple.co/4lLpEXA
Spotify: spoti.fi/42kcOYy
YouTube Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOv56NTjNAeK7cUVamIPioSCsr06-vSGG
RSS: podcast.jeffreyvanleeuwen.com/feed.xml
*SOCIAL LINKS:*
X: https://x.com/RealJvanLeeuwen
Patreon: patreon.com/JeffreyPvanLeeuwen
Faizan Ali is an entrepreneur with a diverse background spanning IT, music, hospitality, sports, and media. In this episode, Faizan shares his journey from starting an IT company in Malaysia to co-owning multiple restaurants and launching a recording studio.
In this episode, we explore the role Faizan’s family has played in supporting his ventures and discuss his approach to building a business portfolio. Faizan opens up about his process for evaluating new opportunities, the importance of trust and transparency in partnerships, and his love for mentoring young professionals as they discover their own path.
Throughout the conversation, Faizan reflects on the lessons he’s learned from failure and success, offering insights into building a life of meaning and growth in the entrepreneurial world.
Thank you for listening.
*CONTACT LINKS:*
To come on the podcast, share feedback, ask a question, or reach out for any reason, visit: podcast.jeffreyvanleeuwen.com/p/contact
*EPISODE LINKS:*
Faizan's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/faizan-ali-5475a940
Faizan's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@UCr06C6QONt90ppk_6YMO0pQ
*OUTLINE:*
00:00 Intro
01:29 First Steps into Entrepreneurship
09:37 Starting Out in IT
16:11 Receiving Inspiration from a Mentor
32:58 Building and Selling a Recording Studio
36:05 Transitioning into the Restaurant Business
39:47 Faizan’s Advice to Start Your Own Business
46:56 Identifying Business Opportunities
51:32 Maintaining Quality and Trust in a Business
01:09:31 Mentorship and Guiding Young Professionals
01:19:44 The Between Men and Women in Society
01:36:04 Final Thoughts & Outro
*PODCAST LINKS:*
Podcast Website: podcast.jeffreyvanleeuwen.com
Apple Podcast: apple.co/4lLpEXA
Spotify: spoti.fi/42kcOYy
YouTube Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOv56NTjNAeK7cUVamIPioSCsr06-vSGG
RSS: podcast.jeffreyvanleeuwen.com/feed.xml
*SOCIAL LINKS:*
X: https://x.com/RealJvanLeeuwen
Patreon: patreon.com/JeffreyPvanLeeuwen
