The Sales Podcast With Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer®
Partner. Pivot. Prosper. Feras Alhlou on The Sales Podcast.
02 Jun 2024
Feras Alhlou shares his journey from being laid off in a dry market to launching his own successful business. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability and readiness to pivot in the face of unexpected challenges. Feras also discusses the role of personal responsibility and the need to take proactive action to achieve success. He highlights the significance of surrounding oneself with the right people and constantly learning and improving. Feras shares his experiences in the early days of web design and online marketing, and how he navigated the evolving landscape of technology and AI. Feras shares his journey of starting and growing a successful analytics business, emphasizing the importance of specialization and finding the right business partners. He discusses the challenges of selling to Fortune 500 companies and the importance of continuous learning and improvement. Feras also advises young entrepreneurs and emphasizes the need for hard work and building a strong network. He cautions against following shady gurus and encourages authenticity and listening to the customer. Feras shares his resources, including his YouTube channel and newsletter, Startup with Ferris. https://blog.thesaleswhisperer.com/p/feras-alhlou Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:57 Adaptability and Pivoting in Entrepreneurship 05:40 Surrounding Yourself with the Right People and Constant Learning 10:15 Personal Responsibility and Proactive Action 26:44 Challenges and Lessons in Selling to Fortune 500 Companies 28:28 The Importance of Continuous Learning and Improvement 36:59 Hard Work and Building a Strong Network for Career Advancement 48:07 Beware of Shady Gurus and Seek Advice from Successful Individuals 53:14 Authenticity and Listening to the Customer in Business Market like you mean it. Now go sell something. SUBSCRIBE to sell more, faster, at higher margins, with less stress, and more fun! https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesWhispererWes ----- Connect with me: Twitter -- https://twitter.com/saleswhisperer TikTok -- https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaleswhisperer Instagram -- http://instagram.com/saleswhisperer LinkedIn -- http://www.linkedin.com/in/thesaleswhisperer/ Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/wes.sandiegocrm Facebook Page -- https://www.facebook.com/thesaleswhisperer Vimeo -- https://vimeo.com/thesaleswhisperer Podcast -- https://feeds.libsyn.com/44487/rss Sales Book -- https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/c/way-book BUSINESS GROWTH TOOLS https://12WeeksToPeak.com https://CopyByWes.com https://CRMQuiz.com https://TheBestSalesSecrets.com https://MakeEverySale.com https://www.TheSalesWhisperer.com/
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