Insights from a retail business coach
With Alvin Narsey, Retail business coach
Alvin Narsey has spent about 18 years in retail and close to 28 acquiring businesses, mostly in manufacturing and transportation. He started at 27, and the thing that stands out is how methodical he is about it, the same proven systems applied every time he picks up something new.
What stuck with me was less about retail and more about mindset. Alvin talks about being gentle with yourself, embracing failure instead of fearing it, and not letting analysis paralysis stop you from taking action. He swears by daily journaling, meditation and reading, and points to Rich Dad Poor Dad and Meditations as the books that shaped how he thinks.
Key takeaways
- Alvin has spent close to two decades in retail and over two in acquiring businesses, and he leans on proven systems every time he takes on something new.
- Stop over-thinking. Analysis paralysis kills more businesses than failure does, so take action and let experience teach you.
- Failure is part of the journey. Be gentle with yourself, prioritise learning over getting it perfect, and a resilient mindset is what gets you through the hard parts like cash flow.
- Daily journaling, meditation and reading are the habits he credits for keeping his head right.
- When money gets tight, get strategic. Seek proper financial advice and stay solution-focused instead of spiralling.
Books mentioned
- Rich Dad Poor DadRobert Kiyosaki
- MeditationsMarcus Aurelius
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