I might be in the minority, but I love livin’ in the UK. Sure there are lots of challenges and rising issues. But there are still so many good things to be grateful for. Yesterday I took a detour that ended up becoming a majestic experience, appreciating the beauty created by God. It was a winding road, out of something like Gran Turismo, with sublime views of valleys, hills, mountains covered in ice/snow…as well as a reservoir/lake in between. All whilst the sun was blazing. The sky was blue. And those fluffy white clouds painted the sky. People might bemoan the business landscape; but again there are just so many opportunities out there right now at different levels. It’s just a matter of stacking skills, getting yourself out there, and seeing the positives. Strange things happen when you do that…you start experiencing more positive things. S’pose the same is true for the opposite, negativity begets more negativiteh. So what will you choose?!

This particular product is catered for the London market, and high end, so they’re not cheap (unless you’re in the London market). They’re around £145k-£190k depending on choices

Everyone talks about their passion and mission when it comes to building their brands and projects. But tbh it does often feel forced and fake. Not with Saadat Khan though. Moduliv and the modular homes project he’s spearheading means so much more to him. You can feel it’s in his soul to build this, and iA this is the reason why it will be even more successful than where it’s at today. Especially when you hear the background story… …which will be for another exclusive night for the Batley Entrepreneurship Club towards the middle of next year iA. By that time, we will hopefully have further excited updates about the Moduliv project too.

Spent the day in Preston yesterday with my bro Saadat Khan unveiling this incredibly impressive modular home. The quality, design and build is just fantastic. This is a serious solution to the housing problem in the UK and beyond - and so you’ll be hearing a lot about Moduliv Homes iA. No planning permission required to install these; and you can stack 3 more blocks on top of this one. The speed in which these can be put together, compared to traditional construction, is extraordinary. The list of benefits can go on. But that’s for another time. This is something you just want to be involved in if you’re a property developer, investor or looking to buy a home. For more details, get in touch or comment/dm BEC-Mod

Mark your calendars for 30 January 2026. Batley Town Hall has been booked. Two heavyweight guest speakers confirmed 💪🏽 The next Batley Entrepreneurship Club event is gonna be lit 🔥 Further announcements soon.

Ngl…for a long time I was the first (although the talking was mainly to myself in my head). Transitioned into the latter, and it’s been brutal. Academics and employment are also the former. Whilst they come with their own challenges, it’s still relatively safe because you have teachers/managers to guide you. Doing your own thing removes all of that safety, comfort and guidance. What I’m noticing a lot, espesh since starting the Batley Entrepreneurship Club, is that people want to build their project, side hustle or business whilst staying comfortable. It just doesn’t work. You have to go through pain. And there’s a lot of it. Far too many are giving the “it’s so easy to make a milli” vibe; far too many are falling for it. You’ve heard it often, growth comes from discomfort. So if you want to stay comfortable how do you expect to grow and get results? This doesn’t just apply to those in employment looking to start a biz. It also applies to those that have gotten to a comfortable level in their business. The next stage of growth for a comfortable entrepreneur is acquisitions or becoming a venture builder/fund. Both of which are very difficult and brutal. Whatever stage you’re at, there is always another level. And getting to that level means extreme discomfort for a period of time. It’s easy to talk about ideas. It’s hard to execute them.

That’s a great reframe and will help a lot of people. Builds a good brand when you document as well.

Isobel Townend of Heeleys attended the Batley Entrepreneurship Club Network Launch event and had these words to say. Heeleys are doing some great work for Batley, and will be fully up and running in the summer of next year. However, they are still doing some amazing things already, with the exciting upcoming Narnia Festive market taking place this December. Been telling y’all there’s good things happening in Batley with good people working hard behind the scenes. So many things to look forward to and get behind. This is Batlehhh, where things happen!

“People surely won’t marry AI?!” I’ve had many conversations about why BEC exists, and why Minotaur Mastery exists, although the latter has been getting less attention. Many that have spoken with me will attest to how I mentioned the next gen will have full blown relationships with AI, and even marry AI. I’ve put out many posts about it too. Some took it seriously. Most just brushed it off. This threat is real. It’s already happening. Real world community is now paramount; hence I’m giving Batley Entrepreneurship Club so much energy. Anyone that’s known me from before knows how much I disliked going out. My preferred state was to be quiet, alone, in-doors. It’s not an option anymore. The next gen needs to be encouraged to be way more social, build communication skills, interact OFFLINE. That doesn’t mean disregard online - but use it for the right purposes. Which comes back to the idea and importance of the right role models stepping up. I’ve been banging on about this for a very long time now. But there’s still a reluctance from many that should be putting themselves out there, just not doing it. One of the main reasons is being uncomfortable on camera and creating content. Video content from “real” people is the most important brand in a world that will be full of AI deception. You need to build that brand and trust now; doing so later will have people question if it’s real or AI. Even more-so if you’re smart, intelligent, and have a lot of potential to offer the right type of guidance. The Minotaur Video Exemplar programme unlocks all of this. Send me a DM with “MVE” to forge you into becoming an impact-making brand.

I’ve never been to a boxing match - I plan on going to my first one this December. Whilst Callum Simpson hails from Barnsley… …he actually trains in BATLEY! Yep, you read that correctly. That makes him a “Batley Badman” in my book 😂 Espesh with his record of being undefeated in 18 fights, 13 of those knockouts. You’ll actually be surprised by the boxing talent in Batley (I was myself). But that’s a story for another day. For now, if you fancy coming along for this fight in Leeds, hit me up.

Dirgh Suri came all the way from Birmingham to attend the Batley Entrepreneurship Club network launch event. He shared a few words about his thoughts on the evening here. Dirgh is Head of Sales & Marketing for Giro Foods, a company doing £30M+ based in the Birmingham ends. It’s a real pleasure to have individuals of this calibre from big companies down south come up to Batley. There’s a lot of scope for business and opportunities for Batley and the surrounding areas with the bigger cities. Gatherings like this open gateways for collabs to happen. Keep your eyes peeled, plans for next year arw being laid.

Man started by sh** posting on Twitter. Had an alter-ego / pseudonym for his rap career. And then went on to become Mayor of New York due to his social media activity. The key thing to look at here is the date. 5-15 years of social media activity. Some of you try social media for a few weeks/months, get no traction and give up. Social media, used correctly, will 💯 change the trajectory of your life if you intend it to…. …but you have to think in terms of YEARS, not months. Too many have been influenced by the “make money quickly” crowd. You have to understand the marketing principle that gets taught a lot: “Make it sound so easy and so quick that anybody can do it; because if you make it sound hard, nobody will buy” So all of these online courses and programmes get sold using this “tactic” People then sign-on, realise it’s hard and takes time, give up - and that’s why so many courses are considered scams. This is also the reason why we need better role models stepping forward, creating content, and providing realistic insight on what it really takes: - Hard-work - Discipline - Time! Expectations need to be realigned so people starting their side-hustles, projects, businesses understand it is going to take a lot of time. The first part, the hardest part, is getting attention and getting known… …which starts with creating content for a consistent period. Not every post needs to be business-educational - inject your personality, lifestyle, hobbies and interests. Be you first. Build your skillset. Build your network. And then go from there.

Errr’one talking about AI. Nobody talking about quantum computing. If this is what it can do to one of the “securest” technologies in existence; imagine what it can do with everything else. AI combined with quantum computing - we ain’t readeh. Buckle up buttercup, we in for a wild ride… Real world communities and local projects are now more important than ever on so many levels. Continue building online, but take it offline and make it local. BEC is practicin’ what I’m preachin’ Build yourself first Become visible Build your community thereafter Join now: https://batleyentrepreneurshipclub.com

Style, charisma, humour. Nasar Hussain bought the Bradford charm to the Batley audience. Balancing faith, family and fitness with finances in this day and age is a struggle for many. With many online influencers skewing expectations and narratives, it becomes even more important for role models like Nasar to step forward in showcasing how it should be done in reality. Bringing communities together to listen to experts and then network to build real relationships is another key initiative of the Batley Entrepreneurship Club. In a world that will be transformed by AI, in-person communities will become more imperative than ever.

Omar Bhamji knocked it out of the park when speaking on stage. Getting real insight from someone who’s built a $100M+ company is rare in and of itself. Coming from someone based in Batley, is rarer still. The event wasn’t just inspiring for the audience, but for Omar bhai himself to be more engaged and active in the community… …which is one of the key aims of the Batley Entrepreneurship Club. Great role models exist like Omar bhai, more need to step out into the limelight to make an impact on others. This event proved how much it’s needed to have more of these in-person interview styles occasions based upon the feedback that came back from many.