Syed Balkhi is the Founder of WPBeginner, the largest free WordPress resource site for beginners, and List25, which is a popular site of curated lists of lesser-known intriguing information on a variety of subjects. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Huffington Post, Yahoo, Business Insider, Mashable, and more.

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Success Quote

“Make friends, make money, go the extra mile to help when you can.” – Syed Balkhi

Business Failure

Syed tried to get all fancy pants and change his website design at WPBeginner.com when it was working beautifully as is. The result was total chaos – find out why and what he did to recover.

Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment

Syed shares how the concept for WPBeginner was born and reveals his secret to its success.

Current Business

Syed has two other exciting ventures that he shares with us. This guy wakes up at 4am daily and his results are obvious!

Small Business Resource

Time Doctor: Time Tracking and Time Management Software that is accurate and helps you to get a lot more done each day.

Best Business Book

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Interview Links

WPBeginner.com
@SyedBalkhi
Optin Monster: Convert more visitors into subscribers by using our best WordPress popup, exit-intent technology, and other highly effective lead-generation methods.

Killer Resources!

1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!

2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!

3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!

Syed Balkhi: Founder of WPBeginner