{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/644a33239794790011d8ae0d/675ab98105be294d5388091a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to build a business from scratch ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/644a33239794790011d8ae0d/1733999685639-1aa318d8-2904-4748-a37d-ce69bb8e5521.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h4>At 24 years old, I built a business and now manage £400M—here’s what I learned…</h4><p><br></p><p>Ed Enver is an entrepreneur, director, and financial adviser who achieved this remarkable feat at a young age. Within a year, he became a Senior Partner at <a href=\"https://www.sjp.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">St. James’s Place</a> and now oversees £400M in client assets. His journey is a true \"sink or swim\" story—diving in headfirst, facing the unknown, and overcoming imposter syndrome along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>What does it take to build a thriving business from scratch without connections?</p><p><br></p><p>Career hacks:</p><p><br></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Believe in yourself: Confidence is key. Trust your instincts, take risks, and push through self-doubt.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hard work trumps talent: Ed’s rapid success is a testament to his relentless dedication and drive.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support is crucial: Surround yourself with mentors and a network that can help you navigate challenges.</p><p><br></p><p>Ed’s story is a powerful reminder that success isn’t given—it’s earned through effort, resilience, and bold decision-making. No matter your background, circumstances, or age, with self-belief and action, you too can rise above the odds—just like Ed did.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Connect with Ed: </em><a href=\"https://www.enverwm.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Enver Wealth Management Ltd | Financial Adviser | London</em></a></p><p><em>The Switch is hosted by the </em><a href=\"https://www.sjp.co.uk/academy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy</em></a><em>, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.</em></p>","author_name":"St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy"}