Alen Huskanovic

From 0 to $1M.

I did it once, and I will do it again.

Let me help you do the same.

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[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

My company just got acquired!

Six years ago, I founded a company with a friend.

At that time, we wanted to create something big, to build an organization that would mean something to someone.

We built various digital products and worked with numerous ambitious founders to help build their products.

I was leading this company from $0 to more than $1M yearly.

From 0 to 35 team members.

I can say that I'm proud of what we've built and of the products we made together with our clients.

And it changed my own life...

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I started this company when I was 24 years old, still in University.

It has become a part of my identity and has made me the person I am today.

It's time for someone else to step into my shoes, and I'm happy about that.

I'm thrilled because this was something I dreamed of in my early twenties.

It's proof that hard work, dedication, and all those sleepless nights have paid off.

If you're reading this and dream of doing the same, work hard and believe in yourself.

It will happen.

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p.s. follow me here -> @ahuskano

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

One of the harshest truths about entrepreneurship is the loneliness that comes it.

Most people won't understand the challenges you face.

While they might advise you to 'relax' or 'take it easy', they have no clue about the nights you spend staring at a negative balance sheet or the stress of ensuring your team gets paid on time.

Often, during those long nights, I found myself alone, struggling with my personal challenges, the company's issues, client concerns, and the problems faced by our employees - all by myself.

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

Having a passion for the product isn't enough to be a CEO.

You should understand that the CEO role include product management, people management, sales, hiring, fundraising, and more.

If building the product is your only passion, you'll likely struggle as a CEO.

Big clients prefer to communicate with the company's CEO rather than an account manager. This means you'll have to learn and do sales and customer support.

Senior executives desire a direct relationship with the CEO to direct their career.

For certain roles, hiring can't just be handled by human resources, you need to be involved.

When it comes to financial fundraising, you're the one who has to find solutions and secure funds. No one else will engage with investors on this.

If you're not up for these responsibilities, perhaps the CEO role isn't for you.

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

Do you constantly feel pressure to maintain your success, even if it means sacrificing your personal life or well-being?

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

If you’re looking to start your own business.

My advice to you is 👇

Go find actual people who want what you’re selling BEFORE incorporate.

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

Twitting is a habit.

Get addicted to it.

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

Burnout is real.

This applies to you.

It will affect everything about you and around you.

And it will leave you with a significant setback, impacting the quality of your work.

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

It’s sad when people you know become people you knew,

When you can walk right past someone like they were never a big part of your life.

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

What business are you building?

Please share your business, how you came up with it, what struggles you're facing, etc.

Can I help?

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

Unpopular opinion.

If you're buying a $100,000 car when you earn less annually.

You won't have an easy life.

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

Hey, I appreciate your engagement with my content! 🙏🏼

A bit about me...

6 years ago, I founded a company - Async Labs.

I've since grown it from an idea to a 7 figure business.

Expanding our team from just me to 35 team members.

Then sold it (last month).

Now, I’m sharing everything I learned.

Every mistake I did...

Each week, I share a lesson I believe will be useful for first time founders.

If you have an business or just considering starting, this newsletter is crafted for YOU.

Join 1,000+ founders (It's free.)

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This habit will change your life.

Take action before you feel ready.

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

7 years ago, I was in a 9-5 job.

Now, I've built a $1 million company by myself.

Want to know how?

I share weekly tips on leadership, management, and growth.

Entrepreneurs, this is for you.

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Want to learn about business?

Go start a business.

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

I know you doubt yourself.

But, why quit now?

I've doubted myself since day 1 when I started my business.

I haven't quit for the last 6 years.

Keep going, it's just a bad week 🔥💪

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

Ideas are cheap.

Execution is expensive.

The ability to execute make the difference, not the ability to come up with ideas.

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

Isn't it crazy that you can become an expert in any skill within 6 months?

Just by learning online.

Enough to earn a living from it.

Or you can simply make excuse.

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

@devadam88 I am a terrible email responder 😅

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

I love Figma, an amazing tool for templating and for UX/UI design.

Thank you for the advice, I believe Figma is also a tool I have to learn sometimes.

But I wanted to learn how to manipulate photos, more like changing the background, cutting some parts of it, blurring some parts etc.

So I choose Photoshop :)

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

Last month was tough.

I stopped posting on X.

I stopped sending my newsletter.

I stopped writing on Medium.

I halted everything to focus on just one thing.

I was learning how to use Photoshop.

My new business required that skill, and I upgraded myself to a level where I could use Photoshop effectively for our needs.

By spending my time on other things, I had been delaying learning Photoshop for too many months.

I decided to stop procrastinating, cut everything out for a month, and give it a try.

I feel much better now. I'm back to where I was but with a new skill at my fingertips.

It's an amazing feeling.

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

@avocadorooo Oh yes, I feel amazing! Thank you :)

[Alen Huskanovic @ahuskano]

@donaldklee Oh yes, it's a complex tool to use.

With 30 minutes of learning once in a while, I was able to accomplish nothing.

This way, I had a focus of like 5-8 hours every day to move the needle.