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Yassir Sheriff, 2016 Anthill 30under30 Winner

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Yassir Sheriff, NSW (b. 1990)

Name: Chris Eigeland
Age: 26
Gender: MALE
State: NSW
Known for: Belfort Homes

Customer centric construction — Belfort Homes, founded by Yassir Sheriff, prides themselves on embodying this motto.

Having worked in the industry for a number of years, Yassir decided to create his own company when he noticed a lack of credible residential builders in the area.

Yassir says he had an advantage because he was able to see what his employers were doing well, and what they needed to improve.

Taking this knowledge, along with a business degree and a passion for property development, Yassir created a construction company that now turns over $530,000 of revenue each month.

Belfort Homes currently employs 5 internally and has 25-35 contractors working on a daily basis.

Behind Yassir’s success is a background of perseverance.

His first business, which consisted of import and distribution of energy drinks, failed causing him to lose a painstaking amount of stock and left him with major debts he couldn’t pay.

Though he was discouraged, Yassir decided he couldn’t give up, rather he had to work even harder to pay off his debt.

Initially, the success of Belfort Homes wasn’t looking promising either. Yassir and the company lost $15,000 on their first project.

Admittedly, giving up did cross his mind, Yassir says. Thankfully, he stuck it out and turned that loss into motivation to do better.

As made apparent by Belfort Home’s current numbers, Yassir’s determination paid off.

It’s no surprise Yassir says his ‘super power’ is hard work.

“When most people are ready to give up, I’m still on site doing quality control, or in the office, planning, scheduling, writing proposals or seeing how we can better our processes,” Yassir says.

Just as Yassir plans to maintain and grow in his persistent attitude, he also sees major growth in Belfort Home’s future.

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