HOW AMJAD JAMIAN BUILT A MILLION-DOLLAR EMPIRE FROM SCRATCH IN 2024
BEFORE YOU START: THE MINDSET SHIFT
DEFINE YOUR “WHY” WITH PRECISION
Amjad didn’t wake up dreaming of money. He wrote a single sentence on a sticky note: “I will build a business that gives my family financial freedom by 2024.” That note lived on his bathroom mirror. Without this laser-focused purpose, every obstacle becomes an excuse. Skip it, and you’ll quit when the first client ghosts you.
MAP YOUR SKILLS TO MARKET GAPS
Amjad spent two weeks listing every skill he had—coding, Arabic copywriting, basic video editing. Then he scrolled TikTok and Instagram for 30 minutes daily, noting what small businesses in Saudi complained about: slow websites, weak social media, no Arabic SEO. He matched his skills to those gaps. Skip this, and you’ll waste months building something nobody wants.
SET A 90-DAY REVENUE TARGET
Amjad gave himself 90 days to hit $10,000 revenue. He broke it down: 10 clients at $1,000 each. No fluff, no “someday.” Without a deadline, procrastination wins. Miss this, and you’ll still be “planning” next year.
PHASE 1: BUILDING THE FOUNDATION
REGISTER A SIMPLE TRADE LICENSE
Amjad used the Saudi “SME” portal to register his business in 48 hours. Cost: 1,200 SAR. No lawyer, no delay. Without legal status, you can’t invoice clients or open a business bank account. Skip this, and you’re just a hobbyist with PayPal.
CREATE A ONE-PAGE WEBSITE
He used Carrd.co to build a single-page site in 3 hours. It had: a headline, three service packages, a WhatsApp button, and a 15-second Loom video of himself explaining the offer. No blog, no fancy design. Skip this, and clients won’t take you seriously.
SET UP A BUSINESS WHATSAPP NUMBER
Amjad bought a second SIM card for 50 SAR and labeled it “Amjad Digital.” He set up auto-replies for FAQs and used WhatsApp Business for invoicing. Without this, you’ll mix personal and business messages, lose leads, and look unprofessional.
PHASE 2: ACQUIRING THE FIRST 10 CLIENTS
LEVERAGE EXISTING NETWORKS FIRST
Amjad texted 20 friends and family: “I’m helping small businesses with Arabic social media. If you know anyone who needs this, I’ll give them 50% off for the first month.” Three replied within 24 hours. Skip this, and you’ll burn cash on ads before proving demand.
OFFER A “LOSS-LEADER” SERVICE
He created a “30-Day Social Media Sprint” for 1,500 SAR—half his target price. It included 10 Arabic posts, basic SEO, and one video. The goal wasn’t profit; it was case studies. Skip this, and you’ll have no proof to sell higher-ticket offers.
RUN 7-DAY CHALLENGES ON TIKTOK
Amjad posted daily 15-second clips: “Day 1: How to write a caption that sells in Arabic.” He used trending sounds and hashtags like #سعودي_ريادي. By day 7, he had 50 DMs. Skip this, and you’ll rely on cold outreach—slow and soul-crushing.
PHASE 3: SCALING TO $10K/MONTH
PRODUCTIZE YOUR SERVICE
Amjad turned his “Sprint” into three fixed packages: Basic (3,000 SAR), Pro (7,000 SAR), VIP (15,000 SAR). Each had clear deliverables and a 7-day money-back guarantee. Without productization, every client becomes a custom project—unscalable.
HIRE A PART-TIME VA FOR $500/MONTH
He found a Filipino VA on Upwork to handle client onboarding, invoices, and basic edits. Amjad focused only on sales and strategy. Skip this, and you’ll drown in admin, killing your growth.
LAUNCH A REFERRAL PROGRAM
He offered 20% commission for any client referred. One client referred three others, netting Amjad 9,000 SAR in a week. Without referrals, you’ll keep chasing new leads instead of leveraging existing ones.
PHASE 4: BREAKING $100K
BUILD A SIMPLE SAAS TOOL
Amjad noticed clients struggled with Arabic hashtags. He hired a freelancer on Fiverr to build a basic tool: input a keyword, get 20 trending Arabic hashtags. He charged 99 SAR/month. Skip this, and you’ll stay stuck selling time for money.
CREATE A SIGNATURE COURSE
He recorded a 5-day “Arabic Social Media Mastery” course using Loom and Canva. Sold it for 1,999 SAR via WhatsApp. One course sale equals 20 hours of client work. Skip this, and you’ll cap your income at your hourly rate.
PARTNER WITH LOCAL INFLUENCERS
Amjad gave free access to his course to three micro-influencers (10K-50K followers). In return, they promoted it to their audience. حسن نداف post generated 47 sales in 48 hours. Skip this, and you’ll miss the fastest way to scale trust.
PHASE 5: HITTING $1M IN 2024
SYSTEMATIZE EVERYTHING
Amjad documented every process: client onboarding, content creation, even how to answer FAQs. He used Notion templates. Without systems, you’ll hit a ceiling—no matter how hard you work.
HIRE A SALES CLOSER
He hired a part-time closer for 10% commission. The closer handled objections, negotiated contracts, and followed up. Amjad focused on high-level strategy. Skip this, and you’ll waste time on calls that don’t convert.
EXPAND INTO NEW MARKETS
Amjad translated his course into English and targeted UAE and Egypt. He ran Facebook ads in Arabic and English. Without expansion, you’ll saturate your local market and stall.
AFTER THE FIRST MILLION: WHAT’S NEXT
REINVEST 30% INTO ASSETS
Amjad bought a small office space in Riyadh and a rental property in Jeddah. He also invested in a Saudi startup via Raed