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Abu Fofanah
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EP 76: One Question Friday: How to Hire as You Grow Your Business
Permission to CEO
09/09/22 • 11 min
Episode 76: Abu Fofanah (@theabufofanah) answers one of the most asked questions, When should I begin to hire? What positions should I Hire First? Who should I hire?
Links:
- Join the Power Your Launch Marketing Accelerator
- learn how to market your product or service based business online and on social media.
- You’ll learn how to find your ideal customers, target new customers, craft effective marketing campaigns that resonate and drive sales.
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Past guests on the Powered AF Podcast include Teri Ijeoma “Trade and Travel”, Sevetri Wilson, Emmelie De La Cruz, Maya Elious, Charm City Buyers, Jubril Agoro, Terri Lomax, Danielle Holmes, and more.
Additional episodes you should listen to:
- EP 74: Who Should I hire? All About Assistants (Executive, Personal, Virtual)
- EP 30: Marriage and Real Estate with Charm City Buyers
- EP 18: How to Position Your Content on Social Media with Merlyn Melesia
- EP 20: How to Build Successful Business Partnerships with Jubril Agoro
- EP 11: [Powered Chat] Paid Ads vs Organic Marketing with Maya Elious (part 1)
- EP 8: How to Make $1,000 A Day Trading and Create the Life You Want with Teri Ijeoma
- EP 3: Half a Million Dollars in 10 Minutes with Danielle Holmes
- EP 2: Building Marketing Teams with Emmelie De La Cruz
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ME:
- Get 50% Off Enrollment | Learn.PowerYourLaunch.com
Say HI on Social:
- Host IG | instagram.com/abufofanah
- Pod IG | instagram.com/poweredaf
- Twitter | twitter.com/theabufofanah
- Youtube | Watch Videos & Interviews
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EP 2: Building Marketing Teams with Emmelie de la Cruz
Permission to CEO
08/16/21 • 81 min
Emmelie De La Cruz is an entrepreneur, author and speaker with one goal: change the way that people think about earning a living. After a decade in Corporate America working for top tech and consumer brands, she developed her One Day CMO consultancy to rescue overworked entrepreneurs that are held hostage by their marketing.
Inside her workshops and VIP days, she teaches CEOs and marketers how to get their life back by developing marketing strategies and campaigns for their fast-growing product brands.
Her unapologetic approach to life and business have earned her a highly engaged following on social media, features across top publications like Forbes, and the opportunity to work with brands like Staples, Dropbox, Capital One, Black Enterprise, and Coca-Cola. You can connect with her across social media: @Emmeliedelacruz or on her site onedaycmo.com
Please enjoy!
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I’m a multiple 7-figure online business owner. Whether you’re building a business or working to be at the top of your craft, I created this podcast to explore what it actually takes. We highlight conversations around business, becoming an expert, mental health, relationships, family, finding balance, imposter syndrome and so much more!
This episode is also brought to you by Power Your Launch Marketing Accelerator: With over 10,000 students trained, Power Your Launch is designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners learn how to market their business online. Whether you run a product or service based business, Power Your Launch can help. Learn how to drive more visibility, generate more leads, and drive more sales to your business. Power Your Launch helps you develop the skills necessary to put your business in front of your ideal customers.
FREE RESOURCES:
Interested in learning about the podcast or growing your business, or do you have questions for me | PowerYourLaunch.com/pod
LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PAID PROGRAM:
Get 50% Off Enrollment | Learn.PowerYourLaunch.com
Say HI on Social:
Host IG | instagram.com/abufofanah
Pod IG | instagram.com/poweredaf
Twitter | twitter.com/theabufofanah
Youtube | Watch Videos & Interviews
If you enjoy the podcast, it would mean a lot to us if you followed the show, leave a review, and share the podcast with your peers, friends, and family!

10/28/22 • 20 min
Episode 89: Abu Fofanah (@theabufofanah) brings back Khadija Bingham (@MsMoneyHoney) and the conversion focuses on how should small businesses think about marketing at each stage of their growth. Abu's also answering some of the rapid fire questions Khadija is asking him on the fly. This is a really great interview especially if you're trying to figure out how you should spend your time and money when it comes to marketing... let's begin this week's podcast!
Guest Links:
Follow Khadija Bingham Instagram
• Learn more about Money Honey Financial Services
• Follow Khadija Bingham on Twitter
Links:
Have a question? Click here to go to our website and click on the corner of the website, leave a voice note and we'll answer it.
Our website: https://www.poweredaf.com/
Subscribe to Our Community Here for exclusive content: AbuFofanah.com
Join the Power Your Launch Marketing Accelerator -
learn how to market your product or service based business online and on social media.
You’ll learn how to find your ideal customers, target new customers, craft effective marketing campaigns that resonate and drive sales.
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Do you love Powered AF? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.
--
Past guests on the Powered AF Podcast include Teri Ijeoma “Trade and Travel”, Sevetri Wilson, Emmelie De La Cruz, Maya Elious, Charm City Buyers, Jubril Agoro, Terri Lomax, Danielle Holmes, and more.
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Additional episodes you should listen to:
- EP 30: Marriage and Real Estate with Charm City Buyers
- EP 18: How to Position Your Content on Social Media with Merlyn Melesia
- EP 20: How to Build Successful Business Partnerships with Jubril Agoro
- EP 26: Business Structure, Intellectual Property, and Trademarks with Jessica Bull
- EP 11: [Powered Chat] Paid Ads vs Organic Marketing with Maya Elious (part 1)
- EP 8: How to Make $1,000 A Day Trading and Create the Life You Want with Teri Ijeoma
- EP 3: Half a Million Dollars in 10 Minutes with Danielle Holmes
- EP 2: Building Marketing Teams with Emmelie De La Cruz
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ME:
- Get 50% Off Enrollment | Learn.PowerYourLaunch.com
Say HI on Social:
- Host IG | instagram.com/abufofanah
- Pod IG | instagram.com/poweredaf
- Twitter | twitter.com/theabufofanah
- Youtube | Watch Videos & Interviews
If you enjoy the podcast, it would mean a lot to us if you followed the show, leave a review, and share the podcast with your peers, friends, and family!

EP 32: Welcome Back: Why Time Away is Important
Permission to CEO
02/07/22 • 35 min
Welcome Back! Season 2 of the Powered AF Podcast is Finally here!
In this episode, we discuss the sabbatical I’ve been on for the past few months and what to expect moving forward. We also have an unfiltered conversation about being stuck in your journey as you continue to grow and what that looks like outside the “highlight reel” of social media.
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I’m a multiple 7-figure online business owner. Whether you’re building a business or working to be at the top of your craft, I created this podcast to explore what it actually takes. We highlight conversations around business, becoming an expert, mental health, relationships, family, finding balance, imposter syndrome and so much more!
This episode is also brought to you by Power Your Launch Marketing Accelerator: With over 10,000 students trained, Power Your Launch is designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners learn how to market their business online. Whether you run a product or service based business, Power Your Launch can help. Learn how to drive more visibility, generate more leads, and drive more sales to your business. Power Your Launch helps you develop the skills necessary to put your business in front of your ideal customers.
FREE RESOURCES:
Interested in learning about the podcast or growing your business, or do you have questions for me | PowerYourLaunch.com/pod
LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PAID PROGRAM:
Get 50% Off Enrollment | Learn.PowerYourLaunch.com
Say HI on Social:
Host IG | instagram.com/abufofanah
Pod IG | instagram.com/poweredaf
Twitter | twitter.com/theabufofanah
Youtube | Watch Videos & Interviews
If you enjoy the podcast, it would mean a lot to us if you followed the show, leave a review, and share the podcast with your peers, friends, and family!

EP 10: How to Position Yourself for Opportunity, Government Contracts, New Orleans, and Why I Give Back With Sevetri Wilson
Permission to CEO
10/04/21 • 69 min
Sevetri Wilson is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of two companies, Solid Ground Innovations (SGI) and, most recently, Resilia, New Orleans based technology start up. Sevetri bootstrapped her first company, SGI, to seven figures with zero capital, and she raised over $3MM For her second company, Resilia, Which launched to the public in 2016. She is the first black woman in New Orleans to raise over $1MM in venture capital. In 2010, she was honored with the Nobel prize for public service, the Jefferson award and was featured in the Senate report to the White House on volunteerism in America during the Obama administration. Sevetri Has been featured in Forbes, Black Enterprise, Essence, Inc., Entrepreneur, USA Today, CNN in other news outlets for her work in business and technology.
In 2019, she released her first book Solid Ground: How I Built a 7-figure Company with Zero Capital, which spent six weeks at No. 1 on Amazon Startup category. In 2021, a second book Resilient: How to Overcome Anything and Build $1 Million Dollar Business With or Without Capital was released.
Today, Sevetri Continues to cultivate a community of support, resources, tools, and conversation that helps our leaders all today and tomorrow hacker their next level in life and business.
Website: https://sevetriwilson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sevetriwilson
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sevetriwilson
Purchase her latest book Resilent: How to Overcome Anything and Build a Million Dollar Business With or Without Capital: https://sevetriwilson.com/product/resilient-how-to-overcome-anything-and-build-a-million-dollar-business-with-or-without-capital/
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I’m a multiple 7-figure online business owner. Whether you’re building a business or working to be at the top of your craft, I created this podcast to explore what it actually takes. We highlight conversations around business, becoming an expert, mental health, relationships, family, finding balance, imposter syndrome and so much more!
This episode is also brought to you by Power Your Launch Marketing Accelerator: With over 10,000 students trained, Power Your Launch is designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners learn how to market their business online. Whether you run a product or service based business, Power Your Launch can help. Learn how to drive more visibility, generate more leads, and drive more sales to your business. Power Your Launch helps you develop the skills necessary to put your business in front of your ideal customers.
FREE RESOURCES:
Interested in learning about the podcast or growing your business, or do you have questions for me | PowerYourLaunch.com/pod
LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PAID PROGRAM:
Get 50% Off Enrollment | Learn.PowerYourLaunch.com
Say HI on Social:
Host IG | instagram.com/abufofanah
Pod IG | instagram.com/poweredaf
Twitter | twitter.com/theabufofanah
Youtube | Watch Videos & Interviews
If you enjoy the podcast, it would mean a lot to us if you followed the show, leave a review, and share the podcast with your peers, friends, and family!

06/02/22 • 41 min
This week we have a discussion about Lifetime access vs limed access. This is geared toward my course creators and some of you who are thinking of starting a course. In this episode, we review the Pros & Cons of each and read a few responses to the following questions: What are your reasons for or against? which do you prefer? and what is the argument for both sides?
Take a listen to this week’s episode!
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I’m a multiple 7-figure online business owner. Whether you’re building a business or working to be at the top of your craft, I created this podcast to explore what it actually takes. We highlight conversations around business, becoming an expert, mental health, relationships, family, finding balance, imposter syndrome and so much more!
This episode is also brought to you by Power Your Launch Marketing Accelerator: With over 10,000 students trained, Power Your Launch is designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners learn how to market their business online. Whether you run a product or service based business, Power Your Launch can help. Learn how to drive more visibility, generate more leads, and drive more sales to your business. Power Your Launch helps you develop the skills necessary to put your business in front of your ideal customers.
FREE RESOURCES:
Interested in learning about the podcast or growing your business, or do you have questions for me | PowerYourLaunch.com/pod
LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PAID PROGRAM:
Get 50% Off Enrollment | Learn.PowerYourLaunch.com
Say HI on Social:
Host IG | instagram.com/abufofanah
Pod IG | instagram.com/poweredaf
Twitter | twitter.com/theabufofanah
Youtube | Watch Videos & Interviews
If you enjoy the podcast, it would mean a lot to us if you followed the show, leave a review, and share the podcast with your peers, friends, and family!

EP 91: How I Hire Now Saves Me My Sanity + How to Evaluate Hires
Permission to CEO
11/04/22 • 14 min
Episode 91: Abu Fofanah (@theabufofanah)(https://twitter.com/theabufofanah) talks about HIRING. This is a big topic for small businesses because hiring is one of the most challenging things you can do and hiring the wrong person or agency can also put you out of business. In this episode, Abu talks about how he hires now and evaluates his hires vs what he used to do in the past... let's begin this week's podcast!
Links:
Have a question? Click here to go to our website and click on the corner of the website, leave a voice note and we'll answer it.
Our website: https://www.poweredaf.com/
Subscribe to Our Community Here for exclusive content: AbuFofanah.com
Join the Power Your Launch Marketing Accelerator -
learn how to market your product or service based business online and on social media.
You’ll learn how to find your ideal customers, target new customers, craft effective marketing campaigns that resonate and drive sales.
--
Do you love Powered AF? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.
--
Past guests on the Powered AF Podcast include Teri Ijeoma “Trade and Travel”, Sevetri Wilson, Emmelie De La Cruz, Maya Elious, Charm City Buyers, Jubril Agoro, Terri Lomax, Danielle Holmes, and more.
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Additional episodes you should listen to:
- EP 30: Marriage and Real Estate with Charm City Buyers
- EP 18: How to Position Your Content on Social Media with Merlyn Melesia
- EP 20: How to Build Successful Business Partnerships with Jubril Agoro
- EP 26: Business Structure, Intellectual Property, and Trademarks with Jessica Bull
- EP 11: [Powered Chat] Paid Ads vs Organic Marketing with Maya Elious (part 1)
- EP 8: How to Make $1,000 A Day Trading and Create the Life You Want with Teri Ijeoma
- EP 3: Half a Million Dollars in 10 Minutes with Danielle Holmes
- EP 2: Building Marketing Teams with Emmelie De La Cruz
--
LEARN MORE ABOUT ME:
- Get 50% Off Enrollment | Learn.PowerYourLaunch.com
Say HI on Social:
- Host IG | instagram.com/abufofanah
- Pod IG | instagram.com/poweredaf
- Twitter | twitter.com/theabufofanah
- Youtube | Watch Videos & Interviews
If you enjoy the podcast, it would mean a lot to us if you followed the show, leave a review, and share the podcast with your peers, friends, and family!

EP 103: Tesla's Advertising Problem
Permission to CEO
04/19/23 • 29 min
Episode 103: Tesla has been in the news a lot lately and there's been a debate on whether they should start advertising as new competitors enter the market. Tesla has always claimed it has never spent money advertising and instead have used that money to invest into making better products. In this episode, we're going to talk about Tesla's advertising dilemma and perceived value based on the market today.
This episode is brought to you by the Power Your Launch Marketing Accelerator; The largest virtual marketing education company focused on helping business owners learn how to market their products or services online and on social media. Join the 6 week accelerator today!
Have a question for the podcast? Click here to go to our website and click on the corner of the website, leave a voice note and we'll answer it:
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Check Out Abu's stuff:
The Marketing Accelerator * Permission to CEO Newsletter
Marketing Insights Newsletter * AbuFofanah.com
Links:
Do you love Powered AF? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.
--
Past guests on the Powered AF Podcast include Teri Ijeoma "Trade and Travel", Sevetri Wilson, Emmelie De La Cruz, Maya Elious, Charm City Buyers, Jubril Agoro, Terri Lomax, Danielle Holmes, and more.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ME:
Say HI on Social:
• Host IG | instagram.com/abufofanah
• Pod IG | instagram.com/poweredaf
• Twitter twitter.com/theabufofanah
• Youtube | Watch Videos & Interviews
• Tik Tok | tiktok.com/whereisabu
Additional episodes you might enjoy:
EP 74: Who Should I Hire? All About Assistants (Executive, Personal, Virtual)
EP 30: Marriage and Real Estate with Charm City Buyers
EP 18: How to Position Your Content on Social Media with Merlyn Melesia
EP 20: How to Build Successful Business Partnerships with Jubril Agoro
EP 26: Business Structure, Intellectual Property, and Trademarks with Jessica Bull
EP 11: [Powered Chat] Paid Ads vs Organic Marketing with Maya Elious (part 1)
EP 8: How to Make $1,000 A Day Trading and Create the Life You Want with Teri Ijeoma
EP 3: Half a Million Dollars in 10 Minutes with Danielle Holmes
EP 2: Building Marketing Teams with Emmelie De La Cruz
If you enjoy the podcast, it would mean a lot to us if you followed the show, leave a review, and share the podcast with your peers, friends, and family!

EP 106: Your Approach to Hiring Is All Wrong
Permission to CEO
05/19/23 • 16 min
In this weeks episode we explore what you can expect during the hiring process and gain valuable insights from my firsthand experience as a hiring manager. As I’ve interviewed applicants for a position within my company, I've come to realize the opportunities for growth.
Throughout the episode, I offer a unique perspective from the hiring manager's point of view: What factors do I consider when making a hiring decision? Additionally, I provide practical advice for individuals looking to ace their interviews. By examining both perspectives, you'll have the opportunity to reflect on past experiences and discover effective strategies to ensure the interview is a success.
This episode is brought to you by the Power Your Launch Marketing Accelerator; The largest virtual marketing education company focused on helping business owners learn how to market their products or services online and on social media. Join the 6 week accelerator today!
Have a question for the podcast? Click here to go to our website and click on the corner of the website, leave a voice note and we'll answer it:
--
Check Out Abu's stuff:
The Marketing Accelerator * Permission to CEO Newsletter
Marketing Insights Newsletter * AbuFofanah.com
Links:
Do you love Powered AF? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.
--
Past guests on the Powered AF Podcast include Teri Ijeoma "Trade and Travel", Sevetri Wilson, Emmelie De La Cruz, Maya Elious, Charm City Buyers, Jubril Agoro, Terri Lomax, Danielle Holmes, and more.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ME:
Say HI on Social:
• Host IG | instagram.com/abufofanah
• Pod IG | instagram.com/poweredaf
• Twitter twitter.com/theabufofanah
• Youtube | Watch Videos & Interviews
• Tik Tok | tiktok.com/whereisabu
Additional episodes you might enjoy:
EP 74: Who Should I Hire? All About Assistants (Executive, Personal, Virtual)
EP 30: Marriage and Real Estate with Charm City Buyers
EP 18: How to Position Your Content on Social Media with Merlyn Melesia
EP 20: How to Build Successful Business Partnerships with Jubril Agoro
EP 26: Business Structure, Intellectual Property, and Trademarks with Jessica Bull
EP 11: [Powered Chat] Paid Ads vs Organic Marketing with Maya Elious (part 1)
EP 8: How to Make $1,000 A Day Trading and Create the Life You Want with Teri Ijeoma
EP 3: Half a Million Dollars in 10 Minutes with Danielle Holmes
EP 2: Building Marketing Teams with Emmelie De La Cruz
If you enjoy the podcast, it would mean a lot to us if you followed the show, leave a review, and share the podcast with your peers, friends, and family!
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How many episodes does Permission to CEO have?
Permission to CEO currently has 122 episodes available.
What topics does Permission to CEO cover?
The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Permission to CEO?
The episode title 'EP 76: One Question Friday: How to Hire as You Grow Your Business' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Permission to CEO?
The average episode length on Permission to CEO is 23 minutes.
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Episodes of Permission to CEO are typically released every 3 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Permission to CEO?
The first episode of Permission to CEO was released on Aug 9, 2021.
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