From zero to trusted: Freddie Pullen’s strategy for building a business around you

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Why personal brand is your #1 sales strategy 🎙️ | Freddie Pullen (Healthy Entrepreneur)

How podcasting and positioning now beat any cold outreach

Daniel Ionescu

May 11, 2025

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📺 Watch now on Substack or YouTube | 🎧 Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

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What happens when you quit a cushy job, sell your house, and move to Dubai with zero contacts?

Freddie Pullen did just that and built The Healthy Entrepreneur brand from the ground up. Today, he helps entrepreneurs turn their story into strategy, using podcasts and positioning to build trust, create leverage, and land clients without the hard sell.

This episode is for every founder who’s tired of chasing and ready to start attracting.

🔗 Find Freddie on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram

Takeaways from Freddie’s episode

1️⃣ If everyone’s building a brand, not building one is the red flag

Freddie warns that not having a personal brand puts you at a disadvantage. It’s no longer optional: it’s how you reduce CAC, increase LTV, and build trust faster than ads ever will.

2️⃣ Don’t chase exposure everywhere: pick two platforms and go all in

Freddie and his partner focused only on LinkedIn and podcasts when starting in Dubai. “If you try to do everything, you’ll achieve nothing.” Nail your niche, then scale.

3️⃣ Podcast guesting is the most underrated sales channel in 2025

Being a guest on trusted podcasts builds top-tier authority and drives leads without sounding salesy. “Leverage someone else’s audience and come ready with soundbites, not a sales pitch.”

4️⃣ Don’t copy tactics. Sell through principles and positioning

Anyone can Google tactics. What clients pay for are strategy and clarity. Whether you’re coaching, consulting or building something bigger, your offer should solve a single pain clearly and fast.

5️⃣ A healthy hustle beats burnout every time

Freddie’s mission is to help founders build a business and a life. Skip the 5am networking, stop glorifying stress, and use systems, positioning, and smart media to work on your terms.

📚 Freddie’s book recommendations

Entrepreneur Revolution by Daniel Priestley — Freddie said this was one of the first business books he ever read, and it opened his eyes to a different path beyond the 9–5. It helped him start thinking differently about work, ownership, and freedom when he was still a teenager.

Key Person of Influence by Daniel Priestley — A go-to recommendation for anyone building a personal brand. Freddie credits this book with helping him understand the value of becoming a visible authority in a niche, not just another expert in the crowd.

The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss — A classic that changed how Freddie thought about time, freedom, and leverage. He referenced it as a foundational read, even if he’s not chasing a four-hour week, the mindset shift was key.

Atomic Habits by James Clear — While now considered a basic recommendation, Freddie said it’s still massively relevant. It helped him structure small behavioural changes while scaling his business and rebalancing his health.

Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz — This one helped Freddie reframe how he thought about identity, confidence, and self-worth. A deeper cut that shaped his mental game in business.

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene — Recommended for understanding influence and social dynamics, especially in fast-paced environments like Dubai. He referenced it as a powerful lens for spotting hidden power plays.

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie — The first book he was told to read after moving to Dubai. Freddie said it helped him build real relationships quickly in a city where networking is make-or-break.