Kasim Aslam is a self-made serial entrepreneur who rose from welfare in Albuquerque to become a multi-exit founder and an acclaimed thought leader in digital marketing. He built Solutions 8 into a Google Ads powerhouse (over $100 million in managed ad spend) and now focuses on Pareto Talent and Driven Mastermind, helping entrepreneurs scale with world-class delegation and smarter teams. Kasim is known for his unfiltered honesty, deep operational knowledge, and for championing the power of global talent to unlock life-changing business freedom.
On this episode we talk about:
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Kasim’s journey from hustling candy as a seven-year-old to building (and selling) multiple seven- and eight-figure companies
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Lessons learned growing up with a blind single mother, finding resilience through relentless failure, and redefining success after setbacks
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Why most people shouldn’t worry about “the big idea”—and why starting scrappy (even with a humble service like window washing) is the real entrepreneurial launchpad
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How systemic discipline around earning, saving, and hiring the right people separates fake wealth from lasting wealth
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The vital difference between being an operator versus a true entrepreneur—and why the only irreplaceable skill is mastering talent: recruiting, motivating, and building world-class teams
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Kasim’s “quarter principle” and how opportunity only reveals itself once you start moving—even if your first business “fails”
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How to instantly get Kasim’s new book on hiring for free.
Top 3 Takeaways
1. Don’t obsess over the perfect idea—start where you are, fail small, and extract lessons fast; every real entrepreneur starts with a low-stakes test and levels up by learning in the field.
2. Building true wealth isn’t about income alone. It’s about disciplined money management, playing long-term games, and, most importantly, learning to delegate and attract peak talent for every role.
3. The entrepreneurial game changes at each stage: your “buy box” for opportunities evolves, and the skills to get to seven figures are different from those needed for eight or nine; self-awareness and continuous upskilling are essential.
Notable Quotes
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"I’ve had 100+ failed ventures… failure’s just data; nothing ever bombs 100%. You collect the lessons and level up over time."
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"Entrepreneurship is not fulfillment; your job is to master talent—not the work itself."
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"The only real leverage in business is people. Learn to build teams, pay top talent, and you’ll never work a day in your life."
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"Everyone’s chasing the home run, but the truth is, you earn your first real win after relentless singles, doubles, and pivots."
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