In this candid Gen Z edition of Negotiation Secrets, I sit down with Abubakr Sajith— finance & IT professional and co-host of The Dollar Diaries — to unpack what it really looks like to fail fast, take risks, and negotiate your way back into the market when nothing is “perfect” yet.

From bankrupt startups and year-long unemployment to launching an 8-person podcast team, this episode dives into:

✨ How to turn “failed” ventures into your biggest learning and negotiation advantage

📚 Using gaps on your CV wisely through studying, teaching, and intentional skill-building

🤝 The real power of networking & referrals — and why generosity in helping others always comes back

👥 Setting ground rules, managing egos, and keeping gossip out of a young, diverse team

🎯 Letting go of perfectionism so you can act ...