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How to make it in Toronto

How to make it in Toronto

By: Karl Shams
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Your destination for insightful tips, strategies, and success stories in Toronto & around the world. Join us and obtain important nuggets of information that we can use as we chart our own path to success 💡 Each episode will provide: - 3 Key takeaways that help you overcome obstacles, develop the right mindset as well as work ethic, and finally the skills required to be successful - People struggle with where to start. We'll share the best place/way to start your journey. - The best resources recommended by our guests as well as some sourced by us to help guide you on your path to success.Karl Shams Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • The Rise of Aliko Dangote: How Africa’s Richest Man Built a Global Empire
    Dec 10 2025

    In this episode of How to Make it in Toronto, we break down the extraordinary journey of Aliko Dangote — Africa’s richest man and one of the most influential industrialists in modern history.

    From starting with a small $3,000 loan to building Dangote Industries, a multi-billion-dollar empire spanning cement, sugar, flour, oil, and infrastructure, Dangote’s story is filled with powerful lessons for entrepreneurs worldwide.

    We explore:

    • How Dangote’s early life in Kano shaped his entrepreneurial mindset

    • The education and knowledge that helped him build generational success

    • The strategic shift from trading to manufacturing that transformed African industry

    • The biggest obstacles he faced — and how he overcame them

    • What makes Dangote unique, resilient, and globally influential

    • The key resources and decisions that fueled his rise to the top

    This episode gives entrepreneurs a real blueprint for success: how to think bigger, adapt faster, reinvest smarter, and build something that lasts.

    If you’re looking for motivation, clarity, and a masterclass in long-term success, this episode will inspire you to build your own empire — starting today.

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    4 mins
  • Top 3 Habits of Entrepreneurs Who Change the World
    Nov 27 2025

    Success isn’t built overnight — it’s built through habits.
    In this episode of How to Make It in Toronto, we break down the Top 3 Habits of Entrepreneurs Who Change the World and explore how small, powerful changes in your routine can transform your business, your mindset, and your life.

    You’ll learn:

    🔥 Why ruthless clarity creates unstoppable direction
    🔥 How consistency becomes a long-term competitive advantage
    🔥 Why adaptability is the true superpower of high-performing entrepreneurs

    Whether you’re running a business, building a personal brand, or striving to level up in life, these habits will help you stay focused, improve your discipline, and execute your goals with confidence.

    Tune in, take notes, and start building the habits that shape world-class success.

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    4 mins
  • 3 Tips for Success: How to Build Momentum, Influence, and Long-Term Growth
    Nov 16 2025

    In this weeks 3 tips for success on How to Make it in Toronto, we break down the top 3 success principles every modern entrepreneur needs to grow their brand, increase visibility, and turn their vision into real results. Whether you’re building a business, scaling your career, or trying to stand out in a noisy world, these three strategies will help you get seen, get trusted, and get ahead.


    You’ll learn how to:

    • Build a personal brand that attracts opportunities

    • Stay consistent and disciplined even when things feel hard

    • Create community and connection that leads to growth, influence, and income

    This week's 3 tips for success is all about mindset, momentum, and actionable frameworks you can start using today. If you’re committed to becoming the best version of yourself and making an impact, this one is for you.

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    4 mins
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