In this episode of Stories of Scale, host Jonathan Herps sits down with Zaki Ameer, Founder of DDP Property, to unpack the real story behind his 15-year journey building one of Australia’s most successful buyer’s agencies.
Zaki reveals the truth behind scaling a business sustainably — from navigating compliance and hiring misalignment, to rebuilding culture, and creating a business that can run without him.
You’ll learn:
🔹 Why your values matter more than your strategy
🔹 How to build an A-player team that actually delivers
🔹 Why compliance can make or break your business
🔹 What founders get wrong when scaling
🔹 How personal identity, burnout and self-reflection shape your CEO evolution
Whether you're a business owner, founder, or CEO — this episode is packed with real-world lessons on leadership, execution, and building a life that works beyond the business.
Connect with Zaki Ameer:
DDP Website - http://www.ddpproperty.com.au/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zakiameer/

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

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