ZulfTalks Podcast: Working for Yourself
“Think of this podcast as if you are sitting and chatting with a friend. I share a lot of business tips and details on how I progressed from my 9-5 office role to a Director of my own company. There will be the odd motivational speech to give you a boost and push in the right direction. I will share thoughts on working for yourself and use my podcast to document my career journey occasionally joined by Expert guests.”
: Zulfiqar Ali, Managing DirectorDISCLAIMER: The information talked about in episodes is not financial advice or recommendations. I am not regulated by the FCA. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Zulftalks or TrustedCreators.org. See full disclaimer at trustedcreators.org/disclaimer/
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ZulfTalks: Working for Yourself
The 9-5 Reality
I’ve never really felt fulfilled working my 9-5 job, who does right…?
My Background
Hi, I’m Zulf and I worked a 9-5 job for over a decade before I began working for myself. There will be times you feel you are not getting the best out of yourself in your current role, but deep down you know you could be doing so much more. If you are thinking about doing something like this, then you are in the right place.
The Transition
I moved from being employed at an office to being self-employed alongside the day job before fully committing to setting up a company. I am now the Director of my own company, which means I have complete control over everything. This isn’t as easy as it sounds.
Why I Share This
I decided to share my story because I talk about all the things involved in going about this change. I am documenting my journey through this humble podcast and YouTube channel where I talk about everything involved in pursuing this goal. I call it a goal because if we start with a destination, we have something to aim for.
Helping Others
I’ve always been passionate about helping others, that’s why I’m so invested in making these episodes where I reveal all the challenges you could face in your journey and how I dealt with mine. Business life in the UK is a large area and there are many resources, but I didn’t feel they covered the core things I needed to consider.
ZulfTalks Podcast Show Notes by Season
My podcast flows with my life journey. Season 1:9 was about Zulf Talks Photography when I started self-employment alongside my office job. It then progressed to Season 11 where I pivoted to interviewing other professional creatives. I am now in Season 12+ Working For Yourself: concentrating on the actual journey I took to get where I am now. Each season covers a specific chapter of growth: from photography logic to buying property and managing a network.
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Bringing professional podcast expert guests to the mic transforms my podcast into a dynamic hub of knowledge. These aren’t just interviews; they are masterclasses in authenticity and credibility that turn regular content into a go-to resource for your business journey.
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View the Results: Network Impact
The final proof of the Business Success Blueprint is our Our Network. This portfolio of 15+ successful media brands is the result of the foundations, setup, and challenges documented in the previous stages. From MiBandit and WondaTell to specialized brands like MrMakeStuff, we prove that the system is scalable across any niche.
By witnessing the impact of this blueprint in the real world: you can see that these are not just theories. We manage over 400+ assets monthly and reach millions of viewers. This section serves as your reference for what is possible when you follow the operational standard.
Proof Verified?
You have seen the process and the results. Now it is time to access the tools needed to build your own.
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