How to Stay Focused and Confident in Entrepreneurship Through Consistent Action and Celebrating Small Wins Featuring Ahsan Karim

Ahsan Karim is the founder of Momentum Club, a micro-coaching community that helps professionals and entrepreneurs take consistent action with clarity and peace of mind. He is also the founder of Light Vision Group, a digital strategy and consulting agency that supports purpose-driven businesses and nonprofits with operations, finance, and digital growth. With over two decades of experience spanning corporate IT, education, nonprofit leadership, and digital marketing, Ahsan blends real-world strategy with daily accountability. Through daily emails, premium coaching, and practical tools, he helps high performers stay focused, execute with intention, and grow sustainably.

In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to step out of a stable corporate identity and build momentum as an entrepreneur, using daily habits, accountability, and community support.

Ahsan and I discuss:

• What sparked Ahsan’s move from corporate to entrepreneurship [02:15]
• The influence of family background on his entrepreneurial path [03:26]
• Why he chose digital marketing and how he learned the ropes [04:07]
• How Ahsan reinvented himself and the importance of ongoing learning [05:26]
• The challenges of finding structured support outside of corporate life [07:04]
• How community and accountability shaped his business decisions [09:24]
• The decision to niche down and its impact on his consulting business [10:23]
• What inspired the creation of Momentum Club [11:40]
• Daily actions that help Ahsan stay focused and effective [15:14]
• The value of celebrating small wins and maintaining perspective [18:51]
• Key advice for professionals transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship [20:05]
• The role of community in building and sustaining momentum [22:03]

Learn more about Ahsan at https://substack.com/@momentumc

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