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🎧  How a Ukrainian Founder Scaled an Agency Amidst Conflict
Podcast Leadership / PodCast / Oct 24, 2025 / Posted by Serhiy Leshchenko / 0

🎧 How a Ukrainian Founder Scaled an Agency Amidst Conflict

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The story of Serhiy Leshchenko, founder of Ukraine’s Beverly Productions, isn’t just a business case study—it’s a masterclass in entrepreneurial resilience. Building a successful video and podcast agency while navigating daily war realities sounds impossible, yet Serhiy proved that strategic focus and genuine authenticity are the ultimate growth hacks.

In this powerful episode, we break down his core principles for thriving in chaos, essential lessons for any entrepreneur seeking to conquer uncertainty.

1. Focus: The Ultimate Filter

Serhiy learned to radically differentiate between “signals” (actionable information) and “noise” (draining distractions). You must consciously limit the 24/7 news cycle and protect your mental energy by channeling it exclusively into mission-critical tasks. This isn’t just time management; it’s energy management for sustainable growth.

2. Resilience is a Grind, Not a Spark

Resilience isn’t about magical survival; it’s built through consistent, daily effort—what he calls the “grinder” mentality. In turbulent times, ruthlessly prioritize your non-negotiables (health, finance, safety). Accept that some areas must be temporarily deprioritized to preserve the foundation of your business.

3. The Magnetism of Authenticity

In a saturated content world, authenticity is your unique selling proposition (USP). Serhiy’s philosophy, rooted in his podcast “Be Yourself,” shows that sharing your real journey, flaws included, attracts the right clients and collaborators. Genuine human connection is the key differentiator AI can’t replicate.

Listen now to learn how to turn adversity into your business’s most significant catalyst and scale your passion, no matter the circumstances.

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About Author

For over 10 years, Serhiy has worked with international clients, investors, partners, and students. In 2014, he co-founded a startup for the American market, secured investment from a venture capital firm, and successfully exited the business by selling his equity in 2019. From 2019 to 2023, Serhiy faced challenges in finding his path, compounded by struggles with substance abuse, which he ultimately found the courage to overcome. Despite the ongoing war in his country, he has channeled his resilience into building new businesses, with only one emerging as a success. Over the past year, Serhiy has been building Beverly Productions, a podcast production agency that has become his new passion. Alongside this, he hosts his podcast, BE Yourself, where he invites guests to discuss transformational changes in their personal and professional lives.

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About Author

For over 10 years, Serhiy has worked with international clients, investors, partners, and students. In 2014, he co-founded a startup for the American market, secured investment from a venture capital firm, and successfully exited the business by selling his equity in 2019. From 2019 to 2023, Serhiy faced challenges in finding his path, compounded by struggles with substance abuse, which he ultimately found the courage to overcome. Despite the ongoing war in his country, he has channeled his resilience into building new businesses, with only one emerging as a success. Over the past year, Serhiy has been building Beverly Productions, a podcast production agency that has become his new passion. Alongside this, he hosts his podcast, BE Yourself, where he invites guests to discuss transformational changes in their personal and professional lives.

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