Well, the key is to share that idea and have a lot of conversations with a lot of people. So whenever I have to test an idea, without even creating a landing page without even creating any kind of prototype — I start talking to my network. I share that idea and say, “Hey, you know, I've been thinking about this idea. What do you think about it? Do you think this is a real problem in the business world, in the B2B community, B2C community…” Whatever the target audience seems to be, I go to my net...
Jul 25, 2022•2 min•Ep. 281
The best-kept secret in the startup world is that your network is your net worth. I have noticed the difference between the clients who are really successful, and the clients who just struggle. And the difference is that people who I mentor and coach and who follow my advice — go out there and have conversations, expand their network, and spread their influence. Those are the people who find success very easily and very quickly. If you are a business owner or a startup founder, you must focus on...
Jul 24, 2022•1 min•Ep. 282
In order to overcome the imposter syndrome, you should always look back at how far you have already come. Like just draw that trajectory on a graph — I’ve never seen any life journey, which goes up and then all of a sudden crashes down. if you can read the pattern that continues to go up… So when you notice how far you have come, you can only project how far you need to go. But you can appreciate, the winds along the way, and you can appreciate your own success. And you can acknowledge it to get...
Jul 07, 2022•1 min•Ep. 280
Credibility is so important these days, we are living in an attention economy. Even if they are paying attention but you don't seem credible enough — then they are not going to do any business with you. So how do you build this credibility very rapidly? Well, Showcase the results you're getting for your current clients & customers. Research has shown that 92% of people rely on the results of others who are in the same social & economic status — they look like us & they talk like us, ...
Jul 06, 2022•2 min•Ep. 279
Introduction to Arun Patnaik (00:30 )Arun has an amazing story — right now he's a vice president in Oracle. And he's working on some really exciting projects, which we will talk about. But he also has a very interesting story similar to mine, he came from India, from a remote village, and now he's managing a team of about 250. So let's talk to him. Let's understand his journey, what he has learned and what lessons he can share with us Highlights (5:19) So it seems like the innate talent you had ...
Jul 05, 2022•38 min
What I used to do as a kid was I used to break things apart and put them together, or at least try to put them together as best as I can. And I was really good at creating art and new craft projects out of recycled material. That was a lot of fun for me. Slowly, this passion developed into more technical fields like computer science, physics, and chemistry. Ultimately I found my true passion, which was to write programs on computers and do some meaningful work to help humanity and businesses to ...
Jul 02, 2022•1 min•Ep. 278
Well, it's an Industry known fact that 90% of startups fail in the first year, and then the rest who survive — fail in the next five years. This means only about one to 2% of the startups actually become successful businesses. Why is that? because of one reason: cash flow. Because the strength & health of a business depend on cash flow — how much cash are you bringing in, how much revenue are you bringing in? It doesn't matter how much money you’ve been able to raise, how many investors you ...
Jun 30, 2022•2 min•Ep. 277
Introduction to Dr. Yogesh Malhotra (00:45) Dr. Yogesh Malhotra is the Founding Chairman & CEO of the New York, USA, based global venture capital and private equity firm, Global Risk Management Network. He’s the founder of AIML Exchange, BRINTTM Future of Finance, and C4I-Cyber and has a worldwide impact on global digital transformation practices. Malhotra is an MIT-Princeton industry expert, silicon valley-wall street-pentagon digital pioneer, and a leader in the future of finance-technolog...
Jun 27, 2022•38 min
I do not use Apple products myself on principle. But I learned a lot from Steve Jobs in terms of how to market the product. Well, the very first thing I learned was how to position products at a premium level. You see, Apple is making really great products, but at the same time, they charge an arm and a leg for a phone, and they have a massive, massive profit margin than that. And you can see why Apple has become one of the most profitable and most valuable companies in a very short period of ti...
Jun 25, 2022•1 min•Ep. 276
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Jun 24, 2022•2 min•Ep. 275
As a startup founder & business owner, you make 100s of decisions every single day. So if you get into the rut and analysis paralysis where you try to trace every single possible outcome of your decision — this will eventually lead you to slow momentum and decision fatigue. That’s why it’s a must to be decisive and make the decision on the go. Because you want to keep going. You can’t lose your productivity overthinking if the decision would be the right one. Support the show Follow me on Fa...
Jun 22, 2022•2 min•Ep. 274
Elon Musk and Steve Jobs are such household names in the world of entrepreneurship that mentioning them has almost become a cliché. However, it became a cliché because these two men are legends in their respective fields. One thing they have in common is that they are both keen observers of humanity and behavior. Another thing they do is try to make people happy. As a result, the happier people are, the more money they spend. Therefore, businesses should always strive to maximize customer happin...
Jun 21, 2022•2 min•Ep. 273
Highlights (16:44) We are trying to understand human beings because data science is nothing else but to affect some change in the real world which affects humans and if we don't understand their priorities, it's a moot point. (25:20) Well, there's bias and the goal is to reduce it so if you're talking about bias and problem framing, the first thing I do is say close your laptop just don't even look at it and the second thing I highly recommend is a whiteboard, just hashing through the problems t...
Jun 14, 2022•40 min
The name "project management" may conjure up thoughts of a neatly packaged and linear process, but for many business leaders, managing a project is anything but simple. Projects are the heartbeat of any organization. They're how businesses innovate, grow, and hit their goals. But it's not enough to simply have an idea for a project. You need to know how to effectively manage your projects if you want them to succeed. tune into the podcast to know more. ★★★ Are you someone who is: ★★★ About to st...
Mar 01, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 272
Every successful person has a routine that they develop to help them achieve their goals. Entrepreneurs have early morning routines, Olympic athletes have pre-race rituals and even the most successful salespeople have habits that help them close deals. But how do you know what type of daily routine is right for you? To find out, tune into the podcast. ★★★ Are you someone who is: ★★★ About to start a business and needs guidance, Already running a business and wants to scale faster, Not satisfied ...
Feb 25, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 271
The notion that you can just wake up one day and say to yourself, "I'm going to start a business," is becoming increasingly rare. It's no longer enough to simply have an idea for a business. Today, there are more opportunities than ever before to get the right information, advice and support to help you start and grow your business. It's absolutely critical that you enlist the help of someone who can guide you through these ups and downs of starting your own business. A coach can provide you wit...
Feb 23, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 270
According to recent research, the average e-commerce store loses nearly 75% of its customers after their first purchase. That’s a significant loss of revenue, and it’s not hard to see how it can happen. The problem is that many companies tend to focus on acquiring new customers while neglecting existing ones. But once you’ve spent time, money, and resources on getting someone through your virtual door, why not do what you can to keep them around? If you want your business to grow, you need to ke...
Feb 15, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 269
One of the biggest changes in the digital world has been the rise of social media. You can create digital avatars of yourself, express your thoughts and feelings, and interact with others through social media like Facebook and Twitter. And through technologies like virtual reality augmented reality, you can interact with other avatars in a virtual world rather than in the physical world. Listen to the podcast to know more. ★★★ Are you someone who is: ★★★ About to start a business and needs guida...
Feb 10, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 268
Shopping in the holiday season is a cherished ritual. However, this holiday season the one thing we should desire the most is safety. Of ourselves and our loved ones. Thank God for the internet that we can still shop without causing harm to any one of us. In this audio, I share my tips on how to ensure safety while shopping online. ★★★ Are you someone who is: ★★★ About to start a business and needs guidance, Already running a business and wants to scale faster, Not satisfied with your current jo...
Feb 08, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 267
A solid personal brand is like a seal of authentication in the digital world. People want to place their trust and buy from organizations consisting of leaders who have built a solid personal brand. Leaders who aren't yet catching up on this will be left behind, and too soon, it will be too late. In today's episode, I talk about personal branding, why it is so important, and how to build a solid and sustainable personal brand. ★★★ Are you someone who is: ★★★ About to start a business and needs g...
Feb 03, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 266
Did you know that in our work environment, almost 80% of work is just re-work? This is due to poor project management. Therefore, effective project management is the key to building startups and growing businesses. Learn how to properly executive projects with these project management tips so that at the end of the day — you are able to accomplish your goals ★★★ Are you someone who is: ★★★ About to start a business and needs guidance, Already running a business and wants to scale faster, Not sat...
Feb 01, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 265
Dugan Selkirk is an Investor Relations Manager at Universal Ibogaine Inc. Universal Ibogaine provides treatment towards better outcomes for those living with addiction by developing a comprehensive and holistic, care model. Dugan is a business advisor at Community Futures British Columbia - Rise Asset Development. He was the f ounder & CEO of HIGHLIFE Health Systems and Co-Founder, CTO CRO at USCAN BUSINESS GROUP. Dugan has over two decades of business management experience, including projec...
Jan 27, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 264
Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA, is former President and Global Head of Corporate Learning at Kaplan North America . A thought leader on issues related to workforce reskilling and upskilling, his 30+ year career includes executive leadership roles in both professional education and higher education institutions. He is the author of the book Balancing act: Teach Coach Mentor Inspire (Kaplan Publishing, a division of Kaplan, Inc.; April 6, 2021). Dr. Andrew Temte is an opinion columnist for the CEOWORLD mag...
Jan 25, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 263
Chukky Okobi is a certified Master NLP trainer and Practitioner. NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Neuro-refers to your neurology, your mind and thoughts. Linguistic-refers to language and words, Programming refers to how the neural language works. In other words, learning NLP is like learning the language, The Basic Instructions, to control your mind. With his brand, Basic Instructions , he helps executives, athletes and others to access the resources within themselves to achieve the...
Jan 20, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 262
Raghwa is the President & CEO of Innovate BC , which is a one-stop service center to connect innovators with BC Government funding, tools, and experts. He is a dynamic and seasoned executive with over 30 years of international business experience with a recognized technology background. Raghwa is a member of the board of governors at The University of British Columbia and also a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council Advisory Committee at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trad...
Jan 18, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 261
Muhammad Siddique from Atlanta GA USA is the host of the Growth Hacking Secrets podcast and the cost-host of As a Billionaire. He has also co-authored the book, New Sucess Secrets – How to Build, Run, and Manage an Unstoppable Success Team. Mr. Mohammad is a Commercial Real Estate Investor, Global Social Media Authority, Mass Publicity Influencer, Publisher of Multiple Business Magazines, King of Relationship Capital, and Entrepreneurial Philanthropist as well. Mr. Siddique is the founder of the...
Jan 13, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 260
Dr. Deanna Kimbrel works as the Chief Diversity Officer and Director of the Office of DEI for Monroe County in New York State. Monroe County is in the Finger Lakes region of New York State with 759,443 residents. Dr. Deanna has worked as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner, educator, entrepreneur, and executive leader for the last 13 years. Dr. Deanna sets examples of how diversity and inclusivity can contribute to a brighter future in the workplace. She provides solutions for ...
Jan 11, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 259
Melina Palmer is the founder and CEO of The Brainy Business , which provides behavioral economics consulting to businesses of all sizes from around the world. Her podcast, The Brainy Business: Understanding the Psychology of Why People Buy, has downloads in over 170 countries and is used as a resource for teaching applied behavioral economics for many universities and businesses. The Brainy Business was named the #1 psychology podcast people in business should listen to by Psychology Today and a...
Dec 24, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 258
JV Crum III is the Founder and CEO of Conscious Millionaire Institute LLC which is a global entrepreneur, business coaching, training, and wealth-product business. He is also a mindset and strategy expert helping entrepreneurs and service providers scale their businesses to profitable margins. Best-selling author of the book- "Conscious Millionaire," which became the #1 book on all Amazon striking 50,000 downloads in 3 days . Crum is a keynote speaker, licensed attorney, and host of the #1 Ranke...
Dec 20, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 257
Mark Funkhouser is an American academic, author, and politician who served as the mayor of Kansas City , Missouri from 2007 to 2011. Kansas City is a US metropolis with about 500K citizens and an annual budget of more than $1.5B. Mark Funkhouser is the founder of Funkhouser & Associates, a consulting company that believes there’s power in public-private sector alliances to drive efficiency in local government and improve the lives of citizens. They help public officials and their private sec...
Dec 13, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 256
