Syed Balkhi is the Founder of WPBeginner, the largest free WordPress resource site for beginners, and List25, which is a popular site of curated lists of lesser-known intriguing information on a variety of subjects. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Huffington Post, Yahoo, Business Insider, Mashable, and more.
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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- “Make friends, make money, go the extra mile to help when you can.” – Syed Balkhi
Business Failure
- Syed tried to get all fancy pants and change his website design at WPBeginner.com when it was working beautifully as is. The result was total chaos – find out why and what he did to recover.
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- Syed shares how the concept for WPBeginner was born and reveals his secret to its success.
Current Business
- Syed has two other exciting ventures that he shares with us. This guy wakes up at 4am daily and his results are obvious!
Small Business Resource
- Time Doctor: Time Tracking and Time Management Software that is accurate and helps you to get a lot more done each day.
Best Business Book
- The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
Interview Links
- WPBeginner.com
- @SyedBalkhi
- Optin Monster: Convert more visitors into subscribers by using our best WordPress popup, exit-intent technology, and other highly effective lead-generation methods.
Sponsors
- Onnit: A health and wellness brand focused on Total Human Optimization. To get 10% off your supplement purchase go to onnit.com/fire
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Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!
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