“Your Reputation Is Your Biggest Currency” - Why Success Goes Beyond Your Skillset With Saif Rubie
This week on Taking Care of Business, our Chairman, Lewis Allsopp, sits down with serial entrepreneur and football agent, Saif Rubie. Tune in as they discuss ‘why your reputation is your biggest currency” and how it could be the ultimate make-or-break factor when running multiple successful businesses.
Let’s dive into their discussion…
The story behind FGSL
The conversation kicked off with Lewis and Saif discussing FGSL (Future Gen Sports and Luxury), which is Saif’s sports representation and business group. Saif shares more about how FGSL is Saif’s vision of developing talent, supporting athletes, and building strong ties with top clubs globally.
Inside the world of football deals
Lewis asked Saif about his past, working as a football agent. Saif shared highlights from his work as a football agent, including representing top players like Tony Rudiger and brokering major deals of up to $396 million, across Premiere League, and La Liga and he did deals such as Asamoah Gyan’s transfer to Shanghai. He described the high stakes of football contracts and the role he plays in protecting players.
Bringing 1Oak to Dubai
Lewis spoke again to Saif about his life outside of being a football agent, as a serial entrepreneur.
Saif spoke about his experience of bringing the world’s largest nightlife brand to Dubai - 1Oak. Where he shared all the different challenges of the nightclub industry and spoke more about the success of establishing a reputable, sought-after nightlife spot in the city.
Adding to this, Saif introduced Players House on Palm Jumeirah, which is his latest venture combining sports, music and a community hub. This spot has amenities like podcast rooms, music studios, and a barbershop - Saif talks more about how this spot is become one of the most popular joints in Palm Jumeirah.
Overcoming challenges…
Lewis asked Saif about the challenges in the football industry and business that he has faced in recent years and what the impact was like. Saif shared his experience in facing legal and reputational challenges and what that phase of his life was like.
Lewis then asked Saif about relationships and if Saif had a hard time managing the strong relationships and perseverance to maintain professionalism.
Continue listening to Saif’s journey on Taking Care of Business, every Friday!