BXB Show
BXB Show
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Welcome to BXB Show, the place where practical experience and entrepreneurship meet. This podcast is your key to learning from the best, hosted by Mahmoud Bartawi, a seasoned entrepreneur and former banking executive who has managed AED 2.5 billion at prestigious UAE banks including ENBD and FAB.
Mahmoud’s journey includes selling his startup, UNDER500, to a $1.6 billion unicorn, Kitopi, and helping companies expand into the GCC market.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as entrepreneurship, innovation, and business strategy. Specific topics include sustainable beauty, the impact of social media in business, navigating the startup scene in Dubai, achieving growth in the luxury sector, and the integration of technology in traditional industries. Notable episodes feature guests like Layla AlHajjaj discussing sustainable beauty and Dr. Hamad Alawar's journey in the food sector.
Welcome to Business With Bartawi, the place where practical experience and entrepreneurship meet. This podcast is your key to learning from the best, hosted by Mahmoud Bartawi, a seasoned entrepreneur and former banking executive who has managed AED 2.5 billion at prestigious UAE banks including ENBD and FAB.
Mahmoud’s journey includes selling his startup, UNDER500, to a $1.6 billion unicorn, Kitopi, and helping companies expand into the GCC market.
Everyone’s telling you to fix your CV.Mahdi says—throw it out.In this episode, he breaks down exactly how to land a job in 2025.The method? Numbers. Presentation. Confidence.This isn’t theory. It’s practical.🎯 Whether you’re in banking, sales, marketing, or media ,if you’re looking to grow or switch roles, watch this till the end.Share this with one person who’s job hunting right now.🎙️ In this episode of the BXB Podcast, we explore:1 / How Mahdi rebuilt his career in a new country2 / Why cover letters and CVs are dead3 / The power of personalized vertical videos4 / How to pitch yourself to companies like a founder 5 / What hiring managers really care about in 2025⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Why we’re talking hiring 03:05 – Mahdi’s personal story of reinvention 07:22 – The TikTok CV strategy explained 14:20 – How to pitch yourself with vertical video 17:45 – The 3-second test for recruiters 22:10 – How to DM your way into a job 27:00 – Mistakes most job seekers still make 31:40 – Hiring as content: what founders are watching 36:20 – Mahdi’s framework for job-market leverage 41:00 – Advice for fresh grads and mid-career shifts📥 Follow Business with Bartawi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businesswithbartawi/👤 Follow Mahmoud Bartawi: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/bartawi/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahmoud-bartawi/ X (Twitter) → https://x.com/bartawi
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