Permission to CEO

About Permission to CEO

Permission to CEO is the podcast for anyone tired of playing by the rules and ready to redefine what’s possible—on their own terms.. In Permission to CEO, Abu dives into the raw, unfiltered truths of entrepreneurship, sharing stories and strategies from his journey of building multiple 7-figure businesses, reinvention, rebuilding, and grief. This podcast is for the dreamers sitting on the sidelines, wondering if they’re ready to take the leap. It’s for the ones who think they need permission to start a business, chase an idea, or lead a team—but deep down, know they don’t. Through candid conversations, actionable insights, and real-world advice, Abu explores topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building a business with purpose, and navigating the mental hurdles of entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a first-time founder, a creative with a big idea, or someone who’s been waiting for the “right time,” this podcast is your reminder: you don’t need permission to start. Success isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about having the courage to start, even when you don’t feel ready.

Publisher

Abu Fofanah

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

9 Aug 2021

Latest episode

14 May 2025

Latest episodes

130 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 May 2025

   #129: MOMENTUM - Think Like Dell (Michael Dell’s Outside the Box Sales Strategy)

   Host Monica Di Gioia explores Michael Dell's early sales strategies selling newspaper subscriptions as a teenager, revealing key lessons in identifying opportunities and scaling operations.

2. 

   7 May 2025

   #128: When Goals Require Discomfort, 3 Types of Accountability for Success

   Abu discusses how achieving goals requires discomfort, identifies three types of accountability, and encourages listeners to adopt a 'second try' mentality for success.

3. 

   5 May 2025

   #127: Q1 Updates, New Business, Building in Public

   Abu Fofanah shares Q1 updates on transitioning to a nomadic lifestyle, rebuilding momentum through consistency, and upcoming marketing accelerator projects.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

139 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

63

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

67

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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