In this episode of BizBlend podcast, Shehab Barham discusses two main schools of thought for scaling a product in the startup ecosystem: product-led growth and sales-led growth. While sales-led growth relies on hiring account managers and building a large sales team, product-led growth focuses on using the product itself as the primary vehicle to acquire, activate, and retain customers. Understanding customer pain points and creating a clear path to the “Aha” moment are key components of successful product-led growth strategies.

This episode of Bizblend podcast explores transforming your pet as your perfect companion. As a child, he observed the impact of intimidation and bribes in dog training and family dynamics. His experiences taught him that true leadership extends beyond mere results. Vulnerability, trust, and genuine connection play crucial roles in building strong bonds with dogs and people alike

In this episode of BizBlend podcast, Tanya Brody, an experienced copywriter and email marketing consultant, discusses effective email list building. She emphasizes starting with existing contacts or interested individuals. Send personalized emails, explaining your email list and offering an opt-in. As your list grows, use an email service provider for scalability. Remember to respect subscribers’ preferences and make unsubscribing easy.

Derick Johnson, a US Army veteran, life coach, and trainer, has helped over 500 clients and 50 companies thrive. Growing up as a mixed-race individual in the South, he faced significant adversity, including a tumultuous home life. He turned to fitness to cope and maintain calm. Recognized for his resilience and leadership, he was awarded Soldier of the Year three times. Derick now uses his experiences to guide others in transforming their lives, focusing on healing and personal growth. His journey is a testament to overcoming challenges and helping others do the same.

Aaron Anderson, an author and influence strategist, has been featured on Forbes and other business platforms. His book, “The Key to the Gate,” teaches techniques to get past gatekeepers to decision-makers and has achieved international success. With a background in psychology and extensive sales experience, Aaron excels at teaching teams to increase sales, negotiate effectively, and build loyal client relationships. Notably, he set a record by closing the largest sale in an 11-year-old organization. Aaron is also a dedicated husband and father who values the role of dads today.

In this episode of Bizblend podcast, we explore Alan Lazarus’s journey. He lost his father at age 2 and survived a near-fatal car accident at 26, which led him to reevaluate his life. Influenced by Bruni Ware’s book and a TED Talk by Tony Robbins, he committed to self-improvement. Alan’s driven approach has helped him build a meaningful life and lead a global team. With nearly 10,000 hours of speaking, podcasting, training, and coaching, he is dedicated to helping others achieve success and fulfillment. Alan emphasizes the importance of understanding the messenger’s background to fully grasp the message.

In this episode of BizBlend podcast, host Rima interviews Clayton Bates, a Shopify expert who transformed his near-bankruptcy into a thriving agency. Clayton shares his journey from resigning a well-paying job to struggling financially while building websites. Facing bankruptcy, he adopted a resilient mindset inspired by “Think and Grow Rich,” which led to securing major clients and becoming a Shopify expert. Clayton emphasizes the importance of setting achievable goals and believing in oneself. His agency now generates millions for small businesses globally, showcasing the power of perseverance and strategic planning.

In this episode of BizBlend podcast, host Rima welcomes David Roche, a professional coach and mentor for first-time CEOs. David, who chairs the London Book Fair and New Writing North, also collaborates with publishers and startups, and lectures at NFTS. His latest book, “Become a Successful First-Time CEO,” is an Amazon bestseller. David shares his journey from studying psychology to holding various executive roles in retail and publishing, including CEO of Borders UK. He emphasizes the importance of coaching and mentoring for new CEOs, highlighting the challenges they face and the critical support needed for their success.

In this episode of BizBlend podcast, host Rima interviews Aaron Witnish, co-founder of Content Only.au and creator of the “30 Days in 90 Minutes” content creation system. Aaron shares his journey from starting with information products to building successful marketing agencies. He explains his three-step system for creating a month’s worth of content in just 90 minutes: 1) Research content ideas using Google’s “People Also Ask” feature, 2) Record answers in an interview style, and 3) Repurpose the recorded content into various formats using AI tools and editors. This approach helps maintain consistency and efficiency in content creation.

In this episode of BizBlend podcast, host Rima interviews Ed Delia, President of Delia Associates. Ed shares his journey of transforming the company from a traditional advertising and PR agency into a digital-centric growth center for B2B brands. Under his leadership, the company has tripled in size and developed the Brand Leadership Solution, a proprietary growth platform that has revitalized over 150 brands. Ed discusses the importance of consistent branding both online and offline and the company’s focus on the art and science of growing B2B brands.