Lessons from a 24 Year Old Who’s Built Several 7-Figure Online Businesses – with Syed Balkhi [081]
Lessons from a 24 Year Old Who's Built Several 7-Figure Online Businesses
Syed Balkhi is an award-winning 24-year-old entrepreneur with several 7-figure online businesses. He was recognized as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under the age of 30 by the United Nations. His businesses include WPBeginner, which is the largest free WordPress resource on the planet and OptinMonster a popular lead generation SaaS product that you see on so many sites around the web.
Success Quote
“It's hard to beat a person that never gives up” — Babe Ruth
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” — African Proverb
Book Recommendation
“The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers” by Ben Horowitz – Amazon.com | Audible
“David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants” by Malcolm Gladwell – Amazon.com | Audible
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