How to Start a Business from Nothing
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In this video I'll go over the blueprint of how I'd start a business from scratch in case I lost everything.
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00:00 Intro
00:41 Build in public
01:54 Provide value first
03:01 Target the market you care about
04:28 Step 1: Learn a monetizable skill
06:02 Step 2: Offer your services for free
09:59 Step 3: Turn it into a paid gig
10:54 Step 4: Productise the service
12:35 Step 5: Hire people
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00:00 Intro
00:41 Build in public
01:54 Provide value first
03:01 Target the market you care about
04:28 Step 1: Learn a monetizable skill
06:02 Step 2: Offer your services for free
09:59 Step 3: Turn it into a paid gig
10:54 Step 4: Productise the service
12:35 Step 5: Hire people
Ay ay sir
Tell me what business you guys are doing?
thanks
What if people misuse this generocity in line of showcasing Your skill for free?
Also am curious about SWOT analysis taught for establising a business. What are you thoughts on that? Is it needed/ Is it exception?
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Every overnight success was 10 years in the making. But because few build in public, people mistake the highlight reel for the start.
@@user-bb4yq8bb5z stf up, this isn't how to scam people
@@cushabdullahi9666 lmao u got some tips ? 😂😂😂😂
@@kanishk7921 he didn't reply to roberto, he replied to a bot.
@@kanishk7921 There was a comment bot not roberto
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The ‘offer to work for free’ thing is surprisingly rare but great advice. I took a gamble and emailed a company I covered in my psychology BSc to ask if I could come work for them for free and they gave me a paid gig as a trial. 16 years later and I’m now Managing Director. In all those years not one person has attempted the same thing.
Plus* Four< four< seven four< four
@@user-bb4yq8bb5z why ????
Wow!
16 years later…
Good Idea 💡
I’m starting a New business currently this is extremely helpful, thank you Ali!
I always love to hear other people experience so I can learn it without making the mistake myself.
Sir, your email address?
fake subs ?
@@Muhammad_Ayaz lmao
@@gilthunder1737 No Fake Subs here I've just been on TH-cam for a long long time
That's it. I am starting my own website/blog, documenting the upcoming final year in my masters, my thoughts and process of starting my own TH-cam channel, and working on my masters thesis. I will also try and get over my perfectionist mentality, and just write something, anything, and improve as I continue on the journey. Thank for another great video, Ali!
All the best ☺️
Good luck in your journey!
Good luck 👍🏻
Fun fact. At least 10 people watching this will be homeless at some point
Take imperfect action
Sorry to hear about being robbed, that sucks.
It is amazing to pick your brain on how would you start again.
Not robbed - he was burgled.
When you are robbed, it's basically threatening you to give up your stuff (e.g. on gunpoint or knifepoint) with you knowing. Burglary(and theft) is when you don't know it happened(i.e. in the middle of the night or when you were away).
@@CST1992 ok
@@CST1992 you are doing a good service to society. This difference is crucial in understanding what actually happened.
That explains why Ali has been using a surface laptop lately.
I've been so confused😂
@@pramilashaktawat4429 nah I don't wanna support those indian dudes
OMGGG I was so confused lol
I’m confused, can you explain?
@@NormanWasHere452 he got his macbook stolen
My business is doing so well because of my new logo luxbranding designed for me, couldnt be happier, got a few tips from this video so thanks!
Don't Promote your App or website here. Have some dignity
So true about providing value first and turning it into a paid service later. Many people don't have the patience for that. It may be one of the hardest parts of starting a business but it's so essential 🤷♀️
Basically, every success story is from what I get is: Work like hell, never give up, be patient, take risks, enjoy the journey, give without expecting returns, and be nice to people, and also a nice quote I found was to build your business so that if you drop dead today it can still function normally tomorrow, this isn't really related to the video but I'll post it anyway
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This video pushed me to start a blog and a TH-cam channel (amongst all of Ali’s other side hustle videos ( especially the one with his friend who went for a job interview & it turned out they already knew about her blog)). It was difficult trying to get over the fear of what other people might think but I finally got sick of thinking “what if” & figured I just freaking do it. It’s been extremely rewarding as I’ve developed both my editing and writing skills. If anyone else is still considering it, I highly encourage you to just start, even if you don’t have an exact vision. I’m still unsure about the direction I want to take my blog and channel so I’m sharing what I’m interested in.
I did Step 2 one year ago, and I now work with one of the biggest business French YT channels, doing this without permission changed my life. Great advice Ali!
C'est qui??
@@goldman7074 Marketing Mania :)
What do you do ?
Most times it amazes me greatly the way I move from an average lifestyle to earning over 63k per month, utter shock is the word. have understood a lot in the past few years to doubt that opportunities abound in the financial markets, The only thing is to know where to focus.
@Olivia George Anyways not actually, what I know about trading almost borders on zilch lol. I make huge profits on my investment since I started trading with Mrs Debbie Ramirez, her trading strategies are top notch coupled with the little commission she charges on her trade.
@RONATO Johnson My coin stays right in my trading account, my account just mirrors her trades in real-time that's the idea behind copy trading.
@@aleksanderabraham9673 What a coincidence you invested with Mrs Debbie Ramirez also? My bi-weekly trading Return is $28,600.
@@aleksanderabraham9673 Her concept is key in beating all odds to excel in this form of online commodity trading. investing with Mrs Debbie Ramirez is the best decision I made this year.
@RONATO Johnson Sure, meet her up on Telgram....
I’m in love with you and your channel. I was very late to discovering you, but the impact you’ve had on my life has been monumental. That even includes bringing me out of depression. I hope you get to see this comment because I want you to know how much I appreciate your videos ❤️ much love
This was so specific to me. Thanks
Sir can i have your number
@@qureshiabdulkadir1288 nope
It’s not , a lot of us have nothing
You doing something like this over a month or two would be a great video series!
Do it!
It is very good idea.
Wish I could discuss productivity with you over a cup of coffee. Thank you for this channel. Your drive is infectious.
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Exactly.
last time that I read from his website he has an offer he says anyone who makes it to cambrigde he would do a coffee date with the person. I am interested in that idea when I can make my way across the altantic ocean.
Wowza, this was such a helpful step-by-step. Love how accessible this process is. Thank you!🙏
This video was really helpful. I personally feel extremely inspiried to try out new things, especially while I’m young. Thank you for that!
I am new to cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, but I am very interested and curious to start investing in it, although I do feel this is kind of late now. Can anyone tell me what I need to do?
Bitcoin is the future
@Noemie Lemasson A friend that I referred to him just received 5,000USD last week I became so jealous
Wow same guy multiple accounts
Our team can help you in knowledge and then you can invest for your own or with us 👍
I'm not only here because I want to start a business with zero money. I'm here because I like to spend a little bit of time each day in the company of people who are interesting, kind, respectful, honest with themselves, and want to solve problems and add value to the community. You are one of those people. Keep up the great work Ali. ❤
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Hey Ali, Just watched your video about quitting medicine. You mentioned that some of your doubts were around starting from scratch if you had to. You should watch this video too just to remind yourself that you have gained a great skill set and if need be you can start over and over again and still provide great value to people. All the best.
Super useful, practical and step by step approach for someone who wants to start a new business/ career. Thanks Ali for providing value as always. 🙏 😊
I really appreciate you are doing a great video while getting through this, this is heroic dude!! Sad to hear that you lost those but don't worry it is all going to be alright and you could slowly get those back, and with those tools or not you could still be a productivity genius as always.
Thank you, Ali. As someone who's trying to think on the next steps of my professional life, this video sure is a great advice on the practical side of starting something.
Exactly what most of your audience wanted. Ali you are awesome!
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Thanks for all the inspiration Ali!! You are tremendously motivating! Thanks to your motivation, started out a YT channel recently with some goals (hope that works out)...Keep up the great work, cheers!!
To see a windows laptop being used by Ali. Looks like Barry messed with the timeline again!
I would say it's bcoz of Sylvie from Loki or strange from No way Home
feels like a glitch in the simulation
haha I agree to this.
Who’s barry?
@@Iz_0707 barry allen from DC comics!
Love this video. As someone who is currently working in a generally gig-based industry - I'm always looking ways to create some passive income that I can always fall back on and this was a very well thought-out and informative video.
Thanks, Ali!
Passive income doesn’t exist bro 😂
Ali just before this I watched another one of your videos on your important weekly habit, these two videos have given me so much hope with myself that I truly believe even if am so late to enter the world of social media to start my own business i can still make it. thank you so much.
I just found your channel and I’m obsessed Ali! Thank you for your commitment you’re helping me so much.
I LOVE how you took something horrible that happened to you (getting robbed) and turned it into something amazing that helped so many people get started with a new chapter of our lives! I just '"discovered" you a few days ago and it's already changed my life. Thank you! :) (And I do hope you get your stuff back.)
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Great video, Ali - I'm currently developing an online business myself and the tip about productizing services is genius!
Love the breakdown. I started my first business from money I made off dividends. With what I’ve learned over a decade investing, given enough time, solid investments have the potential to double the initial principal amount, but many investors are instead attracted to the lure of high yields in short periods of time despite the possibility of unattractive losses before even getting out. So the onus is on newbies to beware. Having multiple income streams helped me stay afloat in business when the pandemic broke out.
@David Bucker As long as you diversify your portfolio, any single stock that you own shouldn’t have too much of an impact on your overall return. If it does, buying individual stocks might not be the right choice for you, as you can also try out the Roth IRA or I series bonds. Even index funds will fluctuate, so you can’t get rid of all of your risk, try how you might. With help, these are achievable. LEVI CLEMANS, a pro Fiduciary oversees my portfolio. You can look him up online, and connect him.
With Clemans' oversight, I’ve been able to select well run companies with strong finances and a history of shareholder friendly management practices that have made me good gains in the past months.
@Ted BolderRight? I think I’ll have a look at that and maybe add it to my portfolio. But is it possible to beat the market?
Thankfully, my income is enough that I can dump a lot of extra money into the market. On the positive, I’m going to start investing since one of my goals is to be financially stable before the year runs out.
Thank you so much for creating this video. I’ve never heard/seen someone go into depth so clear. I feel grateful to have found your profile, the best of luck to you!👏🏽
Oh wow, this is honestly one of the most through business guides I've seen for free! Awesome! Started already, especially with step one "building in public"
Monetizing the theft of your stuff! Amazing!
Now that is a real entrepreneur! Great video Ali!
That was amazing advice! I'm willing to start a business (again) and this is absolute gold
Don’t know if anyone has said this but I love how fast you speak and explain everything! You keep my attention span which allows me to actually finish watching your amazing videos 🤣🤣
This is amazing!!!! Thank you putting it together!!
Incredible value provided in this concise video. I'm in love with your content
Some insane value in this, thank you Ali❤️
you have a very calming voice! Listening to your videos really calms me down - plus the content is also helpful
Optimism is the best way to go about this. Thanks Ali
This is really a truly valuable content. Thanks so much for the ideas and inspiration Ali!
Thanks Ali - your videos are informative and inspirational!
Definitely saving this to my playlist
Sorry to hear man that sucks, props to you for staying positive and giving us so much great advice :)
You sound like a legit entrepreneur. Thanks for the content. It is really helpful🔥
I agree
He is a legit entrepreneur.
Hi, I am currently doing Software Engineering, it is really rough, I almost lost my passion for coding, but the end of this video was very inspiring, made me watch over again. Thank you very much.
OKEY. Im watching the video and you don't know how much I needed to hear every single part of it. THANK YOU SO MUCHO FOR BEING HONEST, TRANSPARENT AND FOR ALWAYS CUTTING TO THE CHACE!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU
so much of value, thanks a lot Ali. will help me for sure with my business !!
Wow, this is probably the most helpful video I've ever seen, thank you Ali. I just took notes and I'm ready to start my own music business. Let's do it!💪
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The first step to creating your own business is *failure* . You need to fail in order to understand what you're good and bad at so you can learn what steps need to be taken to continue to grow. Most people who succeed need to fail *MULTIPLE* times before they finally break through with success.
I've failed way too many times to keep having hope that my next "adventure" will succeed.
@@yourfriendlysubaruoutback what did you fail at
I just want to open a store, like a small grocery store. People always need food, even if it's just chips and water. There is always a market for that.
👍
You sometimes do not need to fail if you follow those who have failed and learned from those failure. Getting their mentorship and guide could save you from failing and if at all you're going to fail - it will be failing forward which I see more as learning and not failing
This is gold! Great vid ali
Ali, thank you for making this one! I knew there was a step I was missing. Thank you!
Thanks Ali so much for the insights. A lot of useful information for ppl like me who are starting the business
Great advice for starting a business from scratch Ali! Thank you for sharing your expertise! I've built a couple businesses in this manner and it's a successful process.
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This video is Gold - thanks Ali!
Thank you! I needed this.
Cheers Ali, starting out as a freelancer here and there's some great stuff here for jumping over those barriers of intimidation that flare up when getting started. Time to get providing lovely free content!
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Awesome to hear Ali talking about build in public! It is one of the most underrated things to do for entrepreneurs. It is a lot of work to share in public but we live in a world where we value authenticity & behind-the-scenes more than anything, good time to start!
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good bro
Epic video as always, and you’ve inspired me to document the journey of the new app/platform I’m building 👊🏻👊🏻 And thank you for the honourable mention for Take Your Shot 🙏🏻 you’re a superstar mate, I’m so grateful 🙌🏻
It helped a lot, thanks Ali!
Loved this. Building in public is a brilliant insight. That's what I'm gonna do 👍🏻
I feel so sorry for you, Ali. To everyone who has started or thinking of starting their own business: Believe in yourself and never give up!
I think business is fun in the sense of it is always learning game. It is always next trend and move. Thinking it as a way to learn is the best way to do instead of giving it up or not is a bad idea.
Such great advice. Really appreciate the part on value. Thanks for clarifying that.
I m sorry for ur loss Ali Abdaal. Ur very honest what ur doing. So don’t worry. U can get back from this. All the best bro. Cheers!
Literally one of the best videos I’ve ever watched. Thank you.
haha he always makes good video I cannot make myself.
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First one! Love you very much, you’ve inspires me in so many things! Hope I’ll successfully go to Cambridge in a few years, and maybe I’ll meet you in person some day:)
I heard it is a very beautiful city I always want to go to see him and the city.
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Sorry to hear about that Ali. Glad that you are safe. May you always stay safe.
you have a true passion im glad I found you
Great video!! I love the way you told every single details to get started from zero. Also the videos that you have shown in-between your talk also made it a lot more in depth
That summarizes it perfectly: start your business around doing something you love, or else you'll want to give up 😂
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Ali you are such a big Inspiration for my channel. Your presentation and style are so natural and engaging 🙏
This is a great video, thanks Ali!
THIS MAN CAN MONETIZE ANYTHING
SOMEBODY: STEALS HIS ITEMS
ALI : JOKE'S ON YOU I MADE A VIDEO WHICH WILL MAKE ENOUGH MONEY TO BUY ALL THE STUFF YOU STOLE 10 TIMES
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
haha exactly!
Once you have audience which trusts you then you can monetize anything.
Tip: Caps lock button is above left shift. :)
win win situation, robber gets what he wanted Ali gets what he wanted lol
I think you are vastly overestimating how much money a single TH-cam video makes, or underestimating how expensive everything he listed is. But I get the sentiment.
The tips are on point and truly believe that being committed to our passion would bring out positive results.
This was a really great video. I have recently started a TH-cam channel covering topics like budgeting, investing and Easy Equities for beginners. It is a great place to start if you are unsure about when/how to start investing or how much to invest. Check my channel out. Please do let me know if you find the content beneficial. Thanks Akanksha
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Thanks for sharing this recipe for starting a business! This is pure gold!
So much golden advice in here. Thanks alot Ali!!
Keep your head up bro
This video is beautiful ❤❤❤❤.. such an original authentic piece of content coming straight from creator's heart! Listened to it till the end... it's humbling to see how successful people can also have dilemmas. It's all about what choices we make in life. 😀
Thank you for sharing this with us!
Ali, you are literally amazing 💓
I’m holding my Eth because sometimes holding is better than selling it. We all need to get a working signal and strategy.
What if it continues to dip
@@milespeter5524 dip is a normal trend in trade, but there are signals and strategies employed to help you in trade
Happy to say I got my first house with the investment I made
Wow, congratulations. Big moves🤑🤑🤑
@@harrybenjamin2400 Thanks
Great advice Ali! I’m so sorry for your loss, hope you recover soon mate! All the best 🙌🏽
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I've been following your channel for a long time now, and your content has really helped me to grow my channel from zero and also to be a better medical student.
Guys, listen to what he has to say!
Assalamualaikum, I've learn a lot from Ali abdal and I'm grateful his lessons change my life, and i shared this channel to my junior brother and I'm sure is helping him as well, thanks man❤️
Really love that you now include quote from other reputable “successful” figures. Makes us leverage our learnings from Ali’s video ;)
Thanks Ali for all your content! Is super useful for new TH-camrs like me! 🙏
The best tip that I learn from him about youtube is just doing it like the bike says
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Absolutely love the content you post!
This is awesome! Thank you for the help
You are really inspiring Sir Abdaal! Thank you very much for presenting your great ideas.
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Amazing advice right here. At the beginning of a journey it's always best to give more than you get. Saving this video to come back to again later
Hi Ali. Love your channel, it's so informative!
To add on “Build in Public”, please take this advice in real life as well! The Internet is an amazing place to reach people worldwide, but don’t neglect the power of being a person of value in your local community. I started a recent series called “Small Business Sunday” where I document local business’ with my camera and create a final film. The ROI has actually been a lot higher than I expected, and in return has drastically improved Word of Mouth. Creating physical change is extremely underrated
I’ve been thinking about this too for my local small business like those who make and sell at festivals.
Love it. Can we chat about your successes and failures?
Sorry your stuff was stolen, even though I know you can financially replace the stuff it sucks because you could lose work/data. Also feels like such an invasion to happen. Great video!
This is so insightful for someone starting off, thank you!
You have awesome energy, brother
Thank you for this! I learned so much! I will try to apply what I learned once I start a business❤️ 🥰☺️BTW, I salute your attitude towards what happened to you. You still push through and have given us more valuable content!
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