Sarar Zaman
Sarar Zaman is a multi-business entrepreneur and founder on a mission to prove that success can be built through structure rather than reckless risk. Raised in an underprivileged environment and shaped by a complicated relationship with her father, Sarar developed an early drive to prove what was possible. That motivation pushed her to begin buying multi-family properties during COVID, even before fully graduating, using collateral to gain credibility with banks. Today, she operates a portfolio that spans real estate, a pet services business with grooming and boarding across multiple locations, a juice bar, and an AI software platform.
Sarar’s larger vision is to give small, owner-operated businesses the systems and tools that large corporations take for granted. After struggling to scale as a solo founder, she saw how most small businesses get stuck at two or three locations because they lack the right infrastructure. She now builds technology and operational systems specifically for smaller operators, helping them move from owner-dependent chaos to sustainable growth. Her work is driven by a commitment to transparency, honesty, and high-quality service, and by a desire to leave a legacy that shows people from underprivileged backgrounds they can become leaders without abandoning the conventional path.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- That a conventional, structured path can build entrepreneurship without burning everything down for risk.
- How Sarar used multi-family properties early to build collateral and gain credibility with banks.
- Why losing her father shifted her mindset toward moving faster, thinking bigger, and building legacy.
- That small businesses often stall at two or three locations because they lack the right systems.
- How Sarar systemizes owner-operated businesses into scalable, multi-location operations without losing service quality or trust.
- Why most tech companies ignore small businesses and what that gap means for founders.
- That running multiple businesses at once requires systems, organization, and clear delegation most people overlook.
- How Sarar turned her solo founder bottlenecks into an AI software platform for operators.
- Why transparency, honesty, and high-quality service remain non-negotiable values across every venture Sarar builds.
- That your environment does not dictate whether you can become a leader or successful entrepreneur.
about the show
Next Level CEO is an entrepreneur education series hosted by Daymond John, created for business owners, founders, and leaders who want real insight from people who have built, scaled, and led successful companies.
Each episode features expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders sharing the stories, decisions, strategies, and lessons behind their growth. Viewers get a closer look at how strong brands are built, how companies scale, and how experienced entrepreneurs think through leadership, opportunity, risk, and long-term success.
From disruptive startups to established business empires, Next Level CEO gives entrepreneurs a front-row seat to the business strategies, founder insights, and leadership moves that drive business excellence.
Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who wants to learn from proven builders, Next Level CEO delivers practical lessons from people who have created something that lasts.
