From Restaurants to Revolutionary Bows: The Story of Nibal Askar and APA Archery Archery, hunting, bowhunting

In this episode of the Sask Entrepreneurs Podcast, Nibal Askar—founder of APA Archery—shares how he transformed his career from running restaurants to leading one of the world’s most innovative bow manufacturers.

Nibal opens up about the sacrifices behind success, the power of customer service, and why relentless innovation is essential when competing with industry giants. His story is one of passion, family support, and a commitment to building something truly unique in a niche market.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Why taking big risks can be the only way forward

• How exceptional customer service fuels business longevity

• Ways innovation gives small players a competitive edge

• Insights from scaling a specialized manufacturing business

• The vital role of family in entrepreneurial success

If you’re building from the ground up or ready to take your venture global, this episode will inspire you to aim higher and never settle.

Archery, hunting, bowhunting