Saygin Yalcin is a Dubai-based entrepreneur who revolutionised the UAE’s auto vehicle & e-commerce markets.
After many failed career attempts—from DJing to medicine—Saygin relocated to Dubai alone, fuelled by an obsession to build something big. His first major business, Sukar.com, was acquired by Amazon for over $500 million, catapulting him to the forefront of entrepreneurship in the region. Tune in for the next hour as Saygin shares core skills and strategies for building a high-performance business in 2024.
00:00 Introduction
01:04 How to build a successful network of connections
03:50 Saygin’s journey to becoming a billionaire
06:39 The blueprint & mindset to a successful business
09:22 Building the UAE’s largest fashion store with no prior experience
14:35 The four pillars of wealth creation
16:22 Why you should be optimistic about AI
24:00 Future-proof skill sets AI will never replace
27:24 “People hate marketing”: the key to elevating online presence
30:33 The #1 skill for social media and marketing success
31:58 Why followers are becoming less important
33:44 Saygin’s formula for creating viral content
35:35 Selling Sukar to Amazon & launching SellAnyCar.com
45:00 5 steps to drive online sales and scale your brand
51:00 The value of imitation in business
54:11 Saygin’s routine for productivity & time optimisation
56:00 Infrastructure tips: funnels, leads & performance marketing
1:02:44 Saygin’s purpose & next steps
1:05:00 Work-life balance & overcoming self-doubt
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