MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 10, 2025 / Entrepreneurs Zain Yaqub, 25, and Owen Fitzgerald, 20, have successfully sold Growth Co Marketing, a B2B growth consulting firm, to Chapter One in a strategic acquisition. Chapter One is backed by seasoned executives from major tech companies including Uber, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.

This transaction represents Yaqub's third successful company exit within a four-year period. "Growth Co Marketing was built using the same fundamental strategies that drove success in our earlier ventures," Yaqub explained. "We prioritize proven methodologies, create streamlined processes, and avoid unnecessary complexity."

Track Record of Strategic Exits

Yaqub's entrepreneurial journey started with Advisor Appointments in 2019, a specialized marketing platform serving the financial services sector. The company assisted over 200 financial advisors in lead generation and client acquisition before Next Stage Ventures acquired it in 2021.

His subsequent company, ThinkFISH, served as a bridge between emerging startups, private equity firms, and potential investors through targeted digital marketing and strategic networking initiatives. The investment-focused platform served hundreds of international clients and maintained a workforce exceeding 40 employees before its successful exit in August 2023.

All three ventures shared common operational philosophies: maintaining lean organizational structures, implementing strategic outsourcing, and achieving sustainable growth without relying on venture capital investment. Yaqub has been transparent about his methods for building substantial teams while concentrating on revenue generation and executive-level strategy development.

"My philosophy centers on paying premium rates for exceptional talent while outsourcing non-essential functions," Yaqub shared in a recent LinkedIn update discussing his experience building and exiting companies before turning 25. "Success doesn't require mastering ten different marketing approaches - just executing one or two exceptionally well."

Self-Funded Growth Strategy

Rather than pursuing traditional venture capital routes and inflated valuations, Yaqub has consistently developed his companies through revenue optimization and strategic talent acquisition. His methodology emphasizes sustainable expansion over aggressive scaling, typically perfecting single revenue channels before diversifying service offerings.

"Many entrepreneurs become fixated on long-term projections while overlooking immediate revenue generation," he observed. "My approach balances both priorities - establishing strong cash flow foundations while maintaining clear long-term objectives."

His business framework prioritizes authentic relationship development and transparency over aggressive sales approaches. "I prefer sharing valuable insights and expertise with potential clients upfront, regardless of whether they ultimately engage our services," he explained.

Future Endeavors

After completing the Growth Co Marketing sale, Yaqub has established GrowBig Ventures, a strategic consulting practice co-founded with partners Yarden and Ibraheem. This latest venture focuses on educating established 6-7 figure businesses on scaling methodologies while providing direct operational and marketing implementation support. Zain is also focusing on promoting marketing advice and lessons on Youtube, LinkedIn, and instagram.

"We're applying the systematic frameworks that generated success across my three previous companies to help other business leaders achieve comparable outcomes," Yaqub stated. GrowBig Ventures integrates strategic advisory services with hands-on execution support, specifically targeting mature businesses positioned for accelerated growth phases.

Through active content creation on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, Yaqub maintains engagement with a expanding community of entrepreneurs interested in alternatives to traditional venture capital funding, sharing expertise on talent acquisition, business development, and operational scaling.

Growth Co Marketing operated as a Miami-based consulting practice co-founded by Zain Yaqub and Owen Fitzgerald, specializing in helping B2B companies optimize their operational efficiency and revenue generation capabilities.

Website: www.growthcomarketing.com

Company: Growth Co Marketing

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Zain-Yaqub
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainyaqub/
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Email: zain@growthcomarketing.com
Country: USA

SOURCE: Growth Co Marketing