How to Build a Business Part-Time

[@aliabdaal]

Hope you enjoyed watching! If you're struggling to focus and get things done, you'll like my free 7 day email crash course about focus: go.productivitylab.com/buildabiz/yt

[@ArjunSinghBhadauriya]

How this chat has been posted before video😮

[@SAVEDTIME]

@@ArjunSinghBhadauriya It’s because he probably had it set as a scheduled upload meaning it was unlisted for a while. He put the comment in then

[@ArjunSinghBhadauriya]

@@SAVEDTIME oh make sense 👍

[@reign_dale5025]

“By the grace of God”

[@Jack_Clemans]

Pro hack: Your business won’t be successful if your aren’t able to control your personal finances first. People who can’t manage their personal money won’t be able to manage their personal AND business money and will fail every time. If you’re living paycheck to paycheck or even close, you need to start there.

[@papedoe3683]

💯💯💯💯

[@SoroushTorkian]

In other words assist your own oxygen mask before assisting your business'.

[@CristobalPL]

Well said ❤

[@Jack_Clemans]

@@SoroushTorkian Absolutely! Well said.

[@bt920]

I appreciate that advice! I definitely need to start with my personal money first. I am someone who is living paycheck to paycheck. Could you clarify what you mean by needing to start there first?

[@AsNeverSeenB4]

One of my KZbin videos got 8.2 million views (a couple of others 100K +), but then I lost focus, caught up in my trading business, not knowing how I was spending my time. I'm going to block time on the calendar as you said and make more KZbin videos consistently because that's what I love to do! Ali, this video of yours is a kind of wake-up call for me. Don't have enough words to thank you Ali!

[@missdanibelle]

Love the video but need to make a quick note because the saying that "Beyonce has the same amount of time in a week as you do." is a definite over simplification. Beyonce has her time plus the time of a full staff she can afford to hire. So her mind and body are not weighed down by the day to day tedium of the average person. She doesn't have to figure out a meal plan, or go shopping for it, or shuttle kids around, etc etc. The basis around this point is still good and at the end of the day its basically a time budget which can be adjusted to our own personal circumstances. It just has always bothered me when people compare the amount of hours the average person has with that of an extremely successful and wealthy celebrity as if to say "If you manage your time well enough, you too can achieve this level of success." which, while not impossible, is certainly improbable. Thank you for the video

[@ValiChandiwala]

thank you for the reminder

[@strwbryblondi07]

This also explains the Fatherhood Bonus and Motherhood Penalty experienced by the opposite genders - it is more often than not women doing all of that in a partnered or parental relationship

[@MrsBanks16]

I hear you well, Ma'am. But the point still remains: Beyonce also started exactly where we all do. So, in order to get to her level, you need to put in the time and work to get there.

[@missdanibelle]

@MrsBanks16 Well, I certainly wish you success in your journey.

[@MrsBanks16]

@@missdanibelle Thank you, Ma'am! I'm definitely close to the summit. And I can recommend one book that helped catapult me there. But it will require you to commit to it.

[@PedroCamarotti]

Ali, your videos just keep getting better and better! I find myself rewatching them again and again-so much value packed into each one. Keep up the amazing work! Also, congratulations on your wedding and the baby on the way! Wishing you all the best during this exciting time! I also got married and became a father this year

[@RobertPlank]

It’s refreshing how you break down the challenges of starting a business while working a full-time job into actionable steps, especially emphasizing the importance of time management without sugarcoating the work involved. The "true time inventory" exercise is such an eye-opener-most of us don’t realize how much time we actually have until we map it out. It’s a wake-up call for anyone who feels like they’re too busy but spends hours scrolling or binge-watching. The idea of identifying "golden hours" is another game-changer. Matching energy levels with productive tasks is often overlooked, but it makes such a difference in how much you can get done without burning out. And your advice on time-stacking, like repurposing commute time or finding micro-moments, is so practical-those small changes can really add up over weeks and months. I also appreciate your candid take on enjoying the process versus just chasing the end result. The distinction between doing something because you *want* to versus feeling like you *should* is so crucial. Building a business isn’t for everyone, and it’s important to align the work with what you actually enjoy, or it’ll just feel like another job. Thanks for the grounded advice-it’s both motivating and realistic.

[@NuseOnFit]

Gotcha! 💡just figured out it’s my transition time that I needed to improve! It takes so much time to get myelf ready for the gym and all I did that day was train and that happens all the time during my day off!

[@sharukhshaikh392]

Hey ali, first of all congratulations 🎊 for a new chapter in your life. Second your videos are awesome man and you make it so easy to understand about different topics. The quality of your videos just keep getting better. Keep up the good work.👍

[@_NikkiCookie]

"As a beginner KZbinr I've learned so much from your videos. Your creativity and passion inspire me to grow and improve every day. Grateful for your amazing content!

[@mimisart]

Golden video! I’m at the very initial stage of setting up my business. So many confirmations in this reflective content. Thanks Ali 😊. It is not for the weak and sometimes I think it’s ridiculous that I even try. But if you don’t take a stab at it you will miss the mark for sure.

[@TinaAdultEnglish]

Thank you !Ali, your video just helped me to find out about my blind spot of doing youtube , I suddenly realised that I could actually outsource the painful part of editing my video to save up my time while working fulltime , so that I could work on the ideas and story telling part and writing my video script ! thanks ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@preciousspot]

Hi, can I assist you with video editing?

[@JakeyWakey]

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[@antoniaosborne4972]

Thank you so much.I love your approach to business vs pretty much everyone else. I think it’s coz you’re so thorough and share actual specifics. I can actually go away and implement after your videos and even more importantly, your videos help me feel confident versus with other entrepreneurs talking about stuff, i still come away not really knowing more…. And they’re so unrealistic about saying that everyone and anyone can make however much money. I just trust you which is SO important. Would love some more stuff on how to improve transition periods? And also on prioritising tasks when you’re starting out? Coz i feel like you don’t share how much time it actually takes to make content. Unless it’s just me, i find social media so time consuming! And also any tips on how to get a side job. Coz i know you talk about side hustles, but you mention here about having a job - which i badly want, but im currently struggling to get one despite experience and qualifications. Thanks

[@adilmuhammed2003]

great video man ,you are basically show us the path to build a life we love, build a business we love and build a youtube channel so thank you so much

[@pixelman400]

This is the perfect video, I think it would help all people who are scared to quit their job as their business could fail. Ali can read minds, endless video ideas, anyways, thanks Ali!

[@jones7310]

Some golden nuggets here! Thanks Ali :)

[@SoroushTorkian]

Are you going to write a book on business any time in the future? I can totally picture you doing the next 4-hour workweek but centered around the creator space.

[@dylannorth7264]

The youtube channel I'm starting is based around my hobby it's somthing I'm good at and passion about! it work full time but enjoy getting back from work and getting creative and learning new software on my lap top.. it excites me so my motive isn't to make money but to start a community based around my channel following my adventures and journey and if in 6 years time I can put more time and money back into i I will but I'm happy balancing the both but now realising digging deeper into the creative world that time of of the essence and I get great value from your videos and advice ❤

[@Obe-95]

Thank you so much for this valuable content! The 168 hours exercise was a game-changer for me.

[@MommasBoyCooking]

This video definitely motivated me to have more structure ❤

[@MohammedFarhan-dr9bs]

to be honest this is really valuable video thanks man

Love the new style of less edited, more conversation type videos.

[@noidph]

This is so much helpful, Ali! Will get back to you, and let you know how successful I was implementing your advice! TYSM!😊🙏💕

[@LeavingMed]

Loved this video!! The calendar task is certainly eye opening!! Hope you're getting on well in Hong Kong :)

[@leslynmoore]

Very good video, why don't more people tell the raw truth? if you want a business, it means work!

[@harveyspecter_1]

Going KZbin homepage and Ali’s video there… what a great feeling 🔥

[@TheAlphaDude321]

Hope to run into you around Hong Kong, Ali! I moved here for uni six years ago and your videos helped me through a lot of my time at university, it would really be a full-circle moment for me hahaha

[@madhurimahalder5364]

Love this video! Can you do a video on beating zoom fatigue.

[@gracr7]

I've got no job, and no business, but this video actually is worth watching even for me.

[@lordLegend-oy7tg]

Love this series ❤

[@NordicDolcevita]

Love this video and the daily agenda setup! I took plenty of notes 📝😊

[@LIMYIHAN-ik4vg]

thank you so much and it sound like second mountain concept that you talk about which use a lot of time and effort to focus about personal ambition and the pursuit of career and wealth and find the balance about life and work for the more fulfillment

[@backtoashley]

Great video, Ali! My current issue is that I love the idea of starting a business but I have no idea what to do, and I'm definitely in the camp that I just want to make money without the work. lol It's such a dumb mindset, but it's where I'm at right now... so I don't move to make any progress. I love the concept of finding the business idea that is what is the cross between passion and skill. I just don't know what my passion is that is in collaboration with my skills. Maybe one day I'll find something, but I'm content with my current job and stuff. I just think it would be handy to have another income stream.

[@SelloutSmbero]

I'm far from the most spiritual person in the world, but I think doing what you enjoy doing is spiritual. Want and must always align. Otherwise why have the desire? (Psychopaths being the obvious exception to this rule.) I don't think there's anything inherently wrong with selfish desires. It's only when selfish desires aren't paired with a virtue that they become problematic. The selfish desire for making money, for example, is perfectly fine if you pair it with the virtue of genuinely helping people - which, btw, makes it FEEL SO MUCH BETTER when you do it! But yeah... want and must always align.

[@s.k.henkle]

One i would like to stack or replace would be drawing or reading while I do other things like watch entertainment or instead of picking up my phone. I also have liked listening to helpful podcasts while cleaning!

[@aydinhutchison]

Love this I am starting a second business now, still love watching your videos !!

[@bedhead-studio]

Elon Musk, Beyonce, and probably most people I know (as far as I'm aware) don't have a disability. Obviously not all 168 hours are going to be used in the same way, but I think that the potential disparity of available time between any two people is too large to not acknowledge. There are many people who need to rest significantly more, make time for frequent medical appointments, etc. The amount of time left over may be smaller or less predictable. Making the point that we all have the same 168 hours in a week is overestimating the significance of "hours in a week" and underestimating every other factor of our lives.

[@Zylve]

With great responsibility comes great power

[@ValiChandiwala]

Thank you for this comment

[@Branden_Witte]

Elon has Asperger’s.

[@TheFranklinFarmhouse]

such a great video at a really good time! im excited to work on my business but looking for the time to do it. thankfully i think i have an idea. just need to test it out and adjust as needed!

[@TheMupal]

❤ Like your way of teaching 😊

[@thefaftrybe]

Thank you for being consistently valuable Ali. I and my wife are looking to set up a business in the future off of the progress of our channel. When we are ready, we would like you to mentor us through that process. Thank you ❤❤

[@zoeinitxx]

Thanks for all your knowledge shared

[@NurseJanice]

Need to get started!! Cannot be Nursing in NHS for another 18 years! ❤

[@ingerichardsonauthor]

Well done. You have achieved so much.🌷

[@CollaborativeWellbeing]

Transition period improvements!!! Brilliant. I need this. Do you have a video or resource on how to do this? It's an extra challenge for those with ADHD. I sit in the car for ages when I get home.

[@femmeglow.conscious]

You are so right about the transition time..... that is when most of us procrastinate.

[@DeeDellimore]

I literally needed this today

[@ChristosLouridas]

So recently landed in Dublin for work from Greece, and have a side video editing business. So. this morning you kinda boosted me to start working cause I have a few videos left to be paid for so yeah. Nice Advice (I work evening shifts)

[@JessHunterMusic]

i’m going to be making youtube videos soon and i dread editing short form content so i know youtube video editing g would be a pain. i’d love to work with you

[@edwinabilay9332]

This is so helpful! Thank you Ali!

[@Tastingsource]

I’ve not any business but this video is worth to watch 🎉

[@sirinaydin8786]

Again great context thanks man!

[@rodrigoiz]

Great video!!!

[@ReadySetStartUPUK]

The 'Time Creation Formula' part is a game-changer. Finding those hidden hours feels like discovering a cheat code. Wonder if the Ready Set StartUP UK contestants know about this magic... 👀

[@willia_mbrown]

Banger video dude

[@LabeledRBLX]

You made me start my KZbin channel. Thank you so much man, you're an inspiration!

[@keithmawodzwa]

Same here

[@Sparklewithmaryam]

What i have learnt from your vides about my youtube journey is that I know my niche, i know how to film, i know my golden hours and have set days and time for filming and editing but wht i am not good at is the editing… i dont know how to hook my audience…. I also dont know how to make good thumbnails ☹️

[@13thravenpurple94]

Wonderful video! Thank you very much 💜

[@elinabek2373]

Great video, thank you Ali

[@fantasycraft-forge]

Golden hour? 24/7

[@sandeepdehal711]

Ali has been giving superv videos from quite a while now 👍

[@emekwi]

"By the Grace of God" i love that

[@agustina0110]

inspiring, thanks for this

[@naveenpratapsingh6511]

Please Keep your videos in multilanguage. I really enjoy and better understand your videos in Hindi. Your book Feel Good Productivity changed my life.

[@The_Superconsole]

Congratulations on your marriage Ali. As someone who is a CS student how should I go about starting my own youtube channel teaching and sharing my journey as a student, and ultimately, beyond and into my career as a programmer/developer.

[@quantice2734]

9:35 The Blue case phone goes weeeeeeeee

[@arassahinbas9758]

i liked it very much, thank you🎉

[@Maria-bp8pp]

31:41 Listening while doing workout in the gym💪🏻

[@Maria-bp8pp]

36:14 thanks for recommending content for the rest of my workout 🏋🏻‍♀️

[@timiade8804]

This is brilliant

[@jhoncandia]

Thnks for sharing

[@yvonneohuikugblenudarrah9280]

Oh Wow. "By the Grace of God". This is the first time I have heard you mention a higher power. It would be interesting to hear your take on this topic.

[@noorjahaanmohamed5916]

I think he's Muslim because his name suggests so 😅

[@sambosok1704]

@yvonneohuikugblenudarrah9280 Yeah seriously wanna hear a video on religion

[@AbenezerTiglu]

It's just an expression.

[@tochukwutc3727]

If we're both not mistaken, it was the first time he's said it and I was pleasantly stunned to hear it😊...guess something's going on behind the scenes.

[@noorjahaanmohamed5916]

@@tochukwutc3727 he's born Muslim, I think he just doesn't really express his faith and personal stuff on social media but he's always believed in God 😅

[@313m-n3l]

Mashallah! noticed the mashallah right in the beginning.

[@Rajabupointertajiri]

Ali Abdal pls put swahili caption. We are Tanzanian, we love your videos

[@syubiased6854]

This is so interesting and useful thank you

[@yagndabhi2178]

4:00 25:48 26:35 29:20 29:40

[@growwithlade]

Thank you

[@Diaryofakhawabi]

Heyheyhey, unrelated but i’ve been told that I look like you haha, as if you had a sister! And now if i notice it, i do see it lol, btw, really enjoy your information videos! I am prepping for med school too while having interest in biz and finances too!!

[@user-el3rp6nh5m]

TIP: Step 1 : Make videos about how to make videos about how to become rich: Step 2 : Become rich by making videos about how to become rich. Step 3 : NO need to follow your own advice now you are rich. Step 4 : Turn all your videos into 20 minute ads.

[@RazaAkbar-jh1xt]

I think satisfaction is most important What ever you do Business or Job

[@bigmoha-oj7zu]

Thanks you You are incredible

[@raphaelschaad]

It's fascinating how you built a business making videos about how to build a business.

[@JanMiracky]

Hi Ali, I have a question about my current situation. I'm starting a new business, but in the beginning, it won't make enough money to sustain my family. So, I want to take a full-time job for myself and hire somebody for a part-time job to work on the business. I know the steps to take, I have the knowledge on how to do it, I just need someone to actually do the work (social media, customer service, content marketing, etc.). I have other team members who will deliver the service I offer. The idea is to reinvest all profits on top of the part-timer's cost back into the business to get it going faster, so I can transition from my full-time job into my business in 1-2 years. I'd appreciate thoughts if this would be a way. Thanks a lot for sharing your content with us, it's been inspirational for almost 2 years now since I have discovered you.

[@ochukograndee3689]

Makes sense

[@lauraday3163]

😂 watching this while I clean my Airbnb.

[@SusheeNzeutem]

good one 👍

[@yunxu9343]

Hello Ali and team, is there any advice or action or plan that can benefit the medical professionals and the patients for long term? Ultimately, we all need them, don't we? Thank you.

[@kjan17]

Your videos always bring hope😊

[@Aryan_arora789]

❤ make sense

[@kenia6969]

I feel better now about spending all the time that i do working in my passion. It is dificult to deal whit people looking at you like…poor workalcoholic…”you live to work”. But It is worthy right?

[@Sh00tingstars17]

What time did you set aside to cook and do the dishes if you worked on your business from 6:00 to 9:00 PM?

[@GH-zs9fj]

He outsources that! As your finances improve, you can start by having a housekeeper come in twice a week. While the housekeeper is working, you spend your time building your business.

[@sagarrathor6157]

Please turn on audio track Option

[@taninaarab2894]

Great video Ali. May I ask where your microphone is from?

[@rileyblanton]

25:40 I love how Ali starts to go full Gary V, but he’s far too nice about it 😄 Loving this series!

[@JyotsnaRamachandran]

Ali, I tried signing up for your Business Class newsletter. For some reason, the last question has no options so I’m unable to submit the form. Can u pls get it checked?

[@allblackoreo]

Hey, Ali I was wondering if you could do a tutorial where you show how to keep your face on screen (in the edit) while talking about a different topic.

[@ghitajerradi3554]

Please be the video that would change my life

[@trm8465]

thats very good

[@tushtalksofficial]

man like ali abdaal

[@yt-howtoimprove]

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[@kimlyhaded34]

Guys, please I need to know the microphone. ITS SO CUTE!

[@AakashMehta]

Ali, what is your long term goal here? In 10 years from now, do you hope that you’ll still be making KZbin videos, or is this a gateway to a bigger business, or will you go back to medicine? I’m trying to understand if this is a forever change of destination or just a temporary detour

[@ImjustmeNatalie]

Im so confused by some of the business aspects of youtube. I own a business and am making a youtube channel to teach and give insight in regards to business and resin however do not want to name my youtube the same as the business since I do want a few degrees of separation. Now I don’t know if I also need to register my youtube channel as it’s own business? I do plan to have merch under the youtube name

[@abrarrakin]

On the merge of 6 million