Your Degree Won't Get You Anywhere! — Here’s How One of GQ’s Most POWERFUL Indians Built His Success

No Bollocks with Matt Haycox

In this episode of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, Matt sits down with Dr. Harmeek Singh, founder and CEO of Plan B Group, a powerhouse entrepreneur and one of GQ’s 100 Most Powerful Indians. Harmeek’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, grit, and unapologetic ambition. From a privileged life in India to losing everything and starting fresh in Dubai with nothing, Dr. Singh shares the raw truths of rebuilding himself—and his empire—by refusing to settle or make excuses.

In this episode, Harmeek challenges the “degree-dependent” mindset, pushing the importance of practical knowledge over formal education. He’s known for his unfiltered take on entitlement, calling it a “comfort zone trap” and emphasising that real success isn’t about waiting for opportunity—it’s about fighting for it.

Harmeek’s success isn’t just about wealth; it’s about the legacy he’s building. As a mentor to future entrepreneurs and advocate for community upliftment, he proves that the true measure of success is the impact you leave behind.

Key Takeaways:

• Why Practical Knowledge Beats Degrees: Harmeek explains why hands-on experience is far more valuable than a traditional degree in today’s fast-paced world.
• The Power of Resilience and Adaptability: From financial collapse to restrictive work bans, Harmeek’s story of overcoming obstacles proves that failure is a stepping stone to success.
• Why Entitlement is the Enemy of Success: Harmeek reveals why entitlement keeps people trapped in mediocrity and why the drive for continuous improvement is essential.
• Building a Legacy Beyond Business: Learn how Harmeek is shaping the next generation, creating impact beyond profit, and advocating for community through mentorship and advocacy.

Tune in if You’re Ready to:

• Challenge the status quo around formal education and see what real-world experience can offer.
• Embrace a resilient, adaptable mindset that transforms setbacks into comebacks.
• Understand the value of creating an impact beyond profits by building trust, credibility, and community.

This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur who’s ready to stop waiting for success and start creating it.
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:47 - How life as a “Spoiled Brat” began for Dr Harmeek Singh in India
4:44 - How did it feel coming from such wealth?
7:35 - Family Business and Bankruptcy
9:58 - Arranged Marriage or Love Marriage?
10:37 - Parents Recovery Through Bankruptcy
13:44 - How Dr Harmeek Teaches his Children
15:38 - First Steps in Dubai
25:28 - 6 month Ban from UAE
28:14 - A True Entrepreneur’s Role is Multifaceted - Were you ready for that?
30:20 - An Endless List of Accolades - Your Parents Must Be Proud?
32:11 - Dr Harmeek Singh on Today’s Ocean of Entitlement
35:20 - Has your Destination changed over the years?
37:34 - The Passion with Women - Founder of GCC Menopause Summit, and Lead the Women’s Run
39:57 - Final Thoughts

Kapitel

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. How life as a "Spoiled Brat" began for Dr Harmeek Singh in India (00:01:00)

3. How did it feel coming from such wealth? (00:03:57)

4. Family Business and Bankruptcy (00:06:48)

5. Arranged Marriage or Love Marriage? (00:09:11)

6. Parents Recovery Through Bankruptcy (00:09:51)

7. How Dr Harmeek Teaches his Children (00:12:57)

8. First Steps in Dubai (00:14:51)

9. 6 month Ban from UAE (00:24:41)

10. A True Entrepreneur's Role is Multifaceted - Were you ready for that? (00:27:27)

11. An Endless List of Accolades - You Parents Must Be Proud? (00:29:33)

12. Dr Harmeek Singh on Today's Ocean of Entitlement (00:31:24)

13. Has your Destination changed over the years? (00:34:33)

14. The Passion with Women - Founder of GCC Menopause Summit, and Lead the Women's Run (00:36:47)

15. Final Thoughts (00:39:57)