The Social Media Expert: Turn Posts Into Millions | Aydan Al-Saad
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Meet Aydan Al-Saad, an entrepreneur who replaced a 200K salary with multiple six‑figure income streams - all powered by social media content and a simple 5‑step system. In this episode, he reveals how to transform your skills into profitable offers, land your first paying client, and scale your earnings with content‑driven sales.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:11 – Tech Sales to Fatherhood - Leaving a £200k job after becoming a dad
06:22 – Corporate Pros & Cons - Money vs. limited creativity and ownership
09:50 – Real Flexibility - Freedom to travel, create, and grow
14:54 – The 5-Step Blueprint
25:56 – First Customer - How Aydan landed early consulting and brand deals
31:00 – Scaling Brand Deals - From £1k posts to year-long partnerships
36:05 – Content-Led Sales - Document your process to attract clients
40:58 – Beyond Six Figures - Challenges in scaling and time management
44:55 – Routine & Reflection - Aydan’s weekly schedule, family focus, and final takeaways