“When we set up your website, it actually takes 15 minutes to install the software but it can take a few days to get all the information we want from a customer,” Emil said After establishing what the customer needs, the team starts customizing.On top of its standard coding, the team can add an array of special features such as matchmaking, messaging, location-based searches, integrated Google Maps, and a profiles list.We were able to deliver a good product that people were actually happy buying,” he said.With great trust in his team, Emil can now focus on more executive tasks of prioritizing, managing, and innovating solutions for customers. In our talk, Emil highlighted a few hard-working leaders making the company run smoothly.Ska Date has found that simply handing over the proper software isn’t always enough.Some people are new to the business and need more hand-holding.He takes feedback from the team and leads strategically and effectively.“His job is to make sure that everyone is happy, and we have the process moving,” Emil said.

All told, Emil estimates Ska Date has assisted in the launch of about 20,000 websites.Some fortunate entrepreneurs have seen great success thanks to Ska Date’s assistance.“A few years ago,” Emil recalled, “we had a new guy who bought the software.Customers come with questions, and the team has answers.Whether the customer wants keyword research or a mobile application design, Ska Date offers valuable recommendations and services to get them on track.He had a niche idea for a dating site — and he earned half a million dollars within four weeks.” To provide excellent service, the Ska Date team asks customers to fill out an in-depth questionnaire that delves into the individuals particular goals and expectations.The team wants to have a feel for every customer’s knowledge base, domain name, hosting services, and other relevant details.Today, Emil is the CEO of a fully staffed company focused on start-to-finish website creation for the online dating market.In the early days of Ska Date, he was heavily involved in everything in the company, training salespeople using his own limited experience. “It was a bumpy road, of course, but finally we were able to train our team.“And, surprisingly, it had high demand.” Soon the pair began customizing the functionality of each website, making useful features for customers with a wide range of objectives.This was 15 years ago, when it was just two guys doing all the coding and design.He’s in charge of the big picture, coming up with new projects and opportunities for the future of the company. With a background in television as a producer, Zima Filippov began as a blogger but soon grew his role with the company.“These days my work is all about reading, listening, and talking. He leads the marketing team and is described as Emil’s right hand.“We decided to create more content that can be easily found on our blog,” Emil explained, “sharing resources that help users get a clue on how to get their site up and running.” Besides building the nuts and bolts of the site, people need a lot of assistance to get started.Ska Date’s CEO encourages customers to get into an active dialogue with the customer support team to narrow down what’s needed.