Ep.6 Turning a dream into a business reality
Long before Dora and Majid met, Majid had left school at the age of 12. His first job was to carry jugs of water to the construction site next to his house where the workers were spending long days under the burning summer sun. Several years later, he became a professional chef and ran his own catering business. Dora had a big dream. She wanted to create a place where kids could learn and grow while having fun and freely explore Nature with all its beauty. Sure enough, years later, and even when most people thought that the project of Aranoon Village was crazy! After more than a decade invested to overcoming big challenges that were coming their way, Dora and Majid have created one of the most beautiful traditional Lebanese villages away from Technology, where families can gather, have fun and enjoy what Nature has to offer with one purpose in mind bringing joy and happiness to their guests. In this first part, Carole Issa interviews Dora and Majid to discover how they successfully created a family business and made the impossible possible.
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Some key themes that Carole explores with Dora and Majid:
01:34: How Dora and Majid define Arnaoon Village
03:25: Majid reveals how he left school at the age of 12 and how his mindset got him where he is today
05:34: How Dora's background in education contributed to the success of Arnaoon
10:25: What is the way to make a dream come true in business
15:03: How to succeed in a family business
19:41: How Majid brings logic and Dora intuition in the decision-making process
24:39: What does 'success' really mean
27:56: The challenges that Dora and Majid faced in their business
And so much more than that.
Turning a dream into a business reality
With Dora and Majid Houkayem | Founders and Owners of Arnaoon Village
About Arnaoon Village
Rising on a hilltop overlooking the Batroun highway and guarded by the historic Msaylha Fortress , Arnaoon is a standalone Lebanese village that welcomes visitors from all across the country to its picturesque natural landscape . Conceived as a unique recreational and culinary destination, it offers an exquisite selection of generous food and a wide variety of fun and leisurely activities carefully organized by a dedicated staff . Arnaoon is famous for its buffets that bring together families and friends of all ages, from children to teen to adults, in a typically cheerful Lebanese atmosphere for a day out in the village. It also boasts an established reputation as a charming venue for weddings and other occasions, with a professional management highly experienced in designing and coordinating memorable events.
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