Boris and I talk about how he went from successfully launching what practically was a completely untouched category in the form of Downy Fabric Conditioners to falling in love with discipling (conceptually from his religion) and adapting that to be able to build a successful consultancy and training business. We discuss how he started his business as a side-hustle, how being young and having insight should be respected, helping MSME’s with building and growing, his overall thought processes arou...
Aug 15, 2022•38 min
Extra long episode for extra juicy business insight! Donn and I uncover how Ari went from losing his car, self teaching digital advertising, creating his own website, having 1 sale a month and onwards to getting organic calls and emails from prospects for him to export his product.
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 59 min
This has probably got to be one of the best episodes we've done so far! Paulo talks about how we went door to door looking for customers to servicing major hotels around the metro. He talks agility, opening up new revenue streams and taking risks. If you want to get a sneak peak into a real deal 7 ton laundry business is -- this podcast is for you!!
May 16, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Hi Diskarte Fam! It's been a while! In this episode, I introduce Donn Alicante (Nutty Selections, Owner) as my co-host! We deep dive on how Luigi was able to break out of the 9 to 5 last year by clinging on to equipment he invested in 6 years ago but never really maximized. Luigi's entrepreneurial story is certainly amazing and one that we all wish to call our own. Listen in as we find out how he goes from a couple of tshirts to now having offices with orders by the hundreds of thousands! Also, ...
May 12, 2021•46 min
Having known Aaron for a couple of years now, I (and pretty much all his social media network) know for a fact that he absolutely loves his doggos, having landed several gigs including a movie with Maja Salvador and Mon Confiado. And now, that same love has led him and his partner Kevin Bigander to begin building a business in the pet industry. We talk: - Hunter and his journey from condo pup to acting - The current state of the pet hotel industry - How they constructed the idea of building a pa...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min
This was a live podcast with Reuben Mesa where we talked about: - The road from employee to owner - What you need to know about setting up both a logistics and warehousing business - Pitfalls of the logistics business - Adapting the business for the pandemic - Tips and tricks on getting clients - His top picks for succeeding in a business For anyone wanting some inspiration or are interested in the logistics and warehousing business, hope you can tune in!...
Feb 01, 2021•49 min
Abhie and I talk how her parents discovered the business of selling hardware, their venture into flower and events styling (now one of the most successful brands in the Philippines) and her personal journey into entrepreneurship. Check them out on IG at: @naturalartph
Jan 17, 2021•1 hr
We talk everything business, everything coffee, everything La Union and everything diskarte. Check them out on IG: @ElUnion
Jan 10, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Bea Regala spent her entire career in the creatives and events industry, infamous for sleepless nights and stress for breakfast. Recently however, she has decided to jump ship and begin a business with her family.
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 12 min
JKev has been involved in esports since 2006 and has recently seen its monstrous rise to world wide recognition. We discuss how we arrived here, its current landscape, and opportunities for business in both esports and gaming streamers!
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 44 min
Mang Tootz is known for 3 things: It being a legendary UST carindera, Mang Toots' inviting and nurturing treatment of customers and the banana rhuma. Funnily enough, Mang Tootz was actually named after his son and my guest -- Toots Vergara. We talk the roots of this legendary food house and how they have managed to grow into what most deem impossible: a legacy business.
Dec 05, 2020•1 hr 44 min
Listen in as the brilliant Paolo Lomeda teaches us restaurant 101 and what is truly vital to the growth and success of a restaurant both as a business and as a brand.
Dec 01, 2020•59 min
Listen in as Ramses Balatbat and I talk about what actually matters when beginning to build wealth: MINDSET, DISCIPLINE and PIVOTING.
Nov 28, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Raffy and I talk about how travel has influenced his investment decisions, the most important thing in investing and how to balance feeding the soul and business. Such an inspiring human! Dont miss this episode!
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 7 min
For those of you thinking of starting a business, a career or starting a new passion, Charles Dalena and I deep dive on the most important step of all: HOW TO START PLUS positioning yourself to win.Charles is currently in Dubai and owns floral boutique called Bella Fleur (IG: @bellafleuruae).
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 13 min
We talk about how she built a local organic beauty brand from nothing when everyone else said it couldn't be done.Check our Garapon Gifts on Facebook and Instagram at @garapon.gifts! ---------------------------------------Diskarte Pilipinas: https://bit.ly/30Js5lxDW YT: https://bit.ly/2GDqhmP
Oct 12, 2020•58 min
MANONG FRED, owner of furniture for kids business -- The CubbyHole and Kabute ni Manong.We talk how to create and market a furniture brand for kids and how to not waste your time building a business just for the pandemic.
Oct 11, 2020•1 hr 15 min
WHAT TO EXPECT:- Paano sila nagsimula?- Inspiration and early influences to start a apparel/clothing brand- Early challenges- Anong mga diskarte nila sa marketing and- Growing a culture and following- Anong kailangan para masustain ang relevance ng isang brand?- Current status- The No Good Crew- Plans for the future and further domination.Check out their pages here:Turfshop Subculture IndustriesNICK AUTOMATIC™The Higher ClassTHE NO GOOD CREW
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 7 min
ON TONIGHTS SHOW!My good friend Mark Salamat and I talk deep on various tips and tricks for the real estate game and the value of partnerships and network in scaling a business. SO PUMPED FOR THIS EPISODE! See you there!
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 8 min
On this podcast: BJ GANAYO of GoriGoriGaming TV and POPMuG Podcast on the show!We talk promoting pinoy content creators and the journey of becoming one ourselves!Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2R0qmmDYT: https://bit.ly/2GDqhmPIG: @diskarteweekly
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Mama Riza is one of the fastest rising ML streamers in the local arena! Listen in as we talk:- Her beginnings- Balancing her intense day job with growing her own brand and fanbase- Strategies for growth- How to keep viewers engaged- and the sustainability of streaming as a side-jobSpotify: https://spoti.fi/33siAYwApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2R0qmmDYT: https://bit.ly/2GDqhmPIG: @diskarteweekly
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Akala niyo ba games lang ang pwedeng istream?Eizu is an ART and gaming streamer who currently has almost 10k followers! We talk:- How she began with her art- How she began with her art streams- How she built a strong community page- Baby Alex- How she manages to work on her streams and art at the same time- Is Facebook is more powerful than Twitch or Youtube?- The competition she is holding- And how to stay motivated in a time where streamers are popping up left and rightSee you later!
Sep 13, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Tune in as Ravenize and I talk:- How to begin as a gaming streamer- What equipment and software do we need?- How to get more views- Streaming from the US to a PH based following- The several types of gaming streamers- Building a community on specific games- Making money off of streaming- And the other strategies he is using to build both his audience as well as his brandApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2R0qmmDYoutube: https://bit.ly/2GDqhmPIG: @diskarteweekly
Sep 13, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Alex Sy! The poster already says a lot about her already but my question is: Anong naging diskarte niya?SEE YOU LATER!
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr
"I've got an idea for an app that can/will XXX" Is something that we hear quite often nowadays. But the reality of the situation is that creating an app is no small feat. From getting the right business model to designing the user experience and finding out ways on getting people to download the app or even USE the app after it's been downloaded, there are thousands of things that have to go right.Later on the show, we've got Karla and Mike from Go Awra -- an app that's hell bent on disrupting t...
Aug 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Grab your beers, wine, whiskey, coffee or tea because you're in for a treat tonight!Mic Chan, a Filipino real estate expert, motivational speaker, and author of “The Adventure Millionaire" speaks his diskarte on: how he got to his first Million, winning principles in life and goals that matter. Enjoy!
Aug 29, 2020•59 min
You know the people pitching in the streets/malls and asking for donations for WWF or the UNICEF around metro manila? Gio De Guia started off happy doing that day after day until he started to adult up and dream. A couple of other donations, a HUGE LEAP OF FAITH and an acquisition later, he now leads his own company with a couple hundred employees spread through the country running 24hrs.Anong naging diskarte nya?
Aug 24, 2020•54 min
Angelo Mendez on the show tonight!From running a music label to 3D printing houses, creating a clubbing brand and culture called Black Market and eventually founding one of the biggest apps to come out from the Philippines, Kumu -- I don't know about you but I'm pretty speechless. If you are running a business or building a company, there are bits and pieces in here that are VALUE BOMBS like: How to listen to your users and build the biggest app in the Philippines in the process. TUNE. IN. NOW.
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 7 min
This one's for aspiring gaming streamers out there!Beginning with a simple FORTNITE stream, Captain Mike didn't expect the traction he would gain almost 2 years later. Pouring hours of work into the craft of streaming from showcasing games like Fortnite, The Division 2, Clash Royale and eventually landing a Converge partnership, he's now one of the real deal game streaming veterans.Tune in as we talk about how he went from 0 to 11k followers, what equipment he uses and his Diskarte to keep the t...
Aug 17, 2020•2 hr
Ryan DG is a long time friend of mine who also got into nightlife events producing, beginning with the legendary HAPPY THURSDAYS at Plato and eventually growing into one of the biggest in the industry, producing events for the ever so famous Flotsam Jetsam at La Union!Let's see what they did and how they did it!
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 17 min