This week we spoke to another young entrepreneur Naser Ghazanfer to understand more about his startup, his vision and his entrepreneurial journey so far. But first, more about Naser – He is an EduFluencer, Management Consultant & Professional Trainer who believes that Learning is never-ending and there is always scope for improvement in one’s life. Naser’s Motto is “Follow None but Learn from Everyone.”
Let’s read more!
Excerpts from our exclusive interview with Naser:
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your journey, please;
My name is Naser Ghazanfer, I was born & Brought up in Dubai-UAE. I did my schooling there in the Indian High School till 5th Grade and then moved to Hyderabad. I completed my Secondary School & Graduation in Hyderabad. I started pursuing CA soon after completing my 12th Grade. As soon as I completed half of the course, I started working as a faculty in a reputed CA Training Academy. A year later I went back to Dubai and explored more options. I discovered many Professional Qualifications which had more Value and are more competitive.
I Chose CMA-US and I completed it at the age of 22 and also being one of the Youngest Certified CMA-US. I worked in Dubai as a Management Accountant in a Leading Transport Organization for Two years, and in the evenings & weekends, I use to work part-time as a Finance Trainer at 3 Institutes at the same time. One Fine Day I decided I need to go back to Hyderabad and share my Learnings which I got from the Professional Diversities in Dubai.
Why did you choose entrepreneurship over a job?
I’ve watched and learned business very closely and always wanted to do something big, was never satisfied in a Job. I wanted to explore & Learn more, and I must admit in these 2 Years & 8 Months I have learned the most important lessons of my life. I always wanted to impact lives of other people in whatever way I could. The purpose behind my startup is to create awareness around diverse qualification with focus on value and personal growth. With that in mind, we embarked on our entrepreneurial journey with NGS Professional Academy.
What gets you out of bed in the morning i.e. what’s your source of motivation?
I strongly feel when you have purpose and meaning in life, motivation is not a problem.
“You can be one in the crowd or the one above the crowd.”
I’ve been seeing this quote every morning since my childhood. This quote has had a deep impact on my life. I get motivated by the people & by the challenges around me, they always demand a better version of me. And I strongly believe that Problems are an opportunity to grow and God does not give problems out of one’s capacity. If you’ve got a problem, then there is always a solution, you just need to find it.
What challenges/obstacles did you face in your journey so far?
I’m the first kid in my family to start a business, In short, I didn’t know how to run a business, I faced difficulties in raising funds, having a very loose credit policy to grab customers, everything would depend on me and I lacked work delegation skills etc. But as long as you are willing to learn from your journey and you have a growth mindset, these challenges and obstacles are blessings in disguise. I’m always prepared to face them.
What comes first for you – money or emotions?
For me, it is emotions – it is the respect and name which you make for yourself in the market & also the Value & impact you create in People’s life.
How do you handle the pressure and manage stress?
I have a very limited inner circle which always puts me back on track and does not let the anxiety or depression take control over it.
In your opinion what are the keys to success?
Consistency with Authenticity & Authority is the key to success. One must be Authentic in what he does and also should be practising what he preaches and must not do it in instalments or Intervals but must do it consistently without giving up.
What advice would you give to someone starting out?
If you are waiting for the right time to start something or to follow a new routine or want to learn some skill, then let me tell you the Right Time is RIGHT NOW. Just start it right now, don’t wait for approvals from people who don’t matter or don’t have experience in what your idea is.
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