I Am Rami

I Am Rami

I am Rami Ykmour, an entrepreneur and business leadership mentor with decades of experience and proven success. Despite the challenges I’ve faced, I’ve learned how to succeed without compromising who I am. What makes you unique is your greatest advantage, and I want to teach you how to turn that advantage into success. So whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or an established success looking for new ways of thinking, there’s something for you in I AM RAMI. Subscribe today!

Episodes

March 21, 2023 14 mins

I'm returning to my podcast with a bang. I've decided to address all the hate and conspiracies circulating social media regarding my restaurants. I've been called 'Microwave Man', 'fraud', 'gronk'...the lot of it. But there's a lot to learn through the negativity, whether you're a business owner or not. 

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Geoff Bannister joins me this week to recount Dr. Dough Donuts coming to life, especially during lockdown where disparate businesses were being scaled differently. With such a rapid spike in success,  the 'sense of fraud' and imposter syndrome appear in many like-minded entrepreneurs, and even though this is something not many entrepreneurs like to bring to the surface, Geoff and I decided to address it. 

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What is it like managing the backend workload of a massively successful Australian restaurant chain? Sammy, who's been with me for 12 years,  gives his perspective and gives us advice on how to feel a winner everyday.


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From one mentor to another, I sat down with Fari Salievski to discuss different entrepreneurial styles, the challenges of parenting in the Post-COVID era and how martial arts can build the foundations to running a business and raising a family.

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One of the questions I get the most is: what's the real story behind the day you got arrested?

In today's podcast, I open up for the first time and tell the full story about the day the Australian Federal Police broke into my Head Office and arrested me.

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April 28, 2021 3 mins

Due to COVID19, we have had to adjust the way we dine in. I have heard this debate constantly and I think its time I joined the debate. I believe people want to be treated special, so for those in the industry don't forget to keep table service as a priority.  Just a short podcast with an important message for business owners/ restaurateurs 

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April 8, 2021 14 mins

When I make a decision I rely on my core values. It's that simple 


Thanks for listening - If you have any other topics you want to be covered contact me on Instagram.

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March 25, 2021 12 mins

Have you ever wondered how I save money to make money? The key point we focus on in today's podcast is how to calculate the cost of goods and all about food costs.

Food costs and the cost of goods are something that you should be reviewing every week to make sure you are getting the best bang for your buck!

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March 18, 2021 18 mins

I always get the question 'When is it time to quit?" "This is too hard, can I quit"
My answer is never to quit just to grow and expand what you do.

In today's podcast, I'm talking about why you need to push through and how to never quit!


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I was under a lot of pressure in 2020, as the founder of RASHAYS. When I was forced to make an important million-dollar decision on whether my brand would remain the Bulldog's Major sponsor. There was a lot riding on this decision as I represent a family-owned restaurant chain.

In this podcast, I've decided to tell you all! What I went through at that time and why I made the decision at the time. It wasn't a...

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March 5, 2021 26 mins

Today I'm talking about social media and how to get the best out of it from a marketing point of view. 

Ever wondered how to be the best on social media?

Join me in today's podcast, as I share a story about my experience with social media and marketing.

How far would you go to make something happen?

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March 2, 2021 27 mins

Ever wondered how to make things happen?

Join me in today's podcast, as I share a story about the time I went above and beyond to make something happen. I'm telling a story about my IT experience and the trip I took to Singapore for a IT Trade Fair. 

How far would you go to make something happen?

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February 26, 2021 23 mins

In this podcast, Rami shares insight about how to make your business stand out within a saturated industry via engaging marketing.

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February 11, 2021 13 mins

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get ahead in life (Moneywise)?

There is a lot of people out there that don't know how to get ahead in life, most of the time it's a mindset and in today's podcast, I will help you change that mindset. I'm telling you all my tricks and hacks on how I was able to save and make money when I was younger!




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February 5, 2021 28 mins

I stepped away from my business in 2019, as I was left thinking my business didn't need me anymore and it could function without me.  A family trip to Bali was what I needed to find myself and figure out what I needed to come back to my business.
 
 In today’s episode, I talk about the story of why I stepped away from the business, the reasons for it and how my return helped and made my business thrive.
 
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Following on from the last episode, today I want to talk about the role of anxiety in business and how it can help you tell between a genuine investment in your business and a high-risk gamble. 

I'm not trying to deter anyone, but I encourage all aspiring business owners to ask themselves some important questions before they take their first steps towards success. 

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People always ask me what they need to think about before starting a business, but I'm here to tell you that you SHOULDN'T overthink it - just dive in! 

Stop thinking about the things you don't have and acknowledge the only genuine asset you need - a passion for what you're doing. 

Money, location, partners and more will all matter at some point, but they aren't prerequisite. If you think ...

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January 19, 2021 9 mins

Like it or not, COVID isn’t going to mysteriously vanish in 2021. 
Even if a vaccine comes in, our approach to health issues will continue to change forever. 

In today’s episode I talk about how we need to learn to live with it, pull together and move forward – not just for ourselves, but for the next generation that’s watching how we address these unprecedented challenges. 

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January 3, 2021 12 mins

It’s the question I’m most commonly asked – how do I grow my small business into a medium-sized operation? After turning one café into a 30-store franchise, I’ve learned a lot about the mentality and tools you need to not only take a step up, but keep your business growing long-term. 

With the right mindset and a few smart choices, your small business can be on the grow in no time. 

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December 29, 2020 10 mins

Last week’s stakeholder meeting proved the old saying ‘if you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.” 

After a long day of heated discussions and little progress, a late-night snack gave me time to pause and reflect. I was suddenly hit by a revelation that taught me a lot about myself and others and will only help as we move forward together as a team.

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