In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the CEO of Custom Creatives, Rahul Alim. Rahul Alim, the founder of GSD (Get Stuff Done) and president of Custom Creatives, embarked on a journey that transformed him into a leader within the digital marketing industry. His agency, Custom Creatives, was established with a clear mission to significantly impact the digital marketing space. Rahul targeted businesses aiming to enhance their online presence with innovative and effective marketing strategies, focusing on delivering services and creating lasting impacts that would drive his clients' success. The inception of the GSD program marked a significant milestone in Rahul's career. GSD is his initiative designed to empower agency owners at various stages of their business development. The program provides a structured path to achieve business goals, emphasizing the importance of action over planning, a principle that aligns closely with entrepreneurial values. The conversation with Rahul Alim revealed key insights into his strategies and tactics for fostering agency success. From establishing Custom Creatives to launching the transformative GSD program, Rahul's story is a testament to the power of vision and determination in the competitive realm of digital marketing. Key Points from the Episode: Rahul's journey in starting an agency Impact of Rahul's work Target audience for Custom Creatives GSD program for agency owners Insights on tactics and strategies for agency owners and consultants About Rahul Alim: Rahul Alim is the driving force behind Custom Creatives, serving as its CEO with over 16 years of experience in the digital marketing landscape. Beginning his entrepreneurial journey in 2004, Rahul has demonstrated a deep-rooted passion for entrepreneurship, a trait inspired by his family's business background. His leadership has steered Custom Creatives through the evolving digital marketing industry, focusing on innovative strategies and prioritizing impactful results for their clients. Rahul's approach to business and digital marketing is characterized by his dedication to helping clients attract more customers, embodying the roles of a doer, a go-getter, a straight talker, and a connector. Under his guidance, Custom Creatives has specialized in delivering high-impact digital marketing solutions tailored for local businesses and attorneys, aiming to enhance their online presence and convert online engagement into tangible sales. Moreover, Custom Creatives extends its expertise to support digital marketing agencies in managing their client portfolios and ensuring quality service delivery across the board. About Custom Creatives: Custom Creatives, founded in 2004, has established itself as a comprehensive graphic design and internet marketing firm dedicated to enhancing brand visibility and engagement through a holistic digital media strategy. Their commitment lies in delivering products and services that are not only innovative and intuitive but also intelligent, interactive, inspiring, and impactful. This focus has enabled Custom Creatives to craft solutions that adeptly transform website visitors into customers, leveraging the power of effective graphic and web design alongside a robust suite of internet marketing services, including search engine optimization and social media management. Recognized twice as the #1 Digital Marketing Agency in Los Angeles by Clutch Agency in 2017 and 2018, Custom Creatives prides itself on a limitless capacity for innovation and creativity. Their team of dedicated and enthusiastic professionals is well-versed in various digital marketing disciplines, including SEO, sales funnel development, Google Adwords, Facebook advertising, explainer videos, reputation management, and banner ads. Always at the forefront of digital marketing and social media evolution, Custom Creatives is committed to continuous learning and refinement, ensuring the development of highly effective sales funnels that generate predictable leads around the clock. Tweetable Moments: 02:57 - I just was self-aware of perfect imbalance; I knew what I was doing, when I was doing it, and I purposely pushed other things off to the side." 21:19 - "That strategy of partnering—close one person, and they give you all of their clients through your reliability, your quality, your pricing, and your trust—was the most profitable thing I've ever done." Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out Custom Creatives’ website at https://customcreatives.com/ Check out Custom Creatives on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/custom-creatives/ Check out Rahul Alim on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulalim/ Check out Rahul Alim on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rahulalim805 Check out Rahul Alim on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rahulalim Check out Rahul Alim’s free marketing course at https://gsd.customcreatives.com/agency-foudations-register  More from UpMyInfluence: We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here. Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.