The Ahmad Mahmood Show

In this episode, we break down the brutal truth about building and scaling a startup, from faking a team to land the first client, to nearly losing everything because of one bad contract.

Our guest shares the real story behind building a global food delivery and restaurant tech company, surviving COVID, navigating venture capital, and learning why most startups fail.

We talk about:
• Why most startups run out of money
• The truth about restaurant profit margins
• Why delivery apps aren’t the villain
• How cloud kitchens actually work (and why most fail)
• Founder mistakes that almost killed the business
• The reality of raising capital
• Corporate executives getting used and replaced
• Why starting a company with friends can destroy relationships
• What scaling too fast really costs
• Lessons learned after selling the company

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, startup growth, venture capital, food delivery business models, restaurant economics, scaling a tech company, or founder mindset, this episode breaks it down with zero fluff.

This is not theory. This is what actually happens behind the scenes when building a high-growth startup.

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What truly separates champions from everyone else isn’t talent, aggression, or motivation,  it’s mental discipline, calm decision-making, and the ability to perform under pressure.

In this episode, legendary coach Javier Mendez breaks down the psychological frameworks behind elite performance and long-term mastery. Drawing from decades of experience coaching world-class athletes — including shaping the mindset behind Khabib Nurmagomedov’s calm dominance,  Javier explains why confidence consistently beats fear, why reaction matters more than overthinking, and why relaxation is often the most misunderstood advantage at the highest level.

This conversation goes far beyond fighting. It explores how elite performers prepare for pressure before it arrives, how leaders earn trust through consistency and loyalty, and why preparation and sacrifice compound over time. Javier shares insights on strategy versus raw aggression, emotional control in high-stakes moments, and why those who stay composed gain an unfair advantage over those driven by impulse.

You’ll hear lessons on mental toughness, leadership, discipline, focus, and decision-making that apply directly to business, personal growth, content creation, and life itself. Whether you’re building a career, leading a team, or chasing mastery in any field, these principles explain why some people rise when everything is on the line,  while others collapse.

This episode is a deep dive into how champions think, how confidence is built, and how staying calm under pressure becomes a weapon.

Not everyone who laughs with you is meant to walk with you.

At some point in life, you realise that growth isn’t just about adding better habits, it’s also about choosing better people.

Some friendships push you forward.
Some keep you comfortable.
And some quietly drain your time, focus, and ambition.

This isn’t about cutting people off out of ego. It’s about alignment.

Who you spend time with shapes: how you think, how you act, what you believe is possible

If your circle doesn’t challenge your mindset, discipline, or standards, you’ll end up shrinking your dreams to fit the room.

Choose friends who: respect your goals support your silence and your grind want to grow, not just escape

Because in the long run, your environment decides your future more than your intentions ever will.

Choose wisely. It changes everything.

Again to reemphasise, no matter what happens between us, Mo has taught me almost everything from 13 years old he took me under his wing and allowed me to be on his team. Like I said I’m forever indebted to him for that. Everyone’s journey is different, Mo has made it in life and I’m still on the come up. He can be at the beach at 3pm whereas I’d have to be in the office. Always wishing him all the best in life 100%

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Richard Cooper — The Unplugged Alpha, author, entrepreneur, and one of the most talked-about voices in men’s self-improvement, modern masculinity, discipline, and relationship dynamics. From mastering your mindset and emotional control to building high-value skills, confidence and strategic growth in life and dating, Richard breaks down the truth men need to hear today.

Richard is known for his work The Unplugged Alpha, a no-nonsense guide to leveling up every area of your life — your mindset, your success, your relationships, and your purpose. His message challenges conventional norms, teaches self-mastery before external validation, and emphasizes building confidence, resilience, and clarity in a world full of distractions and social conditioning.

In this episode, we dive into:
🔥 What it means to be a high-value man in modern society
🔥 Why self-mastery is the foundation for success
🔥 How discipline and emotional control elevate your life
🔥 Real, unfiltered truth on relationships, hypergamy, and frame
🔥 Actionable advice for men looking to take control of their growth

Whether you’re focused on personal development, relationships, mindset mastery, or high performance success — this conversation is for you.

Link to his socials : 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_unplugged_alpha
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCuKqtwPO5ci5_KoZGbfl33g 
Learn more: https://www.richcooper.ca

In this episode, we sit down with Khaled Ebrahim, the founder of Luxury Souq and one of the most respected names in the global watch scene. Throughout the conversation, Khaled shares stories that pull you directly into the real world of luxury timepieces, from customers in their 60s discovering him through their kids, to the intimidation people feel walking into certain boutiques, to the shocking reality of a watch that dropped from $15M to $4M.

He talks about how social media shaped his business from day one, why some celebrities purposely wear loud, attention-grabbing watches. Khaled opens up about why being “cheaper than everyone else” is always a red flag, how good fakes have become today, what “Swiss Made” actually means behind the scenes, and why some old heritage brands have quietly disappeared.

He explains the addictive loop of chasing more expensive watches, speaks on loyalty in business. This episode captures the mindset, honesty, and experience of a man who has spent years navigating an industry where trust is everything. If you love watches, business, Dubai culture, or straight real talk, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

Thank you so much for watching this video. I really appreciate it, please like and subscribe

Check out Khaled!;
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxurysouqls/?hl=en
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luxurysouq.official
YouTube:  @khaledls

In this episode, I sit down with Umar Punjabi, a 23-year-old Indian day trader who turned his toughest battles into his biggest motivation. Growing up in a broken home where his father abused his mother, Umar made a promise to himself to never live a life controlled by pain or poverty.

At just 19, he left India for Dubai, earning only $2,000 a month. Fast forward a few years, and he’s built a multimillion-dollar trading empire with over 1 million followers watching his every move.

This is more than a story about money; it’s about mindset, resilience, and rewriting your destiny.

Watch till the end, Umar shares his most powerful advice for anyone chasing freedom.

Thank you Alex G

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fxalexg/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgPeeHdxYRal0HTNeAkjqLg 

FXAlexG, the man who went from working at Dunkin’ Donuts to buying a Bugatti and becoming one of the most controversial names in online trading.

We didn’t hold back.
We asked him the questions everyone’s been dying to know Is FXAlexG a scammer? How did he really make his money? Is the “Set & Forget” strategy legit or just marketing? And what’s the truth behind the luxury lifestyle he shows online?

Watch till the end and you’ll see a side of Alex that the internet never shows.

Donya Khandan is a hypnotherapist, life coach and EFT practitioner who helps women step out of “masculine overdrive” and back into their natural energy so they can attract the love, money and opportunities they actually want. In this uncensored conversation, she breaks down why so many modern women feel burned out, how hypnotherapy rewires hidden patterns, and what it really takes to build healthier relationships from the inside out.

We cover:

Why masculine energy repels the very things women desire

How hypnotherapy and EFT release deep blocks

Donya’s personal journey from business to coaching

Practical steps to shift your energy and attract better outcomes

This is a masterclass in reclaiming your power without losing your softness.

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These twin dentists from Libya had no connections. No outside funding. And still built a 9-figure empire by reinventing the most boring industry in the UK.

In this episode, the legendary Twin Dentists reveal how they transformed a dusty, outdated profession into a consumer-first juggernaut — using nothing but content, systems, and discipline. From 5 years of self-improvement in silence to scaling clinics and building a direct-to-consumer aligner brand, this is a masterclass in building legacy, not hype.

We talk:

Why they turned down $1M+ investors
Their 3-part framework for attracting top-tier talent
How they went from gym-rats to running a 100+ person team
The power of storytelling + strong hiring culture to build a real brand

This might be the most valuable business episode we’ve ever dropped — especially if you’re in this for the long-term.

Get a pen and paper out, because this will save you 10 years in business.

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00:00 - Intro  
01:20 - From gym rats to dentistry empire  
03:45 - Why they rejected investment offers  
06:10 - The biggest problem in UK dentistry  
09:30 - How they bootstrapped a DTC aligner brand  
12:00 - Creating a consumer-first dental experience  
15:45 - Scaling clinics while keeping service elite  
18:30 - The power of storytelling + media in boring industries  
21:00 - Building a brand that attracts top-tier talent  
24:10 - Their 3 rules for hiring A-players  
27:00 - Ibiza off-site, private jets & employer branding  
29:30 - Keeping staff motivated with vision + equity  
32:45 - Why they prefer slow, profitable growth over hype  
36:00 - The biggest hiring mistakes founders make  
38:15 - Running lean ops before delegation  
40:30 - Advice for people starting in unsexy industries  
43:00 - What they'd do differently if they had to start again  
45:15 - Final thoughts

In this episode of The Ahmad Mahmood Show, we sit down with Samuel Aziz Boubaous - the man behind some of the most powerful entrepreneurs in the world. 

Sam shares the real reason most gurus are lying to you, his spiritual journey from atheism to Islam, and why faith is critical for building lasting wealth and family legacy.

You’ll hear his firsthand experiences escaping Europe’s oppressive tax system, setting up empires in Dubai, and scaling real businesses that don’t rely on clout or courses. 

We talk jinns, jail threats, making $500K/month, and the real game of high-risk eCommerce. If you're a young entrepreneur, pay attention - this episode will challenge everything you think you know.

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00:00 - Intro  
01:00 - Why Most Coaches Are Broke  
03:20 - Sam’s Role Behind the Scenes of Big Entrepreneurs  
06:10 - How Dubai Changed His Life  
09:00 - From Atheism to Islam: Sam’s Reversion Story  
13:45 - Explaining Jinns Through Islam  
17:00 - Why He Chose the Name “Aziz”  
20:10 - Islam as the Ultimate Framework for Self-Improvement  
22:40 - How Faith Prevents Self-Destruction  
24:30 - Building Businesses Without Social Media Clout  
26:00 - From Fitness Coach to Multi-Business Owner  
28:30 - The Importance of Unfair Advantages in Business  
31:00 - His €400K Tax Mistake at 19  
33:10 - Why He Escaped the European Tax Matrix  
36:30 - Problems with Stripe, Mercury & Fintech Banks  
39:00 - Launching His Own Wealth Consulting Firm  
41:20 - Seeing Jinns, Sleepwalking, and the Supernatural  
44:10 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs  
47:00 - Most People Fail Because They Lack Commitment  
49:15 - How Small Shifts 10x Business Profits  
52:00 - Scaling Revenue with Proper Payment Infrastructure  
53:10 - Final Thoughts: Focus, Faith, and Surroundings