Breaking through the Million-Dollar Revenue Barrier

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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Next Door, Hamlet Azarian, CEO and Founder of Azarian Growth Agency, explores various topics with host Zev Asch.

Hamlet shares his journey from a buyer to a successful entrepreneur, discussing how he transitioned into the business world and the marketing strategies that have fueled his success.

He highlights the importance of consumer-centric marketing and how his Armenian heritage has shaped his approach. 

Hamlet dives into the science of marketing, emphasizing the need for tracking key metrics and running experiments to drive growth.

He also provides insights on scaling a business sustainably and the challenges of moving from a million-dollar business to a larger scale.

This episode is packed with practical advice and inspirational insights for entrepreneurs at any stage.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? 

Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on growing and scaling your enterprise effectively.

Key Takeaways

0:20 – Introduction and Background

3:10 – From Buyer to Entrepreneur

8:00 – Marketing Strategies in Retail

15:07 – Small Business Loans for Immigrants

24:58 – Influence of Hamlet’s Armenian Heritage

33:33 – Consumer-Centric Marketing Strategies

36:18 – The Science of Marketing and Adjusting to Change

38:26 – Tracking Key Metrics and Running Experiments

43:31 – The Art of Scaling and Sustainable Growth

50:53 – Transitioning from a Million-Dollar Business

59:07 – Doing the Hard Work and Taking Risks

Hamlet Azaryan Azarian Growth Agency CEO
Hamlet Azaryan Azarian Growth Agency CEOHamlet Azarian
Hi, I’m Hamlet Azarian, a lifelong learner focused on growth. I’ve spent my career growing international B2C/B2B businesses across various industries, specializing in venture-backed startups that range from pre-seed to early-stage (Series A-B). My passion for helping businesses discover their full growth potential led me to become the Founder and CEO of AGA – a data-driven, full-funnel growth agency that has helped raise over $261.9M in funding for some of the most innovative companies in the tech/SaaS space. I have over 20 years of experience designing tailor-made growth engines for businesses, combining creative + analytical methods to deliver proven, repeatable results. Significant growth starts with a growth mindset and is executed through rapid experimentation, always using data to drive the path forward. Over the years, we’ve helped our clients dominate the digital landscape through high-performing, consumer-centric marketing strategies that utilize cutting-edge growth tactics.