From $0 To +$100M With Gas Stations & WP Plugins | Syed Balkhi Interview

[@gbengaogun]

Syed Balkhi is an institution. How can a young man be this impressive? Like. Wow! I'm banging the table in excitement. Totally inspired.

[@LouisArquivio]

This is the best episode I've ever listened to. Congrats on this one guys. Syed is the ultimate goal in terms of business for me (probably for a lot of us too).

[@sudp8504]

💯 agree

[@CarloNyte]

Mohnish Pabrai’s book -> The Dhando Investor: Low-Risk Value Method to High Returns 32:22

[@ayersteiacapital]

Thank you!

[@INVESTOFYSTOCKALERTS]

As an immigrant from Pakistan and Cricket fanatic, this was amazing and motivational. Thanks for putting this together

[@amulpatel]

One of the rare exceptional episodes

[@krisb-travel]

Last episode was fire too though

[@angelocean365]

Rare? Please include the link to your podcast please Mr. Backseat Driver

[@krisb-travel]

@@angelocean365 lol

[@amulpatel]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4fMknuHo7iIrrc @@angelocean365

[@amulpatel]

how does a dude make millions off an 1 ebook? Paid Traffic Arb@@angelocean365

[@Palmtreeshinobi]

What an epic podcast. Great work guys! Grateful to hear the stories of guys like Syed

[@RaviPatel-wi7xk]

This got me pumped. Probably one of my favorite MFM pods in a while. It's interesting how those I know who are successful business owners also buy small business for specific things they want in life. For example, my cousin wanted to buy a new house. Said he would only do it if he bought a new business to cover the cost of the monthly payment. Similar to Syed buying the gas station when he had his son.

[@AaronBhawan]

This is one of the best, most valuable episodes ever 🚀

[@dmaurolagoitia]

Money is not meant to control people, rather it is meant to be put to work producing more money for you. You cannot build wealth without putting money in its rightful place.

[@KriskyxBizcuit]

First profit grew rapidly and that has made me invest without the fear of losing, I got four of my friends that I introduce to him and they are making profits just like me..

[@mariomaro7]

This is jam packed with value. Thank you for this

[@ninjatoitle]

Loved this episode. We need a part 2 asap

[@AfzalHussein]

25 minutes in. Solid episode so far. Syed is great!

[@davidc4408]

Certainly is. Smart dude

[@bullshark3000]

Probably the most fascinating guest of the pod so far.

[@IAmDiegoMilan]

Let’s get both this guy and Andrew Wilkinson on the pod at the same time. Would be a great episode

[@julianwhitiker6782]

Wow! That would be 🔥🔥🔥

[@jakebcampbell]

Potential GOAT episode

[@Bestof257Official]

No riba (interests) 👏🏾👏🏾 that's why he pays cash, no mortgages

[@nyustdent]

wish he mentioned this! so many muslims are involved with riba because they gave up on trying to live the halal way

[@Bestof257Official]

@@nyustdent Yes

[@alfredmanzano680]

Man this one had so much knowledge, I gotta watch this a 2nd time

[@luxuryrapchannel]

I thought that was Keegan Michael key from key and Peele in a wig and glasses on the thumbnail

[@Kowsan824]

What a podcast, amazing story. Need him to be back on the show!

[@user-pe8ir4iy1e]

this must be the best episode on this channel. I haven't listened to all of them but I can't imagine there be a better episode on here. impossible!

[@awh4272]

34:55 - ID the gaps and you can profit 38:35 - biz buying strategy

[@jmbony]

I listened TWICE to this podcast. Rare gems!!

[@BenHoban-xf8ig]

Amazing insights in this one with Syed, came back from his second one and this one is impressive!

[@SwahiliSpicE]

Ok, this podcast has to be the best podcast in the entrepreneurship space!

[@jermdigital8816]

These conversations open up your mind to what’s possible. Something you wouldn’t have if you haven’t built your network yet. Thanks make entrepreneurship less lonely.

[@SuperKillaki]

Syed is the definitive MFM guest. What a G.

[@pht5-q9f]

M in south Africa 🇿🇦 and I just to say this pod is make me smart. Freemdom of information act what a nugget

[@sarabmann]

One of the most open and transparent insights in entrepreneurship.

[@alinav6409]

Wow. One of the best MFM podcasts. Thank you, Syed Balkhi for this great info.

[@michaelslifecycle]

This guy is the final boss of Indian gas station owners 😂

[@Biz1Biz1dnbprofile-cs7od]

No he isn’t. There is a guy in New Jersey he is Indian and is a billionaire from gas stations.

[@Biz1Biz1dnbprofile-cs7od]

No he isn’t. There is a guy in New Jersey he is Indian and is a billionaire from gas stations.

[@michaelslifecycle]

@@Biz1Biz1dnbprofile-cs7od I stand corrected

[@whattosay385]

I love Sam, I do, but the kind of questions Shaan is asking is just phenomenal. That helps in unearthing a lot of the story.

[@victor_formerchallenger]

Now, it's a lot simple to go from nothing to hundreds of millions (if that's something you want) I appreciate this episode and the chance to learn from Syed.

[@ask-balu]

20:33 Best Part/Secret. Got to know him better in this candid episode compared to other videos of him. Best Wishes.

[@RichEdwards]

Gold! Great story, particularly on the atypical route of bootstrapping around an ecosystem/thesis. This gets drowned out by all the venture backed approaches/frameworks. Thanks Syed for being so frank and generous with your story!

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

You guys are exceptional all around but please don’t speed up the sound

[@badman1581]

This dude saved thousands of dollars for people with his wpbeginner..first time I see him on any video🙌

[@tonyjackson8413]

This was a master class on investing and entrepreneurship.

[@Jaded_King]

What this guy has done is extremely impressive in just about every measure. That said I couldn't help but notice how his investment approach could in some sense be flawed. He says that whenever he has a new expense come up he needs to make a new investment that generates enough cash flow to cover this new expense, but this then implies that he wasn't actually fully invested in the first place, or at least wasn't invested in a way that would generate him the best possible return. He implies that he would have money laying around to invest in something that would generate enough of a return to cover this new monthly burn, which is obviously not great because you would be leaving money on the table by having this money laying around waiting to be invested in the first place. The more general and correct approach would be to simply always be invested in a way where you cannot find any higher risk adjusted return than what you currently have, and then simply decide how much you want to spend of your income. If a new cost is coming up and you take that on you, then you have decided that its worth it. Great episode. Thanks.

[@hussainprince]

Absolutely amazing podcast. Syed is a gem!

[@zachgreenwald]

Such amazing content!!! I loved your question about distressed assets at 37min. The distinction given by Syed on mismanaged gems vs distressed assets was significant. Mismanaged compounders would make for excellent acquisitions.

[@brockriley8454]

My mentor has the same story except enterprise Salesforce sites and MS. founded in 2019 sold January 2023 for $135m. He just turned 29.

[@fryderykchopin1381]

Crazy. What’s his name?

[@nocareernofear]

The “fun creative cashflow things” that he wouldn’t talk about need an episode 59:01

[@khoile4477]

One of my top episodes

[@kelvinjara7867]

That's a banger. We need more Syed.

[@leadavis3815]

cant believe this info is free!! thank you!

[@illectricsheep]

Excellent episode. Loved the talk of his ealry days working with WP to the present day AI tools and strategy tips. As someone else mentioned, this epside reminds me of all the dabbling I did when I was younger but never really pursued one thing. Nonetheless, it was so insightful and inspiring. Thanks guys!

[@gauravnagpal3123]

Wonderful to know you Saeed ! We need to rename this pod : my first inspiration...

[@grahamkennedy7221]

1:03:21 if she needs a bed, she’s not for me!

[@rajbarai98]

Great pod! Great story! Thanks Shaan and Sam, this has been truly inspiring!

[@junk4dimeji]

This episode is the reason I subscribed to this channel! 🙏

[@DarrenThompson]

I did search for Syed's net worth as mentioned at the end and was surprised that even though I didn't know who he was, that I'd been using some of his wp plug ins for years! 😊

[@Eddyanz]

Amazing episode

[@Greg_Chase]

His "no mortgages, no debt" comment around time 53:30 - if you have 10 year debt taken out at 3% on 200 units, coming due for a refi right about now at 7% or 8% (or worse), maybe you need THAT kind of 'moment of clarity' to understand what Syed implies. Leverage is a double edged sword. In economic shocks, you don't want to lose your assets at the worst time. It's extremely comfortable saying "sure business is slow but no one's coming to take this from me and wipe out all the equity and the time I spent" Also, Syed's avoidance of 'limelight seeking' can work. "Anonymity is priceless - once it's gone, you cannot buy it back" If you like your privacy which Syed seemingly does, knowing you can go anywhere and not be recognized is very nice. Having people interrupt you when you're at dinner with family, some people might be okay with that, but after a few times, with no control over who might approach you, would not be cool (if you like privacy). .

[@mohammadkermani2987]

That was a very great interview. I wish he could go into more details about the cash flow from the tools that he purchased. Like what those tools are, and how do they earn money. If anyone has any information, I appreciate it

[@CryptoGrit]

Love the pod :) one of the better ones ^^

[@grahamkennedy7221]

53:21 I see both sides of this coin. At his level it will not affect his personal experience in life, he is set. I have friends that will wind up scraping by in the future because they are afraid to invest and or use leverage. That nut won’t cut.

[@No.Name.Mzansi]

Great episode, very much needed. 🕯️ I give Thanks.

[@simmonds3930]

Loved it!

[@AlaskaJiuJitsu]

1:14:06 Crazy, 10 years ago I was in tribal Easter Afghanistan/Pakistan at border security point 6 and 7 fighting Haqqani network from Pakistan, dodging rockets - while this awesome dude made himself a billi 😅😅😅How the turn tables. Goodnight from Alaska boys, Syed is awesome!!

[@wa9056]

What an amazing guy

[@yellowzballa2435]

This podcast rocks 💪🪨🤜🤛

[@zacharyvalenter9637]

No debt. Awesome, awesome, awesome. Full life of freedom.

[@supperhey]

Feeling the same vibe from him like Martin Shkreli

[@OreApampa]

So many gems here 💎💎💎

[@scarshooter2612]

Best guest so far

[@danielwmarr]

Absolute legend. Best episode yet 👊

[@patkenny20]

another great story well done guys for this one very interesting and has a lot of great information.

[@remymorthier4032]

Amazing episode!

[@user-mz9fr8ml5r]

This guy is a different level - would love to pick his brain more - great podcast

[@marty336]

I love this episode. Very inspiring 🤙🙌

[@jasoncharles83]

Another great episode! Kudos!

[@samgamewell]

Love this guy! Well done guys!

[@kasunldon7607]

Syed I don't know if you will see this but this has been the best ROI of my time. Thank you.

[@grahamkennedy7221]

7:55 my favorite thing about him so far is that he looks like a young Chevy Chase.

[@emergingbits]

amazing podcast!

[@titusgitari]

Great episode I really enjoyed it 🎉

[@jt3013]

Fantastic episode

[@TylerRostedt]

This episode got me fired up! 🔥

[@chrisscheib]

Awesome podcast guys!

[@fryderykchopin1381]

Why is there a KZbin playbutton of list25 hanging😂

[@connectionsforprofessionals]

Love this podcast You guys are great !!!

[@zhixiangren4580]

I would listen to a Syed Balkhi + Andrew Wilkinson episode 10 times

[@byzantinecaptain]

Great questions!

[@awh4272]

I'm only watching this because of the comments so you folks better not let me down..!

[@astrico1]

Great pod! As always you guys bring the best Guest and questions. i love Mfm! But let the guy finish what he is saying before you intervene with a painting the picture story” felt like we lost some of what he was saying.

[@hunterhall4591]

Great interview

[@AlaskaJiuJitsu]

59:42 BH Lets go! 😂😂😂

[@1hsb]

Loved the episode, nice guys can win - ultimate alpha!

[@Authentically-Andrew]

Great episode

[@alwayzsmarter]

Despite shaan and sams framing he certainly didnt seam rude or withheld helpful info at all. Very helpful. I like that guy

[@alimc1867]

"You're not like a super genius", man went to highschool at age 12 what are you talking about? He seems like the tech Warren Buffett

[@Kennady]

I remember when Syed bought his first Honda😂 He talked my head off about HOW he did it.

[@clubgel]

They didn't cover how he made his first million in terms of specifics from wp beginner

[@NZAutospares]

Loved this episode. gotta put his name in the title and work on that 5 second autoplay though.

[@tegarinvest6099]

respect to syed

[@UppiliVentures]

Great chat with an under the radar dude 😮

[@JCV507]

What a gem!

[@alwayzsmarter]

anyone else notice they change the thumbnail multiple times on some of these? i wonder if its some strategy they are trying to keep the best performer for the long run

[@MannyBernabe]

Epic!

[@neilquinn]

This video reminds me of all the dabbling I did when I was younger but never really pushed on it. So much lost opportunity UGH.