Tune into today’s episode of Keeping It Real, where I sit down with my good friend Iman Gadzhi who began his journey as an entrepreneur at the age of 14 by building and selling Instagram accounts. 

Iman currently runs GrowYourAgency, IAG Media, and his own clothing line, Gadzhi Clothing. He is on a mission to reform the education system and is currently spending much of his own income to build schools in Nepal.

Iman has done an amazing job at creating wealth for himself through his multiple successful businesses. However, he also recognizes that there is a responsibility of leveraging your success for more than just increased wealth. Increasing your impact, and giving back to others is also something that Iman focuses his time on now that he’s got the resources to do so. For Iman this includes building schools in poverty stricken areas all around the world to give the kids there a chance at a better life. 

Not only does Iman share invaluable tips about success in business but he also speaks on his efforts initiating change in the world’s education system. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss.

 

The BIG Takeaways From This Episode: 

• Iman’s first entrepreneurial venture [2:20]
• How he landed his first agency client [6:58]
• Dropping out of high school [9:40]
• When things started to click in business [14:05]
• Effects of money on his relationships [16:15]
• Iman’s mission of reforming education [21:20]
• Building schools in Nepal [27:31]
• Passion for watches [36:57]
• Most important lesson he’s learned [42:18]
• Favorite books, musicians, and places to travel [44:20]
• Detrimental mistakes for entrepreneurial growth [47:32]
• Hobbies outside of business [49:16]

 

Memorable Quotes: 

• “Education to me is literally the solution to everything we have around us” - Iman 
• “Education right now is not meant to free you, it’s meant to enslave you.” - Iman
• “My goal is no matter what, if you come into the program, i don’t want you to come out a one trick pony.” - Iman
• “A good life is a happy life filled with meaning.” - Iman
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• “If you think you’re doing too little, you’re doing just the right amount.” - Iman
  

How To Keep The Momentum Going: 

Find what makes you happy and gives you meaning in life and focus your time and energy there. Remember that the most important thing you can learn in life is to be a better person and to build your character as you build your business. 

If you got value from today’s episode do me two favors before you go: