Stanislav Shipko

From first earnings to a construction business in foreign markets

I am Stanislav Shypko, co-owner of the construction company SPHERA LTD.

My professional journey began long before I started my own business. While still at school, I worked as a lathe operator, and during my university studies, as a welder. That was when I gained my first experience earning money independently and gradually realized that I wanted to keep growing.

I found my first official job at the headquarters of a political party, where I worked on campaign and outreach activities. This experience was an important stage for me, but later I moved into the construction industry. It shaped the direction of my professional career.

The next step was starting my own business. I consider this one of the most important decisions of my life, because it gave me the opportunity to set my own direction, make difficult decisions, and take responsibility for the results.

Over time, my work expanded beyond a single market. Today, I am a co-owner of the construction company SPHERA LTD, which operates in Indonesia and Cyprus.

I rely on a simple principle in my work: nothing is impossible if you don’t create limitations in your own mind. For an entrepreneur, it is important to see the goal, set a high standard, and not put off decisions that determine the business’s future direction.

Demand gives rise to business

How did you come up with the business idea?

There was demand, and that led to the idea of starting a business.

The ability to make decisions

What key skills helped you start your business?

My ability to make critical decisions helped me.

Legal matters, team, and delegation

What were the 3 most difficult challenges you addressed in the first years?

The first difficult challenges were related to legal matters, staffing, and the need to organize the work better than I could have done it myself.

The biggest crises are always related to people

What crises has your business faced, and how did you overcome them?

There have been many different situations, but the main problems and crises are always related to people.

High standards and a clear goal

Which decisions proved most effective for the company’s growth?

The most effective approach is to maintain high standards and have a goal to focus on.

You can’t rely solely on agreements

What mistake do you now consider your most valuable experience?

I realized that you can’t trust people and be sure they will want to honor their agreements.

From my first earnings in school to a construction business

How did you earn your first $100?

I earned my first $100 during my school years, working as a lathe operator.

How did you earn your first $1 000?

As a student, I worked as a welder and earned my first $1 000 that way.

How did you earn your first $10 000?

I earned my first $10 000 at my first official job, doing campaign and outreach work at a political party headquarters.

How did you earn your first $100 000?

I earned my first $100 000 in the construction industry.

How did you earn your first $1 000 000?

I haven't earned it yet, but very soon.

From a Clear Goal to Business Growth

I can share my approach to systematizing a business, setting goals, and working toward them. It’s important to me to see the direction, have a clear goal, and understand where to focus.

Your experience: how do you systematize a business?

You need to develop a clear mind map.

Your experience: how do you double your growth in a year?

You need a clear goal and the drive to achieve it as quickly as possible.