What happens when you leave a successful family business to follow your passion?In this episode of the CEO DNA Podcast, Othman Berrada (OB Perez) shares his journey from scaling a global import-export business to stepping onto the stage of American Got Talent — and why failure, risk, and belief shaped his path.From being laughed at for wanting to become a singer…to reaching 1 million views in one month…to having his music played during the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.This conversation goes far beyond music.It’s about:🎤 Leaving expectations behind🎤 Building a personal brand🎤 The mindset of going “all in”🎤 Why failure is positive🎤 Why loyalty beats talent🎤 And why everything in life is about balanceIf you are an entrepreneur, founder, or visionary questioning your path — this episode will challenge and inspire you.Key Takeaways✨ Why “failure is good” and part of high performance✨ The courage to leave a family business✨ How belief beats doubt✨ Building a personal brand from scratch✨ The importance of meditation & emotional balance✨ Why loyalty matters more than intelligence in teams✨ The “88 Moves Ahead” philosophy✨ How consistency creates perfection✨ Why leadership is about trust, not control🔽 About Othman Berrada 🔽Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obperes/🔽 About Michael Kloep 🔽Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelkloep/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kloep/Web: https://www.michaelkloep.com/🚀 Ready to Transform Your Dreams into Reality?If you’re eager to build your own successful business and harness the power of CEO DNA, then don’t wait! Create your account at https://copecart.com/ in less than 2 minutes.Start your entrepreneurial journey today and unlock your potential as a visionary leader! 💪💰⏳ Timestamps00:00 From Doubt to 1 Million Views00:52 From Family Business to Opera Stage04:17 Why Belief Is Everything06:44 Going All In: Risk & Balance13:51 American Got Talent Moment16:12 Entrepreneurship & Risk-Taking19:38 Why Failure Is Good20:38 Meditation & Peak Performance25:18 The “88 Moves Ahead” Philosophy31:04 Legacy & Building a Brand39:17 Ego, Pride & Leadership42:14 Loyalty Over Intelligence43:09 What’s Next?#ceo #leadership , #strategy , #habits , #crisismanagement , #entrepreneurship , #scalingup #americangottalent #operasingers #entrepreneurship #familybusiness #personalbrand #mindset #leadership #FailureIsGood #highperformance #ceodna #founderjourney #successstory #businesspodcast #risktaking #consistency #motivation

In dieser Folge des CEO DNA Podcasts sprechen wir mit Athanasios “Zeus” Nasopoulos über das, was in Unternehmen (und im Leben) fast immer unterschätzt wird: Kommunikation als Machtfaktor.Warum reden Menschen über dich, statt mit dir?Wie baust du Respekt auf – ohne laut zu werden?Und wie nutzt du Priming, Framing & positive Unterstellungen, um Gespräche zu führen, die nicht eskalieren, sondern lösen?Zeus zeigt, wie CEOs, Founder und Führungskräfte in schwierigen Momenten emotional stabil bleiben, schneller Klarheit gewinnen – und sich in Meetings, Verhandlungen und Konflikten nicht mehr “greifen” lassen.Keynotes aus der Episode🎙️ Warum Gossip oft nicht über dich geht – sondern über das Bedürfnis nach Aufmerksamkeit🎙️ Die 3 CEO-Eigenschaften, die Zeus immer erkennt: Observation, Selbstbeherrschung, Kommunikation🎙️ Emotionen “abschalten”, ohne kalt zu werden (Empathie vs. Neurotizismus)🎙️ Schlagfertigkeit ohne Angriff: Wie du Respekt behältst, statt zu eskalieren🎙️ Positive Unterstellungen: Das unterschätzte Tool für Führung, Konflikte & Verhandlungen🎙️ Priming & Framing im Alltag: Wie du Gespräche steuerst, ohne manipulativ zu wirken🎙️ Grenzen setzen: Warum es nicht heißt “du musst dich ändern”, sondern “ich werde handeln”🔽 About Athanasios Zeus Nasopoulosz 🔽Instagram: http://instagram.com/zeus.mentalmentor/Web: https://zeus-mentalmentor.com/🔽 About Michael Kloep 🔽Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelkloep/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kloep/Web: https://www.michaelkloep.com/🚀 Bereit, deine Vision in die Realität umzusetzen?Wenn du dein eigenes erfolgreiches Business aufbauen und die Prinzipien von CEO DNA für dich nutzen willst, dann warte nicht länger.Erstelle dir in weniger als 2 Minuten deinen Account auf 👉 https://copecart.com/Starte noch heute deine unternehmerische Reise und entfalte dein volles Potenzial als visionäre Führungspersönlichkeit! 💪💰⏳ Timestamps00:00 Warum Menschen über dich reden – statt mit dir01:43 Die 3 Eigenschaften erfolgreicher CEOs05:02 Menschen ermächtigen statt dominieren08:45 Schlagfertigkeit ohne Angriff14:37 Positive Unterstellungen als Führungs-Tool18:56 Bedürfnisse erkennen & richtig reagieren28:56 Emotionen validieren – ohne mitzuleiden40:08 Framing: Gespräche bewusst führen45:22 Wenn jemand ein Problem mit dir hat…49:50 “Mach 10x mehr von dem, was funktioniert”#ceodna #podcast #zeus #rhetorik #kommunikation #schlagfertigkeit #leadership #Führung #ceodna #unternehmertum #verhandlung #psychologie #priming #framing #empathie #selbstbeherrschung #konfliktlösung #mindset #charisma #business

The AI age isn’t coming.It’s already here.In this episode of the CEO DNA Podcast, Nikolai Savic — the creator behind some of the most recognized transition videos online and the viral phrase “Let Him Cook” — shares why the next 2 years will fundamentally change content, credibility, and business.From working with MrBeast, Messi and global brands to building a global creator agency at just 23 years old, Nikolai explains why skills are becoming replaceable — and why impact, trust, and reach will define the next era.If you're a founder, creator, or CEO navigating AI, social media, and the future of digital influence — this conversation matters.Key Takeaways* Why AI will shift the value from skill to impact* Why building trust now is critical before verification becomes impossible* The difference between entertainment and educational content* Why reach matters more than perfection* Lessons from working with MrBeast and global celebrities* Why personal brand will outperform pure creative skill* The importance of team, delegation, and scaling in the creator economy* Why consistency and long-term positioning win in volatile markets🔽 About Nikolai Savic 🔽Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikolaisavic🔽 About Michael Kloep 🔽Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelkloep/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kloep/Web: https://www.michaelkloep.com/🚀 Ready to Transform Your Dreams into Reality?If you’re eager to build your own successful business and harness the power of CEO DNA, then don’t wait! Create your account at https://copecart.com/ in less than 2 minutes.Start your entrepreneurial journey today and unlock your potential as a visionary leader! 💪💰⏳ Timestamps00:00 The AI Age Is Already Here00:19 The Mind Behind “Let Him Cook”01:06 Starting a Business at 1503:31 Finding the Right Business Partners04:27 From Freelance Videographer to Global Creator05:26 Working with MrBeast, Messi & Tom Cruise12:08 The Brand Deal That Changed Everything13:36 300M Views & the Power of Entertainment20:11 The Standard You Can’t Compromise On27:04 Why Personal Brand Matters in the AI Era29:28 Skill vs Impact: The Next Evolution33:19 Why Most Content Doesn’t Get Views37:10 Work 7 Days a Week? Discipline vs Love43:26 Inside MrBeast’s Production Machine48:06 Building a Global Creator Agency49:35 The AI Tool That Predicts Virality#CEODNA #NikolaiSavic #AIEra #PersonalBrand #CreatorEconomy #MrBeast #Impact #Entrepreneurship #DigitalMarketing #ContentStrategy #FutureOfContent #Leadership #Founders #AIContent