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- Ready to start your own business but not sure how?
- Started but struggling with next steps, administrative hurdles, or other issues?
- Doing OK but want to scale faster, get more clients, and build a legacy?
Having built, scaled, and sold several consulting and service companies, including an 8-figure exit, I'm here to share everything I've learned and help you do the same.

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Early-Stage Founders, Are You Stuck on Your Startup Journey?
I've been there! Multiple times (I'm a bit of a serial entrepreneur). And I've failed. Multiple times. But when I figured it out, it was all worth it. Now, I want to share my knowledge and help you build the business you lie awake at night envisioning.
If you're...
... know that you're not alone and that I've got your back!
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Black Belt Startup Framework for Consulting and Service Businesses
Starting a venture is easy. Doing it right isn't.
Over the years, as I refined my processes for building a winning business, I distilled the formula into what I call the Black Belt Startup Framework.
This framework ensures that the core foundation, methodologies, and mindset are all dialed in before you even hit the GO button. This makes starting and scaling more streamlined and puts your business in a stronger position for survival and growth.
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Who's this Feras Alhlou Guy Anyway?
Feras is a seasoned entrepreneur, speaker, startup coach, and data-driven strategist who's helped build and scale multiple businesses—including one acquired by dentsu, a global media company.
With decades of experience (and more than a few hard-earned lessons), he now helps early-stage founders skip the guesswork and move with clarity and speed.
Feras approaches business with the disciplined mindset and deliberate practice that empowered him to earn his 4th-degree black belt in Aikido.
Start Up With Feras offers entrepreneurs and startup founders multiple ways to get help, no matter where they are at in their business, including: training courses, coaching opportunities, and consulting services.
Still curious about Feras's journey and how he can help with yours?