Hi, my name is Navid.

Hi, my name is Navid.

I’ve lived in 10+ countries as a digital nomad and global citizen, built an online business that’s made millions over the years, and designed a life on my own terms.

But it wasn’t always like this.

I grew up in Sweden, studied law, and thought I was following the right path until I realized it wasn’t for me.

In 2013, I made my first $65 online. A year later, I dropped out of law school and went all-in on online entrepreneurship to become a lifestyle entrepreneur.

Since then, I’ve helped thousands of creators, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs grow their brands through virtual summits, digital products, and affiliate marketing — while traveling the world and optimizing my health and performance.

Now, I’m redesigning my business with one clear goal: build a multi-million dollar brand in a way that’s more scalable, sustainable, and impactful.

If you’re stuck in a 9-5, trying to grow your personal brand, or want to turn your knowledge into an online business, this is for you.

This is my story.

🧔🏻 Who I am & my story – who is Navid?

I was born and raised in Sweden.

My mother is Swedish. My father is Iranian.

My name, Navid, means “good news” in Persian.

I have two younger brothers, Martin and Simon. Martin is six years younger and one of the best World of Warcraft players in the world. Simon was four years younger, but he unfortunately passed away very suddenly in 2013. That changed my life forever.

I played a lot of sports growing up — football (soccer), swimming, ice bandy, and a little bit of tennis. I was a striker and attacking winger, always pushing to score. My mom even paid me 10 Swedish Kr per goal. Some weeks, she had to pay quite “a lot”.

I studied natural science in high school. I hated it. I thought most of it was useless. If I had spent that time learning about business, I would have been way ahead.

I went to law school. It seemed like the right choice. But I quickly realized it wasn’t for me. Too much structure. Too many rules.

And I didn’t want to be chained to a cubicle desk all my life.

It wasn’t the life I wanted.

I had to find another way.

⚡️ How I built my life & business

In July 2013, I made my first dollar online.

It was an affiliate commission — $65 from a blog post. It wasn’t much, but it showed me what was possible.

At the time, I was still in law school. I had no business experience. No audience. No plan.

But I knew one thing: I didn’t want to spend my life in a career I hated.

So in late 2013, I made the decision. I dropped out of law school without a backup plan.

I had no idea how I was going to make this work. But I was willing to figure it out.

The early days

I started a blog. I interviewed successful entrepreneurs. I wrote about business, mindset, and personal branding.

Then, in 2014, I discovered virtual summits. I noticed people in the health and wellness niche using them to build massive audiences and generate millions in sales.

I had no connections. No experience. But I decided to go for it.

In November 2014, I launched my first virtual summit. It was called The Branding Summit.

The breakthrough

The summit took off.

In a few weeks, I added about 3,000 email subscribers to my list and made $20,000 in profit—more money than I had ever made before.

The next month, I made over $40,000, and my business started growing fast.

On November 28, 2014, I quit my part-time job at a bank, where I was making less than $1,000 a month. I’ve never had a regular job since.

And the same day I quit my job, I made $5,000 in all-access pass sales from my summit (it felt amazing to say the least).

Scaling up

I doubled down on virtual summits.

I launched Virtual Summit Mastery, my first online course, in 2015. It did over $60,000 in its first launch. Future launches made six figures, bringing in $100,000–$200,000+ in just a few days of promotion each time.

Since then, I’ve helped thousands of entrepreneurs run their own summits, collectively generating millions of leads and tens of millions in sales.

One of my own summits later brought in 26,000+ email subscribers and generated well over $1M in sales from that audience alone (that’s the power of the engaged “summit” list).

Affiliate marketing also became a key part of my business. Since 2013, I’ve made over $1M in commissions promoting products I genuinely believe in.

Where I am now

For nearly a decade, I was known as the “virtual summit guy”. But my mission is much bigger than that.

I’m now focused on building a scalable and sustainable brand — one that goes beyond summits.

I’m launching multiple courses, templates, and products to help creators, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs grow their brands and income.

This time, I’m playing the long game.

🌍 What Navid does now

For years, I was known as the virtual summit guy. But my business has evolved.

Now, I focus on building a scalable, sustainable brand — one that goes far beyond summits.

I create content on business, personal branding, self-improvement, and high-performance living based on my personal experience over the past 10+ years.

I’m also launching multiple courses, templates, and digital products to help creators, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs build a powerful online business, achieve financial freedom, and design a life on their terms.

For me, success isn’t only about making money — it’s about discipline, consistency, and building something that lasts.

This time, I’m playing the long game.

💡 What I believe in – my personal values

Everything I do — how I work, how I grow, and how I live — is shaped by a core set of personal values.

These principles guide my decisions, keep me on track, and push me to keep evolving.

Here are some of the most important ones:

• Discipline & Consistency 💪 – Success isn’t about motivation. It’s about showing up daily and putting in the work.
• Excellence & Mastery 🎯 – I don’t do things halfway. I believe in constant growth and setting high standards.
• Resilience & adaptability 🌍 – Challenges don’t stop me. They force me to grow.
• Freedom & Independence 🦅 – I design my life and business on my terms—without limits.
• Impact & Service ✨ – Success is meaningless if I’m not helping others grow.
• Health & Longevity 🌿 – High performance starts with taking care of my body and mind.
• Self-Reliance & Ownership 🏆 – I take full responsibility for my actions, mindset, and results.
• Deep Work & Relentless Focus 🔥 – Distraction kills progress. I protect my time and energy.
• Strategic Risk-Taking 🚀 – Playing it safe never changed anything. I bet on myself.

These aren’t abstract ideas. They’re how I live, work, and grow.

• Want the full breakdown? Check out my ultimate core values list guide.

🌟 Navid’s non-negotiable rules for success

Success isn’t random. These 10 rules have shaped my business, mindset, and lifestyle.

They’re not suggestions—they’re non-negotiable if you want to build long-term success and real freedom.

• Discipline first 💪 – Motivation fades. Discipline keeps you moving forward daily.
• Systems over guesswork ⚙️ – Success is repeatable when you build the right systems.
• Excellence in everything 🎯 – High standards in business, content, and life separate the best from the rest.
• Bold simplicity ⚡️ – Simplicity scales. Complexity slows you down.
• Build a business that fuels your life 🌎 – Your business should give you freedom, not trap you.
• Make content that compounds 💡 – Evergreen content works for you long after you publish it.
• Lead with authenticity & originality 📢 – Copying others makes you invisible. Stand out by being yourself.
• Get 1% better every day 📈 – Small daily improvements compound into massive success.
• Health, mindset, and business are one 🧠 – Your energy and clarity drive your success.
• Freedom is earned 🦅 – Freedom comes from leverage, systems, and execution—not luck.

• Want the full breakdown? Read my top 10 rules for success post.

🎲 Random fun facts about Navid

I’ve done a lot in business, travel, and life. But there’s plenty you probably don’t know about me.

Here are some random facts about me — from how I made my first dollar online to the places I’ve lived and the habits that keep me sharp.

🔥 Business & money

• I made my first $65 online in July 2013 through an affiliate sale.
• I’ve made millions of dollars online over the years—but I’m still just getting started.
• My first course launch made over $60,000. Later launches hit six figures in just a few days.
• I’ve lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in bad crypto investments — some overnight.
• The most expensive business investment I ever made was a $40,000 mastermind. Worth it? Debatable.
• I hosted a virtual summit that brought in over 26,000+ email subscribers — and made over $1M from that audience alone.
• I’ve done affiliate marketing since 2013 and made over $1M in commissions.
• I once got featured in Business Insider right after my first summit took off.

🌍 Travel & lifestyle

• I’ve traveled to 50+ countries and lived in 10+.
• Venezuela is my favorite country for raw adventure.
• The first place I lived as a digital nomad was Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
• I’ve flown Emirates First Class five times — only paying taxes using points.
• I love Lombok, Indonesia for surfing. Bali & Da Nang are my favorite digital nomad spots.
• I once went skydiving, whale watching, and swam with dolphins in the same week.
• I lived in Sweden, London, the U.S., Dubai, Panama, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mexico, and more.

💪 Health & fitness

• I aim to walk at least 10,000 steps a day, ideally 15,000.
• I love gym workouts, calisthenics, CrossFit, running, hiking, and padel.
• Swimming is like meditation for me. I love being in the water.
• I’ve never smoked a cigarette in my life.
• I don’t drink alcohol anymore — zero benefits for me, even socially.
• I got into biohacking before it was trendy — thanks to my dad’s obsession with healthy cooking and the best quality ingredients you can find.

🎯 Personal & random

• I’ve done public speaking at events and masterminds around the world.
• My name Navid means “good news” in Persian.
• I played Football Manager obsessively as a kid — I could manage teams for full seasons.
• My mom used to pay me 10 Swedish Kr per goal in soccer. Some weeks, I made a lot!
• I was a foreign exchange student in Ohio (2004-2005) and earned a U.S. high school diploma.
• I studied natural science in high school — hated it. Total waste of time.
• My first job was delivering newspapers when I was 12.
• I once went to Chelsea Football Camp in London for an English language program.

📬 How to connect with Navid

I love connecting with like-minded creators, entrepreneurs, and high performers.

If you want to follow my journey, learn from my experiences, or reach out, here’s where you’ll find me:

• My Newsletter 📩 – Get my latest insights on business, discipline, and high-performance living.
• X (Twitter) 🐦 – Daily thoughts, lessons, and real-time updates.
• Instagram 📸 – Behind-the-scenes content, lifestyle, and quick insights.
• YouTube 🎥 – Deep-dive videos on business, personal branding, and self-improvement.
• LinkedIn 💼 – More in-depth business insights and professional connections.
• 🌍 My website – Explore my blog, resources, and everything I create.

📌 Got a question? Drop a comment or DM me — I read them all.

❓FAQs

I get a lot of questions about my entrepreneurial journey, business, and lifestyle. Here are some of the most common ones — straight to the point.

📌 Now it’s your turn

That’s a little (or maybe a lot) about me.

I’ve shared my story — now I’d love to hear yours.

Drop a comment and let me know where you’re at in your journey. Are you just getting started?

Already building something? Or maybe thinking about making a big change?

Let’s connect.