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Melissa Doppler
Feras Alhlou is an amazing coach! Feras, we are so grateful for the time, expertise, and encouragement you share with BizWorld’s young entrepreneurs. The value of mentorship goes far beyond business advice, and connecting young people with accomplished professionals like you who genuinely care about their success is at the heart of what we do. Thank you for being such a valued member of our BizWorld Mentor Community!
Feras Alhlou is an amazing coach! Feras, we are so grateful for the time, expertise, and encouragement you share with BizWorld’s young entrepreneurs. The value of mentorship goes far beyond business advice, and connecting young people with accomplished professionals like you who genuinely care about their success is at the heart of what we do. Thank you for being such a valued member of our BizWorld Mentor Community!

Patrick Meniboon
It’s said that when the student is ready, the teacher will show up. This is hands down one of the most detailed and informative contents on business and especially consulting that I’ve ever seen. It’s exhaustive end to end while being practical enough. It’s like listening to that trusted friend tell you what they know. I’ve been dabbling with various ideas. I’m now clearer about what I want to offer. Thank you.
It’s said that when the student is ready, the teacher will show up. This is hands down one of the most detailed and informative contents on business and especially consulting that I’ve ever seen. It’s exhaustive end to end while being practical enough. It’s like listening to that trusted friend tell you what they know. I’ve been dabbling with various ideas. I’m now clearer about what I want to offer. Thank you.

Ali Media
You have completely changed the way I think and given me a clear roadmap to start immediately in the consulting field. Thank you, sir, for the incredible value you provide to us. I truly appreciate it.
You have completely changed the way I think and given me a clear roadmap to start immediately in the consulting field. Thank you, sir, for the incredible value you provide to us. I truly appreciate it.

Coach Chacha

Reading Champion Clinic

Thank you, sir. I just started a literacy consulting service, and this is very helpful.
Thank you, sir. I just started a literacy consulting service, and this is very helpful.

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Amutis
I’m working a full-time job and recently started doing some consulting for a small business through a friend’s reference. First time ever venturing into this - your channel has quickly become a go-to and I hope to implement all the consulting wisdom I glean from here.
I’m working a full-time job and recently started doing some consulting for a small business through a friend’s reference. First time ever venturing into this - your channel has quickly become a go-to and I hope to implement all the consulting wisdom I glean from here.

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Faith Makena
The best content on consultancy. It will help me start my consultant firm easily.

The PNG (Papua New Guinea) Entrepreneur
You’re an inspiration sir. I’m a subscriber using your channel as a mentorship platform for my self-education,

American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region

2,722 followers

We want to thank Board Member and industry leader Feras Alhlou for leading our 6th Silicon Valley Red Talk. He offered engaging and thought-provoking insights, including his philosophy of 'Work Hard, Play Hard, and Give Back'. As an aside, Feras also gave blood right before the talk. This donation wasn't like any appointment; it put him to 15 gallons of donated blood over his lifetime!
We want to thank Board Member and industry leader Feras Alhlou for leading our 6th Silicon Valley Red Talk. He offered engaging and thought-provoking insights, including his philosophy of 'Work Hard, Play Hard, and Give Back'. As an aside, Feras also gave blood right before the talk. This donation wasn't like any appointment; it put him to 15 gallons of donated blood over his lifetime!

United Ai
Where was this gem of a channel all my life? Absolutely Love the videos!

Taha Jan
Really, this is a very useful resource if you're planning to become a consultant.

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@mhat69
Hands down, this is the best video on consulting I have ever watched. Thanks for the thorough yet simple and easy-to-follow information.
Hands down, this is the best video on consulting I have ever watched. Thanks for the thorough yet simple and easy-to-follow information.

Ahmed Sedky
Thanks, Feras, for the amazing work and videos posted on this channel. Very helpful, informative, and insightful.

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Jordan Holtzman

Notre Dame de Namur University

Feras' entrepreneurship talks are very enlightening, inspiring and practically useful. Anyone starting a business or thinking of starting a business should consider them "required reading".
Feras' entrepreneurship talks are very enlightening, inspiring and practically useful. Anyone starting a business or thinking of starting a business should consider them "required reading".

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Sandra C.

Founder-SCovia Healthcare Consulting

I had the opportunity to connect with Feras Alhlou, and the session was incredibly valuable. He provided clear, actionable insight on building a consulting business—from sales strategy to structuring proposals and creating long-term growth. His guidance helped me refine my approach and move forward with greater clarity and confidence. Grateful for the support and highly recommend connecting with him.
I had the opportunity to connect with Feras Alhlou, and the session was incredibly valuable. He provided clear, actionable insight on building a consulting business—from sales strategy to structuring proposals and creating long-term growth. His guidance helped me refine my approach and move forward with greater clarity and confidence. Grateful for the support and highly recommend connecting with him.

Josh Satterfield

Thank you for everything you do, Feras. I can’t even begin to explain how valuable this all is. Got laid off in July. Been struggling trying to get my own thing up and running. The fact you give this away for free speaks volumes about you as an individual. You are a blessing! I hope to make you proud one day!

Thank you for everything you do, Feras. I can’t even begin to explain how valuable this all is. Got laid off in July. Been struggling trying to get my own thing up and running. The fact you give this away for free speaks volumes about you as an individual. You are a blessing! I hope to make you proud one day!

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@Said_Lah

Thank you so much, Feras, for this incredibly high-value content. The explanations are clear, insightful, and highly practical. I can absolutely see myself applying these strategies to launch my project in the coming months.

Thank you so much, Feras, for this incredibly high-value content. The explanations are clear, insightful, and highly practical. I can absolutely see myself applying these strategies to launch my project in the coming months.

Laurel Gardner

Director of Admissions | Higher Education Enrollment Leader | Bridging Innovation, Integrity & Inquiry in Student Recruitment

Honored to host Feras Alhlou Notre Dame de Namur University for a conversation that cut through the noise around entrepreneurship. Real building isn’t hype — it’s disciplined execution, calibrated risk, and long-term endurance. But here’s what deserves more airtime: your network is strategy. Your first hires should complement you like a true partner — expanding your strengths, challenging your blind spots, and raising the standard from day one. Entrepreneurship isn’t magic. It’s intentional architecture — of mindset, method, and people. Excited for what’s ahead. #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Founders #Growth
Honored to host Feras Alhlou Notre Dame de Namur University for a conversation that cut through the noise around entrepreneurship. Real building isn’t hype — it’s disciplined execution, calibrated risk, and long-term endurance. But here’s what deserves more airtime: your network is strategy. Your first hires should complement you like a true partner — expanding your strengths, challenging your blind spots, and raising the standard from day one. Entrepreneurship isn’t magic. It’s intentional architecture — of mindset, method, and people. Excited for what’s ahead. #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Founders #Growth

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SCORE webinar attendee
This webinar was the best I've attended to date. Feras was a top presenter. He was clear and effective. His insights were actionable. Loved this!!
This webinar was the best I've attended to date. Feras was a top presenter. He was clear and effective. His insights were actionable. Loved this!!

Dhwanil Mori

Master’s student in Data Science at GWU | Building RAIN, a decision intelligence system focused on real-world operations

Today, I had the opportunity to speak with Feras Alhlou…what stood out in our conversation was how grounded his perspective is in real operating experience. Rather than talking in abstractions, Feras shared how important it is to understand how business owners actually make decisions day to day…the discussion helped sharpen how I think about customer discovery and how to communicate value in a way that feels relevant and respectful of an operator’s reality. It was a genuinely insightful conversation, and I’m grateful for the time and perspective Feras shared.
Today, I had the opportunity to speak with Feras Alhlou…what stood out in our conversation was how grounded his perspective is in real operating experience. Rather than talking in abstractions, Feras shared how important it is to understand how business owners actually make decisions day to day…the discussion helped sharpen how I think about customer discovery and how to communicate value in a way that feels relevant and respectful of an operator’s reality. It was a genuinely insightful conversation, and I’m grateful for the time and perspective Feras shared.

Brent Johnson

Veteran & Founder | Strategic Video Content for Law Firms | Authority-Building Coach

Feras Alhlou, thank you!! You've been a great asset on this journey via your Youtube channel!!

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Nasser Wannous
I watched the video and followed all the details carefully. It’s extremely important for anyone starting out in this type of business. Thank you so much, Feras, for your sincere efforts in teaching and training.
I watched the video and followed all the details carefully. It’s extremely important for anyone starting out in this type of business. Thank you so much, Feras, for your sincere efforts in teaching and training.

Noemi Ceapa

The Consulting Studio

I connected with Feras twice about how to start my coaching and consulting business, and he gave me very down to earth advice. It wasn't always what I wanted to hear, but it was real and within reach, pragmatic and caring. I'm so grateful for his time and support, and really appreciated his seasoned perspective! Thank you, Feras!

I connected with Feras twice about how to start my coaching and consulting business, and he gave me very down to earth advice. It wasn't always what I wanted to hear, but it was real and within reach, pragmatic and caring. I'm so grateful for his time and support, and really appreciated his seasoned perspective! Thank you, Feras!

W. N.
Feras surgically diagnosed my specific situation. The gems of wisdom he shared, specifically about stepping back from the tech to focus on validating assumptions, were exactly what I needed to hear.
Feras surgically diagnosed my specific situation. The gems of wisdom he shared, specifically about stepping back from the tech to focus on validating assumptions, were exactly what I needed to hear.

@suvransumitramitra256

This is one of the best content I ever received online. I am also taking a big risk at 60 starting my consulting business but the way you have broken up the entire process it's just pure gold, Sir. Can't thank you enough.

This is one of the best content I ever received online. I am also taking a big risk at 60 starting my consulting business but the way you have broken up the entire process it's just pure gold, Sir. Can't thank you enough.

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Iris Quan

Professor, San Jose State University

It was a pleasure to host Feras as a guest speaker in my entrepreneurship class at San José State University. He delivered an engaging and insightful talk that inspired our students to think deeply about their entrepreneurial journeys. Drawing from his experience as a serial entrepreneur and his discipline as a black belt in Aikido, Feras shared practical lessons on focus, resilience, and leadership that energized the class and sparked meaningful reflection among future entrepreneurs.
It was a pleasure to host Feras as a guest speaker in my entrepreneurship class at San José State University. He delivered an engaging and insightful talk that inspired our students to think deeply about their entrepreneurial journeys. Drawing from his experience as a serial entrepreneur and his discipline as a black belt in Aikido, Feras shared practical lessons on focus, resilience, and leadership that energized the class and sparked meaningful reflection among future entrepreneurs.

Piyush Kumar Mehta

Generated 800K+ Impressions | LinkedIn Marketing for SaaS, Automation & AI Agents | Personal Branding for Founders, CXOs & Coaches | SEO Content Writer | AI & Tech Creator | SMM Expert

Such a helpful resource for new consultants! Mastering the language is the first step to building confidence and credibility. Great share!
Such a helpful resource for new consultants! Mastering the language is the first step to building confidence and credibility. Great share!

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Fab Fazzolari
I’m in the early stages of starting my own consulting business (focused on cafés and hospitality). I’ll admit I’ve been pretty nervous about taking the leap, but your video just made it a little easier and clearer. Really appreciate the way you broke it down - it gave me the push I needed today.
I’m in the early stages of starting my own consulting business (focused on cafés and hospitality). I’ll admit I’ve been pretty nervous about taking the leap, but your video just made it a little easier and clearer. Really appreciate the way you broke it down - it gave me the push I needed today.

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Morgan Slain

Director, Bronco Ventures Accelerator Program, Santa Clara University

Thanks so much for the thoughtful message and for coming out and giving such a great presentation to our founders and community.
Thanks so much for the thoughtful message and for coming out and giving such a great presentation to our founders and community.

Sana Dharani

Business Analyst Associate at Fidelity Investments | Business Administration with Marketing at the University of Texas at Dallas | Events Logistics officer at Indian Student Association

It was a pleasure learning about your journey so closely and understanding your steps towards success. Thank you so much for giving us your time and sharing your insights.
It was a pleasure learning about your journey so closely and understanding your steps towards success. Thank you so much for giving us your time and sharing your insights.

Sravya B

Pursuing Business Management & User Experience Design

Hello Feras! I am one of the students who had the privilege of listening to you. Thank you for giving us practical business tips.
Hello Feras! I am one of the students who had the privilege of listening to you. Thank you for giving us practical business tips.

Carol Marcus-Rehtmeyer

Executive Director, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, University of Texas at Dallas

Thank you so much for your time and imparting your wisdom and insights with my class tonight! You were awesome in so many ways. So genuine, thoughtful, and engaging.
Thank you so much for your time and imparting your wisdom and insights with my class tonight! You were awesome in so many ways. So genuine, thoughtful, and engaging.

Amir Tohid

Founder & Managing Director @STATION T | Co-Founder & Managing Partner @Analytics Effect | Marketing Lecturer @Enderun, Benilde-SPaCE, General Assembly Malaysia | Marketing Speaker & Advisor | MBA | Podcaster |

Every single post and video you share is packed with insight and practical advice. Really appreciate for being so generous with your expertise, Feras. it doesn’t go unnoticed.
Every single post and video you share is packed with insight and practical advice. Really appreciate for being so generous with your expertise, Feras. it doesn’t go unnoticed.

Chafik Ziadeh

Public Speaking Coach | Founder of Book The Chief

Feras Alhlou, thank you! I'd be lying if I said I didn't "steal" some inspiration from startupwithferas.com :) Thank you for always being available to the younger generation for guidance and inspiration. Seriously. For those reading this comment and don't know...you can book a free 20 min call with Feras here: startupwithferas.com/ask-feras/#Book20min all value, no fluff! …more
Feras Alhlou, thank you! I'd be lying if I said I didn't "steal" some inspiration from startupwithferas.com :) Thank you for always being available to the younger generation for guidance and inspiration. Seriously. For those reading this comment and don't know...you can book a free 20 min call with Feras here: startupwithferas.com/ask-feras/#Book20min all value, no fluff! …more

Shereen Aldisi شيرين الديسي

Strategic Planning | Growth Strategy | Market Positioning | Leadership Development | Organizational Culture | Corporate Training | Talent Management | Advisor | Consultant | Coach | Speaker | Trainer | Academic Lecturer

Congratulations on putting together such a valuable resource—your dedication and clarity always shine through. I can already tell this will be a game-changer for anyone serious about starting their consulting journey. 👍
Congratulations on putting together such a valuable resource—your dedication and clarity always shine through. I can already tell this will be a game-changer for anyone serious about starting their consulting journey. 👍

Ghiath Arodaki

Americas Client Value Acceleration Specialist @ IBM | Finance & Business Instructor @ Juni Learning | MBA Candidate @ Southern Methodist University

Feras Alhlou always!! Thank you for always supporting! It’s an honor learning from you.

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Heba Q.
Your advice was invaluable and offered much clarity. I followed your recommendations and now hit my goal of 100K in revenue.
Your advice was invaluable and offered much clarity. I followed your recommendations and now hit my goal of 100K in revenue.

Patrick Soch

Patrick Soch

My good friend and former colleague, Feras Alhlou, published this awesome resource for anyone trying to make the move into entrepreneurship by building a consulting business. This video epitomizes one of the things I appreciate most about Feras: a generosity. This resource is valuable, insightful, and offers a clear pathway where you may be currently feeling stuck, uncertain, anxious, or simply blocked. One of the great things about good mentors is getting to benefit from the mistakes and lessons they learned along the way. You’ll make your own mistakes and learn your own lessons, too. But when someone shares such a great framework for building a successful consulting business, I’ll encourage you pay attention every time.
My good friend and former colleague, Feras Alhlou, published this awesome resource for anyone trying to make the move into entrepreneurship by building a consulting business. This video epitomizes one of the things I appreciate most about Feras: a generosity. This resource is valuable, insightful, and offers a clear pathway where you may be currently feeling stuck, uncertain, anxious, or simply blocked. One of the great things about good mentors is getting to benefit from the mistakes and lessons they learned along the way. You’ll make your own mistakes and learn your own lessons, too. But when someone shares such a great framework for building a successful consulting business, I’ll encourage you pay attention every time.

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SCORE webinar attendee
Thank you for the outstanding presentation! I am actually a Six Sigma Black Belt. ... Thanks again for your outstanding presentation and expertise. Onward and upward, Sir!
Thank you for the outstanding presentation! I am actually a Six Sigma Black Belt. ... Thanks again for your outstanding presentation and expertise. Onward and upward, Sir!

Omar Latif

Director of Operations | MBA Candidate, Class of 2026

Feras, I enjoyed this post and video. I am currently trying to work on building my risk taking muscles. Very beneficial post. Thank you.
Feras, I enjoyed this post and video. I am currently trying to work on building my risk taking muscles. Very beneficial post. Thank you.

Ryan H. Vaughn

Exited founder turned CEO-coach | Helping early/mid-stage startup founders scale into executive leaders & build low-drama companies

Feras gets it right every time. That "outsourcing the headache" thing is SO real... delegation literally changes everything once you hit scale.
Feras gets it right every time. That "outsourcing the headache" thing is SO real... delegation literally changes everything once you hit scale.

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SCORE webinar attendee
Thank you very much for the information, techniques and points. SCORE is a life-saver for small businesses.

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SCORE webinar attendee
OUTSTANDING!! Never heard this type of insight and I have been working with small businesses for 15 years!

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Medha
Meanwhile I am following up on your pearls of wisdom!

N.W.

SCORE Consultant and Mentor

I finally got to watch the video of your pricing class. It was excellent! Loved the 7 models and the selection matrix.

Joe Caulfield

Converting clicks into customers | SEO, PPC, Web Design & AI Automation Specialists | Co-Founder @ Urgent Marketing Solutions |

This is a great way to look at things. I'm at this stage of hiring/delegating and finalising the areas of the business I really need to double down on.
This is a great way to look at things. I'm at this stage of hiring/delegating and finalising the areas of the business I really need to double down on.

Reagan Lund Himes

Executive Director & Chapter CEO - Red Cross Silicon Valley

Thank you, Feras Alhlou, for this thoughtful reflection—and for serving as a judge and mentor at the Youth Action Campaign Symposium. Your leadership as a Red Cross Board member and around this incredible event makes a meaningful impact. It was truly inspiring to witness so many students pour their time and talent into raising awareness about international humanitarian law. With creativity, courage, and entrepreneurial spirit, they showed that the next generation of changemakers is already making a difference. Grateful to stand alongside such passionate leaders, like you, and the staff, and volunteers at the American Red Cross who make opportunities like this possible. Let’s keep building, and thank you again!!
Thank you, Feras Alhlou, for this thoughtful reflection—and for serving as a judge and mentor at the Youth Action Campaign Symposium. Your leadership as a Red Cross Board member and around this incredible event makes a meaningful impact. It was truly inspiring to witness so many students pour their time and talent into raising awareness about international humanitarian law. With creativity, courage, and entrepreneurial spirit, they showed that the next generation of changemakers is already making a difference. Grateful to stand alongside such passionate leaders, like you, and the staff, and volunteers at the American Red Cross who make opportunities like this possible. Let’s keep building, and thank you again!!

H. L.
Your channel and the 2-3 videos I’ve watched so far our absolutely outstanding and just want I need. Once we connected, I actually took from your advice and started to create what I assumed you were talking about: a CRM in excel! I’ll then be using your example to further refine. You have really instilled another level of confidence in me and the importance and value of detailing every client. As well as methodically working through my list, a little but every day. The data has now become so rich.
Your channel and the 2-3 videos I’ve watched so far our absolutely outstanding and just want I need. Once we connected, I actually took from your advice and started to create what I assumed you were talking about: a CRM in excel! I’ll then be using your example to further refine. You have really instilled another level of confidence in me and the importance and value of detailing every client. As well as methodically working through my list, a little but every day. The data has now become so rich.

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SCORE webinar attendee
This was one of the best SCORE sessions I have attended in the last 18 months.

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SCORE webinar attendee
Contents are highly professional and at the same time covered foundational information

Mahesh Jammalamadaka

Technical Program Manager | Solution Architect | AI Innovator

Thanks Feras Alhlou for the wonderful talk and for sharing your insights thru personal journey.

Naziha Baassiri

🏆 Award-winning translator | 🗣️ Bilingual Arabic-English | 📍 Istanbul, Türkiye | 🐈 🍦 when not working

This is great advice! Sharing with my business partner

Dr. Kiesha King
Really informative and well delivered information. Thank you for taking the time to put this together.

LeBaron Meyers

Convey With Conviction | Communication Specialist for Leadership and Business Development

Thank you for presenting, Feras Alhlou – various attendees have told me how much they enjoyed and learned from what and how you shared.
Thank you for presenting, Feras Alhlou – various attendees have told me how much they enjoyed and learned from what and how you shared.

Sants Cruz Works
It was so great to have Feras at our event! Our attendees were pleased by his presentation and how interactive he was. Feras is a natural and humble storyteller so I only heard positive comments from our attendees. I think there will definitely be opportunities for him to come back to speak in the fall.
It was so great to have Feras at our event! Our attendees were pleased by his presentation and how interactive he was. Feras is a natural and humble storyteller so I only heard positive comments from our attendees. I think there will definitely be opportunities for him to come back to speak in the fall.

Dave Cameron

Certified Principal Engineer supporting the Orion Program at Lockheed Martin

...back when I worked in your organization I was always impressed with how open and honest you are. I always felt you meant to come off as an equal, never mind you're the boss. Always humble. Congratulations on your success. You earned it.
...back when I worked in your organization I was always impressed with how open and honest you are. I always felt you meant to come off as an equal, never mind you're the boss. Always humble. Congratulations on your success. You earned it.

Rocky Maddex

Senior Director of Professional Services and Partner Enablement

I remember you selling to me “back in the day” when I had my own startup. It was always great to learn from you as I watched you grow.
I remember you selling to me “back in the day” when I had my own startup. It was always great to learn from you as I watched you grow.

University of South Florida Muma College of Business
Feras volunteered his time to speak and network with our students for a full day as a judge for the 2024 Start Up Challenge hosted by the USF Nault Center for Entrepreneurship. In preparation for the event, Feras went above and beyond what we normally see from our judges. Feras provided insightful feedback and took a genuine interest in working with our students. His dedication left a lasting impact that will undoubtedly benefit those who had the opportunity to interact with him. We hope to welcome Feras back to work with our students again soon.
Feras volunteered his time to speak and network with our students for a full day as a judge for the 2024 Start Up Challenge hosted by the USF Nault Center for Entrepreneurship. In preparation for the event, Feras went above and beyond what we normally see from our judges. Feras provided insightful feedback and took a genuine interest in working with our students. His dedication left a lasting impact that will undoubtedly benefit those who had the opportunity to interact with him. We hope to welcome Feras back to work with our students again soon.

Kevin Dean

CEO & Owner, YB Marketing

We greatly benefited from Feras' management of our recent business purchase. He accurately and succinctly represented the seller and helped to organize the information in an understandable way to evaluate the business' health and opportunities.
We greatly benefited from Feras' management of our recent business purchase. He accurately and succinctly represented the seller and helped to organize the information in an understandable way to evaluate the business' health and opportunities.

Jason Yi

President & Owner, 3 Sons I. C.

I had zero experience in M&A. Feras walked me through every step of the process, proactively identifying potential gotchas and how to address them. Feras also did a great job in setting realistic expectations on valuation and timelines.

I had zero experience in M&A. Feras walked me through every step of the process, proactively identifying potential gotchas and how to address them. Feras also did a great job in setting realistic expectations on valuation and timelines.

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ELV
Thank you so much for your time and expertise. Love your videos.

Alexis Nicolas

Bright Click

I've been owning a digital marketing consultancy for the past 5 years and growth has stalled. Feras's Black Belt Startup program was instrumental in order to put in place the healthy habits I needed to accelerate future growth without depending on referrals.
I've been owning a digital marketing consultancy for the past 5 years and growth has stalled. Feras's Black Belt Startup program was instrumental in order to put in place the healthy habits I needed to accelerate future growth without depending on referrals.

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Suleiman Ali
I’ve been looking into e-commerce and had some questions that needed answering before diving in. Feras provided me with some good insight and unwavering advice. From previous meetings I’ve had with others it didn’t go down too well due to their lack of patience but Feras showed humility, patience and genuine care. Many thanks
I’ve been looking into e-commerce and had some questions that needed answering before diving in. Feras provided me with some good insight and unwavering advice. From previous meetings I’ve had with others it didn’t go down too well due to their lack of patience but Feras showed humility, patience and genuine care. Many thanks

Mohammad Ateya
I was recently laid off from my corporate job and have been contemplating various business ideas, including consulting and service-based ventures. My main challenge is choosing a path, understanding how to validate each idea, and figuring out how long to test it for feasibility. After taking the free course and meeting with Feras—who was approachable, knowledgeable, and friendly—he provided valuable, candid advice on my current thinking based on his work with hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs, and shared many free resources from his website. Working with Feras is a wise choice for anyone looking to start, refine, or scale a consulting or service-based business.
I was recently laid off from my corporate job and have been contemplating various business ideas, including consulting and service-based ventures. My main challenge is choosing a path, understanding how to validate each idea, and figuring out how long to test it for feasibility. After taking the free course and meeting with Feras—who was approachable, knowledgeable, and friendly—he provided valuable, candid advice on my current thinking based on his work with hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs, and shared many free resources from his website. Working with Feras is a wise choice for anyone looking to start, refine, or scale a consulting or service-based business.

The University of Tulsa
After two decades and seven successful business ventures, UTulsa alumnus Feras Alhlou is paying it forward with Start Up With Feras. His platform offers business coaching, mentoring, and a supportive community for entrepreneurs, with a focus on students and recent graduates.
After two decades and seven successful business ventures, UTulsa alumnus Feras Alhlou is paying it forward with Start Up With Feras. His platform offers business coaching, mentoring, and a supportive community for entrepreneurs, with a focus on students and recent graduates.

Sheetal Pinto

President - MintCopy Inc.

Most entrepreneurs ride high on their own success and very few dream of helping others succeed. Kudos to you Feras Alhlou! Your sincerity rings so true and is heartwarming. More power to you!
Most entrepreneurs ride high on their own success and very few dream of helping others succeed. Kudos to you Feras Alhlou! Your sincerity rings so true and is heartwarming. More power to you!

Phil Taylor

Digital Marketing Consultant

I have known Feras for a lot of those 20 years and each time that I meet him I am impressed with his willingness to help out.
I have known Feras for a lot of those 20 years and each time that I meet him I am impressed with his willingness to help out.

Robert Plank
I really enjoyed this video! It was eye-opening to hear about the struggle many people face when thinking about jumping from a stable job to entrepreneurship. One big takeaway for me was the importance of having a solid financial runway before taking that leap. Knowing your personal and business expenses can really help ease the fear of the unknown. Also, I loved the idea of using a calculator to keep track of everything; that's something I hadn't thought about before! Another lesson was that it's totally normal to feel hesitant, but it’s also essential to find that balance between a full-time job and your side hustle. Sacrifices like cutting back on travel and hobbies can make a huge difference in your budget. Overall, this video made me think about my own plans in a much clearer way!
I really enjoyed this video! It was eye-opening to hear about the struggle many people face when thinking about jumping from a stable job to entrepreneurship. One big takeaway for me was the importance of having a solid financial runway before taking that leap. Knowing your personal and business expenses can really help ease the fear of the unknown. Also, I loved the idea of using a calculator to keep track of everything; that's something I hadn't thought about before! Another lesson was that it's totally normal to feel hesitant, but it’s also essential to find that balance between a full-time job and your side hustle. Sacrifices like cutting back on travel and hobbies can make a huge difference in your budget. Overall, this video made me think about my own plans in a much clearer way!

Ken Toren
So inspiring. Not only hard work, focus, dedication and success in business, but also taking the time to give back, help others and make an impact in the community and world.
So inspiring. Not only hard work, focus, dedication and success in business, but also taking the time to give back, help others and make an impact in the community and world.

Kate Adams

Chief Growth Officer at Burkland & Host - Startup Success - a Podcast for Founders & Investors

I can listen to Feras Alhlou for hours. He has so much insight and advice around leading and scaling a company from his successful businesses.

I can listen to Feras Alhlou for hours. He has so much insight and advice around leading and scaling a company from his successful businesses.

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Angela K Frusciante

Knowledge Designs To Change LLC

I started a research and strategy consulting practice a few years ago and didn't know what I didn't know. After just one video and one conversation with Feras, I realized the missing pieces -- thinking about a sales funnel and using a CRM. This understanding is shifting my roll-out of new services and, well, just how I nurture relationships. Thanks Feras!
I started a research and strategy consulting practice a few years ago and didn't know what I didn't know. After just one video and one conversation with Feras, I realized the missing pieces -- thinking about a sales funnel and using a CRM. This understanding is shifting my roll-out of new services and, well, just how I nurture relationships. Thanks Feras!

Diana Richardson

Marketing Manager, Marketing at Scale

Huge shout-out to Feras Alhlou with Start Up With Feras for an OUTSTANDING coaching session. It was such a breath of fresh air and exactly what I needed as I enter the next stage of my career.
Huge shout-out to Feras Alhlou with Start Up With Feras for an OUTSTANDING coaching session. It was such a breath of fresh air and exactly what I needed as I enter the next stage of my career.

Jim Duffy

Owner, Blue Key Consulting

I really was ... amazed by the pragmatic advice ... that not only answered my question but gave me the confidence that we could do it.
I really was ... amazed by the pragmatic advice ... that not only answered my question but gave me the confidence that we could do it.

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Izolda Trakhtenberg

I was thrilled to welcome Feras to my show, The Creative Solutions Podcast. He is a terrific guest. He knows his stuff, and he shares his wisdom generously. We had particular fun exploring how the martial arts (specifically aikido, which we both practice) relates and inspires success in other areas of work and life. If you want a personable, inspiring, and eloquent guest for your show or event, you can’t go wrong with Feras.

I was thrilled to welcome Feras to my show, The Creative Solutions Podcast. He is a terrific guest. He knows his stuff, and he shares his wisdom generously. We had particular fun exploring how the martial arts (specifically aikido, which we both practice) relates and inspires success in other areas of work and life. If you want a personable, inspiring, and eloquent guest for your show or event, you can’t go wrong with Feras.

Russ Pillar

Leader | Collaborator | Motivator | Mentor

What lovely memories you kindled for me here, Feras Alhlou. I had not heard your story, but I'm not surprised--I recall you as being fearless, intelligent, thoughtful, friendly, and up for a challenge, all of which has made you the successful businessman (and family man!) that you are today. Congratulations and thank YOU!
What lovely memories you kindled for me here, Feras Alhlou. I had not heard your story, but I'm not surprised--I recall you as being fearless, intelligent, thoughtful, friendly, and up for a challenge, all of which has made you the successful businessman (and family man!) that you are today. Congratulations and thank YOU!

Thomas Petty

WordPress Developer & Designer | Web Manager | WordPress Security Specialist: responsive design, SEO, digital marketing

This is great, Feras. I love how you tied the martial arts training principles together with real business life. Thank you for sharing it.
This is great, Feras. I love how you tied the martial arts training principles together with real business life. Thank you for sharing it.

Carlos Cesta

SVP/Global Head of M&A at NP Digital

How can one fit tremendous talent, determination and uncompromising positive leadership in one single picture? Look no further.
How can one fit tremendous talent, determination and uncompromising positive leadership in one single picture? Look no further.

Susan Tyson

Empowering Small Biz with Strategic Marketing Insights and Marketing Audits

I connect with your thoughts here, Feras Alhlou. It's a reminder of how pivoting towards what we genuinely enjoy, even if it's not our first passion, can lead to fulfilling careers. Your journey from engineering to client services mirrors my belief that finding joy in our work is crucial. It's not always about passion in the traditional sense but about the satisfaction and value we derive from our roles. Your podcast episode with Tomas Keenan sounds like it's packed with insights on this very topic!
I connect with your thoughts here, Feras Alhlou. It's a reminder of how pivoting towards what we genuinely enjoy, even if it's not our first passion, can lead to fulfilling careers. Your journey from engineering to client services mirrors my belief that finding joy in our work is crucial. It's not always about passion in the traditional sense but about the satisfaction and value we derive from our roles. Your podcast episode with Tomas Keenan sounds like it's packed with insights on this very topic!

Ahmed Marof

Sr. Engineering Manager / Analytics Lead at e-CENS | Ex-Dentsu | Software Engineer | ITIan | Speaker | Runner

I’m honored to have worked with both of you, business leaders whom I greatly admire. I’ve learned—and am still learning—a lot from you. It looks like you enjoyed the walk already 😃 Feras & Alex …see more
I’m honored to have worked with both of you, business leaders whom I greatly admire. I’ve learned—and am still learning—a lot from you. It looks like you enjoyed the walk already 😃 Feras & Alex …see more

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@mehboobhussain1
@mehboobhussain1 Thanks a lot for choosing this niche. I am a manufacturing and career consultant in Pakistan. I was eagerly looking this type of guidance. I feel obliged to thank you again Feras.
@mehboobhussain1 Thanks a lot for choosing this niche. I am a manufacturing and career consultant in Pakistan. I was eagerly looking this type of guidance. I feel obliged to thank you again Feras.

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PeterBeckenham
@PeterBeckenham What a clever way to provide an analogy for a successful business. These 8 principles are priceless. Also subscribed as I'm always open to insights from people outside my business focus
@PeterBeckenham What a clever way to provide an analogy for a successful business. These 8 principles are priceless. Also subscribed as I'm always open to insights from people outside my business focus

Neena Perez View Neena Perez’s profile

Seeking Heart Centered women in corporate leadership roles to become confident and clear on starting their coaching/consulting business.

Had a fantastic time speaking with you on the podcast! Thank you for dropping so many golden nuggets for the audience!

Dan Price View Dan Price’s profile

Owner, Law Offices of Dan Price

As a lawyer privileged to work with Feras on several of his successful start-ups, I not only understand his extraordinary competence and know-how but also his enduring interest in giving back. I will benefit from viewing the series as it rolls out and will be recommending the series to all- from those two budding entrepreneurs having their first meeting in the garage to seasoned veterans of matured companies. Thanks, Feras, Dan
As a lawyer privileged to work with Feras on several of his successful start-ups, I not only understand his extraordinary competence and know-how but also his enduring interest in giving back. I will benefit from viewing the series as it rolls out and will be recommending the series to all- from those two budding entrepreneurs having their first meeting in the garage to seasoned veterans of matured companies. Thanks, Feras, Dan

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Denise Griffitts

Host Of The Top 2% Globally Ranked YOUR PARTNER IN SUCCESS RADIO PODCAST. Impatiently Curious NERD IN STILETTOS at Your Office On The Web Digital Agency

Feras Alhlou is truly intriguing, and our chat was wonderful. It's funny how thoughts seem to form on the fly during our talks. Thanks, Feras, for the great conversation. Your wisdom is worth sharing and I am grateful you chose my podcast to do so. And... it occurs to me that I never know what I am going to say until I hear it. That story is one that pops into my head regularly, and I often think that I owe that man a huge debt—for a lesson I had zero interest in that day but learned to greatly appreciate.
Feras Alhlou is truly intriguing, and our chat was wonderful. It's funny how thoughts seem to form on the fly during our talks. Thanks, Feras, for the great conversation. Your wisdom is worth sharing and I am grateful you chose my podcast to do so. And... it occurs to me that I never know what I am going to say until I hear it. That story is one that pops into my head regularly, and I often think that I owe that man a huge debt—for a lesson I had zero interest in that day but learned to greatly appreciate.

Mussa Alhindy

Founder & Managing Director @ Palytics

Last year, I founded Palytics with a mission to enhance the digital capabilities of SMBs by establishing a solid Analytics foundation. Launching a new venture presents significant challenges. As Fares has often highlighted in his insightful videos, entrepreneurship demands more commitment than a side hustle. I benefited immensely from the wealth of free resources Feras offered on YouTube, which directly addressed the ongoing challenges I encountered. Feras's willingness to respond to my emails, engage in brief calls, and share his agency insights has been invaluable. His extensive experience in this field is evident. For anyone initiating a service-oriented business, whether in Analytics or another sector, Feras is an indispensable resource for advice on business models, sales, marketing, and related areas.

Last year, I founded Palytics with a mission to enhance the digital capabilities of SMBs by establishing a solid Analytics foundation. Launching a new venture presents significant challenges. As Fares has often highlighted in his insightful videos, entrepreneurship demands more commitment than a side hustle. I benefited immensely from the wealth of free resources Feras offered on YouTube, which directly addressed the ongoing challenges I encountered. Feras's willingness to respond to my emails, engage in brief calls, and share his agency insights has been invaluable. His extensive experience in this field is evident. For anyone initiating a service-oriented business, whether in Analytics or another sector, Feras is an indispensable resource for advice on business models, sales, marketing, and related areas.

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Pandora McElroy

Owner

Feras gave me insightful suggestions and expertise. His friendly demeanor and wealth of knowledge made the discussion engaging and impactful. I'm excited to start implementing his advice this week and delve deeper into his valuable insights.

Feras gave me insightful suggestions and expertise. His friendly demeanor and wealth of knowledge made the discussion engaging and impactful. I'm excited to start implementing his advice this week and delve deeper into his valuable insights.

A.J. Lawrence

Entrepreneur, advisor, host of Beyond 8 Figures podcast, buying wonderful businesses Entrepreneur, advisor, host of Beyond 8 Figures podcast, buying wonderful businesses

Just published one of the most insightful conversations on the podcast with Feras Alhlou! If your goal for 2024 is growing your business, this episode is for you. Feras isn’t just any entrepreneur; he’s a seasoned pro who has successfully scaled many companies from the ground up and sold his digital marketing consultancy, e-Nor, to dentsu, a global media giant. Here’s what we covered: 🚀 What are the essential shifts needed as your business grows 🚀 Why letting go of certain tasks can propel your business forward 🚀 How setting clear goals can bring your team together and streamline success Tune in to discover how to scale your business effectively - Feras definitely knows what he’s talking about! lnkd.in/ex5WnfP9
Just published one of the most insightful conversations on the podcast with Feras Alhlou! If your goal for 2024 is growing your business, this episode is for you. Feras isn’t just any entrepreneur; he’s a seasoned pro who has successfully scaled many companies from the ground up and sold his digital marketing consultancy, e-Nor, to dentsu, a global media giant. Here’s what we covered: 🚀 What are the essential shifts needed as your business grows 🚀 Why letting go of certain tasks can propel your business forward 🚀 How setting clear goals can bring your team together and streamline success Tune in to discover how to scale your business effectively - Feras definitely knows what he’s talking about! lnkd.in/ex5WnfP9

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@mehboobhussain150
I am a victim of this dark side. Now, reshaping my career path. I always find your content practical and most importantly you don't waste your audience time. I feel obliged to thank you again for this video. Thanks heaps Feras
I am a victim of this dark side. Now, reshaping my career path. I always find your content practical and most importantly you don't waste your audience time. I feel obliged to thank you again for this video. Thanks heaps Feras

Jim Duffy

CEO of Blue Key Consulting, LLC

Paul Papazis View Paul Papazis’ profile

Senior Designer at Digitalzone

Feras, congratulations on starting this new venture. This is such a great way to help support so many others. I watched your first video and I am very much looking forward to your series. Subscribed and shared!
Feras, congratulations on starting this new venture. This is such a great way to help support so many others. I watched your first video and I am very much looking forward to your series. Subscribed and shared!