In this captivating 5th episode of the Talent Talks Podcast, we're joined by Ali Afnan, a dynamic entrepreneur who has seamlessly transitioned from the world of digital marketing agencies to launching his own innovative health supplement company, Lucky Lad. Ali shares his fascinating journey, from his early days experimenting with dropshipping and content creation to the strategic moves that led him to identify and fill a unique niche in the health supplement market. Key Highlights: - Early Experiments: Ali discusses his initial forays into entrepreneurship, including dropshipping and creating digital content, and what these experiences taught him about business and marketing. - Agency Insights: Reflecting on his time at a leading digital marketing agency, Ali reveals how this experience provided him with a broad understanding of growth marketing and the confidence to consult for brands independently. - TikTok as a Catalyst: Discover how Ali leveraged TikTok not just as a platform for content creation but as a powerful tool for market research, brand building, and directly engaging with his target audience. - Launching Lucky Lad: Ali takes us through the inception of Lucky Lad, from concept to product development. He shares the challenges of creating a hangover supplement that stands out for its efficacy and appeal to a younger demographic, emphasizing the importance of product validation and customer feedback. - Entrepreneurial Lessons: Throughout his journey, Ali emphasizes the value of adaptability, the power of starting from scratch, and the significance of aligning personal interests with business ventures for sustained motivation and success. What You'll Learn: - Strategies for transitioning from service-based work to product-based entrepreneurship. - The role of social media, particularly TikTok, in validating business ideas and engaging with potential customers. - Insights into the health supplement industry and the process of product development and market entry. - Practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on resilience, market research, and the iterative process of building a business. Connect with Ali Afnan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_aliafnan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ali.afnan?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliafnan/ Lucky Lad: https://luckylad.co/ 🔔 Subscribe for inspiring stories: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrrMj6LWqCc-jNTH7F99RQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Follow our Podcast on Social Media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talenttalks.podcast/ - Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@talenttalks.podcast - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talenttalks.podcast 👉 Follow Talent Trellis on Social Media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talenttrellisco - Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talenttrellisco - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talenttrellisco/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/91357860/admin/feed/posts/ 👉 Listen to the podcast on: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oF2mfuRkuBXY7arb2ioF2?si=38d63d05d0304d32 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talent-talks/id1729032416 - Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/ed7080d2-28c9-43dc-ab68-2c4a0b20207a/talent-talks 💡 Want more? Check out our full podcast playlist for more inspiring stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9vC1JiLSTJ2_STIwFV0qhLtO3bGLjqmj If you’re interested in hiring amazing international talent - book a free 30min discovery call here 👉 https://calendar.app.google/frYu5Lpf8rU9MLog7 💌 Contact us: [paul@talenttrellis.co] About Talent Talks: Talent Talks is a podcast dedicated to sharing the mental, emotional, and spiritual journey of entrepreneurship or any other difficult endeavour. Join us as we explore the journeys of entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, and more, who have all redefined the meaning of success.