Why Saudi Is the Place to Be | E136

Описание: Guest: Simar Nounou

00:22 – Intro
00:28 – Moving From Canada to Saudi Arabia
00:53 – Was the Transition Easy or Hard?
01:24 – Growing Up Lebanese/Jordanian, Studying in Canada
02:02 – Why They Chose Riyadh
02:29 – Raising Kids Abroad & Adapting to New Cultures
03:17 – The Mindset Behind Moving Countries
03:49 – Adaptability & Risk-Taking in Business
04:25 – Teaching Kids Resilience Through Change
05:07 – Why Adaptability Matters in Business & Technology
05:51 – Staying Up to Date With AI and New Tech
06:24 – Transition to Her Entrepreneurship Journey
06:48 – From Biochemistry to Entrepreneurship
07:24 – Starting Her First Business: MiniMe City
08:09 – Getting Media Coverage & Scaling an Early Business
08:52 – Discovering Book Publishing as a Business
09:34 – Launching LuckyBook Publishing
10:18 – Why Books Aren't Passive Income (Reality Check)
10:46 – Helping Authors Rebrand & Republish Their Work
11:22 – How LuckyBook Helps Authors Grow Their Business
12:14 – Becoming a Bestselling Author & Media Opportunities
12:52 – Building a Community of Authors
13:26 – Example Success Stories From Clients
14:22 – What Makes an Author a Good Fit?
15:11 – Types of Books LuckyBook Publishes
15:45 – Why They Avoid Politics
16:12 – Opportunity in the Middle East Publishing Market
16:44 – Why Saudi Arabia Is a Huge Opportunity
17:22 – The Hunger & Ambition in Riyadh
18:18 – Why It's the Right Time to Be in Saudi
18:35 – Why Storytelling Matters
19:23 – Final Thoughts on Publishing
20:08 – Closing Words