The Founders Lounge This Investment Banker "Accidentally" Built a 7-Figure Agency in 2 Years - Alexej Pikovsky | E75
Jan 3, 2024
Alexej Pikovsky, CEO and founder of Alphawell Brands, discusses his journey from investment banking to building a 7-figure agency. Topics covered include investment banking, award-winning pivots, scaling an agency, buying businesses, tech business vs agency vs e-commerce, selling candles on Amazon, networking, building a personal brand, performance habits, and a life-changing book.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Finance and Business: Is There a Common Path?
02:06 • 4min
Career paths and the importance of understanding financials for founders
06:10 • 4min
The Speaker's Journey in the Cannabis Space and Building a CBD Marketplace
10:03 • 3min
From Marketplace to Agency: A Transformation Story
13:24 • 24min
The Importance of Product Differentiation and Building a Brand
37:46 • 17min
Starting a Business at 20 and Embracing Present Moment
54:51 • 2min
The Importance of Joining Communities
57:10 • 6min