Imagine landing a large contract with a Fortune 500 company without having to pitch for the business. That’s what happened to Feras Alhlou when Google referred Salesforce to his company.

In this episode of How to Sell More, Mark Drager and seasoned entrepreneur and business advisor Feras Alhlou explore how strategic partnerships can unlock higher-quality leads, increase deal size, and create premium positioning to differentiate your company from competitors.

In Episode 102, you’ll learn:

✅ The power of starting small and persisting through difficult times

✅ How a growth mindset helps you continuously move upmarket to larger, more profitable clients

✅ Why niching down your business can drive massive growth

✅ Why you must treat partnerships like a primary marketing channel

✅ The power of becoming an evangelist of your partner’s products or services

✅ How to build valuable and strategic relationships so partners refer qualified leads

✅ The crucial difference between passion and skill and why passion isn’t enough

Meet Today’s Guest: In 2004, Feras Alhlou drained his 401(k) to start a digital marketing company. In 2019, he sold that same company for eight figures to Dentsu, one of the world's largest marketing firms. His company’s success didn’t come down to luck—growth came from making strategic decisions, taking consistent action, and building lasting relationships.

Are you ready to build and leverage partnerships to get high-quality referrals and sell more?

Listen to the full episode now!

🔥 Connect with Mark Drager on LinkedIn → hi.switchy.io/markdrager

🔥 Connect with today’s guest, Feras Alhlou on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/ferasalhlou

🔥 Learn more about Startup With Feras → startupwithferas.com