BootTrapped
Have you ever wondered how it goes running one of the biggest CRO agencies globally and a SaaS startup? Want to know the weekly challenges, frustrations, wins, screwups, and everything in between?You’ve come to the right place because BootTrapped is where Ayat Shukairy from Invesp and Khalid Saleh from FigPii, who are not just business partners but also life partners, share it all.From big wins to massive blows, the good, the bad, and the ugly of running two businesses and growing them up, but also dealing with life and work as partners.In this weekly podcast, you’ll learn what running an agency and a SaaS is like!You’ll learn stuff you never knew before, no filtering, no editing, just the truth, and nothing more.If you’re an agency owner or an entrepreneur looking to build and scale your agency or company, this is the right show for you.Tune in every Tuesday and know how Ayat and Khalid got through their week, how they reflect on it, and how you can learn from their mistakes.
Episodes
30 episodes
#28 – Balancing Acts: Sales, Marketing, and Team Dynamics
In this episode of BootTrapped, Khalid and Ayat talk about how they manage sales, marketing, and teamwork together. They discuss how working well together helps their company grow and succeed. They share stories and tips on ensuring everyone is...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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22:59
#27 – Workload Management & Handling Enterprise Client Expectations
In this episode of BootTrapped, Ayat, and Khalid discuss various challenges and updates in their businesses, Invesp and FigPii. They delve into topics such as time off policies, workload balancing, client management, and product updates....
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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17:38
#26 – Making Tough Decisions in Business, Team Management and Client Engagement
In this episode of the Bootstrapped podcast, hosts Khalid and Ayat delve into various topics that encapsulate the highs and lows of running a business. Khalid starts the conversation with a light-hearted discussion about the different "voices" ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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29:49
#25 – Company Culture, Quarterly Assessments, Challenges With Hiring And Retaining Employees
In this latest episode of the BootTrapped podcast, Khalid and Ayat discuss various topics related to their business ventures and the challenges they're facing. They touch upon issues such as changing company culture, implementing new processes ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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23:31
#24 – Handling Internal Feedback and Building Stronger Teams
In this enlightening episode of BootTrapped, co-hosts Ayat and Khalid delve into the complex world of internal team dynamics, sharing firsthand experiences from their dual ventures at Invesp, a pioneering digital marketing agency, and FigPii, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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24:22
#23 – Lessons on Documentation, Scaling, and Negotiations
Join Ayat and Khalid in this insightful episode of BootTrapped as they dive deep into the challenges of documentation, scaling, and negotiations. Discover the importance of organized documentation in running a successful company and the lessons...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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18:28
#22 – Defining Roles, Reflecting on Decisions, and Planning for Success in 2024
From defining roles and responsibilities within the organization to making crucial hiring decisions, Khalid & Ayat provide candid reflections on their journey, emphasizing the importance of learning from both successes and regrets. As they ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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17:45
#21 – Client Management, Team Dynamics, and Lessons Learned In 2023
Join hosts Khalid and Ayat in this episode of Bootstrapped as they unravel the complexities of client management and share candid insights into their growing team. Ever wondered about the challenges of identifying the ideal client or managing c...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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22:10
#20 – Black Friday Recap, Client Satisfaction & Building a Consistent Sales Cycle
In this episode of Bootstrapped, Khalid and Ayat talk about managing goals, autonomy, and client satisfaction within their respective companies, FigPii and Invesp. They discuss the balance between giving teams the freedom to achieve set goals a...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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22:17
#19 – Onboarding Clients, Marketing Experiments, and Dual Company Update
Welcome to BootTrapped, where Khalid and Ayat, co-founders of Invesp and FigPii, delve into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship. In this episode, they explore the intricacies of optimizing CRO processes, tackling the challenge of onboarding n...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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27:04
#18 – Behind the Scenes: Unveiling the Realities of Entrepreneurship
In this latest episode of BootTrapped podcast, hosts Khalid and Ayat take their listeners on a candid journey through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Opening with a reflection on the previous week's challenges, the duo delves into the n...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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20:33
#17 – Strategies for Defining Responsibilities in Your Business
In this episode of BootTrapped, hosts Khalid and Ayat candidly discuss the challenges and reflections that come with defining roles and responsibilities within a growing company. They share valuable insights into the fundamental importance of r...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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22:33
#16 – Agency Insights: Balancing Client Work and Internal Reflections
In this episode of BootTrapped, hosts Khalid and Ayat dive deep into the challenges faced by their agency, sharing valuable insights and lessons learned along the way. With a focus on hiring, culture, and client relationships, they reflect on t...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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21:26
#15 – Growth Pains: A Candid Conversation about Startup Hurdles and Solutions
In this episode of the BootTrapped podcast, hosts Khalid and Ayat delve into the challenges faced at Invesp (a conversion rate optimization company) and FigPii (a SaaS company). They candidly discuss their recent experiences, including struggle...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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22:21
#14 – Navigating Storms: Crisis Management, Company Culture, and Team Building
In this week's episode of the Bootstrapped podcast, your hosts Khalid and Ayat dive deep into the heart of entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges faced during times of crisis. Drawing from their own experiences and insights, they unravel t...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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30:34
#13 – Navigating Entrepreneurial Challenges With Karen, Founder of Apiary Digital
Join hosts Khalid and Ayat in a deep dive conversation with Karen, the dynamic founder of Apiary Digital, a renowned agency specializing in handpicking top-tier talent for high-growth organizations. In this insightful episode of the Bootstrappe...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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43:01
#12 – Crafting a Vision, Satisfying Clients, The Who Method and FigPii Acceleration
In this episode of "The Bootstrapped" podcast, hosts Khalid and Ayat dive into the complexities of client satisfaction and the importance of establishing a consistent flow and vision in your business. They share insights on seeking guidance fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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28:55
#11 – Inside Our Company: Onboarding, Growth, and Project Challenges
In this week's episode of the BootTrapped podcast, join us, Khalid and Ayat, as we dive deep into the whirlwind of running two companies and the challenges that come with rapid growth. It was a whirlwind of a week filled with back-to-back meeti...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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25:29
#10 – Boosting Sales Effectiveness, Hiring Right, And Contemporary Time-off Frameworks
Join hosts Khalid and Ayat on a dynamic episode of BootTrapped, where they delve deep into the world of effective business practices. Discover the secrets to building a winning team through smart hiring strategies while unlocking t...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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35:54
#9 – Navigating Decision-Making as Business Partners
Tune in to a dynamic episode of the BootTrapped podcast hosted by Khalid and Ayat, where they dive into the art of making decisions at lightning speed. As partners steering the ships of both Invesp and FigPii, they intimately under...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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29:02
How We Balance The Marketing Of Two Companies
In the newest episode of the BootTrapped podcast, Khalid and Ayat talk about what's been going on with their two companies over the past year. They also dive into the specifics of:FigPii's impres...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:57
I saved HOURS of my day by doing this!
I won't spoil what I did to save up hours of my day in the first line of the episode description, but feel free to guess before listening to the episode.I & Ayat (Once again) find that we've signed up for something that we don't hav...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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41:47
How To Deal With Time Tracking & Expectations From Employees?
You Wouldn't believe what happened in this episode of BootTrapped.I and Ayat found ourselves again in a hot-take on employment and reported hours per week.This wasn't the only thing interesting in this episode, but I don't want ...
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42:52
How It All Started!?
In this episode of BootTrapped, Khalid Saleh and Ayat Shukairy talk about their week, how it's going, what challenges they faced, how they overcame them, and their plans for the future?Check out the timestamps if you want to kn...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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37:15
How Is It Working With Complex Clients?
In this episode of BootTrapped, Khalid Saleh and Ayat Shukairy talk about their week, how it's going, what challenges they faced, how they overcame them, and their plans for the future?Check out the timestamps if you want to kn...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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38:12