Start a Tech Business with Zero Cash: Zeeshan Sikandar Tells How

Welcome to the first episode of The Kolachi Cast! 🎉
Today, we're kicking things off with Zeeshan Sikander, the brain behind Zenkoders.
Zeeshan takes us on his incredible journey from humble beginnings to leading a team of 50+ innovators, sharing his insider tips on everything from landing clients to freelancing, and crafting a dream team. 🚀
Zeeshan Sikander: / mzeeshansikander
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00:17 Trailer
01:13 Early Childhood
06:17 First Job
11:16 How He Started Programming Career
13:57 First Job After Programming
15:54 Working with HBL
18:10 How He Started Freelancing
26:17 Freelancing to Company of 55+ People
33:37 How to Find Clients to Sell Services
37:17 Who Should Build an Agency
43:17 Why You Won't Get Clients
45:17 Who Should Join Upwork
48:17 Freelancing 101
59:17 How He Built Sales Team
01:02:48 Why You Need a Business Analyst
01:06:34 How to Start a Freelance Career
01:08:37 What Should a Fresh Graduate Do?
01:10:12 How to Build a Team
01:12:17 How to Retain a Team
01:17:14 Lead Generation Sources
01:21:25 Why Networking is Important
01:24:33 Retargeting for Lead Generation
01:27:27 Naseeb & Nikah
01:29:47 How Portfolio Projects Can Help You Grow
01:30:37 Future Trends
01:31:07 Closing
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[@usamayousuf3778]

Hooked until the last minute. Can’t believe this is only the first episode and I’m already excited for future ones. I have always admired the hard work and dedication of both of you throughout your journey. I definitely remember Zeeshan running for tuitions in between classes and his side business of USBs & memory cards during uni days. As a struggling freelancer who aims to start his own agency one day, I have learned a lot of insights from this podcast, especially related to Upwork, that are rarely available online. I believe most individuals are reluctant to share these details. Making employees partners via profit-sharing is something that not even tech giants with billions of annual revenue do in Pakistan. LTIPs and shares are offered by many companies, but that is merely a lollipop. Thanks for such an amazing podcast. 👍🏼👍🏼😃

[@hammadmehboob2667]

Good to see my batchmates doing wonders! ❤

[@AliRaza-sx6pz]

I just finished listening to this episode, and I have to say it was incredible! The insights shared were thought-provoking and really resonated with me. The way you break down complex topics into understandable and actionable points is truly commendable. I’m looking forward to more episodes like this-keep up the fantastic work!

[@geeksofkolachi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@moizmirza9179]

really appreciate this series

[@irfanali17899]

Very informative, i relate to many of the points of both of the speakers being an individual freelancer, have started building my own company from few months ago, Alhamdulillah i am growing, learned lot's of strategies and ideas from this video will surely apply those in my business thank you so much zeeshan and zain 🙌

[@WikkiOnIlluminati]

Please have Zeshan in another episodes. Specifically in AI and futuee tech😊

[@alipetarian]

Lovely stuff! Was here to watch this episode before watch the the latest video with Danish Bro an Zeeshan bro together.

[@sufyankhatri1]

zeeshan sikandar very inspiring person. may allah bless you both

[@Iam_flutterman]

Very informative. Thanks for making this level of content.❤

[@iqbaltimes8348]

Really appreciated... I am feeling happy looking such gems in our country..

[@prismpulseio]

impressive

[@ibrarahmad2767]

Very informative podcast ❤.

[@AbdulAzizNiazi]

Maa Sha Allah. Interesting content ! excited to see more !

[@pakistaninsaudi]

lo g subscribe kar dia ha, after watching 3 podcasts

[@geeksofkolachi]

Shukriya yaar! 3 podcasts dekhne aur subscribe karne ka. Aapka support bohot zaruri hai! 🙌

[@FoodieTravellogue]

retention is the key issue or concern specially in tech

[@sajjadraza9811]

Excellent Podcast! Very insightful ❤

[@geeksofkolachi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DanishAyubCarpeDiem]

Love it

[@Allah-hus-Samad]

Very informative MashaAllah

[@masoodmahmood7945]

Great podcast. I learned a lot of new things. Keep growing.

[@geeksofkolachi]

Great to hear!

[@learnuiuxdesign4824]

Thank you

[@Student276]

Jazakallahu Khair, Barak Allah.

[@geeksofkolachi]

Thank you! We're happy to hear you enjoyed it.🙌😊

[@Najumulsaqib]

Very helpful podcast

[@dashx2]

no fiverr and upwork profile link?

[@Darogha.official]

Plz bring Usman asif ❤🎉

[@daniyalahmed443]

Good

[@iqbaltimes8348]

Look like Zeeshan Usmani..

[@hunain_ak]

just wonder by his intelligence

[@BrokenRecord-i7q]

great, pakistanis are killing it on upwork!

[@Gadgetshub123]

wrong . freelancing saturated nhe. high level freelancers chahiyen

[@WikkiOnIlluminati]

True

[@umairhayat4721]

itna time nai hota aap kam bola krein aur guest ko ziyada bolne ka moqa diya krein

[@hassanafzal7602]

is irfan malik invited

[@geeksofkolachi]

Soon

[@FingFinds]

Host ko hosting he nhi ate

[@zainmustafa2783]

You're right. It was my first try. Hope you'll see improvements in upcoming videos.

[@usmanahmad8995]

host laugh is very weird

[@shaheryarkhan7131]

😂

[@aftaburrehman4108]

I second that

[@zamaannn]

😂😂😗

[@sharifshaikh7330]

😂YAR YE ITNE LAMBE UR DOSTO K KON VLOG DEKHEGA😂

[@usproduction6587]

Bht ganda hasty ho bahi

[@geeksofkolachi]

Kya improve kr skty hum?

[@Iam_flutterman]

Very informative. Thanks for making this level of content.❤