Sunny Araf is a serial entrepreneur. He started his career in the West Midlands Police before transitioning into the business world, where he now runs an 8 figure security company. 

Sunny is also an active philanthropist and runs his own charity the ISA Foundation. 

In 2022, he was named in The Time Top 50 Most Ambitious Leaders. 

Connect with Sunny:

https://www.instagram.com/sunnyaraf1/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnyaraf/

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Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. 

Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah.

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00:00 Introduction 

01:27 Interest in politics 

03:16 Early upbringing

07:13 Why did you leave the police?

10:37 How did you make the transition into entrepreneurship?

13:00 What does Sunny’s security business do?

13:56 Nicki Minaj opportunity 

16:10 Importance of barakah in business

17:51 Business deal with a Jewish guy.

21:32 How did you land your first large contract

24:15 Biggest mistake new business owners make

26:30 Importance of long-term relationships.

27:47 How did you get into charity work?

31:56 Little Hearts Charity Project

33:43 How to manage business through hardships

35:10 Dua that was answered 

36:17 Importance of team

39:27 How to find purpose and fulfilment in life 

42:57 Advice for your younger self

44:36 What do the next 5 years look like for you?

46:35 Moving to Dubai?

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