Episode 113: A Father’s Regrets Become the Foundation of His Son’s Passion

Multi-Venture entrepreneur, Iman Aghay of Success Road Academy in Vancouver, B.C., was brought up in a multi-venture home. His Dad built 35 companies in Iran. At age 18, Iman inherited his Father’s 35 businesses. A precious age to come to grips with the crippling death of his father let alone run his businesses which he knew nothing about. How did he handle grief, responsibility, and the inheritance of businesses that represented everything he despised? Click or Tap to Download 

How did he lose everything in 3-months? What did his Mom do? What did he learn? Who became his next mentor? How did he become the 2nd most successful marketing consultant in Iran by age 25? He talks of serendipity and a frank conversation with his Dad at age 12 that explained the madness of his Dad’s intense work ethic. His Dad’s regrets fueled the foundation for Iman’s passion. 

Iman’s life of harsh realities didn’t start at age 18. He was given a devastating blow at age 3. His 11-year-old sister died. Iman reflects on his life with a level of understanding, sheer courage, and a rare deep inner wisdom. He is emotionally present.

You can hear the depth of these character building experiences told with absolute heart. An examined life liberates the spirit and creates space for a purpose filled, conscious, intuitive life and leadership. Listen and make your own assessment.

Our conversation begins with how Iman shifted his focus recently from an in-person coaching business to 100% coaching online and building a team. He compares the two. Both ways of working have benefits and drawbacks. A huge benefit in building his remote team is his access to world class talent. We talk about my neighbor’s talents. Kim Albee, who is a team member, has developed an email marketing software like no other. Her podcasts are listed in the Mentoring Conversation Resources, so you can easily click on and listen to her background and technology insights.

We talk software for video and web conferencing and Iman’s view of change. How he uses Facebook.

We finish our first conversation with the entrepreneurial climate in Iran. Women are allowed similar opportunities in the work arena. What the government does and doesn’t support. We clear up some misconceptions and discuss money and the difference between building a business from cash and credit. The Iran way of doing business and the United States way.

A piece of advice from Iman’s first mentor is worth repeating. “Business is not about having money. It is about making money.” After you listen to this podcast, take what you learn, and go make some money!  Join a WeMentor E.L.M. LAB

Mentoring Tips

Answer the following questions as you listen to Iman describe his life experiences:

  • Which video conferencing and web conferencing service is easier and more cost effective for online meetings and classes: Skype  or  Zoom
  • What are the benefits and drawbacks of taking a face-to-face coaching practice online? How is it working for Iman and his 21-team members?
  • Knowing oneself comes from self-reflection. Iman knew at age 12 that his Dad’s way of working was obsessive and kept him from truly knowing his Dad. How did a pivotal conversation Iman had with his Dad impact his understanding of him and change Iman’s life?
  • How did Iman’s Dad’s retirement plans work out?
  • Once Iman inherited his Dad’s 35 companies, what happened?
  • How have you created a unique life and reached self-acceptance?
  • Do you work with a zest toward life or do you work to avoid being fully engaged in life? Find out here. Take the  Workaholism Quiz

A Father’s Regrets Become the Foundation of His Son’s Passion   Episode 113  Iman Aghay   Success Road Academy

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Podcast Guest Mentor

Iman Aghay. Iman Aghay is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and international speaker. He founded Success Road Academy in 2010 which is one of the largest Information Marketing Training Centers in the world. He harnesses the power of the Internet and combines it with effective in-person marketing to help business owners grow their companies, and professionals position themselves as the go-to experts in their fields.

He is also the creator of “Ultimate Course Formula” which helps experts create and sell online courses with a simple step by step process in 60 days or less. Iman has worked with over 15,000 business owners in the past few years in his seminars, events, webinars, group coaching and one on one coaching sessions.

Episode 113: A Father’s Regrets Become the Foundation of His Son’s Passion

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Nancy A. Meyer, M.A., is a seasoned entrepreneurial leader, business and life mentor/coach/teacher, podcaster, author, and certified mindfulness yoga and meditation integrator (she integrates those skill sets into everything). Nancy’s compassionate and collaborative approach reinforces resilience while maintaining accountable conversations supporting how you redefine your lead while redesigning your business. Nancy calls this “Dual Innovation Leadership.”   Nancy founded WeMentor, inc. in 1992 to change the leadership in our country by providing emerging and existing business owners with mentoring in Dual Innovation Leadership. She has mentored thousands and is eager to work with you! Assert self-leadership and get started today! Clients say, “Nancy is a compelling, engaging, and ‘decipher the trees from the forest’ kind of mentor, speaker, and leader. A dedicated entrepreneurial leader and mentor who role models what she preaches. Her style and candor enrich the content she delivers and the results clients experience.” Nancy accepts people where they are while inspiring them to breakthrough into new dimensions:  As an Entrepreneurial Leader (Innovator),  As a Competent Business Owner (Practitioner)  As a Mentor (Role Model)  As a Spiritual Being and Self-Leadership Master! Start by subscribing to WeMentor Mondays with Nancy PODCAST. Join your peers and...

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