Failure is inevitable, but quitting is optional. That’s the philosophy Akbar Sheikh lives by—and the belief that transformed him from a struggling entrepreneur to a self-made millionaire.
As the founder of Make More Give More, Sheikh’s mission is bigger than profit. He’s building businesses with impact, helping others scale ethically so they can provide for their families, strengthen their communities, and support causes that matter.
Learning Through Struggle
Sheikh’s journey wasn’t glamorous. After years of setbacks, he reached a simple conclusion: failure wasn’t his problem—quitting was.
“I don’t think you can fail in business—I think you can only give up,” he says. “For a decade, all I did was give up. The moment I became a millionaire was the moment I decided I REFUSE TO GIVE UP.”
That mindset became the foundation of his success.
From Self-Interest to Service
Sheikh’s most significant pivot wasn’t financial—it was philosophical. “When you shift your intentions to giving, you can’t lose,” he explains. “If we look at everyone’s pain and use our God-given gifts to heal it, that’s where the magic starts.”
Today, Make More Give More embodies that ethos, guiding entrepreneurs to build not just businesses, but legacies.
Advice for Entrepreneurs
Sheikh’s formula for growth is straightforward:
- Move fast.
- Take massive action.
- Focus on execution.
“Success loves speed,” he emphasizes. “The difference between those who make it and those who don’t is how quickly they implement.”
A Future Fueled by Impact
One client’s story still shapes Sheikh’s vision: Michelle, a mother of a nonverbal autistic child. Through her own breakthroughs—and with Sheikh’s marketing guidance—she helped children worldwide find their voices.
“When I heard that, I thought, ‘I can’t retire yet,’” Sheikh recalls. “I’ve got to help create more stories like Michelle’s. That’s my purpose.”
Discover more at www.akbarsheikh.com
