Benchmarks and Bench Press: How Mihajlo Balances Fitness and AE Excellence

Born and raised in Niš, Serbia, the city where Flow Ninja was founded, it’s safe to say that Mihajlo was somewhat destined to wind up where he is now – Account Executive at FN. 

It’s simple: if you book a demo with Flow Ninja, this handsome fella is probably the first person you’ll see when you hop on the call.

“I love talking to people, and that’s why I majored in journalism in college,” Mihajlo remarks.

But before he came to our agency, Mihajlo had extensive work experience.

“I worked as a waiter at a local restaurant during my college years, and I also taught English online to Japanese students online”, claims Mihajlo in his impeccable English accent.

He landed his first full-time job at a local insurance company, where he quickly moved up the ranks and joined the business development team.

Mihajlo and Flow Ninja: An Instant Fit

Mihajlo landed a position at Flow Ninja through a recommendation.

"After gaining valuable experience at the insurance company, I decided it was time to broaden my skills, so I applied for a position at a company I was familiar with. Although they didn't have a need for my expertise at the time, the CEO was happy to recommend me to Uroš, who was actively searching for a Business Development professional."

His position at Flow Ninja pivoted a bit, and he became the face of the agency and took over the role of Account Executive. His new role involved talking to prospects, leading the sales process, and ensuring a smooth hand-off to production after closing deals. 

How’s It Going at Flow Ninja, Mihajlo?

Since joining the Flow Ninja team, Mihajlo has enjoyed the freedom to experiment with different approaches, learning what works best through trial and error.

"After working in a corporate environment, where every decision required approval from multiple team members and superiors, I realized that an agency setting suited me much better."

Mihajlo began proactively suggesting and implementing changes, taking full advantage of the flexibility to explore and grow, which is why Flow Ninja turned out to be a perfect fit for him.

When asked about his favorite memory at Flow Ninja, Mihajlo said there were too many to choose just one. However, he emphasized that the team's closeness, strong friendships, and camaraderie have played a huge role in making Flow Ninja an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work and have fun.

A Round of Rapid-Fire Questions for Mihajlo

What is your favorite remote work location?

While I prefer coming to the office, I do enjoy a good view — a seaside perhaps, or even better — a serene forest surrounded by lush green landscapes.

Can you recommend a movie or a TV show?

Well, everyone in the office knows that I am a huge Marvel fan, so I can recommend all movies set in the MCU (especially the movies made between 2006 and 2018). As for the shows, I definitely liked Peaky Blinders, but I’d like to also recommend The Sopranos and The Wire, which are now considered the classics.

Can you recommend a book?

12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson is definitely a great book, as it’s a self-help book, but written by a clinical psychologist.

Can you recommend a travel destination?
There are a couple of places I’d like to visit, including Iceland, Peru (Machu Picchu), and Bolivia.

Can you recommend a game?
I don’t play games anymore. I can recommend my childhood favorites: Need for Speed: Underground and Counter-Strike.

Can you recommend an activity anyone should try?
Well, I guess anyone should aim to stay active. Maybe not CrossFit or weightlifting, but any kind of activity that makes them feel good and release stress. At least that’s how it works for me.