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# Syed Balkhi

Entrepreneur. Investor. Marketing Extraordinaire.

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [My 2025 Year in Review](https://syedbalkhi.com/my-2025-year-in-review/) - I launched 6 new products, completed my largest stock buyback to date, and we welcomed our baby (Aliyah Balkhi). I am very excited to be a girl dad :)
- [Awesome Motive Behind the Scenes: Origin Story and Operating Manual](https://syedbalkhi.com/awesome-motive-behind-the-scenes-origin-story-and-operating-manual/) - Behind the scenes perspective of running Awesome Motive from founder and CEO, Syed Balkhi. Learn the origin story, how Awesome Motive operates, and more.
- [This happened to me in 2024 - Year in Review](https://syedbalkhi.com/this-happened-to-me-in-2024-year-in-review/) - 2024 has come to an end, and I am grateful for all the new opportunities as well as the difficult unforeseen challenges that I faced this year. On the personal front, this was one of the most emotionally challenging years of my life despite all the amazing accomplishments on the business side. I truly believe
- [This happened to me in 2023 - Year in Review](https://syedbalkhi.com/this-happened-to-me-in-2023-year-in-review/) - Can't believe it's 2024 already. The days have been flying by fast. 2023 was an outstanding year full of new experiences, accomplishments, and lessons learned. I'm grateful for all the new opportunities as well as the challenges that the year unlocked for me. Along each step, I felt I gained more clarity, self-awareness, and new
- [This happened to me in 2022 - Year in Review](https://syedbalkhi.com/this-happened-to-me-in-2022-year-in-review/) - I turned 32, visited 8 countries including a trip to the Arctic circle and African safari where I saw a black Rhino, bought a few companies, launched new products, and overall I’m ending the year stronger than ever.
- [This happened to me in 2021 - Year in Review](https://syedbalkhi.com/this-happened-to-me-in-2021-year-in-review/) - 2021 is ending on a high note, but if I had one word to describe this year, it would be perseverance. It was an incredibly hard year for many people, including me, but as the year comes to an end, I am proud of all the things that we accomplished. Since so many things happened,
- [4 Benefits of Company Retreats + 3 Planning Lessons that I Learned](https://syedbalkhi.com/4-benefits-of-company-retreats-3-planning-lessons-that-i-learned/) - Thinking about doing a company retreat? Here are 4 benefits of company retreats and 3 company retreat planning lessons that I have learned.
- [This happened to me in 2016 - Year in Review](https://syedbalkhi.com/this-happened-to-me-in-2016-year-in-review/) - Today is already the second day of 2017, and I'm just amazed at how fast time flies. 2016 was a very special year for me both personally and professionally. Since everything happens so fast, I don’t always get a chance to document it all in one place. That's why I started doing a yearly recap
- [This happened to me in 2017 - Year in Review](https://syedbalkhi.com/this-happened-to-me-in-2017-year-in-review/) - Time is flying fast as I grow up. 2017 was an amazing year, and the best year ever for me. I learnt a lot of important life lessons as well as business lessons. Because of how fast everything happens, I usually don't get a chance to document it all in one place. That's why I
- [This happened to me in 2018 - Year in Review](https://syedbalkhi.com/this-happened-to-me-in-2018-year-in-review/) - I bought 4 companies, sold 1 company, visited 7 countries, and a whole lot more. Here are the highlights of my year + lessons that I learned + fun photos.
- [This happened to me in 2019 - Year in Review](https://syedbalkhi.com/this-happened-to-me-in-2019-year-in-review/) - I launched 3 new products, bought a company, visited 9 countries, and a whole lot more. Here are the highlights of my year + lessons I learned + fun photos.
- [This happened to me in 2020 - Year in Review](https://syedbalkhi.com/this-happened-to-me-in-2020-year-in-review/) - 2020 has finally come to an end. If I had one word to describe this year, it would be unprecedented. This year felt like the longest year of my life. Since so many things happened, I didn't get a chance to document it all in one place. This is why I do a yearly recap
- [What is Syed Balkhi's Net Worth?](https://syedbalkhi.com/what-is-syed-balkhi-net-worth/) - Want to know what is Syed Balkhi's net worth? Want to know how much money Syed Balkhi makes? See Syed Balkhi's net worth in this article.
- [Selling the Shovel vs. Mining the Gold](https://syedbalkhi.com/selling-the-shovel-vs-mining-the-gold/) - Thinking about hiring a coach or finding a mentor? Here's how to skip pass the bullshit and learn from the do'ers not just the talkers.
- [3 Lessons I Learned from Doing 3 Successful Product Launches in 1 Week](https://syedbalkhi.com/3-lessons-i-learned-from-doing-3-successful-product-launches-in-1-week/) - Last week was an incredible experience for myself and our entire team. We successfully executed 3 major product launches in one week. I learnt a lot, and we definitely pushed the limits, but I'm proud of the results. Few of you who were following the launches asked me to write about the experience and lessons
- [Behind the Scenes of WPForms - My New WordPress Plugin](https://syedbalkhi.com/behind-the-scenes-of-wpforms-my-new-wordpress-plugin/) - Forms have been part of the web for quite a long time. Just google the word "contact form", and you will see over 210 Million results. Even if you search the WordPress.org plugins directory, there are 1000+ plugins with a tag "contact form". When the news first got out that we're launching WPForms, a WordPress
- [15 Brilliant Questions to Ask Other Leaders](https://syedbalkhi.com/15-brilliant-questions-to-ask-other-leaders/) - Have you ever met a leader you really admired at an industry conference ... only to go completely blank? Maybe you felt a little starstruck. Maybe you knew there were all sorts of good questions you could ask them ... but you ended up blurting out the first one into your head. Having been on
- [Revenue vs Profits - What should Boot-strapped Entrepreneurs Focus on First?](https://syedbalkhi.com/revenue-vs-profits-what-should-boot-strapped-entrepreneurs-focus-on-first/) - Want to know the difference between gross revenue vs profits? As a boot-strapped startup, net profit is the only number you want to focus on for growth.
- [2015 Year In Review and What's Coming in 2016](https://syedbalkhi.com/2015-year-in-review-and-whats-coming-in-2016/) - Wow 2015 came and went by so fast. Like every year, it was the best year ever for me. I saw tons of growth both on the business side and personal as well. Since everything happens so fast, I don't always get a chance to document it all in one place. Starting this year, I
- [Instead of Business Cards, You Should Do This - Power Networking Tip](https://syedbalkhi.com/instead-of-business-cards-you-should-do-this-power-networking-tip/) - Have you ever given someone a business card and never heard back from them? That's actually quite common. What if I tell you that I have a business card alternative that will get you a response almost 100% of the time. Yes it is possible, and I have been using this power networking trick for
- [How I Added 5 More Hours in My Day and Grew My Business](https://syedbalkhi.com/how-i-added-5-more-hours-in-my-day-and-grew-my-business/) - Struggling to find more time in your day? Want to add more hours? Here's how I used time blocking to add 5 more hours in my day and grew my business.
- [Converting a WordPress Plugin into a SaaS (Our Journey)](https://syedbalkhi.com/converting-a-wordpress-plugin-into-a-saas-our-journey/) - Behind the scenes of our journey of converting OptinMonster WordPress plugin into a SaaS application that uses WordPress as an application framework.

## Pages

- [Home](https://syedbalkhi.com/) - This is my personal blog. It is focused on “building businesses online” where I share my journey and experiences with you. My goal is to create insightful and relevant content that you can put to work in your personal and professional life.
- [Contact](https://syedbalkhi.com/contact/) - Have a question or feedback? Reach out to Syed Balkhi through the contact form, and we’ll get back to you ASAP. Let’s connect!
- [My Companies](https://syedbalkhi.com/my-companies/) - Here's a comprehensive list of companies that Syed Balkhi started, owns or have invested in.
- [About](https://syedbalkhi.com/about/) - Syed Balkhi is an award-winning entrepreneur. He was recognized as the top 100 entrepreneur under 30 by UN. Over 30+ million websites use his software.
- [Quotes](https://syedbalkhi.com/quote/) - Explore Syed Balkhi’s most inspiring quotes on business and life. Get motivated and gain valuable insights for your journey.
- [Newsletter](https://syedbalkhi.com/newsletter/) - Get Syed Balkhi’s best content straight to your inbox! Only 2-3 emails a year—no spam, just valuable insights.
- [Blog](https://syedbalkhi.com/blog/) - Entrepreneur. Investor. Marketing Extraordinaire.
- [Privacy Policy](https://syedbalkhi.com/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy I'm not going to copy-paste a long complicated privacy policy. Here's what you need to know: I highly respect your privacy! This blog does not share personal information with any third parties. The only personal information I collect is what you give me (such as your email address for joining my newsletter). I
- [My Disclosure Policy](https://syedbalkhi.com/my-disclosure-policy/) - Syed Balkhi and Balkhis Disclosure Policy for the blog.

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