This is a repost of episode 1 where I tell you how I started the business and raised $11M. I am reposting this as it's been 2 years since I have been doing this podcast, even though consistency has been something I have struggled with in the past I am super proud of myself. Also, there are so many new listeners that would love for you to know more about me and how I started my business.
One of the main skills you must have as a CEO is the ability to sell.
In this episode, I take you through my exact strategy and tactics on how I don't actually sell but sign the best creators and brands in the world.
For any startup founder and entrepreneur building your team is one of the most important things you will do.
After a 1000 interviews and hiring 250+ people globally, its become quite clear what type of people do well in startups / new companies.
In this weeks episode I breakdown:
-What you need to look for when interviewing
-What skills are the ones you need around you
-Culture
-How to get your team to deliver results alongside their own career aspirations
Thanks
Shan
Over the past 7 years I have helped some of the biggest creators in the world build their audiences. Today I manage an audience of 200M people.
I break it all down in this episode.
As you get older, you get wiser and realise there's a lot of things I would have changed when I was 20 year old. In this week's episode, I give real advice to someone who is looking to start their own business. If you're in your 20s, this episode is for you.
This episode is for for anyone who runs an agency or has their own brand. If you sell products or services, I give tips on what you can do to increase your sales and grow your business.
It's time to shift focus and talk about what I'm really good at -- making money! I run a client-facing business called Genflow, and in this episode, I give a proper and raw update on what we're focussing on as a business in 2023, and where my focus will be the most as a CEO.
I'm currently working 12-hour days, and in this episode I share how I maximise my time to make some life-changing money.
I've been building Genflow since 2016, and have personally gone through all the highs and lows of the company. This episode is for fellow business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to grow their agency. I share real, direct tips and advice that will work. No bullsh*t about reading books or hiring a mentor here. It's real actionable stuff to track your sales, retention and growth. Let me know what you thought of the episode on Instagram at @shanhanif.
The single biggest difference between you and somebody else is how you carry yourself every single day and your daily habits. In this episode, I will be talking about the three habits you need to make a significant impact to your day-to-day, and ultimately become more successful.
In this episode I take you through my goals for 2023, mindset and what you need to do to be successful.
OK - so it's the end of 2022.
It feels different this time. As for me personally, we delivered everything we set out to as a business, but at the same time, I feel like we could have done better. Mainly as I know myself, what I am capable of doing, and how much more I can give to this game of entrepreneurship.
In this episode I take you through my key lessons and how you can use it to make your business better.
Are you ready for some plain and simple truth? This episode is breaking through all the bullsh*t of being 'successful'. I have employed 200+ people in my entire career and most people go through the same thing - they put themselves in boxes. In this episode, I share my approach on how you can be more confident and stop thinking you're not good enough.
It's my favourite time of the year - Black Friday season! This is the time for real entrepreneurs to make money and reach their goals. for the past 10 years, I've used this weekend as the ultimate test of the health of my business, and once again this year we have set big goals for my business Genflow. In this episode, I share very strategic insights into what you can do - as an entrepreneur of the business - to win this holiday season. Let me know what you think.
This episode is for everyone who thinks they need a mentor to progress in their career... when in fact, they do not. In the early days of my entrepreneurial journey, I thought I needed mentorship and someone to guide me, but very quickly I realised that mentorship sucks. Press play for my reasons.
Founders and entrepreneurs, listen up. In this week's podcast episode, I cover the nitty gritty details of how you need to prepare your deck and pitch to get investment for your business. I talk about what you need to cover? What investors care about? What your numbers need to say? And how to sell to investors? Let's get into it.
It's been six years since I started my creator company Genflow. This week, we're celebrating. I'm highlighting 6 of my favourite moments, lessons learnt and thoughts. Happy Birthday to Genflow!
It's been 6 years since I launched Genflow, and in this episode i give you the no-nonsense of being an entrepreneur and everything I have learnt as a startup CEO. Most books or gurus won’t tell you this. The cashflow of the business, the growth mindset and getting the most of your team, I cover it all. Sit back and let me know your thoughts.
In this week's episode, I give an update on my new fundraise for my company Genflow. I also answer some hot questions on what investors are looking for? What type of investor you need for your business? And what are the red flags
I'm back! In this week's episode, I talk about the 5 biggest lessons I've learnt in the last few months of scaling this business. In the early days of Genflow, we were a very small team of 11 people and we signed some of our biggest creators who we still work with. Now with a team of 100+ around the world, things have evolved and we've got more processes in place. But is this good for the business? Press play...