Preneurship Diaries

Namaste!

Hope you are doing well!

Well, it is Episode 52 and we have come to the end of this first season of episodes!

I have cherished interviewing 34 Entrepreneurs, 2 Couplepreneurs in the past one year.

It has surely been a great learning for me; very insightful and I am sure the listeners out here had a wonderful time listening to various stories of change and perseverance!

I am grateful for all the Entrepreneurs and Listeners for making this a wonderful Season 1.

In the 50th Episode we spoke about ‘WHY’ one wants to start a venture or a business.

Today, I am going to talk about the Willingness to Make the Change!

I am sure we have seen great companies having their WHY in place and when they are out in the market, the Change is out there for everyone to see!

e.g; TATA, APPLE

Before one can figure out the WHY, it all starts with the WILLINGNESS TO MAKE A CHANGE, TO MAKE A BETTER WORLD!

With every Entrepreneur that I have spoken on my show, everyone had this one thought to make a change, to create something new for the benefit of others!

That my friend is the start of a venture tied along with the inner journey!

As Mahatma Gandhi, quotes “Be the Change, you wish to see in this world!” So does every new idea, new concept, new venture, new perspective begins within oneself to create a better world!

You may ask how do I change myself or Why should I change myself?

To answer the WHY – Well, haven’t you felt this at any point in your life, that things could have been better or it should have been handled well or quite simply things need to change for the benefit of everyone!

To answer the HOW – Tapping into yourself, any activity that one can do with utter involvement can lead to satisfaction and clarity! Meditation, Yoga, Dance, any Art form can help one to tap into their inner self.

From my own life experience so far I know it works and in an amazing way!

A request to all embarking on an independent journey or those who are working in companies or those who are Entrepreneurs, dive in and get to know yourself!

Because when one taps into the inner self, the inner journey, then the beauty of life unfolds and you can only make it better for yourself and others from here on!

As I always say, Invest in yourself and what you reap is surely going to be phenomenal!

So here is me ending Season 1. Meet you soon in the next Season probably with something different or a different format or a different topic and ofcourse a different year.

Until then, Invest in yourself!

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Today we have with us Beatrice Boots

She helps soul driven entrepreneurs create and grow their business by using a combination of highly effective spiritual and practical tools. She guides one to walk their unique path, to listen to one's inner voice, and to work and live from the heart. She believes that, "It’s when you come into alignment with who you truly are, work from your core strengths and speak your truth that you’ll thrive instead of survive, attract your ideal client, earn your true worth and make this world a better place."

Highlights of the Talk:

• What is Intuition?
• First Venture and Learnings
• How to tap into one's Intuition?
• Intuition in Business
• Program- Clear Mind and Happy Heart
• Phoenix Bestseller Book
• Wellbeing

Free gift: https://www.beatriceboots.com/enhance-your-intuition-meditation/

Connect with Béatrice:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatriceboots/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beatricebootsbyrne/

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Namaste!

Hoping you are doing well!

Well it is Episode 50 and I am so glad to have conversed with wonderful people about their beautiful journeys.

I hope the previous episodes were of some value to all you listeners.

I have interviewed people from various genres and experiences and the insights which they have shared on the Podcast is quite valuable and remarkable.

I am sure it would have resonated with you on some level.

We have spoken about businesses, marketing, challenges, sources of income, passion, consistency, protocols, products, services, avenues, teams, Financial management and whole lot of other things related to business and an entrepreneur but there is one important thing which is the reason behind starting a business or a venture.

So, today, I am going to talk about the question we probably overlook is WHY!

To quote Simon Sinek- “People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe”

One anyone wants to start a business – the probable question one asks others or oneself is “What business should I start?” or “What should I do to make money?” or “What is the market open for now?”

Ain’t that right?

These questions are relevant but before all these there is one major question which one needs to ask oneself.

WHY?

Why should I start a business?

Why do I need to put out a product or a service?

Most companies or people start with WHAT and end up feeling confused when the business is not successful because they don’t have their WHY defined out?

As Simon Sinek rightly puts out that people buy your products or services because they relate or resonate with your WHY.

Once the WHY is sorted out the HOW to do it and WHAT to do it will readily fall into place.

To elaborate:

WHY talks about: purpose

HOW talks about: USP

WHAT talks about: Your product or services

For instance, TATA is a global brand, we do know what all they do, which industries they are in and how different they are from other companies. They have made impact to the minds of not just Indian people but people across the world because of their WHY?

Their WHY is all about nation building, employment creation and talent skills acquisition! They could stand for other things as well but you know what I am talking about.

It is all about the WHY.

Addressing the WHY needs to happen intrinsically, within yourself as someone who wants to be entrepreneur. One you are sorted inside the HOW and the WHAT will follow suit and there your business is out there.

If you still are not CLEAR about your WHY, then it is time to pay attention and figure out the WHY.

Well, so start with WHY!

Never too late to restrategize the way you operate your business or Life for that matter.

I think the biggest lesson is to ask yourself WHY you are at this particular JOB or WHY you are you leading a LIFE like this.

The WHY is applicable to your LIFE as well which is your biggest and important venture!

It is time to look within for your business or your LIFE!

Start with Why and I shall leave you to it while I end this episode.

Please let me know if you want me to talk about any particular topic or concept. I would love to do that.

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Today we have with us Zaman Mecci

Who is an entrepreneur, investor and a startup advisor

Current Projects are : Magic Hands (https://magichands.co) , Krypto Kafe (https://kryptokafe.com)

Highlights of the Talk:

• The trigger to start a venture while being a Systems Consultant for well over 10 years
• First Venture- World Business Studios and learnings
• The urge to start another venture
• Parabolus, Krypto Kafe, Magic Hands - the various ventures
• Importance of a Team in the success of a business
• Relevance of having multiple sources of income
• Juggling a job and various ventures
• Future Plans
• Business in the Pandemic
• Wellbeing

Zaman can be reached at [email protected]

Website: Magic Hands (https://magichands.co) , Krypto Kafe (https://kryptokafe.com)

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Today we have with us David Belo

Who is a Bartender, baker, chocolate maker and founder of Naviluna Artisan Chocolate. He hosts the Podcast Belosity

Highlights of the Talk:

• David's journey as a Barten, Baker while he was in the UK
• Exploring and traveling to India
• Learning the art of Chocolate making by himself
• Reason to start a venture in Mysore, India
• All about Naviluna
• Is there a difference between Cocoa and Cacao
• Source of Beans in India for the company
• Stages and process of Chocolate making
• Marketing
• Products
• Future Plans
• Business in the Pandemic
• Wellbeing

David can be reached at [email protected]

Website: https://naviluna.in/

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Today we have with us Sriram Benur

Sriram Benur Is An YouTuber, Author, and a Coach With More Than a Million Subscribers To His Channel A2C Arts And Crafts. He Has Built Multiple Businesses Online, Currently Earning from more than 7+ Sources.

Highlights of the Talk:

• Sriram's journey in the MNC for 12 years and the relevance of exploring other income streams
• Reason for choosing YouTube as an avenue to make money
• A2C Arts and Crafts YouTube channel and how it grew to have a million followers
• Organically growing and building engagement, Relevance of SEO
• Quitting his job 
• Importance of having multiple sources of income
• Journey of being a Coach
• Being an Author 
• Services offered by his company
• Future plans
• Running a business in the Pandemic
• Wellbeing

Sriram can be reached at [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/srirambenur/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/A2CArtsandCrafts

Website: https://srirambenur.com/

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Namaste!

Hoping you are doing well!

Today I am here to talk on Minimalism and Productivity!

You may wonder, "How are they related?" or "Do they go hand in hand?"

Minimalism does make us Productive. Less is surely more! Confusing?!

Let's look into How Minimalism fosters Productivity.

I have spoken about Minimalism in my previous solo episodes, now Let's look into how Minimalism can be a Productive Tool.

Lesser Clutter- Physically and Mentally

Decluttering our Physical spaces and also decluttering our minds from past memories and future imaginations is a start for having a productive day!

We all need to tackle the mess that could be in our homes like clothes strewn around, unwashed dishes, half-done activities etc. The clutter in our mind also need to be addressed either through Introspection or Journaling or Meditation whichever suits your needs!

Lesser distractions

This accounts for all the irrelevant activities done at an inappropriate time. Like watching a movie when you have a deadline to adhere to in the next few minutes or an important meeting with a client. One could plan the day accordingly to avoid stress. When working from home there could be a whole lot of distractions, it is best to tell the people concerned about your work timings. Distractions wouldn't come into play as long as one is involved with the task at hand in that moment.

Lesser gadgets

It is always best to keep it simple! Keep only the gadgets or technical resources which are needed for your work. There isn't a need to buy the top class gadgets just because you are starting work in a new company. You can start off with minimal but much needed resources than buying expensive and irrelevant ones.

The tools and gadgets shouldn't add to the clutter and overwhelm you. It is best to make efficient use of the resources present with you.

This also goes for using Gadgets as a distraction when you have tons of work to do!

Lesser compulsive activities

One should practice consciously working on activities rather than mindlessly doing things. This would avoid stress and unnecessary goof-ups. If one can be involved with the job at hand- it could be either doing laundry or creating a presentation or writing an article, the joy and satisfaction of doing that job with utter involvement at that moment can be truly amazing! It is all about being in the PRESENT moment! Everything is about NOW!

Lesser the talk

Well when at work or when one is doing a job - it is best to keep the talking to a minimal unless it is very much required to talk to the stakeholders concerned to complete the activity.

When you don't talk irrelevantly then your focus is on the job concerned and it helps to be productive and finish the job with ease!

Well these are just a few ways in which Minimalism fosters Productivity. There could be more ways. But for now see if this resonates with you and if you are able to accomplish being productive by accepting Minimalism in your way of Life.

Please let me know if you want me to talk about any particular topic or concept. I would love to do that. 

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Today we have with us Koushika Viswanath

Who Started craft brewing as a hobby, now turned into a head brewer at one of India's best brewpubs The Grid. He is also a video gamer, craft beer brewing equipment designer, rookie distiller, probiotic fermentation enthusiast and an aspiring permaculturist.

Highlights of the Talk:

• Indian policies, guidelines - Hire a Consultant
• Customer Base for Craft Beer
• Future Plans and market for Craft Beer- Coming generations
• How the business survived during the Pandemic
• Wellbeing

Koushika can be reached at [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jointhegridkolkata/

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Today we have with us Koushika Viswanath

Who Started craft brewing as a hobby, now turned into a head brewer at one of India's best brewpubs The Grid. He is also a video gamer, craft beer brewing equipment designer, rookie distiller, probiotic fermentation enthusiast and an aspiring permaculturist.

Highlights of the Talk:

• Koushika's interest in Brewing 
• His foray into Professional Brewing
• Journey of being a Brewer
• Starting a Brewery, THE GRID in Kolkata
• Challenges faced while setting up brewery, equipment, team, policies
• What a Craft Beer is?
• Any health benefit to Craft beer?

Koushika can be reached at [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jointhegridkolkata/

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Today we have with us Maria Abraham

Who is a Sidepreneur who is carrying forward her Mother's legacy Hand Block printed fabrics.

Highlights of the Talk:

• Maria's Mother's journey in Block Printing
• Maria's interest in Block Printing and restarting the business
• Market in the 1990s and Now
• Block Printing Unit, resources, team
• Preparation of Dyes and Blocks
• Variety of Products- Lounge wear, Masks, Fabrics, Table Linen, Sarees
• Future Plans- Foray into Home Decor
• Revival of Printing techniques and Indian Arts
• Running a business in the Pandemic
• Wellbeing

Maria can be reached at [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maria_abraham_prints/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria_abraham_prints-101619688564485

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