In this episode, we’re discussing a critical element of entrepreneurship that every business owner needs to understand: embracing surprises. No matter how much you plan, unexpected challenges will arise during your launch. But instead of fearing them, we’re here to help you embrace these surprises and turn them into opportunities for success. Episode Summary Launching a product or business is never a straight path – unexpected twists, turns, and surprises are inevitable. From industry changes to...
Nov 10, 2024•7 min•Season 3Ep. 310
In this episode, inspired by Khalid Al-Zanki ’s insightful guidance, we’re diving into a topic that every entrepreneur needs to embrace — mistakes. You’ll make them, but here’s the key: mistakes aren’t failures. They’re your most outstanding teachers, shaping you into a more resilient, innovative, and successful entrepreneur. So, how do you turn mistakes into stepping stones? Episode Summary Launching a business, product, or service will inevitably come with mistakes. But instead of fearing them...
Nov 07, 2024•8 min•Season 3Ep. 309
In this episode, we’ll dive into one of the biggest traps entrepreneurs fall into – relying on ad-hoc marketing tactics instead of following a solid, strategic launch plan. Inspired by Khalid Al-Zanki’s wisdom , we’ll explore why a quick fix may give you short-term wins, but only a strategic launch plan guarantees long-term success. If you’re ready to move past reactive marketing and build something great, this episode is for you! Episode Summary It’s tempting to rely on last-minute marketing ta...
Nov 03, 2024•10 min•Season 3Ep. 308
In this episode, inspired by Khalid Al-Zanki at Etlaq GPT , we dive into one of the most critical stages of launching any product—idea validation. Every great launch starts with an idea, but even the best ideas can fail without proper validation. Join us as we explore why validating your idea is the key to ensuring long-term success in your launch journey. Episode Summary An idea alone, no matter how exciting, won’t guarantee success. The real question is: does your market believe in it, too? Th...
Oct 27, 2024•13 min•Season 3Ep. 307
In this episode, inspired by Khalid Al-Zanki’s powerful philosophy, we dive into the concept of “burning the boats” — a mindset of total commitment that leaves no room for retreat. If you’re ready to eliminate backup plans and fully commit to making your launch successful, this episode is for you. Episode Summary Launching a product, service, or new business is full of challenges, uncertainties, and stress. But what if you embraced a mindset where failure wasn’t an option? In today’s episode, we...
Oct 24, 2024•8 min•Season 3Ep. 306
In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that many entrepreneurs experience but rarely discuss openly – stress during a product launch. Inspired by Khalid Al-Zanki’s wisdom, we’ll explore why stress is not the enemy but a powerful force that can fuel your success. So, if you’re in the thick of a launch and feeling the pressure, this episode is for you! Episode Summary Launching a product is exciting, but let’s be real – it’s stressful. The pressure can feel overwhelming, but guess what? That’s...
Oct 20, 2024•9 min•Season 3Ep. 305
In this episode, we explore one of the most critical elements of any product launch — leadership. Whether a launch reaches new heights or falls flat often comes down to the quality of leadership guiding the team. So, what makes outstanding leadership? How does poor leadership derail a product launch? Episode Summary Leadership can make or break a product launch. It’s not just about managing tasks; it’s about setting a vision, inspiring the team, and making decisive moves. Successful leaders unit...
Oct 17, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 304
In this episode, we break down the key themes and strategies from the Ultimate Guide to Product Launches and insights from Khalid Al-Zanki. From pre-launch preparation to post-launch analysis, we’ll cover everything you need to know to ensure your product launch generates buzz and delivers long-term success. Episode Summary Successful product launch requires a comprehensive strategy that starts long before launch day. This episode explores essential tactics like customer-centric development, str...
Oct 13, 2024•15 min•Season 3Ep. 303
Uncover Your #1 Entrepreneurial Superpower Quiz, an interactive quiz designed by Khalid Al-Zanki. This quiz aims to help entrepreneurs identify their primary strengths, particularly in startups and small businesses. The quiz operates on the premise that each entrepreneur possesses a unique “superpower” contributing to their success. The quiz identifies five distinct entrepreneurial superpowers: Innovator, Strategist, Executor, Visionary, and Risk-taker. Here’s how the quiz works: Identifying You...
Oct 06, 2024•11 min•Season 3Ep. 302
Etlaq GPT is an AI-powered tool designed by launch and marketing strategist Khalid Al-Zanki to help entrepreneurs make smarter business decisions. It uses conversational AI to provide personalized insights on launching products, creating marketing strategies, and automating business processes. Etlaq GPT promises to save time and resources by giving data-driven strategy and actionable steps, empowering entrepreneurs to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape. Here are the key features a...
Sep 29, 2024•11 min•Season 3Ep. 301
The relaunched LAUNCH ON FIRE podcast, which Khalid Al-Zanki hosted, aims to provide entrepreneurs with practical advice, motivation, and modern business strategies. Khalid recognized the changing landscape of entrepreneurship; the podcast’s new season will focus on digital-age topics such as entrepreneurship, business, marketing, product launches, AI and automation, and navigating uncertainty. Here are some key features of the relaunched podcast: Actionable Insights: The podcast goes beyond tra...
Sep 20, 2024•8 min•Season 3Ep. 300
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Sep 26, 2019•41 min•Season 2Ep. 219
The post LOF 218 | Faisal Al-Hendi: Draw My Ride appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Aug 22, 2019•23 min•Season 2Ep. 218
The post LOF 217 | Abdulwahab Al-Refai: CYBERSYS appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Aug 08, 2019•51 min•Season 2Ep. 217
The post LOF 216 | Khaled Al-Ajeel: Credo Agency appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Aug 01, 2019•57 min•Season 2Ep. 216
The post LOF 215 | Fatima Al-Mattar: Hello World appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Jul 25, 2019•38 min•Season 2Ep. 215
The post LOF 214 | Before You Start appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Jul 21, 2019•21 min•Season 2Ep. 214
The post LOF 213 | Abdulkareem Al-Mutawa: Al-Mutawa Law Firm appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 213
The post LOF 212 | Abdulaziz Al-Awadhi: Wejha Co-Working Space appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Jul 14, 2019•54 min•Season 2Ep. 212
The post LOF 211 | Farah Shaban: Omniya appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Jul 11, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 211
The post LOF 210 | Athbi Al-Enezi: Just Clean appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Jul 09, 2019•44 min•Season 2Ep. 210
The post LOF 209 | Omar Bin Naji: Rannah Delivery appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Jul 07, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 209
The post LOF 208 | Abdulrahman Al-Khamees: Shift Production appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 208
The post LOF 207 | Hamad Khalaf: We Care appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Jul 02, 2019•46 min•Season 2Ep. 207
The post LOF 206 | Zeid Al-Ebrahim: 20 Grams Coffee Bar appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Jun 30, 2019•45 min•Season 2Ep. 206
The post LOF 205 | Mohammed Al-Mutairi: CUPZ appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Jun 27, 2019•44 min•Season 2Ep. 205
The post LOF 204 | Jarrah Al-Bloushi: Richard’s Coffee Bar appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Jun 25, 2019•50 min•Season 2Ep. 204
The post LOF 203 | Haytham Al-Hawaj: NIU Coworking Spaces appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Jun 23, 2019•52 min•Season 2Ep. 203
The post LOF 202 | Manal Al-Hasawi: Strategy & Startups appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Jun 20, 2019•42 min•Season 2Ep. 202
The post LOF 201 | Abdulaziz Al-Loughani: Floward & Faith Capital appeared first on Etlaq Consulting .
Jun 18, 2019•50 min•Season 2Ep. 201