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Beyond Blind BlamingHow to Avoid the Mistakes That Kill Most Startups | Feras AlhlouWhat really holds entrepreneurs back, and how some turn setbacks into massive success? The secret isn’t hustling harder, but learning to say no and pivot with purpose.Meet Feras Alhlou, a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Epsilon Technologies, who’s mastered the art of strategic focus. From an unexpected layoff to leading groundbreaking data strategies and selling his company, Feras now dedicates his time to mentoring founders and sharing practical frameworks for building sustainable businesses.Feras joins host Kevin St. Clergy to reveal lessons on overcoming blind spots, harnessing the powe...
2025-12-3044 min
Predictable B2B SuccessScale Your Consulting Business Like a 4th-Degree Black BeltAre you ready to unravel the real secrets of starting and scaling a successful business? In this episode of Predictable B2B Success, host Vinay Koshy sits down with Feras Alhlou, an advisor to 150 startups, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, and the founder of Startup with Feras, to explore the raw realities of entrepreneurship.
Discover how a sudden layoff became the unexpected catalyst for Feras Alhlou's journey, and why most founders miss what truly matters in building trust and accelerating growth. From the disciplined mindsets honed in martial arts to the deliberate practices that separate sustainable businesses from...
2025-11-2541 min
The Mindful FIRE Podcast190 : Navigating the Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship with Feras AlhlouIn this episode: entrepreneurship journey, overcoming layoffs, leveraging personal networks, importance of relationships, advice for aspiring entrepreneurs with Feras AlhlouEpisode SummaryAdam speaks with Feras Alhlou about his journey into entrepreneurship, the challenges of overcoming layoffs, and the importance of leveraging personal networks for business success. Feras shares valuable insights on building relationships and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to navigate their own paths.Guest BioFeras Alhlou is a successful entrepreneur and founder of multiple businesses, including a consulting firm that specializes in analytics...
2025-08-0559 min
Startup SuccessWhat to Stop Doing Today: Real Talk with a Startup CoachFeras Alhlou returns with real-world insights on scaling startups, avoiding burnout, and leading with purpose.
2025-07-0100 min
Startup Success: A Podcast for Founders & InvestorsWhat to Stop Doing Today: Real Talk with a Startup CoachWe’re thrilled to welcome back Feras Alhlou—seasoned entrepreneur, startup coach, and co-founder of Start Up With Feras—for another insightful episode of Startup Success.In this candid conversation, Feras dives into what it really takes to build and scale a successful startup. He shares hard-earned lessons from his own journey, including how to focus on what matters most during each phase of the startup lifecycle and why founders must learn to delegate! And he offers his take on giving back to your team and your community.We discuss:The importance of “outsourcing the headache...
2025-07-0123 min
How To Sell MoreHow Google's Endorsement Unlocked Millions in Revenue | Feras AlhlouImagine landing a large contract with a Fortune 500 company without having to pitch for the business. That's what happened to Feras Alhlou when Google referred Salesforce to his company. In this episode of How to Sell More, Mark Drager and seasoned entrepreneur and business advisor Feras Alhlou explore how strategic partnerships can unlock higher-quality leads, increase deal size, and create premium positioning to differentiate your company from competitors. In Episode 102, you'll learn: ✅ The power of starting small and persisting through difficult times ✅ How a growth mindset helps you continuously move upmarket to la...
2025-03-0735 min
Best Morning Routine, Ever!Building Big from Small: Transforming Startups into Success Stories w/ Feras AlhlouFeras Alhlou is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur with extensive experience in startups. He co-authored the acclaimed book Google Analytics Breakthrough: From Zero to Business Impact and sold his web and marketing analytics consultancy to dentsu in 2019. A sought-after speaker and mentor to over 150 businesses, Feras serves on various boards and actively supports non-profits. Through his platform, Start Up With Feras, he guides aspiring entrepreneurs in starting and scaling their ventures. CONNECT WITH HIM https://www.startupwithferas.com/ Subscribe to this channel now! https://www.youtube.com/user/lunidelouis/?sub_confirmation=1 ...
2025-02-1726 min
Fuel Your Marketing Podcast: Igniting Insight and Innovation in SaaS, Technology, and MarketingFYM Ep. 43 - Leadership Insights: Scaling With Go-To-Market and Data-Driven FocusIn this episode, Arti Sharma chats with Feras Alhlou - entrepreneur, analytics expert, and co-founder of Start Up With Feras. Feras shares his inspiring journey from scaling a digital analytics consulting firm into a global analytics leader to its acquisition by dentsu, one of the world's top media companies. Discover how Feras built systems for sustainable growth, made his company acquirable, and embraced new opportunities post-acquisition. Learn actionable strategies to scale your startup, prioritize data-driven decisions, and stay focused in today's fast-paced entrepreneurial landscape. This episode is packed with wisdom for founders, entrepreneurs...
2025-01-2342 min
The Mind of Business SuccessThe Ups and Downs of EntrepreneurshipIn this episode of The Mind of Business Success Podcast, Alicia Cramer sits down with Feras Alhlou, a seasoned entrepreneur and business mentor, to uncover the realities of entrepreneurship. Together, they explore the triumphs and challenges that come with building and scaling businesses, including the sale of Feras's 8-figure company. Feras shares invaluable insights on navigating rejection, mastering sales, and developing a resilient entrepreneurial mindset. This candid discussion offers actionable advice for business owners at all levels who aspire to achieve sustainable success. Tune in to learn why mindset is the cornerstone of every entrepreneurial journey and how to...
2024-12-0320 min
The Chris Voss ShowThe Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mastering Entrepreneurship: Overcoming Challenges and Building Success with Feras Alhlou
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About the Guest(s):
Feras Alhlou is a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and business mentor. He is the founder of Startup with Feras Alhlou, where he helps entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses to reach seven and eight figures. Feras Alhlou has an extensive background in the consulting and analytics space, having successfully sold a business to Dentsu, a global marketing giant. He is also the author of “Google Analytics Breakthrough: From Zero to Business Impact,” publ...
2024-10-1231 min
The Risepreneur PodcastScaling and Exiting: Feras Alhlou’s Guide to Entrepreneurial Success | Risepreneur Podcast | Ep. 43In this engaging episode of The Risepreneur Podcast, host Boruch is joined by the accomplished serial entrepreneur Feras Alhlou. Feras takes listeners on an inspiring journey from his days climbing the corporate ladder to his experiences founding and successfully exiting multiple businesses. With a track record that includes co-founding a startup with Feras and over 20 years of experience in scaling eight-figure enterprises, Feras offers a wealth of knowledge that is invaluable to both budding and seasoned entrepreneurs. Throughout the episode, Feras emphasizes the significance of hard work, the power of learning from mistakes, and the importance of building strong...
2024-09-251h 04
The Risepreneur PodcastScaling and Exiting: Feras Alhlou’s Guide to Entrepreneurial Success | Risepreneur Podcast | Ep. 43In this engaging episode of The Risepreneur Podcast, host Boruch is joined by the accomplished serial entrepreneur Feras Alhlou. Feras takes listeners on an inspiring journey from his days climbing the corporate ladder to his experiences founding and successfully exiting multiple businesses. With a track record that includes co-founding a startup with Feras and over 20 years of experience in scaling eight-figure enterprises, Feras offers a wealth of knowledge that is invaluable to both budding and seasoned entrepreneurs.
Throughout the episode, Feras emphasizes the significance of hard work, the power of learning from mistakes, and...
2024-09-251h 04
Business Growth TalksFrom Small Business to Fortune 500: Strategies for Scaling Up with Feras Alhou (re-released episode)In this episode of the Business Growth Talks podcast, host Mark Hayward welcomes Feras Alhlou, a seasoned entrepreneur and business mentor, to discuss his extensive journey in entrepreneurship and business growth. Feras Alhlou shares his insightful experiences from starting as a hardware engineer to transitioning into the business world, founding multiple companies, and ultimately selling his digital marketing firm to a major global player, Dentsu. Mark and Feras delve into the intricacies of developing a business mindset, emphasizing execution and the importance of balancing planning with action.Feras offers practical advice on scaling businesses, focusing on the...
2024-09-231h 00
The Black Belt in LeadershipFeras Alhlou: Mastering Strategic Leadership with a Black Belt MindsetIn this episode of the Black Belt in Leadership podcast, host Aslak de Silva sits down with Feras Alhlou, a seasoned entrepreneur, business strategist, and co-founder of E-Nor, a leading digital analytics consultancy that he successfully led to an acquisition by Dentsu, one of the world’s largest advertising and digital marketing agencies. With a proven track record of sparring with entrepreneurs and helping them scale their businesses to 7 and 8 figures, Feras brings a wealth of knowledge in strategic leadership and business growth.In this insightful conversation, Feras shares how the principles of martial arts—such as disc...
2024-09-1037 min
Unconventional Life with Jules SchroederEp409: Overcoming Rejections and Scaling Ventures with Serial Entrepreneur and Growth Strategist Feras AlhlouFeras Alhlou is a serial entrepreneur, growth strategist, and startup advisor with a proven track record of scaling ventures from zero to eight figures. With decades of experience in the digital marketing and consulting space, Feras has successfully founded and exited multiple companies, serving high-profile clients like Google, Salesforce, and Johnson & Johnson. Known for his hands-on approach, he combines strategic insights with the discipline of martial arts, where he holds a third-degree black belt in Aikido. Feras is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs to build smarter, stronger businesses through his latest venture, Black Belt Start Up, where he p...
2024-09-0923 min
Sales GeniusClose Deals Faster with These Expert Tips with Feras Alhlou 🚀
Discover how to close deals faster with these expert tips from the Sales Genius Podcast! 🚀 In this exciting episode, host Joe Ingram teams up with accomplished entrepreneur Ferris Alilu to delve into the art of accelerating your sales process. Ferris, a Silicon Valley success story, shares his journey from launching and growing his digital marketing consultancy, E-Nor, to achieving seven and eight-figure revenues and eventually selling it to a global media giant. Now, through his venture Startup with Ferris, he advises entrepreneurs on building and growing smarter businesses.
Explore actionable insights and proven strategies to streamline your sales process, lev...
2024-09-0256 min
CEO Sales StrategiesTrial, Error, Triumph: The Journey Of Learning From Failure With Feras Alhlou [Episode 151]In a world that often glorifies instant success, learning from failure is an under-appreciated skill that can be the key to long-term achievement. The reality is that most success stories are built on a foundation of setbacks and missteps. Join Doug C. Brown as he goes one-on-one with Feras Alhlou, the force behind Start Up With Feras. Feras shares candidly about the challenges he faced and how he embraced these setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow. Doug and Feras will inspire you to overcome adversity and build a stronger, smarter business.In this episode, you will learn:The...
2024-08-2837 min
CEO Sales StrategiesTrial, Error, Triumph: The Journey Of Learning From Failure With Feras Alhlou [Episode 151]In a world that often glorifies instant success, learning from failure is an under-appreciated skill that can be the key to long-term achievement. The reality is that most success stories are built on a foundation of setbacks and missteps. Join Doug C. Brown as he goes one-on-one with Feras Alhlou, the force behind Start Up With Feras. Feras shares candidly about the challenges he faced and how he embraced these setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow. Doug and Feras will inspire you to overcome adversity and build a stronger, smarter business.In this episode, you will learn:
The...
2024-08-2841 min
Grow A Small Business PodcastFrom Startup to $10M+ Success: Co-founder of Startup With Feras shares 21 years of insights on scaling a 60-member team and building a thriving business. Discover strategies for growth, culture, and overcoming challenges. (Episode 545 - Feras Alhlou)In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Feras Alhlou, co-founder of Startup With Feras, sharing insights from 21 years of experience. He discusses scaling strategies for managing a 60-member team and cultivating a thriving business culture. With revenue generated exceeding $10 million, Feras offers practical advice on overcoming entrepreneurial challenges. To connect with Feras, feel free to reach out via LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Other Resources: The Ultimate Recruitment Toolkit Online Short CourseThe 4 by 2 rule when growing a small business Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed...
2024-07-281h 01
Paul Higgins Podcast548 - Who Are Your Champions?In this solo episode, I address many business owners' challenges, especially when struggling to manage finances and maintain cash flow. Drawing from my experiences, I share the importance of leveraging mentors and champions to navigate through tough economic cycles. I'll take you through my journey from my early days at Coca-Cola to running my businesses and how the guidance of various mentors helped me overcome obstacles and achieve success. Resources and LinksBook: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin HardyPrevious episode: 547 - Achieving No. 1 Google Analytics Partner Status After a Layoff with Feras A...
2024-07-1109 min
For Badass Entrepreneurs ONLY!From Layoff to 8-Figure Businesses - Feras AlhlouJoin us in this captivating episode of For Badass Entrepreneurs ONLY! as we welcome Feras Alhlou, the resilient entrepreneur who transformed a layoff into a multi-million dollar empire. Feras shares his journey of relentless learning, adaptation, and facing business highs and lows with unshakable determination. Discover how he built and scaled businesses to seven and eight figures, authored books, and continues to give back through pro bono consulting and mentoring over 150 new businesses. Get ready for inspiring stories, practical advice, and powerful insights from Feras Alhlou. Don't miss this chance to learn from a true badass entrepreneur!Five...
2024-07-0936 minPaul Higgins Podcast547 - Achieving No. 1 Google Analytics Partner Status After a Layoff with Feras AlhlouWhy you should listenLearn how Feras turned a layoff into an opportunity, growing multiple successful businesses.Gain practical advice on sales, marketing, and scaling your business from someone who's done it all.Discover the importance of strategic partnerships and certifications in building credibility and driving growth.Navigating the complexities of payroll and other business operations can be overwhelming, especially when it leads to short-changing yourself. In this episode, I chat with Feras Alhlou from StartUpwithFeras.com about his incredible journey from being laid off in 2003 to becoming the world's number one Google Analytics partner. Feras...
2024-07-0842 min
The Sales EvangelistFeras Alhlou | The Number One B2B Deal Killer What’s the number one deal killer, and how can you stop it from happening? Find out in this episode of “The Sales Evangelist Podcast.” Join me as I delve into a conversation with Feras Alhlou, a seasoned professional with a wealth of knowledge in sales strategies, business growth, and entrepreneurial advice. With a career spanning over two decades, Feras is a treasure trove of insights on deal killers, effective follow-up techniques, and customer engagement strategies that boost sales performance. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain from his expertise-hit play now! Feras A...
2024-07-0126 min
Your Brand AmplifiedFeras Alhlou: From Layoffs to 8-Figure LaunchpadsEver wondered how a sudden layoff could be the best thing to ever happen to you? Join me, Anika Jackson, as I chat with Feras Alhlou, a formidable entrepreneur who turned an unexpected job loss into a thriving series of startups. Feras opens up about the heartbreak of losing his VP role in Silicon Valley and how leveraging his network led him to co-found a business during the dawn of the internet. Through his story, you'll gain invaluaNavigating the tumultuous waters of career setbacks can often lead to unforeseen opportunities. This is precisely what we explore in the latest...
2024-06-2134 min
Field Sales UnscriptedInvesting in Yourself: The Key to Success With Feras Alhlou"If you happen to be laid off or you know someone who's laid off, it is hard, acknowledge that, mourn for a couple of days, but then you just gotta get yourself back up and go out and just knock on doors."- Feras Alhlou SummaryFeras Alhlou shares his journey from a painful layoff to founding and scaling businesses in Silicon Valley. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance, learning sales from the ground up, and taking risks. Feras highlights the need to invest in oneself, learn new tools and technologies, and specialize in a...
2024-06-1236 min
What If It Did Work?From Setback to Success: Feras Alhlou's Entrepreneurial JourneyHow did Feras Alhlou transform a career setback into a multi-million-dollar success story? Discover the incredible journey of this Bay Area entrepreneur and consultant who rebounded from the dot-com bubble burst in 2003 to build and sell his company, Enor, to Dentsu in 2019. Ferris opens up about the emotional toll of being laid off, the invaluable lessons he learned, and how recognizing and leveraging transferable skills played a crucial role in his entrepreneurial success.Throughout our conversation, Feras emphasizes the importance of resilience and adaptability in overcoming life's unexpected challenges. From mastering sales skills to strategically outsourcing weaknesses...
2024-06-121h 00
The Business Ownership Podcast7-Figure Business Growth - Feras Alhlou 7-8 Figure Special SeriesWant to learn how to grow your startup?In this episode of 7-8 Figure Special Series I interviewed Feras Alhlou. Feras has founded, grown, and sold businesses in Silicon Valley and abroad, scaling them from zero revenue to 7 and 8 figures. In 2019, Feras sold e-Nor, a digital marketing consultancy, to dentsu (a top-5 global media company).Feras has served as an advisor to 150+ other new businesses. In his current venture, Start Up With Feras, he's on a mission to help entrepreneurs in the consulting and services space start and grow their businesses smarter and stronger.
2024-06-1034 min
Multiply Your Success with Dr. Tom DuFore209. Keeping Your Word Matters—Feras Alhlou, CEO, Start Up With FerasHave you ever heard the stories of a business that promised employees a payout at the sale of it, only to have their promised share to be diluted or eliminated right before the sale happened? I know I have heard some of those before.Our guest today is Feras Alhlou who shares with us a wealth of great business growth information, but most importantly, how when he sold his business for 8-figures he kept his word to his employees.TODAY'S WIN-WIN: There are no shortcuts to success.
2024-06-1034 min
whistlekick Martial Arts RadioEpisode 926 - Feras AlhlouSUMMARY In this episode, Jeremy interviews Feras Alhlou, a business advisor and martial artist. They discuss the parallels between martial arts and business, including the importance of learning from mistakes, the need for discipline and structure, and the concept of sacrifice and service. Feras shares his journey in both martial arts and business, highlighting the value of continuous learning and the pursuit of mastery. They also touch on the importance of deliberate practice and the benefits of training with different people and in different arts. In this conversation, Jeremy and Feras discuss the importance of having a broad understanding and...
2024-06-101h 09
The Sales Podcast With Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer®Partner. Pivot. Prosper. Feras Alhlou on The Sales Podcast.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 tech...
2024-06-0256 min
Sales Transformation747 - Scaling Your Business and Navigating Enterprise Sales, Feras AlhlouColin chats with Feras Alhlou, co-founder of Startup with Ferris, about scaling businesses and preparing for larger contracts. Ferris shares insights on learning from competitors, building a strong business, and the importance of passion, skills, and sacrifice in entrepreneurship. They also discuss the process of selling a business and the evolving landscape of startups.Follow the Host:Collin Mitchell (Partner, Leadium)Our Episode Guest:Feras Alhlou (Co-founder, Startup with Feras)Sponsored By:Leadium | The leader in outbound sales appointment setting*If you'd like to be a guest...
2024-05-2211 min
UnveiledFrom Layoff to Leader: Crafting an Entrepreneur's Success Story with Feras AlhlouSend us a textEver faced the sting of a layoff or the daunting prospect of starting your own business from scratch? My guest Feras Alhlou, an entrepreneur who turned his own layoff into a launch pad for success, joins me to share his inspiring journey from job loss to triumph. Feras has been a client of mine for many years and I always love hearing his stories. He shows us how resilience can lead not just to recovery, but to extraordinary achievements like writing a bestseller, selling a flourishing company, and becoming a sought-after a...
2024-05-2136 min
CEO Sales StrategiesTrial, Error, Triumph: The Journey Of Learning From Failure With Feras Alhlou [Episode 151]In a world that often glorifies instant success, learning from failure is an under-appreciated skill that can be the key to long-term achievement. The reality is that most success stories are built on a foundation of setbacks and missteps. Join Doug C. Brown as he goes one-on-one with Feras Alhlou, the force behind Start Up With Feras. Feras shares candidly about the challenges he faced and how he embraced these setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow. Doug and Feras will inspire you to overcome adversity and build a stronger, smarter business.In this...
2024-05-2142 min
The Business Power Hour with Deb KrierFeras AlhlouFeras Alhlou has founded, grown, and sold businesses in Silicon Valley and abroad, scaling them from zero revenue to seven and eight figures. In 2019, he sold e-Nor, a digital marketing consulting company, to dentsu (a top-5 global media company).Feras has served as an advisor to more than 150 founders. In his current venture, Start Up With Feras, he’s on a mission to help entrepreneurs in the consulting and services space start and grow their businesses smarter and stronger.
2024-05-201h 01
Conquer Local Podcast717: Start Up Secrets: How This Entrepreneur Mentored 150+ Founders to Success | Feras AlhlouAre you ready to dive into the world of entrepreneurship with an expert? Join us in welcoming Feras Alhlou, an entrepreneur, author, speaker and board member who has not only founded and scaled businesses in Silicon Valley and beyond but also mastered the art of turning ideas into 7 and 8-figure ventures. In 2019, he made headlines by selling his digital marketing consulting company, e-Nor, to Dentsu, a top-5 global media company. In his current venture, Start Up With Feras, he empowers aspiring entrepreneurs in the consulting and services sector to kickstart and thrive in their ventures....
2024-05-1525 min
Sales Transformation741 - From Layoff to Sales Leader Sales Success, with Feras AlhlouColin interviews Feras Alhlou, co-founder of Startup with Feras, who shares his journey into entrepreneurship after being forced into it due to a layoff. Ferris discusses the challenges he faced starting a web design and search engine optimization business in the early days of the internet. He highlights the importance of learning sales skills, sharing his experience of starting without any sales background and the strategies he used to overcome rejection and scale his business successfully.Follow the Host:Collin Mitchell (Partner, Leadium)Our Episode Guest:Feras Alhlou (Co-founder, Startup with Feras)
2024-05-0809 min
Denise Griffitts - Your Partner In Success™ Radio!Feras Alhlou Life is All About PivotsThe entrepreneurial journey is filled with challenges that demand unwavering dedication from those starting a new venture.
Feras Alhlou is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with a track record of building and selling companies. He co-founded and chairs e-CENS, offering digital transformation services, leveraging over 20 years of startup experience.
Feras is a highly accomplished entrepreneur known for building multi-million-dollar businesses. In North America, he founded e-Nor, which became a premier Google Analytics certified partner, eventually acquired by dentsu in 2019. In his latest endeavor, Start Up With Feras, he provides expert guidance to founders and ex...
2024-05-031h 00
Beyond 8 FiguresGrow Your Business Against All Odds with Feras Alhlou, Start Up With FerasAs your business grows, what worked before won't always work anymore. This is where business adaptability becomes crucial. Entrepreneurs need to be ready to change and update their strategies and processes, ensuring they can keep pace with their business's growth. Having been through growing and selling his own company, Feras Alhlou knows firsthand the importance of adapting and evolving to meet the changing business environment. Today, he joins us to talk about the power of resilience, the art of delegation, and the strategic use of technology to streamline operations.About Feras AlhlouFeras Alhlou...
2024-04-2436 min
Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur PodcastThe 5 P's of Content Planning with YouTube Expert FerasIn this captivating episode, Feras shares the inside scoop on how to leverage free content into a powerhouse of business opportunities. Discover how planning, strategy, and clever content creation have propelled him to the forefront of the digital entrepreneurship scene.Have you ever wondered how you can transition from a successful podcast to making an impact on YouTube? Or perhaps you're looking for the best strategies to implement for content growth that actually drives engagement and fosters a dedicated audience. Tune in as we dive into these questions, providing you with the insights and tools necessary to...
2024-04-2230 min
Business BrosHow He Built and Sold Businesses Worth Millions with Feras Alhlou1331 In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of entrepreneurship, growth, and the art of scaling businesses from the ground up. Our guest is a visionary entrepreneur who has not only built and sold companies in Silicon Valley and beyond but also helped over 150 new ventures navigate the turbulent waters of startup success. From the foundations of digital marketing to the principles of Aikido, he embodies the true spirit of 'work hard, play hard.' Join us as we explore the journey, strategies, and insights of the incredible... Feras Alhlou!
Website: www.startupwithferas.com
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2024-04-1628 min
Office Hours with David MeltzerGrace Hawthorne, Gary Coxe, Feras AlhlouGrace HawthorneGrace Hawthorne is the author of a quick and insightful guide called Make Possibilities Happen: How to Transform Ideas into Reality (with the Stanford d.school). Hawthorne has been transforming great ideas into actual products on the market for clients like Walmart for years. She's a highly accomplished designer, entrepreneur, educator, and decade-long creativity researcher. Hawthorne is also the creator and founder of Paper Punk, a new creativity toy and tool for kids ages 6-99+. She is also a respected adjunct professor at Stanford University d.school, teaching courses on creativity and innovation which led t...
2024-04-1138 min
Big Hitters with Larry WeidelEpisode #791 - Why Startup Success Is All About Who You Hire with Feras AlhlouThis week on the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Feras Alhlou, Co-Founder and Advisor for New Consulting Businesses at Start Up With Feras and author of “Google Analytics Breakthrough: From Zero to Business Impact.”In the final part of this episode, Feras points out the value of creativity and commitment in early-stage startups and shares a practical approach to hiring. Moreover, he advises on the critical nature of hiring top talent, as A-level hires tend to bring in similar caliber colleagues, which enhances the company's quality and performance. Feras also touches on creating a so...
2024-03-2718 min
Big Hitters with Larry WeidelEpisode #790 - How A $1400 Contract Transformed A Startup Dream Into Reality with Feras AlhlouThis week on the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Feras Alhlou, Co-Founder and Advisor for New Consulting Businesses at Start Up With Feras and author of “Google Analytics Breakthrough: From Zero to Business Impact.”In the second part of this episode, Feras stresses the importance of a learning mindset and the ability to pivot in response to changing market conditions, highlighting the successful shift from a web design business to offering online marketing services, eventually becoming one of Google's certified partners for Google Analytics. He also touches on the critical role of hiring and...
2024-03-2616 min
Big Hitters with Larry WeidelEpisode #789 - How A Layoff Turned Feras Alhlou Into A Serial Entrepreneur with Feras AlhlouThis week on the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Feras Alhlou, Co-Founder and Advisor for New Consulting Businesses at Start Up With Feras and author of “Google Analytics Breakthrough: From Zero to Business Impact.”In the first part of this episode, Feras shares his journey from being a technical engineer to a successful entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, highlighting the shift from technical work to roles that required more interaction with people, which he found fulfilling. He underscores the importance of adapting to new roles, continuous learning, and applying new knowledge. Additionally, Feras reflects on t...
2024-03-2520 min
Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank: Get Daily Insights from the Top Internet Marketers & Entrepreneurs Around the World1070: Your Startup’s Future: Building and Scaling High-Impact Businesses with Feras AlhlouHave you ever been unsure about your career, thinking about starting your own business? It's a tough path, full of unknowns and difficulties that many avoid. But it's the struggles that shape you, the failures that fortify you, and ultimately, it's your vision and perseverance that will carve out your success.
Feras Alhlou is a seasoned entrepreneur and digital marketing expert. As the founder of multiple successful ventures in Silicon Valley, Feras gives insightful advice on overcoming layoffs, starting and scaling businesses, and the importance of digital marketing analytics. Throughout his journey, Feras emphasizes the value of resilience, learning from...
2024-03-2227 minMarketer of the Day with Robert Plank1070: Your Startup’s Future: Building and Scaling High-Impact Businesses with Feras AlhlouHave you ever been unsure about your career, thinking about starting your own business? It's a tough path, full of unknowns and difficulties that many avoid. But it's the struggles that shape you, the failures that fortify you, and ultimately, it's your vision and perseverance that will carve out your success. Feras Alhlou is an […]
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2024-03-2227 min
Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank1070: Your Startup's Future: Building and Scaling High-Impact Businesses with Feras Alhlou
2024-03-2127 min
Better Call Daddy357. Laid Off, Now What? Feras Alhlou
Looking for a job, is a full-time job! What areas or skills can you improve upon? Are you wanting to start your own business? You may want to start with a few deep breaths first.
What are the key challenges that entrepreneurs face in today's business environment?
How can startups be more responsible with their spending to ensure they reach the finish line?
Should you double down, pivot, or quit?
How can you automate and make things more efficient in your business? Are breakfast events really the best place to find poten...
2024-03-1156 min
Chasing The InsightsFeras Alhlou on starting and struggling, - what's limiting growth and scaleIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to serial entrepreneur Feras Alhlou. Feras talks to us about starting and struggling. Plus, what's limiting growth and scale. Feras Alhlou has founded, grown, and sold businesses in Silicon Valley and abroad, scaling them from zero revenue to 7 and 8 figures. In 2019, Feras sold e-Nor, a digital marketing consultancy, to dentsu (a top-5 global media company). Feras has served as an advisor to 150+ other new businesses. In his current venture, Start Up With Feras, he's on a mission to help entrepreneurs in the consulting and...
2024-03-0535 minBusiness Growth TalksScaling Your Business: Lessons from Growing a Startup to Fortune 500In this captivating episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward sits down with seasoned entrepreneur Feras Alhlou, discussing the intricacies of business growth during the critical stage when rapid development and revenue peaks. Feras sheds light on the importance of execution over mere ideas, drawing on his vast experience across various industries.The episode delves into Feras's personal turning point—his shift from an engineering role to a more business-centric one—and how that decision catapulted his career trajectory. Moving on, Feras emphasizes the invaluable art of sales, reflecting on his transition from a tech-focused background to m...
2024-02-051h 00
21st Century EntrepreneurshipFeras Alhlou: Silicon Valley's Strategic MentorFeras Alhlou, a distinguished mentor and seasoned entrepreneur, has leveraged his wealth of experience in Silicon Valley to guide founders through the complexities of launching and scaling businesses. His journey, marked by both significant achievements and challenging setbacks, embodies the essence of resilience and strategic foresight. In our conversation, Feras delves into the critical aspects of entrepreneurship, from the importance of resilience and continuous learning to the power of networking and mentorship.He shares poignant insights into his transition from facing personal career challenges to becoming an influential figure in the analytics domain and a published author...
2024-02-0325 min
Label Free: ”To live your best life, live label free.”Scaling from Zero to Seven Figures: Insights from a Serial EntrepreneurIn this episode of the Label Free Podcast, host Deanna Radulescu interviews Feras Alhlou, an author, keynote speaker, and founder of Startup with Feras. Feras shares his journey as an entrepreneur, from starting and scaling businesses in the Silicon Valley to selling them for seven and eight figures. Feras also discusses his passion for martial arts, specifically Aikido, and how it has helped him find balance and focus in his life. He emphasizes the therapeutic and discipline aspects of martial arts and how it parallels with the mindset and resilience required in entrepreneurship. The conversation then shifts to the...
2024-01-1726 minStartup Success: A Podcast for Founders & InvestorsFounders: How to Start, How to Grow, How to Give BackMoving to Silicon Valley in 1998, our guest has served his time in the trenches of startup land. With several successful startups behind him, including the successful sale of E-Nor, now he’s dedicated to sharing his knowledge and experience so other founders don’t suffer the “same wounds and scars.” Feras Alhlou is a highly sought-after mentor, advisor, and consultant to startups. He has also recently launched the YouTube channel, Start Up with FerasIn this lively and informative episode, we’ll discuss:Being a leader vs being a managerHow pivoting quickly leads to g...
2022-08-3031 min
Focus Is Your Friend: How to double down on marketing that mattersEpisode 39: Five Books to Read in Q1, with Lee CaraherSo many books, so little time! We've taken the guesswork away by highlighting the best books you need to read this quarter. "Each of these books has five nuggets that you can apply to your programs today that can help you have better results by next quarter." - Lee Caraher What you'll learn about in this episode: Why you and your team should read books together "Pre-Suasion" Robert Cialdini's book about why the moment before you deliver your message is so crucial "Influence" Robert Cialdini's essential book about how to get people to say y...
2017-03-0918 min
The Present Beyond Measure Show: Data Storytelling, Presentation & VisualizationBecoming an Indispensable Google Analytics Rock Star with e-Nor Feras Alhlou and Eric Fettman are the brain trust behind the company E-Nor, and one of my favorite Google Analytics blogs. They focus on providing the knowledge to train savvy audiences, educating lay audiences and the effective use of data within large enterprises.Together they are releasing a brand new book on winning the Google Analytics game called Google Analytics Breakthrough: From Zero to Business Impact. It is massively thorough and an actionable guide to maximizing the value from the world’s most ubiquitous analytics platform and debuts on September 19th on Amazon.And in th...
2016-09-0149 min
PPC PlaybookAdvanced Tracking with Analytics Expert Feras AlhlouShane and Maria discuss advanced tracking with analytics expert Feras Alhlou. Learn all about goal types, event tracking, assigning a conversion value to goals, reconciling data between analytics platforms, analytics hacks, upgrading to Universal Analytics, cohort analysis and analytics for live chat software.In case you missed it, listen to Episode 5 for a basic understanding of Google Analytics and how to link Adwords to Google Analytics for better reporting. Visit the PPC Professionals AdWords Best Practices Tutorial to learn more about AdWords Tracking and Conversions.
2014-07-2532 min
PPC PlaybookAdvanced Tracking with Analytics Expert Feras AlhlouShane and Maria discuss advanced tracking with analytics expert Feras Alhlou. Learn all about goal types, event tracking, assigning a conversion value to goals, reconciling data between analytics platforms, analytics hacks, upgrading to Universal Analytics, cohort analysis and analytics for live chat software.In case you missed it, listen to Episode 5 for a basic understanding of Google Analytics and how to link Adwords to Google Analytics for better reporting. Visit the PPC Professionals AdWords Best Practices Tutorial to learn more about AdWords Tracking and Conversions.
2014-07-2532 min
LPO: Landing Page OptimizationQuantitative and Qualitative Insights with Feras AlhlouTim talks Quantitative and Qualitative Insights with the E-nor analytics consultancy founder, Feras Alhlou, about how to uncover and diagnose conversion problems. We also discuss the softer side of the martial art Aikido.
2012-11-0533 min
The Andy Forbes FilesThe Andy Forbes Files: Feras Alhlou talks about getting started with Google AnalyticsFeras Alhlou, President and Principal Consultant at E-Nor, talks about how to get started with Google Analytics. Topics include registration, reports, key performance indicators, and segmentation.
2008-12-2227 min