The AJK Health, Fitness, & Business Podcast Podcast

The AJK Health, Fitness, & Business Podcast

Ali J. Khan
Dedicated to discovering the hidden bottlenecks that stop us from achieving whatever we want. And the best way to find out how is by listening to stories from others who have gone on and done what we want to do.
Ep 22. Michael LeJeune, GovCon 101, Is GovCon right for you?
Michael Lejeune is an award-winning business coach, author, podcast host, and leading authority on winning government contracts. In this podcast, he was gracious enough to share over a decade's worth of insights on business, GovCon, and more. Shout out to his podcast: Game Changers for Government Contractors --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ali-khan58/message
Dec 4, 2023
59 min
Ep 21. Julius Lissau, 1-hour work week, $90K/year, traveling the world
Julius is a Danish entrepreneur who built the largest job/internship finding website in Denmark (elevpraktik). He hustled his way into building the business, securing passive income, and is now traveling the world trying to build something to change the world. But it wasn't all easy... here's his story. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ali-khan58/message
Nov 5, 2023
37 min
Ep 20. Tino Reyes, Venture Investing, Investing Banking, & a Billion Dollar SOCK empire!
Tino Reyes is an investment banker turned venture capitalist, with transactions amounting to more than $4B as the former and a multi-million dollar family fund as the latter. Tino has invested in many mega/giga/ultra successful companies including Bombas (a $1.6B sock company), SpaceX (the $125B Elon Musk thingy!), Kraken ($10B), and many others. In this episode, he discusses he discusses how Bombas made billions selling SOCKS, goddamn socks! How he invested in SpaceX and the best way to raise funds as a startup. Contact Tino Reyes here: Business Inquiries: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tino-reyes-7676a59/ Contact me here: Instagram: @Ajk737 | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737 | email: [email protected] | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Facebook: AJKHFB  Get a prize for free! This episode was sponsored by SalezShark, a multi-million dollar startup dedicated to making marketing simple, affordable, and accessible so you can become the next Bombas!!! Try it for free here. 961 / 4000 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ali-khan58/message
Aug 6, 2022
54 min
Ep 19. Ethan Beller, Video Editing and Digital Marketing 101
Ethan Beller is an aspiring filmmaker, digital marketer, and an extremely talented videographer, who discusses his principles for video editing 101, starter tech stack, importance of effective marketing, and how filmmakers achieve VFX effects. He's basically the next Steven Spielberg, or dare I say it, the first Ethan Beller. You can get in touch with Ethan here: Business Inquiries: [email protected] | Instagram: ethanbellphotography Contact me here: Instagram: @Ajk737 | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737 | email: [email protected] | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Facebook: AJKHFB  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ali-khan58/message
Aug 4, 2022
1 hr 4 min
AJK HFB Ep 18. Aspiring Sports Agent, Peter Lipari, discusses a career in Sports Mgmt. (w/ video)
Peter Lipari is currently pursuing a Masters in Sports Mgmt. from Arizona State University, while also working full time at Iridium Sports Agency, a leader in UFC and MMA talent management. An Aspiring sports agent for the world of American football and the fastest growing sport on Earth, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), in this episode Pete discusses pursuing a career in Sports Mgmt. 101. In particular, working as a marketing specialist at Iridium, Pete has many invaluable insights to offer on brand building for athletes and entrepreneurs alike. In this episode, we discuss Sports Mgmt. 101, college degree and certification requirements, brand building, recruitment, and some fun MMA speculation. It was a pleasure Pete! You can get in touch with Peter here: LinkedIn | Instagram Contact me here: Instagram: @Ajk737 | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737 | email: [email protected] | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Facebook: AJKHFB  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ali-khan58/message
Apr 18, 2022
1 hr 8 min
Ep 17. Lachlan Kirkwood, on Digital Marketing, no-code App Development, & Entrepreneurship
Lachlan Kirkwood is a digital marketer turned no-code developer turned entrepreneur. And perhaps most importantly, he is a really nice guy.  The Auspicious Australian graduated from college with a degree in digital marketing and worked in the social media marketing space for a few before encountering no-code app development tools. It was herein that he had a lightbulb moment: there was this super powerful enabler for non-tech entrepreneurs but no one out there to teach the latter how to use it. And thus began a journey of entrepreneurship leading to over $20,000 income per month with all the freedom that comes with working for oneself. In this episode, we discuss Digital Marketing for startups 101, standing apart from the crowd, how to build and scale an online business, mental health, and more.  You can get in touch with Lachlan here: Twitter: @LachlanKirkwood | Website and courses on app development: buildingwithbubble.com  (if you want become a tech entrepreneur quick, you HAVE to visit his website!) Contact me here: Instagram: @Ajk737 | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737 | email: [email protected] | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Facebook: AJKHFB  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ali-khan58/message
Feb 26, 2022
53 min
Ep 16: Kirin Sawasdikosol: A student, investor, & initiative taker on successful investing
Kirin Sawasdikosol (I just call him Kirin S. because his last name is a mouthful, lol) is as energetic as they come. Over the past 2 years that I have known him, he has gone from not knowing much about investing to learning and applying a whole lot. Never being shy of his voicing his opinions, Kirin is the kind of guy that likes to jump into the deep end. I really respect that because 95% of preparation for anything in life is usually just procrastination in disguise. Like the Nike Swoosh, just do it! Bite off more than you can chew.... you can learn to chew later. Kirin embodies three qualities that I learned about from Warren Buffett and look for in everyone I meet: Energy, Capacity, & Integrity. His ability to take the initiative, learn quickly, and get things are perhaps his biggest qualities. In this episode, Kirin joins us to talk about how he developed a love for investing, how he got his investment club recognized by a multinational corporation, the importance of high-quality team members, recommendations for fellow investors, and as with most episodes on investing, some good ol' fashioned speculation on the markets. Really enjoyed this one. Hope you do too! Contact me here: Instagram: @Ajk737 | email: [email protected] | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ali-khan58/message
Jan 30, 2022
1 hr 2 min
S 1 Ep 15, MMA Fighter Will Starks on MMA, UFC, and pursuing one's dreams
While doing this episode, this song called, I couldn't help but think about Sylvestor Stallone's Rocky series, in part because this guy, bruised and battered from his last fight but all the more gracious in defeat, still stood tall in his pursuit of a larger than life ambition --- a desire to be a UFC champion. I could see it in his eyes, the fire! And this is why I pushed him to come on the podcast for months on end... And he's finally here! At 28 years of age, Will 'Soldier of Christ' Starks, is a professional MMA fighter, two time UMMAF (USA Mixed Martial Arts Federation) National, and 2 time UMMAF World Champion with the hopes of making it to the UFC. Having fought the weekend prior and with bloodshot eyes, Will agreed to the podcast while pursuing a degree in Neuroscience & Biochemistry, and being a boyfriend, a dog owner, and much much more.  Recently recruited by one of the largest sports agencies in the world (Paradigm Sports), Will discusses the challenges of taking the road less traveled, dealing with doubts and doubt-ers, his background, desire to fight, risks of contact sports & how to minimize them, recommendations for upcoming fighters and much much more. Will is a fighter in the ring and in life, and I just know that he will achieve big things in whatever path he takes. In my eyes, he is already successful for daring to dream, but moreover, for trying to make that dream a reality. Thank you for being you, Will! You can find Will Starks here: Instagram: @willstarksmma Contact me here: Instagram: @Ajk737 | email: [email protected] | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ali-khan58/message
Jan 30, 2022
1 hr 3 min
Ep 14. Ali Husaini 1st Gen American on Minority in American Politics Today & More
'If you're in this, you need to be in this for the right reasons. Sincerity and persistence are necessary (for Public Service)' Ali Husaini Hailing from an immigrant family from India, Ali Husaini is a 1st generation brown Muslim American with one goal in mind: Leveling the playing field in American politics to one day have a political body that truly represents its diverse constituency.  Ali discovered his passion in the library of congress where he took charge of the herculean task of reopening mountains of unsolved cases involving crimes against minorities in America. And just like that, he had found his passion in life. He has since gone on to receive multiple licenses from the US House of Representatives and learn under the guidance of veteran politicians including New Jersey General Assembly member Daniel Benson, Congresswoman Bonnie Coleman, and even the battle-hardened Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, all while being a full-time student at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. The list of achievements goes on and on as this kid from New Jersey strives to truly build a country 'For the People, By the People.' In the third episode of AJK HFB, Ali discusses getting an Internship in public service 101, the challenges of being a minority, recommendations for others wishing to follow in his footsteps, and American politics today. To Ali: Thank you for agreeing to come on the podcast. I cannot tell you how much I appreciated your time. Perhaps you are the greatest Ali! Connect with me via the following: Facebook: Ali Khan | Instagram: Ajk737 | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Email: [email protected] | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ali-khan58/message
Dec 2, 2021
1 hr 17 min
Ep 13. Finance, Morningstar, Immigrant, and going into the unknown w/ Muhammad Ali, Product Specialist at Morningstar
Muhammad Ali is a Product Specialist at Morningstar, Inc, a multi-billion dollar behemoth in the finance world. He has a bachelor's in economics/math from Bard Unversity, NYC; was the president of the investment group at Bard as well; studied engineering and sustainable energy at Oxford University, UK; is python (programming language) and Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certified; the list goes on and on.... and yet, he has time and again found ways to give back to the community as well. In the face of overwhelming odds, Ali left his home country and family behind to pursue what we all want: the American Dream, the promise for a better life. But Ali is just one of many international students that struggle day and night in service of the dream. He, much like my earlier guest Farhan Sadiq (Season 1), represents an overlooked and underappreciated demographic of immigrants that form a pivotal foundation of what makes America Great: immigrant talent. In the second episode of AJK HFB Season 2, Ali discusses Morningstar, getting a job 101, personal story, his take on success in life and recommendations, and the capital markets in that order. Much like most ambitious people, positivity, relentlessness, and empathy are a running theme. I hope you're inspired, and if so, please feel free to reach out to me and tell me what you liked most. Enjoy :) To Ali: Thank you for agreeing to come on the podcast. I cannot tell you how much I appreciated your time. 'Happiness is surrounding yourself with other people' --- Muhammad Ali Connect with me via the following: Facebook: Ali Khan | Instagram: Ajk737 | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Email: [email protected] | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ali-khan58/message
Sep 13, 2021
1 hr 9 min
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