Usman Kayaniis a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder of Guided Growth, bringing a wealth of experience from a successful sales career in high-profile organisations such as Virgin Active and the English Institute of Sport. At Virgin Active, Usman played a pivotal role as Sales Manager, helping the company achieve over 8 figures in revenue. His expertise continued to shine as he led multiple 8-figure businesses as Sales Director, consistently driving growth and excellence.
Usman’s entrepreneurial journey began with building and selling his first business in 2014, a successful exit that underscored his knack for business development. He then honed his skills working with large companies, further refining his approach to sales leadership. Between 2019 and 2022, Usman established a chain of sports rehabilitation clinics in London, which he successfully sold in early 2023. Since then, he has dedicated all his efforts to growing Guided Growth.
Usman’s true expertise lies in building and leading large, high-performing sales teams. He has worked closely with founders and CEOs to develop sales divisions that not only meet but exceed ambitious revenue targets. To date, Usman has built over 100 sales teams and trained over 600 sales professionals, solidifying his reputation as a driving force in the sales industry.