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I've actually been dragging my feet with this official BEC Network Launch Event. Was supposed to start planning it weeks before I did. But turned out, I got hit with some mental blockers (Minotaurs). Mixture of: Last one was a lot of work, do we really want to go through all of that again?! Is expectation going to be higher this time around?! What if hardly anyone turns up this time?! Last time the topic was hot and a crowd puller in & of itself. And so on. They say the first time you do summin' it's the hardest. I don't think that's true. The first time you don't really know what you're doing, so you just crack on as you go along. After that, you realise all you have to do and it feels more like a mountain to climb. So if you're at the stage where you're hesitant in starting your project, because you want to know / cover everything it might entail... ...just stop. Stop hesitating. Start doing. It might actually be easier and better for you to not know everything, and figure it out as you progress. With that said, we are now at 172 registrations. This is in fact more than the last event (as for that one quite a few signed up from around the world thinking it was an online session). Cappin' this at 200, so just 28 spaces left. The final countdown begins. Register now or forevah hold your peace 😂: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator

How much work do you actually have to do?! In 3 weeks, i've: ✅ Created 32 social media posts ✅ Shared them 157x’s across SM ✅ Sent 2 emails to past attendees / email list. Results: Approx. 150k views. Leading to 1365 page views and 161 registrations. This does not take into account lots of other things. In other words, you have to do A LOT - and you're still not certain about the result. Video version of the earlier breakdown which has full details. With 161 tickets now gone, only 39 remain. Don't leave this last-minute, get yours now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator https://blossom.primal.net/b8beeccfcd2c2d3ca7c2a8f796fbf62376ecb1911cc9bed2d01bf96e0a9034d0.mov

You have no idea how much real VOLUME it takes behind the scenes. 2 October was the first time I published the event link - so approx. 3 weeks. In that 3 weeks, i've: ✅ Created 32 social media posts (mainly video/image) ✅ Shared them 157x’s across social media platforms. ✅ Sent 2 emails to past attendees / email list. That's resulted in approx. the following views: #️⃣ 30k on LinkedIn #️⃣ 50k on TikTok #️⃣ 10k on Insta #️⃣ 48k on FB #️⃣ 9k on YT Resulting in 1365 page views and 161 registrations. Page view to registration conversion rate sits at approx. 11.8% which is solid. However, from SM views to ticket page, the conversion rate is 0.93% Registrations from there means a conversion rate of 0.11% But, it's in fact way lower than that. This does not take into account: 📍 Posting on the new platform NOSTR. 📍 Sharing to stories, or Facebook groups. 📍 Sharing to private messenger communities. 📍 Duplicating some on the official BEC pages. 📍 Other people that will have (hopefully) shared. 📍 All the private messages (and follow ups) i've sent. 📍 All the conversations i've had with people I see out & about. It includes creating graphics, recording videos, editing them, writing descriptions & uploading them across platforms. I pretty much respond to every comment I receive on every platform. And then of course there are the meetings, calls and preparation to put the whole thing together. If this is what it takes to get people to a FREE event; what do you think it takes to get people to purchase your product or service?! I mention this because many of you feel like you can just post just a few times, and it should result in sales. Also, i've had a few people ask me to do events for them. I'm like, bruhhh, you can't hire this out. This only works for something you believe in and have somewhat of an obsession with. A fee can't cover the above. It has to be a labour of love. Maybe people with more experience, know-how, influence, network, capital, team can do it in 1/10th of the time, energy and effort. But when you're effectively at the grassroots, start-up stage, you can only work with what you've got. Usually meaning, you need the help of amazing people volunteering to help out. On top of all this, you're dealing with the internal Minotaurs: What if hardly anyone turns up? What if it messes up badly and fails? Why am I even doing this, should I give up? What if this goes wrong or that goes wrong? What if i've missed or forgotten something crucial? And so on My way of dealing with this is a simple mantra: ✅ Set the intention. ✅ Do the work. ✅ Leave the result to God. With 161 tickets now gone, only 39 remain. Don't leave this last-minute, get yours now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator

We are ready. ✅ Iconic Town Hall Building - Check ✅ Amazing Guest Speakers - Check ✅ Awesome Local Sponsors - Check ✅ 154 Registered Attendees - Check ✅ Member Stalls & Spotlight - Check So pleased with the guest speakers we have: 🌟 Omar Bhamji - Commercial Director of CK Foods Holdings Ltd - From Batley to a $100M Enterprise: The CK Foods Journey 🌟 Nasar Hussain - Managing Director of ITC Telecoms & Investor - Faith. Family. Fitness. Fibre. Entrepreneurship Rooted in Values. So pleased with the local businesses supporting: ☕️ Chaiiwala Batley with their Karak Chai ☕️ The Bakery by Cha Cha Chai with their Pink Chai So pleased to be supported and sponsored by: 🎗️ Ashvic Construction 🎗️ West Yorkshire Combined Authority This is Batley, where things happen! And it's happening on: 📆 Friday 24 October 2025 🕡 Doors open 6:00pm 📍 Batley Town Hall 🚀 The Official Launch: Batley Entrepreneurship Club (BEC) Network Event 🚀 If you haven't registered to attend, do so now whilst you still have a chance: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator #WhereOpportunityLives

Chaiiwala Batley have sponsored 🚀 The Official Batley Entrepreneurship Club Network Launch Event 🚀 The world famous Karak Chai will be served. The Batley community really coming together for this one. Huge shoutout and thank you to Chaiiwala Batley for this generosity. Big thanks again to Farhana Bham for facilitating this as well. With 150+ registered, time is ticking to be apart of what is shaping up to be an extraordinary evening in Batley: 📆 Friday 24 October 2025 🕣 Doors open 6pm 📍 Batley Town Hall Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator https://blossom.primal.net/6f2d10075d1216c8a317ef436b524e2583d00776cc47528f31b4895f31a5502b.mov

Big shout out to Ashvic Construction, a Manchester firm, for sponsoring the Batley Entrepreneurship Club event. They’re a growing North West firm with over 10 years of industry experience, specialising in: 📍Quantity Surveying 📍Project management, and 📍Value engineering The company has supported projects from commercial fit‑outs to major healthcare and heritage developments. Recently signed a new partnership alongside Century 21 Leeds to provide estate agency services in Manchester. They’re building towards a future of connecting construction expertise with private investment opportunities. They will be at the event on Friday 24 October. Make sure you are too. Grab your tickets with time running out: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator https://blossom.primal.net/bf2a1b57b482d88157a0ada13a481c245a582bce6e8dbad8ce04270ab8739b44.mov

The Bakery by Cha Cha Chai, Batley has kindly sponsored the Batley Entrepreneurship Club event. One of my favourites, pink tea, will be served. Just one of many reasons to get yourself down to Batley Town Hall - 24 October 2025. Huge shout out to Farhana Bham for arranging this. The evening is already packed with amazing things to attend for, it just got sweeter 😁 You don’t wanna miss this. Get your tickets before they’re gone: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator https://blossom.primal.net/c13e1c2a334bc0339e6af63d0a3c60ac2334f1e498c7a365f7952cf36c00b5c6.mov

History. Culture. Heritage. This present building of the Batley Parish Church was completed around 1485. Records however indicate it may possibly have been around since 1086. The pathway is filled with ancient grave stones of people from long forgotten ages. Over 500-1000 years of historeh, culture, and heritage. Does your town have that?! Batley does. You can, however, be part of Batley’s latest history on 24 October 2025, get yourself tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator https://blossom.primal.net/59c4c4b5d86ed65bae9d4ea919bf6bf90ae8c0bb5d715f7c520e77f2c9a5afeb.mp4

Batley, and the UK in general, is locked in the captiviteh of negativiteh. Negativity leads to stagnation. Positivity leads to progress. In responding to this comment, I provided a response to the general negativity I see about Batley. The UK in general, it seems, isn’t open to entrepreneurial endeavours. This needs to change. And it’s one of the reasons Batley Entrepreneurship Club exists. Positive vibes will be showcased at the BEC network launch event on Friday 24 October. We are now past the 130 capacity; tickets are still available to take into account on the day dropouts. The window is closing, so get your tickets asap: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator https://blossom.primal.net/2a44521f80b5460f92baa42d673a9716dff50e5d06eeee7864978518a6a53762.mov

Autumn in Batley, and the UK in general, is a vibe. Take a moment to soak in the simplest of marvels we take for granted… …as opposed to the constant negativity. You’ll be surprised about how your outlook on life changes. Tying to tackle the constant doom & gloom, and replace it with more positivity is a key aim for the Batley Entrepreneurship Club. Positive energy will be rampant at the event on Friday. Just a few days away, book your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator https://blossom.primal.net/bbbb384028605106040d638a0792b65add713936a6328d734d83161fc53fb48f.mov

The event is happening in Batley but it’s open to anyone that wants to attend from anywhere. People are coming from different parts of the country. A real mix of business owners, professionals, investors and students gathering from ib and out of Batley. Time is ticking away before it’s too late, get your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator https://blossom.primal.net/9f97a47043ab94f399a7bf4f0f5df186e17e2ae77dc41561b1a1a98625c264c6.mov

When you were shy, ridden with social anxiety, self doubt, low self-esteem and low confidence… …comments like this are actually massive compliments as opposed to the intended digs. I used making videos online to deal with my issues. I will advocate it to the end of my days: Start making videos online to boost your selfesteem, confidence and communication skills. I will return to promoting the Minotaur Video Exemplar programme because it will legit change lives. For now however, it’s about the Batley Entrepreneurship Club Official Network Launch event. Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator https://blossom.primal.net/1d0a1a6e273ffc39ca31eca6dddb1ca873cef944a450337f700496c3f3399fc3.mov

What to do when undercover secret agents call you a grifter 🤷🏽‍♂️ By the grace of God, we do have sponsors for the event…to be announced shortly 😁 Nevertheless, happy to have further conversations for sponsorship. Otherwise, you just need to book your tickets to be there: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator https://blossom.primal.net/dc867d8b4925b5423e8056f81f150a76ce3c579d59847289dabd94a65ad296b6.mov

And a century has been hit! Always good getting to the 100 mark… …but we’ve whizzed past that and currently stand at 117 registrations 💥💥 With both special guest speakers now confirmed, the event went up a notch. And the people are responding. By my estimates, there are still another 25-35 that have verbally confirmed but not booked yet. Even they’re cutting it short and soon gon’ be on the you snooze you lose list. Don’t let that be you, get registered for what’s to be a memorable evenin’ in Batlehhh: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator

“You can’t be successful staying legit” I heard this phrase in various ways early on in my legal career. I didn’t like it then. I don’t like it now. It’s one of the reasons why I’ve been shouting about having more positive role models out there. Building a brand while staying true to your roots, and not compromising your values therefore is an important topic. Which is why I’m thrilled to have Nasar Hussain as our second guest speaker. The Batley Entrepreneurship Club Official Network Launch event is shaping up quite nicely. We’re now entering FOMO week, so get your tickets asap: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator https://blossom.primal.net/03a0b7b996916d65588b2b9d62c06fe5c57c0c858af716891f4bff430c126c79.mov

If you missed the speaker announcements yesterday, fear not as the video version is now here too 😁 We’ve been telling y’all Batley has some incredible things often overlooked. That’s why it’s so cool to have Omar Bhamji speaking on a stage in Batley to share one of those amazing stories. Over the past 4-6 months I’ve often been told we do not have enough (if any) events like this locally. We’re trying to change that, and as of this video being recorded, 95 of you have answered the call by registering. It will not be long now before spaces are gone, so if you plan on being part of this historic night, make sure you get your tickets. Register here for this exclusive Batley Entrepreneurship Club event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator https://blossom.primal.net/695b751fd4919bbb87c61633934cb33ca4ce20599b12c1af038a0fd63653ff30.mov

Super excited to also announce the second special guest speaker for the Official Launch of the Batley Entrepreneurship Club Network event: Nasar Hussain. You often hear about work-life balance, and how you have to sacrifice important things to make it as an entrepreneur. So much so that many end up falling behind on other aspects of their lives, whether that be faith, family or fitness. Quite a few end up undertaking shady practices. Nasar Hussain however, has managed to build a business from Bradford 19 years ago without losing sight of faith, family or fitness. Twenty five years in tech, driven by hard work & local values - building the future whilst staying true to his roots... ...makes him a shining example for the next generation of entrepreneurs. 🎟️ To secure your spot before we hit capacity register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator

It’s with great pleasure to announce the first special guest speaker for the Official Launch of the Batley Entrepreneurship Club Network event. For a long time, I’ve been saying Batley has hidden gems; amazing people doing incredible things quietly behind the scenes. Omar Bhamji, and the CK Foods journey, is one of those gems. Super excited to have Omar speaking on stage… In BATLEHHH itself! Sharing insights on how a family business from a small town grew into a $100 million enterprise. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss. 🎟️ Reserve your seat before we hit capacity: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator Final week approaching, tickets will go!

Ideas mean nothing. Execution is everything. Remember these 2?! They volunteered to help out at the last event. We then got together for a session to discuss their ideas. What I love about these 2 is that they went away, thought about the ideas they discussed and then executed on one. So MANY people have told me about their ideas in the last few months; not many have gone on to do something about it. But not these two…they’re documenting their journey from logo/brand setup, how they’re putting this altogether, and how they’re getting along building this. Even better, they’ve got themselves jobs at the same time… …this is what you call taking responsibility. Help them out. Give them a follow. Buy a fragrance. And come give them some support at the next event where they’ll be: 📆 Friday 24 October 2025 — 6.30pm 📍 Batley Town Hall 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator https://blossom.primal.net/c4729557a001ea710d609da207778afd9c780548e086ed7b3531266c7892e935.mov

History. Culture. Heritage. Batley Town Hall has all of these. I have many childhood memories of weddings happening at this place… …you know the good ol’ days where there’d just be a table with a sheet of paper and a conveyor belt of food would get splashed. Them “tikkehh” (chicken tika botis) back then were something else. The simplicity of it all meant you actually connected with people, the community just felt tighter These days the weddings are something you’d see in MTV-cribzzz (don’t know if that still exists?! 😂) Whilst I can’t promise good ol’ day wedding vibes; I can promise an electric evening of stories, connections and networking…a tightening of community. And that’s why you should be there. This is Batlehhh, where things happen. And it’s happening on: 📆 Friday 24 October 2025 — 6.30pm 📍 Batley Town Hall 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-official-launch-batley-entrepreneurship-club-bec-network-tickets-1764985070859?aff=oddtdtcreator