<p>What happens when you look at a billion-dollar industry, realise it's been stealing from the people doing all the work, and decide to burn the whole model down? Abdullah Abbas did exactly that.</p><p></p><p>He's the founder of Helpy a platform disrupting the Gulf services market with zero commission, a Netflix-style subscription model, and a culture that operates more like a family than a corporate machine. He started working at 16 on a market stall. Built his first business in Mayfair while at uni. Failed at a few. Kept going. And never once looked stressed doing it.</p><p></p><p>In this conversation, we got into what it actually looks like to lead without a rulebook. How you handle pressure when the database leaks. Why silence is sometimes the most powerful thing you can say. And the one question every entrepreneur should ask before taking advice from anyone.<br /><br />Abdullah Abbas is the founder and CEO of Helpy a service marketplace platform operating across the Gulf region, built on a zero-commission model designed to put money back in the hands of the people actually doing the work. He's also a multi-sector entrepreneur who's built businesses across concierge services, hospitality, food and beverage, and tech. Originally from the UK, based in the Middle East.<br /><br /><b>Connect with Abdullah:</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-abbas-74a02423a/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/Abinelive?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&amp;ltsid=7bad4901-784c-4cb5-9bd5-4418957ed247" target="_blank">Linktr.ee</a></p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Personal Background</p><p>01:30 The Concept of Helpy</p><p>08:53 The Role of a CEO and Entrepreneurial Life</p><p>13:02 Abdullah's Entrepreneurial Journey</p><p>17:47 Learning from Mistakes and Overcoming Negativity</p><p>27:38 Taking Control of Your Decisions</p><p>30:16 The Value of Advice and Wisdom</p><p>32:35 Navigating Pressure in Business</p><p>40:02 The Importance of Self-Reflection</p><p>46:10 Leadership and Active Listening</p><p>50:33 The Power of Silence and Change</p><p>55:00 Taking Action and Making an Impact</p><p></p><p><b>More on me:</b></p><p><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://the-pressure-pattern-check.scoreapp.com/" target="_blank">Take the Pressure Pattern Check</a><br /><br />For more information about me go to: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://chethirani.com" target="_blank">chethirani.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://geni.us/BurnTheRules" target="_blank">Get my Award Winning Bestselling book, Burn The Rules</a><br /><br /><b>Connect, Follow &amp; Subscribe:</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chethirani/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@chethirani" target="_blank">Youtube</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/chethirani/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/hiranichet" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chethirani" target="_blank">TikTok</a><br /></p><p><b>Keywords</b></p><p>Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Business Growth, Middle East, Startup, Pressure Management, Business Advice, Personal Development</p><p></p>