Highlights: (00:01)- But if we find ourselves spending more time, you know, chasing things that are not there, then we're taking time away from the customers that want to do business with us. (0:15)- I also have a saying, and this is really the saying that was born in the Thursday night boardroom, and that is learn to teach, teach, to know, know, and share, and do with passion. (0:28)- We all share the same frustration. Yeah, we don't feel understood. (0:35)- The connection that you have with so...
Jul 23, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 225
Show notes- (0.26) How companies like Alibaba and Amazon acquire popularity- Companies like Amazon, Alibaba have achieved massive scale. How did they acquire all those customers? How do they keep growing their customer base, and how do they get the customer to buy from them again, and again? Here’s how they do it- (1.20) Point 1- They shorten the consumer shopping time. These companies have realized that you'll be more likely to buy a product when it's convenient. So they use technologies like a...
Jul 16, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 224
Shownotes: (0:01) Highlights of the episode (0:01)- A lot of what we do is to be like someone we admire or individuals we admire, and that's what prompted that decision. (0:10)- There are very, very bright people in the world who don't see it at all the same way that I do, or that many in uniform way. (0:17)- People who don't seem to see the world the same way you do can still be exceedingly bright, and exceedingly well informed. (0:25)- Cyberspace is a new entire domain of warfare without quest...
Jul 14, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 223
Show Notes- Hiring the right consultant at the right time can improve your business and help you save time and money. So, how do you hire a consultant? Over the years, I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t. When it comes to hiring a new marketer or business consultant for your organization, there are 5 questions you MUST ask in order to avoid costly mistakes. 01:04 Question one - ask to see their past projects Ask about what type of clients they have had, what results they were able to achiev...
Jun 23, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 222
If you don’t want to miss out on some great insights on building your network, join me as I get in a conversation with Russell Dalgleish; he was listed on the Top 100 Most Influential Entrepreneur list. Alongside sitting on the boards of 10 companies and organizations, including the Institute of Directors Scotland, Startedin, and ScotlandIS, he also supports the new generation of entrepreneurs and helps them grow. His list of achievements and diversity does not end there; he is also an experienc...
Jan 15, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 221
Are you curious to know how the leading tech giants like IBM and Microsoft headed? What are the challenges of making technology accessible around the globe? Then join me as I discuss with Melissa Sassi, the Global Head of IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator, Founder & CEO of MentorNations. Melissa has given 100+ talks at UN events, education summits, tech conferences, and a keynote speaker in digital inclusion, women in tech, community building, youth empowerment, imposter syndrome, mentorship, an...
Jan 14, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 220
Do you want to learn exclusive insights into the dance industry? Are you curious about how leading dance institutes create successful businesses? Then join me as I discuss with Mahrukh Dumasia, the Creative Head and Chief Choreographer of TLCDC (Terence Lewis Contemporary Dance Company), which was voted as the number 1 Dance Company in India, and the Program Head of TLPTI(Terrence Lewis Professional Training Institute). Mahrukh is one of the first Indians (along with Terence Lewis) to receive th...
Jan 14, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 219
Do you want to learn to make unbiased decisions based on scientific models? Do you need advice on investments and addressing current market needs while embracing long term trends? Then join us with Matt Oguz, a successful investor, entrepreneur, decision theorist, and writer! Matt is a successful investor and a founding partner at Venture Science, a San Francisco-based investment firm that pioneers an approach to venture capital based on data research. The core principle of the firm is based on ...
Dec 23, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 218
Want to learn how to manage and grow your startup in this socially distant economy? Join us with Marcus Dantus, renowned entrepreneur, mentor and one of the sharks in Shark Tank. You may know him from Shark Tank but Marcus has also been responsible for managing many start-ups in Mexico and the United States for more than two decades. He is also an angel investor, keynote speaker, and a professor at the most prestigious business schools and universities in the country. He is currently the co-foun...
Dec 22, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 217
Artificial Intelligence has redefined the way the business world works. Individual success stories with AI helped one corporation save $18M in operational costs. Another corporation used AI to help them achieve 304% ROI, amounting to $33M. Interested in leveraging AI for similar results? You won’t want to miss this. In our next episode, we are going to talk about how Artificial Intelligence is actually helping measure, manage and mitigate risk in business! Join us to learn more about it from a s...
Dec 22, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 216
How will you like to listen to a Stanford professor and award-winning author face to face LIVE on our podcast? Are you interested to learn how to be indistractable and grow your business in this socially distant economy? Join us and learn from the Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, Sought after Speaker, and Investor, Nir Eyal! Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanfo...
Dec 21, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Are you keen to learn about value-based quantifiable business solutions, team building, and World-Class lifelong customer and supplier relationships? Our podcast guest Jeff Moore will reveal all the answers! Jeff Moore is the Director of Seafood and Business Development at Global Protein Group, the foodservice and custom product solutions division of Porky Products, Inc. - one of the largest traders of Beef, Pork, and Poultry in North America in 2019 Porky Products, Inc generated $207.11 million...
Dec 20, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 214
Welcome to this episode of “Bootstrapping Your Dream Show”. I am Manuj Aggarwal, and I will be having a very interesting conversation with General David Petraeus. Gen. Petraeus served over 37 years in the U.S. military, including tours in Cold War Europe, the United States, Central America, Haiti, Bosnia, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the greater Middle East. He culminated his military service with six consecutive commands as a general officer, five of which were in combat, including command of...
Nov 17, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 213
Welcome to this episode of “Bootstrapping Your Dream Show.” I am Manuj Aggarwal, and I will be having a very interesting conversation with Peter Oncken. Peter Oncken is the managing director of INTRO Aviation, Corsair’s parent company, a long-haul specialist French airline based in Rungisand based at Paris-Orly Airport. Corsair has been chosen by more than 1 million passengers every year since 1981. Peter leads all airline investment and acquisition projects and manages the airline investments p...
Nov 17, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 212
Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams' Podcast. I'm your host Manuj Aggarwal, and today I'll be having a fascinating conversation with an international speaker and founder of WHY Institute, Dr. Gary Sanchez. His company has helped over 30,000 individuals, and over 500 companies find their WHY. Gary has helped everyone from a single entrepreneur to multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 publicly traded companies find their WHY and reap the benefits of positioning their companies through their WHY. ...
Nov 17, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 211
Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams' Podcast. I'm Manuj Aggarwal, and today we’ll be talking with Greg Muzzillo. A veteran franchiser of printing and promotional products services, Greg brings more than four decades of experience to his role as a Proforma founder, one of the nation’s largest providers of business graphics, marketing materials. Greg founded Proforma in 1978, a few months after graduating from college from modest beginnings. The firm quickly expanded into one of the industry...
Nov 17, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 210
Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams' Podcast. I'm Manuj Aggarwal and today I'll be having a fascinating conversation with Albert Zbily. Albert Zbily, founding president of the International Federation of Corporate Football (FIFCO) will share what many of you are seeking - the roadmap to a healthy work-life balance. International Federation of Corporate Football (FIFCO) is the world governing body of the sport of corporate football (soccer). Putting working adults onto a soccer field and en...
Nov 16, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 209
Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams show' Podcast. I'm Manuj Aggarwal, and today I'll be having a fascinating conversation with Alejandro D’Andrea Have you wondered how big brands like Walmart have managed to navigate the challenges of the global pandemic? Alejandro D’Andrea will reveal all the answers! Armed with a degree in computer science and business administration, Alejandro is currently the Chief Information Officer at Walmart, Chile, responsible for the management, implementation, ...
Oct 27, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Welcome to this new episode of “Bootstrapping Your Dream Show” show. I am Manuj Aggarwal, and I will be having an exciting conversation with Paul Higgins. Paul Higgins is a business mentor, a podcaster, and a published author who helps coaches and consultants build online businesses to fund lifestyles. Before starting his own business, Paul worked at Coca-Cola for 18 years, where he served in various senior roles such as marketing director and general manager. Apart from that, he also has experi...
Oct 23, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams show' Podcast. I'm Manuj Aggarwal, and today I'll be having a fascinating conversation with Art Lewin. Art is the owner & creative director of Executive Clothiers, one of the nation’s premier Bespoke Clothing Company. He has suited up some of the most successful and influential entrepreneurs and business people globally for over 30 years now. Some of his loyal clients include royal family members, renowned celebrities like Hugh Hefner, Sylvester Stal...
Oct 22, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams' Podcast. I'm Manuj Aggarwal and today I'll be having a fascinating conversation with Justin Breen. Justin is a visionary, PR entrepreneur, life-changing connector, best-selling author, and a strategic coach. He is hard-wired to seek out and create viral, thought-provoking stories that the media craves. He also loves to network with visionary entrepreneurs and executives who understand the value of investing in themselves and their businesses. Justin is ...
Oct 21, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams show' Podcast. I'm Manuj Aggarwal, and today I'll be having a fascinating conversation with Kenton Low. Do you need tips to improve customer relations? How about promoting your brand better? Kenton Low is the one-stop person for advice. You name the problem; he has the solution. Kenton is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Vancity. With $27.4 billion-plus in assets under administration, Vancity is Canada's largest community credit union. Kenton is ...
Oct 19, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 204
Have you ever been so passionate about something that you completely devoted your life to excel and master that skill? Meet Mike Butler. He's currently the CTO of First Merchants Bank and has been blown away by technology since age 4. Throughout his career, he has progressed with learning how technology impacts the business side of a company. With perseverance and determination, he has excelled in mastering this skill. You would find it difficult to find someone with more knowledge and experienc...
Oct 14, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Want to purchase a house but unsure if you should be investing in the housing sector? Wondering how to jumpstart your housing venture? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Manuj Aggarwal is back with another episode of 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams Show' with Todd Su. Todd is the President and CEO of Advantage Homes & Realty World Todd Su & Company Inc.- the largest modular home dealer in California. His leadership, drive, and customer-centric approach has fueled the impressive growth of Adv...
Oct 13, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams' Podcast. I'm Manuj Aggarwal and today I'll be having a fascinating conversation with Robert Angel . Rob invented the phenomenally successful and iconic board game Pictionary, which was self-published in his tiny apartment in 1985. Today, more than 50 million games of Pictionary have been sold worldwide. Rob has documented all his experiences in the book called ‘Game Changer,’ where he explains how he turned the one simple idea into the world’s best-sell...
Oct 12, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 201
Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams show' Podcast. I'm Manuj Aggarwal, and today I'll be having a fascinating conversation with Michael O’Reilly. Michael is an ex-Vice President-Global Customer Experience at Eventbrite. He is currently on the board of MacPherson Art Supplies, which happens to be the largest art supplies distributor in North America. He led the successful integration of Athleta into Gap Inc. Completed integration within budget and with 98% employee retention. Led the evolut...
Oct 09, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 200
Welcome to this new episode of “Bootstrapping Your Dream Show” show. I am Manuj Aggarwal, and I will be having an exciting conversation with Bennet Bayer. Bennet is a CMO at CTD Solutions Group. He has been the Global CMO of Huawei. He is an expert in ‘Finding the Money’ and has generated over $77 Billion in new revenue during various tenures. He is an out of the box visionary product marketer with over fifteen hundred new services, products, and applications developed and launched, usually with...
Oct 08, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 199
Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams' Podcast. I'm Manuj Aggarwal and today I'll be having a candid conversation with Anshar Seraphim. Anshar has worked in the legal sex work industry, training sex workers on how to apply psychological principles to their negotiations for full-service sex work. His negotiation training was responsible for increasing the gross sales of the top booking legal sex workers in the United States by over 300%, a success so significant he was invited to do training ...
Sep 22, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 198
Welcome to this episode of “Bootstrapping Your Dreams Show.” I am Manuj Aggarwal, and today we will be talking to JoeDeMaria. Joe is the founder of “Teach To Scale,” one of the most respected curriculum development houses, creating dozens of courses for high-end entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants worldwide. He is also the founder of “JAD Marketing,” which helps world-class entrepreneurs, peak performers, coaches, and speakers maximize, innovate, and optimize their market and sales strategie...
Sep 22, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 197
Larry is the founder of E! Entertainment TV and has been in the media sector for over five decades. E! has a presence in over 140 countries and is the number one influencer of pop culture in the world. In the United States alone, E! is available to 92.4 million households. After E!Larry created and launched several companies in the United States and overseas, including Steeplechase Media, Comspan Communications, and Comspan Russia. In 1989, Larry was awarded the President's Award from the Nation...
Sep 17, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 196
