The Secret Sauce to Scaling Your Business
And Why I’m Useless Without These People
Happy New Year!
It’s only the third day of 2025, and I’m already deep into planning, strategizing, and—let’s be honest—making excuses to avoid the gym.
But with a new year comes fresh goals. Here’s what I’m setting out to achieve this year:
Launch two house new brands through AKG Creative.
Hit 100,000 subscribers for this newsletter.
Grow Flexwork Studio to support 250+ creative entrepreneurs.
Cut my screen time by 40% (help me out here).
Run a 5K marathon without taking any breaks!
Got goals of your own? Email me ankur@youngry.com and tell me what you’re chasing. Next week, I’ll feature some of the most ambitious ones (don’t worry, no names attached).
Here’s the Deal
If you’re building something meaningful, you need two things:
A sharp strategy.
Trusted people to execute it.
Unfortunately, I can’t duplicate myself. But I can share my go-to network—the people who make the impossible feel effortless. Below is a curated list of trusted experts I’ve worked with personally.
Whether you’re growing your brand, fine-tuning your operations, or leveling up creatively, these are the people you need in your corner.
The List
Podcast Management
Thinking of launching a podcast or taking your existing one to the next level? James at Flexwork Studio is the pro you need. His strategies are the reason many of our clients dominate the audio space.
James Sorge – james@flexworkstudio.com
Facebook & Instagram Ads
Cameron treats your ad spend like it’s his own. He’s helped clients like Bang Cookies smash their revenue goals with performance-driven campaigns.
Cameron Saunders – cam@alteredpixelmarketing.com
Amazon Growth
Ricardo is the guy you call when you want to crush it on Amazon. He scaled CollagenFit into a category leader last year with his proven strategies.
Ricardo Pais – rick@ecommgurus.com
Corporate Headshots
Need headshots that actually make you look like the boss you are? Ludwig delivers impeccable quality, perfect for LinkedIn profiles or corporate branding.
Ludwig Araujo – la@ludwigaraujo.com
Web Hosting
Running a website that doesn’t crash is non-negotiable. WP Engine is the best in the business. Use our agency referral link for special pricing: https://wpengine.com/partnerspecialoffer/?w_agcid=vGVgv5tO
High-End Video Reels
Hass crafts video reels that don’t just look good—they convert. From brand campaigns to social promos, he’s the go-to for polished, professional visuals.
Hass Khan – hass@scale-withvideo.com
3PL & Warehousing
Shipping and fulfillment should be the least of your worries. Rishi’s team will handle it all seamlessly, so you can focus on growth.
Rishi Khubani – rishi@conductvbrands.com
AI Strategy
Confused about how AI can boost your business? Jordache is the strategist you need. He’s helped countless brands integrate AI for massive impact.
Jordache Johnson – jordache@jordachejohnson.com
Personal Finance
Keeping clean books is the best gift you can give yourself as a business owner. Anshuman has been a game-changer for my finances.
Anshuman Sehgal – info@mintclerk.com
Graphic Design
Need creative that stands out? Charles at AKG Creative is your guy. He’s been behind some of our most successful campaigns.
Charles Leenstra – charlie@akgcreative.com
Save This Article
Bookmark it. Screenshot it. Write it down. These are the people I rely on when results matter.
If there’s something you need that’s not on this list, comment on this article—I probably know someone who can help.
Here’s to crushing your goals in 2025.