The Finjan Show: Advice to Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners
The Finjan Show
Host of The Finjan Show, Faris Alami offers strategic insights for small business owners and entrepreneurs, urging them to shift from fear and scarcity mindsets to calculated planning by assessing runway, burn rate, available resources, and realistic timelines—multiplied by three for time and four for costs. He emphasizes working with what you have rather than fixating on gaps, avoiding the trap of chasing every opportunity, and creating actionable plans to pursue bigger goals while fostering ongoing discussions for growth.
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Kirsha Campbell on The FInjan Show
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Host of The Finjan Show, Faris Alami, interviews Kirsha Campbell, CFO of Cash Lab, on transitioning from corporate finance to helping entrepreneurs master cash flow and build recession-proof businesses after five years in business. Kirsha shares highs like LinkedIn recognition for executive training, lows balancing twin sons' medical challenges with business demands, and advice to embrace imperfection while focusing on impact over perfection. To contact Kirsha: To apply as a guest on The Finjan Show:
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Asyraaf Fero on The Finjan Show
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Host of The Finjan Show, Faris Alami, sits down with Malaysian entrepreneur and podcaster Asyraaf Fero to explore his journey from engineering student to building a monetized podcast and community. The conversation highlights how consistently publishing content transformed Asyraaf’s confidence, credibility, and business opportunities, including high-ticket affiliate sales and hosting a virtual summit. Listeners gain practical insights on creating content like a marketer, positioning themselves as experts, and using podcasting as a strategic platform for online business growth. To contact...
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The Finjan Show: Leading Leaders
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Host of the Finjan Show, Faris Alami unpacks what it truly means to lead leaders, explaining the difference between leadership, management, and positional power, and why influence matters more than titles. He shares practical principles for guiding other leaders—such as letting them lead in their own style, offering advisory feedback instead of control, empowering them to “own” the message, and keeping language simple so people at every level can see themselves in the vision.
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The Finjan Show: Creating Programs For Entrepreneurs & Small Business Development
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Host of the Finjan Show, Faris Alami explains how to intentionally design effective programs for entrepreneurs and small business owners, especially in underserved and under‑resourced communities, drawing on decades of work with institutions and ecosystems around the world. He talks through key elements such as building political and stakeholder buy‑in, starting with small workshops and champions, creating inclusive, multidisciplinary cohorts, and connecting participants to broader community resources so programs lead to real businesses and lasting local impact.
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The Finjan Show: How to Support Entrepreneurs in your Community
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Your host of The Finjan Show, Faris Alami, discussing How to Support Entrepreneurs in Your Community. We all have heard the term "it takes a village” – it also takes a village to raise an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs need all kinds of support while they make things happen. Let’s create an entrepreneurship ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs starting and growing businesses.
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Marc Manashil on the Finjan Show
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Host of the Finjan Show, Faris Alami sits down with NYU adjunct professor Marc Manashil to explore how startups can meaningfully engage youth and support communities in need, highlighting the unique dynamics that arise when entrepreneurship intersects with education and social impact. Marc shares insights from his work with young founders, discusses what early-stage ventures can do to better serve underserved neighborhoods, and reflects on why bringing entrepreneurial tools and thinking to more people is so important for long-term community development. To contact Marc: To apply as a...
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Richard Friesen on The Finjan Show
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Host of the Finjan Show, Faris Alami talks with Mind Muscles Academy founder Richard Friesen about how beliefs, identity, and past experiences shape an entrepreneur’s relationship with money and success. Richard explains why many capable people still feel undeserving or anxious around earning more, and how “reprogramming” mental patterns can unlock better financial decisions, confidence, and performance. To contact Richard: To apply as a guest on The Finjan Show:
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The Finjan Show: Entrepreneurship Burnout
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Host of the Finjan Show, Faris Alami unpacks the reality of entrepreneurship burnout, explaining how constant idea-generation and nonstop problem-solving can quietly turn everyday inspiration into overwork and exhaustion. He shares personal stories and examples from other entrepreneurs to show how burnout impacts both founders and their communities, then offers practical ways to recognize early signs, step back intentionally, and use rest, reflection, networks, and strategic planning to stay energized instead of shutting down.
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Meris Gebhardt on The Finjan Show
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Host of the Finjan Show, Faris Alami talks with Opulent Mindfulness founder Meris Gebhardt about her journey from corporate software sales and long-time yoga teaching to launching a corporate meditation platform focused on serving stressed workers in today’s hybrid workplace. Meris shares how personal anxiety led her to choose meditation over medication, the pivotal moments that pushed her to fully embrace her calling, and the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship—from losing clients and confronting self-doubt to unforgettable experiences like leading sunrise meditation at the Top...
info_outlineHost of the Finjan Show, Faris Alami unpacks what it truly means to lead leaders, explaining the difference between leadership, management, and positional power, and why influence matters more than titles. He shares practical principles for guiding other leaders—such as letting them lead in their own style, offering advisory feedback instead of control, empowering them to “own” the message, and keeping language simple so people at every level can see themselves in the vision.