Zaya Younan: He Owns More Castles Than Kings And Says Nicotine Keeps Him Young | DSH #1584

From $25 to $7B: Zaya’s incredible journey to success is one of determination, resilience, and vision. In this episode of the Digital Social Hour, Zaya shares how he arrived in the U.S. at 13 years old with just $25 and built a $7 billion global empire, leading a company with operations in 38 cities across 7 countries. With 2,000 patents to his name, including innovations like the automotive airbag crash sensor, Zaya reveals what it takes to turn passion and hard work into groundbreaking success.

Zaya dives into his experiences as a young immigrant, his rise to becoming the youngest president of a major company at 27, and his powerful insights on parenting, instilling discipline, and maintaining humility. He also discusses how he balances his achievements with his love for cigars, his faith, and a commitment to self-improvement. Whether it's life lessons, business strategies, or finding purpose, Zaya’s story will inspire anyone striving for greatness.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Growing Up in Iran
04:17 - Tough Love in Parenting
12:02 - Overcoming Complacency
15:53 - Benefits of Nicotine Use
19:34 - Blue Scorpion Insights
22:19 - Individual Basis for Change
25:15 - Changing Bad Habits
28:30 - The Role of Sacrifice
34:34 - Managing Stress Effectively
39:48 - Exploring Cigars
48:10 - Importance of Faith
48:44 - Understanding Conscience
51:20 - Doing Good Deeds for Yourself
54:09 - The Fascinating Universe
56:14 - Are You Happy?
01:01:30 - Importance of Your Network
01:06:28 - What Are You Most Proud Of?
01:09:51 - Where to Find Nick
01:10:06 - Like & Subscribe

💥 What You’ll Learn
👉 How he went from $25 at 13 to a $7B global empire
👉 The daily discipline system: self-diagnosis, zero-inbox, hard choices
👉 Why he won’t leave his kids money (and how he builds **grit**)
👉 His claims on cigars & health + blue-scorpion routine (his views, not medical advice)
👉 How faith, conscience, and legacy drive his deals and leadership

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🧠 Keywords
Zaya interview, immigrant entrepreneur, $7B company, Union Company, billionaire mindset, no inheritance philosophy, tough love parenting, daily self-diagnosis, patents and innovation, airbag crash sensor, castles owner, cigar CEO

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