Checkmate Theory

Lifestyle, Business and making moves. We all heard the saying "Life is a game of chess" right? In these episodes we dissect the game of life. Each guest comes in and talks about their journey and shares the moves they made that got them to where they are today! The host Ahmed Abdi is a young entrepreneur who asks each and every guest the most strategic questions to unlock each golden nugget along the way. If you like laughter and money... You will love this podcast. Sit back, relax and take some notes!

The Power of First Principles Thinking - Episode 017

Many of the world's greatest thinkers and doers - from Elon Musk, Naval Ravikant, Chamath Palihapitiya and the modern day philosopher Nicholas Taleb all talk about the  importance of first principles thinking.But what is "first principles thinking" and how does it work?Listen to this 10 minute episode to find  out the benefits of this approach whether you run a business  or studying for an exam.Join.comegetmoney.com for an even more in depth  break down and group discussion of this game changing mental framework.Follow me on instagram, &Twitter @CheckmateTheory

02-18
09:48

#NFT's - A New Global Asset Class

In 2017, a painting by Leonardo da Vinci sold for $450 million. Five days ago, an artwork by Beeple sold for $69 million.Similar headlines, different contexts. You see - the latter was a digital artwork.While art historians obsessed over da Vinci’s painting to make sure it wasn’t a copy, Beeple’s artwork could be duplicated identically with just a right-click + copy + paste.Digital art has always suffered from this problem. Until recently, that is. A new technology called NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) has changed that.NFTs are like stamps of authenticity for digital assets.They’re based on blockchain technology, and in the next 20 minutes, you're going to understand why there’s so much hype around them.

03-18
20:20

Rejecting £1,000,000 at the age of 16 | Baran Korkmaz CEO Arway

I hope you guys have been making your moves! With only three more weeks left to the end of the year we all still have a lot of time to refine our skills and prepare for another great year of victorious wins.In this episode I speak to the Founder & CEO of Arway an innovative business for the Augmented Reality thought leaders building tomorrow! The ground breaking technology behind this business is powering camera devices with AI to recognize their surroundings for hyper-accurate location apps.We speak about the inception of the idea behind this business, Industry masterminds like Nicola Tesla, Christoph Janz and Elon Musk and the DO's and DONT's of raising venture capital.  Please like share and subscribe and thank you for tuning in, I appreciate you!Follow us on instagram: @CheckmateTheory.

12-17
52:32

Three Books You Need To READ Before 2021

In this short episode, I share three books you will definitely need to read before 2021 if you are interested in entrepreneurship and technology. These books will give you all the insight you need in order to run a successful company and stay sane! 

11-18
06:12

Turning Ideas Into Income | Episode 10

Generating money form thin air is every magicians dream but when you actually dissect it into bitesize chunks and understand the fundamentals it becomes really simple. In this 10 minute episode we start with the basics and cover everything you need to know in order to start making money online.Please like share and subscribe and thank you for tuning in, I appreciate you!Follow us on instagram: @CheckmateTheory.

09-23
10:10

Learning How To Learn ft. Ahmed Abdi | Checkmate Theory | Top 50

In this solo episode I walk you through the art of retaining mass information by simply learning how to learn. This concept has been massively overlooked as if it was blatantly not put into our educational curriculum but this crucial skill is the foundation of what allows us to build a life that we are proud of. In this short episode I go over: The different methods of reading a book, the best environment to increase productivity and the best practice of repetition to retain information so you can use it when you need it most.

09-09
20:50

Financially Independent Retire Early | Checkmate Theory

F.I.R.E "People who pay off their homes early are statistically more likely to become a millionaire" This is just is just one of the 8 steps I cover in this episode. After reading a blog post titled 'THE SMARTEST & EASIEST WAY TO RETIRE A MILLIONAIRE' I just wanted to summarise this for my friends and wider audience. Follow us @Checkmatetheory And reach out to me for any questions or any collaboration requests.Thank you!

09-02
06:35

The Key To Self Development ft. Brendan Lee #4

Today I am joined by Brendan Lee a serial-entrepreneur and go getter. In this episode we talk about self development, work/life balance and overcoming social anxiety. Brendan has not only graduated university with a 1st Class Honours but has acquired his first property around the same time, which just goes to show that having a clear vision, determination and love for the game. You too can find your Checkmate Theory.Please follow us on social media @CheckmateTheory 

08-12
35:50

Being A Tech Entrepreneur During A Pandemic ft. Mukhtar Raage

The most successful businesses hold real estate on the internet. In this episode we talk about the pro's and con's of launching an online business, No-code start-ups and look into different ways to scale a tech based business. Mukhtar Raage is a young tech entrepreneur taking on the events industry by building a powerful platform where you can continue the conversation with your audience after the event,  use data to understand how each attendee interacts with your organisation and understand how each attendee interacts with your organisation. Newny.io is quite frankly genius and if you are thinking off hosting an online event whether its a standard Zoom call to a full blown webinar. You will definitely want to use the power of Newny.io to propel your business to new heights.

08-04
01:03:42

Trust The Process ft. Suly Swaleh Peerally

Time and perserverance are the two most vital assets you must have in order to create a legacy. Today our honoured guest Suly Swaleh Peerally CEO & Founder of Complx.co walks us through his journey of entrepreneurship and what he has learnt along the way of what it actually takes to become a successful business owner. This episodes highlights the importance of discipline and why incremental gains will work as a catalyst in achieving your goals faster. If you ever need a competitive edge against other businesses in your sector @Complx.co will definately set your future, brand or business up for greatness.

04-23
26:46

The Importance Of Execution In Business ft. Rizwan Dookanwala

Many businesses rise and fail. In today's episode we cover the reason why this happens. Discussing the current trends, statistics and disadvantages in the structure of business models. Our guest Rizwan Dookanwala CEO of ADVNC Tailored Business Solutions has the answers for any of your business needs with an amazing track record of assisting over 10 FTSE 500 companies adapt and overcome the challenges in today's global market. 

04-23
24:06

Bringing NFT projects to life w/ @NumanUK

In today's episode I was joined by the talented Numan Khan a talented designer and digital creative. Numan has been in the music and events industry for the last few years and supports A-list artists excel in their careers. In this 30 minute podcast we discuss the future of NFT's, Numan's journey to becoming a top seller on Rarible and manufacturing physical goods.Checkmate Theory #21: Utilise your existing brands to amplify the reach of new products!Instagram: @Checkmatetheory@NumanUKPlease like, share and give me feedback,Thank you for listening!

06-27
32:09

Growing A $37k/m Agency In 2 years ft. Amar Bhullar | Prolific Media

This episode is for the for creative minds who want to bring their ideas to fruition. Having  great ideas is one thing but coupling this with the mental fortitude of entrepreneurship will put you in a comfortable position a few years from now.  Heck! Even in 2 years, listen as Amar breaks down his story from truck driver at aged 19 to being the founder of a real estate advertising firm on track to making $100k/m"With simple methods and a clear blueprint I can ensure that I’ll be able to build the business I aspired to build. On simpler terms we are just high performing individuals who have taken our efforts and failure and used them as valuable test data. All you can do is focus on bringing more value to the market and consistently penetrate with your daily tasks. Resiliency and patience is what you have to master, the rest will compound organically. - Amardeep Bhullar  founder of Prolific Media.

03-28
57:38

A Deep Dive Into Marketing & PR ft Berenice Founder of Millennial Magazine

In this episode I had the honour to speak with the talented @BereniceCharlottex the CEO and Founder of the Millennial Magazine! We speak about everything in marketing ranging from branding all the way to copywriting. Berenice understands the technicalities of running great social media campaigns that generates sales, resonates with consumers and promotes your business effectively.If you want to take your business to new heights, this is the episode for you!Follow us on instagram:@CheckmateTheory @Themillennialmagzine Thank you for listening, please like, share and SUBSCRIBE!

01-17
37:26

Scaling A Business In A Global Pandemic ft. Ajwad Sidik Founder Of Protreats

Happy New Year To You ALL! It's day 1 of 2021 and what better way to start it other than sharing value!Today I sat with a good friend of mine Ajwad Sidik the CEO/Founder of Protreats. PROTEIN BROWNIEEEES For the gym goer who has a sweet tooth... That's all of us!We speak about pivoting and overcoming change, Rebranding and updating business models. If you want that strategic advantage and your business to stay afloat during these challenges times, this is for you!We have all experienced a challenging year one way or the other but do not let the past define your future, Learn, teach and overcome. Onwards and Upwards.@Checkmatetheory

01-01
36:54

Automate Your Way To Freedom | Episode 11

Business process automation can help improve customer relationships, create reporting dashboards, and standardise your processes.But, how does this help you?LOL Listen to find out! Automation may seem like an insurmountable challenge for organisations that are still bogged down in legacy systems and paper-heavy processes. However, the light at the end of the tunnel is that digitising and automating your business can save you a significant amount of time and money while freeing yourself and employees from repetitive, mindless administrative tasks, so they can focus on doing the work they were hired to do. Please like, share and subscribe and as always if you have found this beneficial share this to your dearest friend. Follow us @Checkmatetheory 

09-30
18:54

Reverse Engineering Your Life | Episode 9

In this sequence I speak about the importance of designing your life. The worse thing you can do is be responsive in a reactive world. You must take the reign's and seek out opportunities. I am not perfect, I can only share what I have learnt along the way and what helps me prepare for the future.Reverse Engineering simply means to undo whatever has been done in order to see what it took to make said thing happen. So when I say reverse engineer your life I am asking you to envision your ideal life and work backwards assessing all the actions that got you there. Start by looking 10 years ahead then 5 years. then 3 years and now plan the current steps you will make this year in order to work towards achieving your goals.Please like share and subscribe to this podcast and share it with anyone who may find value in what I have to say.Follow @CheckmateTheory for more.

09-16
10:20

Consistency & Discipline ft. Dean Barr

In todays episode I am joined by Dean Barr and we talk about his experience in the British Army and how that has helped him keep disciplined and focus through-out life and business. Joining the Army has been highly praised by a lot of the successful entrepreneurs we look up to today. Patrick Bet-David of Valuetainment has commended his time in the US ARMY for his resiliency when overcoming hardships in personal life and running a multimillion dollar insurance company. Towards the end of the episode we talk about stoicism and how greek philosophy is so relevant when navigating in todays modern world.Thank you for listening and stay tuned for next weeks episode!Please like, share and subscribe.Follow us on all social media platforms @CheckmateTheory #Lifestyle #Business #Makingmoves

08-26
35:09

Building A Fintech Platform ft. Alpha Kargbo

Alpha Kargbo is the Co-founder and CEO of Crypcentra. An advanced analytics platform built to augment your investment performance. Alpha is one of three of the great minds behind Crypcentra and works with two of his reputable Co-founders Ayo Oluwanusin and Jospeh Ayoub who are all working to bridge the divide between investors and crypto asset data. They are repackaging complex data, tools, and insights for investors in Bitcoin and other crypto assets - providing their users with the necessary tools to assess an asset beyond its price. So if you are like myself seeking financial sovereignty this is the platform for you. Instagram: @AlphKargboTwitter: @Crypcentra Follow us for more content at @CheckmateTheory where we talk about lifestyle business and making moves!

08-19
49:20

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