East Meets West: Pakistani Professional Journeys
§ The goal of this podcast is to provide stories and experiences of Pakistani professionals in their respective industries and to allow listeners to be more informed of their field of interest.
§ A common connection being Pakistani roots allows for relatable stories for individuals who are looking to grow in their profession or simply want to learn more about a particular field.
§ There will be no industry left untouched from start-ups, traditional careers paths or newer outlets such as podcasts, YouTube or side hustles. Join me as we explore the various careers that Pakistani professionals are working at in the West.
East Meets West: Pakistani Professional Journeys
S3 EP 12 | Partner Streetsville Consulting CPA LLP & Chairman US-Canada Chapter of ICAP Member | Ft. Raza Toor
In this episode of the East Meets West Pakistani Professional Journeys podcast, we feature Raza Toor, an accredited professional accountant from Canada, Pakistan, and the UK, and a successful realtor in the Greater Toronto Area. Raza shares his experiences of moving from Pakistan to Canada, the challenges he faced, his journey towards becoming an entrepreneur, and valuable advice for aspiring professionals. Tune in to gain insights on adaptability, unlearning and relearning, overcoming fears, and achieving a balanced professional and personal life.
00:00 Intro
01:16 Guest Introduction: Raza Toor
02:00 Raza's Early Life and Education in Pakistan
02:32 Professional Journey in Pakistan
03:18 Teaching Experience in Pakistan
03:39 Choosing Chartered Accountancy
04:49 Decision to Move to Canada
05:29 Challenges of Moving to Canada
08:43 Starting a Firm in Canada
10:10 Overcoming Fear and Mistakes
10:59 Importance of Referrals in Accounting Firm and Real Estate
12:40 Overcoming Fear Of Failure
14:54 Key Advice To Starting Your Own Firm
18:13 Experience in the Real Estate Industry
19:06 Overcoming Losing Client Leads Or Deals
20:55 Balancing Multiple Roles
22:25 Chairman Role at ICAP
24:42 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
26:59 Advice To Accelerate Career
28:59 Defining Success