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The Bilna Sandeep ShowEP 80 - Mastering Real Estate Sales - Ft. Govind Ramachandran, Senior Director at DAMAC properties!Everyone’s talking about flashy Rolexes, luxury cars, and overnight success in real estate. But what’s the truth behind the hustle? Can you really succeed without showing off? And can introverts make it in this loud, competitive game In this episode,, we sit down with Govind Ramachandran, Senior Director at DEMACC, who shares powerful insights on building a sustainable career in real estate sales. From debunking the biggest myths about real estate riches to understanding the importance of trust, integrity, and genuine client care, this conversation is packed with real talk about what it takes to truly succeed in t...2025-06-1946 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEP 79 - Step by Step 90 Day LinkedIn Roadmap to Win B2B Projects for interior fit out contractorsAre you a founder or sales leader in a B2B interior fit-out company looking to crack client acquisition using LinkedIn? In this video, we take you through a comprehensive, five-phase LinkedIn strategy designed specifically for B2B businesses—especially in the fit-out industry.Welcome to my channel! "The Bilna Sandeep Show!Before diving in, an important announcement — we’ve launched The Construction Network, a free, dynamic community for construction professionals, business owners, and stakeholders in the construction industry. This network is a space to explore new job and project opportunities, build relationships, and access valuable learning resources. Join the ne...2025-04-1727 min
Light Up! With ValEpisode 20: The Power of Community: Growing Your Business Through ConnectionGet my Self-Mastery Journal: Master Your Mind, Shape Your RealityBuilding a thriving community isn’t just about bringing people together—it’s a powerful strategy for business growth. In this episode, we explore the different types of communities, and how they can be monetized effectively. Learn the key traits of successful community leaders, the best ways to engage your members, and how to set the right boundaries to foster trust and sustainability. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to scale, this episode will give you the tools to turn your community into a valuable asset for yo...2025-03-1333 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEP 78 - Top 5 Mistakes made by Construction and Real Estate companies in their MarketingAre you making these critical marketing mistakes in your construction or real estate business? Avoiding these errors can help you attract high-value clients, build a strong brand, and stay ahead of the competition.Welcome to my channel! "The Bilna Sandeep Show!In this video, we explore the top five marketing mistakes that many construction and real estate companies make, along with strategies to fix them.🔍 Topics Covered:✅ Lack of Brand Positioning & Niche Focus✅ Ignoring Digital Marketing & Hiring the Wrong Talent✅ Underestimating the Power of Personal Branding✅ Lack of Thought Leadership Content✅ Inconsistent Content Strategy & Poor ExecutionTime Stamps :00:00 -Introduction01:42 -Not having proper...2025-02-2714 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEP 77 - Redefining Leadership in Construction - Ft. Nicky Dobreanu Branch Director - Omnium InternationalThe power of adaptability and visionary leadership. Nicky Dobreanu shares his career journey, leadership insights, and the role of adaptability in professional growth. Hello everyone, welcome back to the Bilna Sandeep show. My name is Bilna Sandeep. In this episode, we sit down with Nicky Dobreanu, Branch Director at Omnium International, to explore the future of leadership in the construction industry. Omnium International is a leading project management and cost consultancy firm with over 50 years of experience. Omnium specialize in delivering comprehensive services throughout a project's lifecycle, including cost consultancy, project management, commercial management, and...2025-02-1443 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEP 76 - 7 Powerful LinkedIn Growth Hacks for Construction CEO
Welcome to my channel! "The Bilna Sandeep Show
Are you a Construction CEO looking to expand your influence, attract high-value clients, and grow your professional network? 💼
🏗️ In today’s digital world, LinkedIn is more than just a platform—it’s a powerful tool that can help position you as an industry leader and drive business success.
In this video, I’ll dive into proven LinkedIn strategies tailored specifically for the construction industry, helping you make a lasting first impression with a compelling LinkedIn presence.
2025-02-0112 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEP 75 What does a Stone Consultant do? Ft. Vincenzo Spina Stonex ConsultingWelcome back to the Bilna Sandeep Show. I'm your host Bilna Sandeep.
As you all know, I am the owner of Build Market Lab, which is a construction marketing agency. And I am also the business development director of Maven Project Consultants. We are a project management and post-consulting firm.
Check out the video link for this episode below.
https://youtu.be/PyKHk0uhslY
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction to Vincenzo Spina and his Carrara roots
2:45 – The rise of Stonex Consulting in Dubai
3...2025-01-1041 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEP 74 - Building Success with Jotun UAE: Leadership, Sustainability & Innovation - Ft Kjetil Urheim
In this episode of The Bilna Sandeep Show, we sit down with Jotun UAE’s General Manager - Kjetil Urheim to uncover the incredible journey of Jotun from its marine paint origins to becoming a global leader in decorative and protective coatings. With over 24 years at Jotun, our guest shares insider insights into Jotun’s role in iconic projects like Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and the Dubai Metro.Explore how Jotun’s unique "Penguin Culture" shapes a high-performing team, where employee empowerment and innovation drive business success. Learn about Jotun's commitment to sustainability, from reducing CO2 emissions to pioneering eco-fr...2024-11-0741 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEpisode 73- From Invisible to Influential: A 5-Month Plan for Construction CEOs to Build a Personal Brand
Welcome back to the channel, construction leaders! In today’s video, we’re diving into a transformative 5-month plan designed specifically for Construction CEOs who want to elevate their personal brand and become industry influencers.🚧 What to Expect:Understand the importance of personal branding and how it can elevate your reputation as a trusted leader in construction.Defining Your Why: Discover the reasons why personal branding is crucial and debunk common misconceptions.Phase 1: Foundation & Audit- Learn how to assess your current online presence and build a compelling brand story.Phase 2: Content Strategy & Social Kickstart- Get tips on crafting a consist...2024-10-1108 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEP-72 10 strategies to grow your Social Media Influence as a Construction CEOWelcome to Bilna Sandeep show new episode.
Ever wondered how a well-crafted social media presence can skyrocket your sales, make a stellar impression, and build unshakable trust with your audience specially in construction industry? 🤔💡
I have explored proven strategies and actionable tips for maximizing the impact of your social media presence. Learn how to craft compelling content, engage effectively with your followers, and transform your social media like LinkedIn and Instagram into a powerful sales tool. 🎙️📲
Also, you have gift from Built market lab an eBook about 'how to grow your personal brand'. check the link...2024-08-2711 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-71: Insider Tips: Investing in Dubai as a Foreign Investor and Building Trust in BusinessWelcome back to the Bilna Sandeep show. I am Bilna Sandeep. I'm a chartered surveyor and a marketing expert for the construction sector.
Today our guest, we have Lynette Sacchetto, who is a serial entrepreneur, who is a advisor for the real estate, who is also an expert in prop tech, and I know she's excited to launch her latest baby onto the business world, which is Real Trust UAE.
Check out this episode on YouTube : https://youtu.be/U3AbEITE5ng?si=2hnOrP1pQ2vmf5Yd
Timestamps for your convenience
00:00...2024-06-2746 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-70 Business, Strategy and Numbers ft. Gulnar and GafoorWelcome back to The Bilna Sandeep Show! Today's episode features two amazing guests, Gulnar and Gafoor, co-founders of PACI and other ventures. Join us as we delve into their journey and discuss the innovative approach PACI takes towards accounting and finance.
Check out this episode on YouTube
Part 1: https://youtu.be/az1KVicwF60
Part 2: https://youtu.be/sOZLbYxg2QM
Timestamps for your convenience
00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome
02:16 - PACI's Approach and Simplifying Processes
04:20 - Tech-Oriented Approach and Introduction to AI in Accounting
06:12 - Understanding Customer Behavior and Evolution of Se...2024-05-211h 05The Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-69 The buzz world of Quantity Surveyors ft. Roshan de Silva MRICSHello everyone and welcome back to the Bilna Sandeep show. Today on the show, before I introduce the guest to you, a lot of people ask me when you see my name on LinkedIn, you see Bilna Sandeep MRICS and you're like, what is MRICS? So to those of you who are not from construction industry, MRICS stands for, because I'm a chartered surveyor, so we say member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveys.
So now today I have someone on our show who is a senior chartered surveyor and also the founder of apccoaching.me. Welcome...2024-05-0249 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-68 Journey from Community Manager to COO ft. Anjum ArsheenHello everyone and welcome back to the Bilna Sandeep show. Today on the show you have a very special guest who most of you might already know if you have been following my social media or Homepreneurs Club or our Bilna Sandeep show because she's been on a guest before a few months back.
It is none other than Anjum
Check out this episode on YouTube : https://youtu.be/W4-bwfzK_EM?si=He24s91wuvvoo8Bq
Timestamps for your convenience
Initial Contact and Role Discussion (1:15 - 3:09)
2024-04-1926 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-67 Sajith Ansar reveals the secrets behind his successful "21 Year Old Startup"Hello everyone, welcome back to the Bilna Sandeep show. Today I have a very special guest on the show who probably do not need a lot of introduction. If you have been into an entrepreneur side or an branding or marketing side you have probably heard his name already.
Welcoming on the show Mr. Sajith Ansar.
Check out this episode on YouTube
Part 1: https://youtu.be/bsE8bzU0iJs
Part 2: https://youtu.be/GSrKQzP8bYM
Timestamps for your convenience[00:00 - 01:04] Introduction and Startup Philosophy
2024-04-0459 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-66 How to Generate B2B leads in 2024Three powerful ways to generate leads for your B2B business. So what is a lead? A lead is a prospective customer who lands on your website or on your landing page and fills a lead form or an inquiry form. And basically they are interested in your products or services.
Check out this episode on YouTube : https://youtu.be/isJttuCqhtM?si=kiP5t7mwPfb5rP22
Timestamps for your convenience
Introduction to Lead Generation for B2B Businesses (0:00 - 0:48)
Exploring Lead Generation Strategies (0:48 - 2:55)
Utilizing Ads for Lead Generation (2:56 - 5:44)
Harnessin...2024-03-0712 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-65 2X Membership Growth with Strategic Marketing: Boosting Homepreneurs Club!Hello everyone and welcome back to the Bilna Sandeep show. I am Bilna Sandeep, the founder of Homepreneurs Club and managing director of Built Market Lab and Growwie, two marketing agencies based in Dubai. So a lot of you, if you have been already following me on Instagram, you know about one of the huge campaigns we did last month for Homepreneurs Club.
Check out this episode on YouTube : https://youtu.be/isJttuCqhtM?si=kiP5t7mwPfb5rP22
Timestamps for your convenience
Introduction and Background (0:00 - 2:51)
Tools and Platforms Used (2:51 - 4:10)
Pre-planning and E...2024-02-2218 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp- 64 | Digital Marketing Trends for 2024: Expert Insights & StrategiesHello everyone, welcome back to the Bilna Sandeep show. I am Bilna Sandeep, Managing Director of Built Market Lab and Growwie, a marketing agency based in Dubai and I'm also the founder of Homepreneurs Club, a women entrepreneurs networking platform based in UAE again. So today's episode is quite exciting as we are delving into 2024.
Check out this episode on YouTube : https://youtu.be/isJttuCqhtM?si=kiP5t7mwPfb5rP22
Timestamps for your convenience
Impact of Artificial Intelligence (1:13 - 3:42)
User-Generated Content (3:43 - 5:10)
Diversification of Marketing Channels (5:11 - 6:50)
Hyper-Personalization (6:51...2024-02-0810 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-63 Breaking Boundaries, Redefining Cinema:Ft. Nayla Al Khaja - The First Emirati Female FilmmakerHello everyone, welcome back to the Bilna Sandeep show. I am Bilna Sandeep, your host for today and you know I'm the founder of Homepreneurs Club which is a women entrepreneurs networking platform and I'm also the founder of two marketing agencies, Built Market Lab and Growwie Media. So today on the platform we have an amazing guest and you know when I'm introducing I feel like goosebumps because I am sitting with the UAE's first Emirati film director, a female film director.
Welcome to the show Nayla.
Check out this episode...2024-02-0141 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp- 62 Unveil the Secrets of Digital Marketing with Team Growwie Ft. SaniyaIn this episode of The Bilna Sandeep Show, we explore the latest trends, effective strategies, and real-world experiences shaping success in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting, this conversation promises invaluable insights and actionable tips to elevate your digital marketing game.
Check out this episode on YouTube
Part 1: https://youtu.be/1bQCISR3-tc
Part 2: https://youtu.be/HRB_-T8pbNU
Timestamps for your convenience
Introduction and Influencer Marketing Success
00:15:30:20 to 00:17:13:11
Choosing the...2024-01-1840 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-61 How to use community and collaboration to grow your BusinessWelcome to our podcast spotlighting the invaluable role of community and collaboration in the success of UAE's homepreneurs.
Doaa's Instagram: https://instagram.com/eboutik.ae
Pavithra's Instagram: https://instagram.com/pceline_official
Marina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinadza/
Check out this episode on YouTube
Part 1: https://youtu.be/1bQCISR3-tc
Part 2: https://youtu.be/HRB_-T8pbNU
Timestamps for your convenience
*Sharing Experiences and Gratitude*
- Time Slot: 00:03:04:20 - 00:04:32:07
Community Impact and...2024-01-171h 03The Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-60 Melodies and Milestones: Aziz Abdo’s Musical Voyage | Ft. Aziz AbdoJoin us on another Episode with Aziz Abdo on The Bilna Sandeep Show, where we delve into the life and tunes of Aziz Abdo, the Lebanese sensation who captured hearts from Beirut to Dubai.
Aziz Abdo: Instagram, Youtube
Check out this episode on YouTube
Part 1: https://youtu.be/2_5a8lPbRts
Part 2: https://youtu.be/apVg_SyBUyk
If you want to join my network of amazing people, book a call with me at this link: https://calendly.com/bilnasandeep
Homepreneurs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homepreneurs/
Growwie’s Instagram: https://www.ins...2024-01-1532 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-59 Redefining Real Estate with Purpose and Passion - Ft. Farhan SafiHello and welcome back to another episode of the Bilna Sandeep Show. Today in the show, we have an amazing guest. We have Farhan Safi, who is the founder of Revo Reality. Welcome on board, Farhan Safi.
Farhan Safi: Instagram, LinkedIn
Check out this episode on YouTube
Part 1: https://youtu.be/8-7fZymCDpU
Part 2: https://youtu.be/j1qEn4Hs51Y
If you want to join my network of amazing people, book a call with me at this link: https://calendly.com/bilnasandeep
Homepreneurs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homepreneurs/
Growwie...2024-01-0452 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp- 58 Secrets of Running a Furniture Business in UAE Ft. AudreyHello and welcome back to another episode of the Bilna Sandeep Show. Today in the show, we have an amazing guest. We have Audrey, who is the founder of Chateaux Furniture. Welcome on board, Audrey.
Audrey: Instagram, LinkedIn
Chateaux: Instagram, LinkedIn
Check out this episode on YouTube
Part 1: https://youtu.be/InrY31GQbqc?si=8EiYdPMmGWdh7Auj
Part 2: https://youtu.be/vHKs0EwEvuQ?si=jA327h-KYAreXgXi
If you want to join my network of amazing people, book a call with me at this link: https://calendly.com/bilnasandeep
Homepreneurs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hom...2023-11-1659 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowAnn Thomas: 12 Years of Resilience, Survival, and Entrepreneurial SuccessHi everyone. Welcome back to the Bilna Sandeep show. If you're wondering, why am I in Saree today, that is because today's guest is a very special lady today. Every time when I think of her, first thing that I remember is a lady in Saree. So welcome to the show, Ann Thomas.
Ann's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-thomas-b-tech-mba-cisa-non-practicing-68042a112/
Craftsafari's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecraftsafari/
Craftsafari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-craft-safari/
Check out this episode on YouTube
Part 1: https://youtu.be/dyi5H7XWfgY?si...2023-11-0347 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-56 - Can women Dominate the Design world? Ft. Sunit & SnehaHello everyone, welcome back to The Bilna Sandeep show! Today I have two amazing guests on the show who are both from the interiors industry. So, we have Sunit who is from residential interiors sector and we have Sneha who is mostly into the design of the commercial, amazing commercial interior spaces. So welcome Sunit, welcome Sneha.
Sunit: LinkedIn
Sneha: LinkedIn
Check out this episode on YouTube
Part 1: https://youtu.be/gN62crUU-ZA?si=HEJlbzrUGqyFuRZX
Part 2: https://youtu.be/rRI8-sRNOjI?si=DiQpraEh3WpN6DVL
If you want to join...2023-10-2054 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-55 - Can Women Have It All? Ft. Anjum and SaniyaHello, everyone. Welcome back to The Bilna Sandeep Show. A lot of times, I'm always getting asked the question, “How do you manage two different sectors of your business? Homepreneurs Club and your marketing agencies, BML and Growwie." So, today, I want to break that secret to you. I am introducing you to two powerful women who are the secret behind running both my businesses. So, Anjum and Saniya, welcome to the show.
Anjum Arsheen: Instagram, LinkedIn
Saniya Sarguru: Instagram, LinkedIn
Check out this episode on YouTube
Part 1: https://youtu.be/2OKq4BG...2023-09-2856 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-54 - Finding Purpose in Life: A Journey with Pankaj Gupta- Entrepreneur | Author | MentorHello everyone, welcome back to The Bilna Sandeep Show. Today on the show we have Mr. Pankaj, who is an author, a mentor, a coach and also the executive director of BNI Deira region. Welcome to our show Mr. Pankaj Gupta.
Pankaj Gupta’s Links
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pankajgupta08/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pankaj.gupta08/
Website: https://pankajgupta.me/ and http://www.questmindcoaching.com/
Check out this episode on YouTube
Part 1: https://youtu.be/cbPyDjij7yc?si=kWngTGqw_qs6jWET
Part 2: https://youtu.be/nRfPt...2023-09-1448 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-53 The Art of Networking and Entrepreneurship-Ft. Shyam VisavadiaHello, welcome back to the Bilna Sandeep Show. I am Bilna Sandeep, founder of Built Market Lab and Growwie, which are two marketing agencies based in Dubai. I am also fortunate enough to be the founder of Homepreneurs Club, which is a powerful networking platform for women entrepreneurs. And today on the show, I have somebody who I’ve been following for quite a long time, right from the time when I was working in construction. You know, the way you follow people like you can relate to their journeys very well, but they have gone ahead of you. So tha...2023-08-3048 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-52 - Mastering HR Excellence: Strategies, Challenges & Triumphs | Ft. D'Souza Sisters | UAEHello and welcome back to another episode of The Bilna Sandeep Show. I am Bilna Sandeep, the founder of two marketing agencies, Growwie and Built Market Lab. I'm also the founder of Homepreneurs Club, which is a powerful networking organisation for women entrepreneurs. Today on the show, I have not one but two guests who are very special to our marketing agency. My team has specifically told me that I have to mention the word bubbly because they say that they are the most amazing and bubbly clients that we have. So welcome to the show, the #DSouzaSisters, Elrona...2023-08-1656 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-51 - Starting Up an Architecture Consultancy Business - Insider Tips Ft. RashiqHi, everyone. Welcome back to the Bilna Sandeep Show. Today we have a very special guest on the show. Rashiq is a very good friend of mine, plus a very renowned architect in the UAE, as well as in different parts of the world. We'll be talking about his expertise, the way he is growing his architectural business, and a lot of other things in between as well.
You can find Rashiq @ rqma.design, https://rqma.webflow.io and LinkedIn.
Check out this episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/BmSj8v7Ieuw
...2023-07-2749 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-50 - How Can Technology Impact Revenue and Business in the Construction Industry Ft. Ibrahim HegazyHi, everyone. Welcome back to another episode of the Bilna Sandeep Show.
As you all know, I am Bilna Sandeep, a civil engineer and have worked in the construction industry for 12 plus years. And that is why I launched a marketing agency called “Built Market Lab”. And today, I have a very special guest who is also a client of Built Market Lab. Today's guest, Ibrahim Hegazy, is a construction technology expert, and he will take us through the ins and outs of construction software and technology.
Find Ibrahim Hegazy on LinkedIn at https://www.link...2023-07-1355 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-49 - Homepreneurs Club Series 1: Growing as a Home Baker in UAE Ft. Aswathy Varghese
Today, this episode being the very first episode we are shooting as a video episode I want to bring someone very special onboard. I would like to welcome Aswathy, who is one of the Homepreneurs Club members as well as a very successful entrepreneur in UAE. She started as a home baker and right now, she has gone and taken one of the biggest steps in her business, which she will be sharing with all of you soon.
Find Aswathy Varghese/Crumbles @crumbles_sosa on Instagram
Check out this epis...2023-06-0640 min
Fintastic FemalesEp 32. Business | Learn To Grow with Bilna Sandeep (Part 2)
We have a wonderful guest this week in Bilna Sandeep, the power house behind Growwie Marketing Agency, Built Market Lab and Homepreneurs Club.
Listen in to learn about how she grew from being a solopreneur to running a large team and having a profitable business.
Please reach out to us with questions to be featured on our social media channels linked below:
Love, Kalyani and Rupali
Find us also at:
Trading Mum
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2023-05-0526 minFintastic FemalesEp 31. Business | Learn To Grow with Bilna Sandeep (Part 1)We have a wonderful guest this week in Bilna Sandeep, the power house behind Growwie Marketing Agency, Built Market Lab and Homepreneurs Club.
Listen in to learn about how she grew from being a solopreneur to running a large team and having a profitable business.
Please reach out to us with questions to be featured on our social media channels linked below:
Love, Kalyani and Rupali
Find us also at:
Trading Mum
Instagram
Tiktok
Facebook
Website
2023-04-2924 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp - 48-Do you work IN your Business vs ON your Business?So, working IN your business or ON your business! So, when you're working in your business, you are actually working on today's income, whereas when you work on your business, you are working on tomorrow's income. Does that make sense? So, let’s dive into another episode of the Bilna Sandeep Show!
Don't miss the Workshop on 10th May, sign up here: https://www.homepreneursclub.com/offers/ZrT45ZfE
Join our FREE Facebook group for homepreneurs here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homepreneurs/
To sign up for the Ho...2023-04-2721 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-47 - How to Use Facebook Groups to Grow Your Business?We, as business owners, are always looking for ways to grow our business, right? And today, in this episode, we will discuss "How are you going to use the power of networking online through Facebook groups?" So, let’s dive into another episode of the Bilna Sandeep Show!
Join our FREE Facebook group for homepreneurs here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homepreneurs/
Your Excel Worksheet is here: https://www.homepreneursclub.com/networkingsheet
To sign up for the Homepreneurs Club Coffee Meet for Women: Click here https://www.homepreneursclub.com/coffee-meetup
Sign up for our FREE Whatsa...2023-04-1312 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-46 - The Do's and Don'ts of Networking“Network is your net worth,” how many times can I keep repeating that right? Our last episode was about “5 Networking Mistakes that Are NOT Letting You Grow Your Business”. And again, I'm back in this episode to give you more insight into networking. If you haven't listened to our previous episode, I will link below so you can go back and check them out. So today, we will talk about the do's and don'ts of networking in Dubai that will help you grow your business. So, let's dive into another episode of the Bilna Sandeep Show!
Th...2023-04-0613 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-45 - 5 Networking Mistakes That Are NOT Helping You Grow Your Business
Hello, and welcome back to the Bilna Sandeep Show. I always vouch for networking because everything that I've been able to do or achieve in my business is because of the power of the network that I have been able to build over the years. So today, we will discuss the five networking mistakes that most business owners make and are not letting you grow your business.
So let's dive in!
To sign up for the Homepreneurs Club Coffee Meet for Women: Click here https://www.homepreneursclub.com/coffee-meetup
Sign up for our F...2023-03-3118 min
The Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-44 - Vanity Metrics Vs Performance MarketingHello, and welcome back to the Bilna Sandeep show. In today's episode, we will explore the all-important topic of marketing metrics and what works and what doesn't. We'll look at why some metrics are deemed vanity, whereas others offer tangible results for your business. Get ready to learn about performance indicators, ROI and optimising your digital campaigns for success.
Ok, let's dive in.
If you would like a more personalised insight into what metrics you should track for your business, book a call with me at this link.
Homepreneurs Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...2023-01-1216 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-43 - 5 Channels to Grow your E-Commerce BusinessSo, how can you grow your eCommerce business? I have five ways that are tried and tested. In today’s episode, we will explore how leveraging specific channels can help you skyrocket your eCommerce business. From tapping into WhatsApp marketing to paid advertising and even SEO, we will deep dive into the strategies that can really make an impact on your bottom line. I am sure you don’t want to miss this episode. So, let’s dive in!
Book a call with me if you want a personalised e-Commerce marketing strategy for your business or even to ask...2022-12-2820 min
The Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-42 - Everything You Wanted to Know About SEO OptimisationSEO is the basic foundation on which you must build your website. If you think that SEO is only about keywords, think again. Today we have an SEO expert to explain SEO jargon to the layman. With plenty of examples, Qurratulain Jawad takes us through the ins and outs of what SEO means and how it integrates into an overall marketing strategy. So, pay attention to the person who started her website from scratch for under $100, grew it through SEO and sold it for six figures. That is every website owner’s dream come true.
LinkedIn: Qurratulain Ja...2022-10-2835 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-41 - How to Scale your Business by developing a Remote TeamGuess what? You don’t need dollars to build and grow your business. All you need is an understanding of the basic rules for investing in your business because being an entrepreneur is much more than just hiring a bunch of people!
This is exactly what we are discussing in today’s episode- building, growing, and most importantly, sustaining a business. Get all ears as Diksha Vohra takes us behind the scenes of how she made sure her business takes the route upward even when the world was at a pause.
Instagram Link - https://www...2022-09-0537 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-40 - How to know if your Business is READY to Scale?We as Entrepreneurs can collectively agree that scaling a business is no cakewalk. It's challenging, adventurous, scary yet exciting. What we Entrepreneurs lack is a sense of evaluating and reflecting on our hard work.
In today's episode, I will be discussing 5 signs that will help you know that your Business is growing.
But before you head to the podcast episode, I am excited to tell you that we are conducting a 5-Day Business Transformation Challenge for FREE!
Join this challenge only if you are ready to learn and invest in your business...2022-08-1513 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-39 - How a Mom's quest for the best lunchbox for her kids lead to a world-class lifestyle brand. Meet Sara Chemma - Founder of CitronWhat makes each brand popular? It's not just a logo or a tagline.
But knowing the pain point of the customers and making a small business brand out on that pain point. Solving a problem of customers is the key aspect.
Today we have a guest Sara Chemma, founder of the brand Citron, (Citron) The market-leading company in the field of innovative lifestyle products with a presence in over 27 countries worldwide.
LinkedIn Handle-
Sara Chemma - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarachemmaa
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The Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-38 - Exclusive ways to use LinkedIn Marketing to Grow your BusinessAre you using Linkedin for your business?
The professional world is shifting, and so are the ways in which we market ourselves. With LinkedIn as your tool for connection to clients or customer base - you can't afford to miss out on its features!
In today's episode, I'll walk you through the best strategies for LinkedIn marketing. I know that many of you are using this platform to grow your business and connect with people in a more personal way. But do you really understand how it works?
I want to spill some i...2022-07-0117 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-37 - How Nicci Clark Built her best-selling global soup brand valued at £14M from scratchAre you trying hard to launch your business globally? Is that your burning desire? Building your business globally, and acquiring a 7 figure revenue is not very hard when you are doing things with the best business strategy.
In today’s episode, let me walk you through the business success, and establishment by Nicci Clark, who has launched her business globally, and which is valued at £14M from scratch.
Instagram Handle - https://www.instagram.com/renourish_soup/
Let me show you what’s inside:
03:10 - How did N...2022-06-1631 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-36 - Is your Learning Development Plan aligned with your Business Strategy?Do you constantly upskill as a business owner? Let me tell you, that the trends in business markets, tools, resources, and patterns are changing daily. You need to constantly have a learning and development strategy for your business to take it forward!
If you don’t choose to learn, then your business is going to be at a standstill.
Today Ms Debbie, a Leadership coach is going to take you through the aspects you have to look into while planning a learning and development strategy for your business.
30 Minute Free Coaching Session with De...2022-05-2636 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-35 - Do you need to hire a marketing agency in Dubai for your business?Are you a business owner in Dubai?
Are you aware of the importance of marketing your business? How do you market your business? Do you do it by yourself, or do you outsource it?
In today’s episode, I will share some really good insights on how to hire a marketing agency for your business. Don’t want to hire a marketing agency? No worries, in this episode I will be sharing a few options other than hiring a marketing agency for your business too.
Are you ready to dive in?
Here...2022-05-1220 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-34 - Different types of Content for your BusinessIf you are a business owner, then I am sure that you are using online platforms to generate sales in your business. Do you know how important it is to build an online presence for business these days? But, when you are building an online presence, what does that mean? How can we achieve that? My answer would be by creating fresh, high-quality content. I would like to fine-tune it to fresh, good quality, and intentional content. All of the coaches out there may tell you to create content consistently. Make sure there is a purpose behind each of...2022-04-0416 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-33 - How to get more Leads & Sales for your Business through Google Ads?Are you an entrepreneur who wants to set foot with your business in the online world, then make google ads your best friend. It can definitely help your business to reach more people, who are interested in your products and services.
In today’s episode, we have the guest speaker Karan Prakash, who is the google ads, and SEO head at Harris & Co. a Marketing agency based in Kerala.
Karan's LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karanprakash/
Two sources Karan suggests to learn Google Ads from:
1. Rahul Bisht...2022-03-2533 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-32 - How to draw your Boundaries in Relationships, Business and Life?Are you taking care of yourself? Do you often find yourself in situations where people take over your time and energy? Is saying no, a difficult task for you? Then, dear friend, I would like to tell you that you should start drawing boundaries in your life. Drawing boundaries doesn't mean that you have to be selfish. It is a stepping stone to treat yourself right to keep your senses and mind in peace.
In today’s episode, I will take you through some practices I follow religiously to be away from the energy va...2022-03-1020 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-31 - How to build your Business Empire with the power of Franchises - with Nicole ElhadadWould you like to be in 1 place and see your business growing in different locations in the world? Do you know, you don’t have to be physically operating in those places, and still gain more customers and revenue. Yes, I am talking about franchising your business.
In today’s episode, we have our guest speaker Nicole Elhadad. She is a multi-faceted self-made millionaire and has grown from the ground up. A mom of 3 and the owner of 7 different businesses, Nicolene strives to live her best life full of energy and passion doing everything she loves. She is go...2022-02-2521 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-30 - 5 Reasons Why Your Business is Not GrowingNothing makes it more annoying than experiencing sluggish growth in your business. Despite putting in so much hard work, working around the clock, if the growth is still stagnant? What would be the reason? Can’t figure out what’s going wrong? I know how frustrating that would be.
Don’t worry. I am going to take you through those 5 underlying reasons why your business is not growing. Let’s not waste a single second, and just dive in.
Let me give you some glimpses of what you can expect inside:
0...2022-02-1724 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-29 - 3 Roadblocks between You and Your Business Success and how to Overcome Them!Have you ever come across some roadblocks that kept you away from growing your business?
Ever thought of giving up on your business due to these? A lot of businesses have fallen apart and faced stagnance in growth due to many roadblocks.
In today’s episode, I am going to help you understand and overcome these roadblocks and expand your business to greater heights.
Let’s not wait further, and get into the podcast soon.
Also, I would like to let you all know: We have a FREE Masterclass "How to Start, Grow...2022-02-1026 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp28 - How do I know if I am ready for a Business?The burning desire to start a business does not really mean that you are ready for it. Likewise, a sense of fear should never hold you back from starting a business as well. So when exactly should you start a business?
Have you been pondering over this question? Then, you are at the right place. In today’s episode, I am going to give you some awesome insights that can help you decide on this.
Let me show you a quick preview of what you can get inside:
0:42 Announcement of Live masterclass - How...2022-02-0318 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-27 - Choosing what Business to START? or What Product to Introduce into your Business?You always know that you want to start a business, but what’s next? Or you want to add up some services into your existing business, but again, what is the next great move?
In today’s episode, I am going to help you find your profitable business idea. I will make sure that you are going to find a solid idea out of your passion, skills, and interests. At the same time, a startup that is going to generate revenue also.
Click here to download your Business Idea Validation Kit
2022-01-2713 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-26 - Should I start a Business or Is my Business worth Scaling?Are you thinking of starting your business? Or do you want to upscale your existing business?
If these questions are in your mind for a long time, make sure you listen to this podcast episode. I am sharing a whole checklist of things to consider while starting a business. This is going to give you a clear answer to these questions.
Click here to download your Checklist Worksheet
Let us have a quick preview of what you are getting today.
1:30 The importance of systems in your business.
3:30...2022-01-2014 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-25 - 3 Strategies you can start implementing now to move the needle in your BusinessLet me give you a quick glance at what you can get inside today’s episode.
1:00 - Announcement: Homepreneurs club is open throughout the year.
3:00 - Homepreneurs biz school.
3:28 - Benefits of founding members in Homepreneurs biz school.
5:08 - Who is this course for?
3:55 - 3 main strategies to increase revenue in your business.
6:38 - How referrals can increase your revenue?
9:00 - How to bring in passive income streams?
11:52 - How to hire the right people for your Business?
...2022-01-1016 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-24 - 3 Social Media Strategies to Increase your Revenue in 2022Today, I am thrilled to give away 3 important social media strategies to increase your revenue in 2022. Follow them and I am sure that your brand is going to stand out. Are you ready to skyrocket your revenue?
Let’s get started without wasting any time!
Here’s a quick glance at what’s inside today’s episode
2:15 Define your ideal customer.
6:22 How to build connections with people online?
8:45 How to use Facebook ads?
9:50 How to build connections through DM's.
10:48 How you can use social media for cust...2021-12-2316 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-23 - How to scale your Revenue by Focusing on Less Products?Does marketing sound so overwhelming to you? Especially when you have so many kinds of products and services to offer, right? Isn't promoting all these products a tedious task for you?
Don’t worry! I have an alternative to tackle this situation. You can limit the number of products or services you offer. Do you know that you can scale your revenue with fewer products? Yes, you don't need numerous products to hit your income goals. You can hit your income goal with just limited products as well.
In today’s episode, I will be help...2021-12-1017 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-22 - Your Burning Instagram Questions AnsweredIs Instagram your best friend when it comes to your business? Today I will be clarifying many questions and doubts you have regarding Instagram. All the burning questions you might have will be discussed today in this podcast.
I am so excited to invite you to today’s episode where I answer a lot of Frequently Asked Questions regarding Instagram.
Here's a quick preview of what's inside
[1:50] Do you need to have a beautiful Instagram feed?
[5:38] Why your reels don't get a lot of views in spite of using tr...2021-12-0226 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-21 - What Future Holds for me and my Business and How you can Implement some of these in your Business as wellEntrepreneurs are not born overnight. Constant efforts and dedication are inevitable to be successful in a business. Our success depends on how we patiently dedicate our time and efforts to bring out the best. In today’s episode, I will take you through my story and business.
There are so many ups and downs that happened in my career journey. All these had helped me gain beautiful and insightful learnings all the way. I would like to pass on all that to you. This will help you and will make an impact on your business journey. I wou...2021-11-2417 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-20 - Things to do before you Run AdsHey creative entrepreneur!
Ads are always a boon for businesses right? Facebook and Instagram ads can give a major boost to your business. But you need to do that in the right way. You don’t want to waste a single penny you are investing in for the ads right? So, you have to keep so many things in your mind before running ads.
In today’s episode, I would be taking you through the exact route map to the things to do before you Run Ads. I will give you insights on many...2021-11-1716 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-19 - How we hired a Robot in our Business!Have you ever thought about hiring a robot to work for you? Being an entrepreneur, I have thought about this a lot of times. Who would not love having a robot who can do the works done by us, right? This can save a lot of our time, and effort. These days, we have a lot of tools that work on artificial intelligence. These tools can take off a lot many works from the human’s plate. Today I will be introducing one such tool, that is efficient to help massively in your business. Yes, I am talking about th...2021-11-1023 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-18 - How to grow your business with Free content vs Paid ContentDo you know that your expertise can bring you more sales?
If you are into a creative business, you might have very good knowledge about the industry you are working in. Sharing your knowledge as free content in your business can help you build a factor of trust with your audience. When you share your knowledge as information or tips to your audience they position you as an expert in that particular industry. This is something really important to work in your business. In today’s episode, I will take you through some ideas which you can tr...2021-10-2023 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-17 - SEO for Small Businesses - with Ms. Twinkle ChandanHow many of you are aware of the term Search engine optimization (SEO). Having a website and making it SEO-friendly is really important for your business. Even if your business is completely physical and offline, still it is really important to have an online presence.
This can increase your business visibility online. When you get good visibility online, this can help people discover you. When people discover you, they may turn into your clients and sales happen.
We have a Guest speaker - Ms Twinkle Chandan
Twinkle Chandan is an SEO expert w...2021-10-1327 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-16 - The latest Hashtags updates for Instagram and what you need to do as a BusinessDo you use hashtags for your Instagram posts? I know that you get lots of information about hashtags these days. All the creators might be suggesting different methods that you could follow to achieve a good response from hashtags. Consuming a lot of those data, you will be confused about what to choose from them. However, I will be sharing tips and tricks as per my experience on hashtags with you through today’s episode. I will be talking about the different aspects that you should consider while figuring out a hashtag strategy for you.
I am so...2021-10-0614 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-15 - How we gained 10K followers in 1 yearHave you felt excited about that fancy number of 10k anytime in your entrepreneurial journey?
As small business owners, building a brand for yourself, you would have dreamt of creating a community of 10k people right? This is a dream of almost all business owners. Who doesn’t love their business getting more eyeballs! In today’s episode, I will be talking about how we gained 10k followers in 1 year. We had well-planned and phased steps for our business growth.
I will be going into detail about the actionable steps that we took in order to gr...2021-09-2721 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-14 - How To Avoid Time Wasting ClientsBeing an entrepreneur, were you ghosted by a prospective client? You might have invested a lot of time discussing your product/service with a prospective client. Just imagine them ghosting away and disappearing? The time and effort you have put in have gone in vain. I know that you will come across such clients in your entrepreneurial journey. So, have you ever thought about any solution to this which could save a lot of your time?
In today's episode, I am going to explain a few strategies that can save your time from such...2021-09-2213 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-13 - How To Price Your Products And ServicesHey, if you are an entrepreneur, you should know how to price your products and services right?
To run a profitable business your prices should be set right. Doing market research and setting the prices will not be appropriate for the kind of business you are doing.
There are a lot of factors to be considered in doing this. You might be using a lot of your skillset, expertise, and other resources in your business. Your pricing strategy should be precise. Only then, your hard work, efforts, ideas, and everything would be paid off well.2021-09-1514 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-12 - Make Money By Sharing Your TRADE SECRETSAre you an experienced entrepreneur who has put so much effort into your business to reach where you are right now?
Do you often get questions from newbie entrepreneurs regarding the resources you use for your business?
In today's episode, I will introduce a few methods by which you can monetize your expertise and knowledge. Being an experienced person in your niche many people can get benefitted from your valuable tips and knowledge. Why don’t you try these methods which can benefit you as well as the other person? You can try creating affiliate link...2021-09-0815 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-11 - The Mistakes I Made While Building My BrandAre you a small business owner feeling overwhelmed about where to start? We know how you feel. As a small business owner, it can be tough to keep up with everything that needs to get done and stay on top of things! That's why I am here! People say that experience is the best teacher.
Yes! As business owners, we all want our brands to grow. But do we have the right mindset for it? A successful brand doesn't happen without having a plan and hiring people for your team. As a business owner, you have to...2021-09-0224 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEp-10 - Simple and Easy Video Creation Hacks to grow your Small BusinessVideo marketing is a more effective method of reaching your target audience. In this episode, our guest speaker Jouhar talks about everything you need to know about video marketing. From the actual objectives of your video creation, all the way to editing your videos using the software.
Tune in to the podcast and take your business to the next level using video marketing.
Jouhar has 13 years of experience in graphic design and helps small business owners to make valuable branded videos that will upscale their business
His Instagram Page - https://www.instagram.com...2021-08-2648 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEP-9 - Instagram story ideas that will boost your engagement rateWe often get asked, "do I really have to use Stories to grow on Instagram?" "What are the contents that we need to post on Instagram Stories?"
In this episode, Many of us are confused on what to keep posting consistently on stories. So today I'm going to share with you one week worth of Instagram Story ideas that you can start implementing your profile. Let's be creative and increase our engagement rate with various tricks and techniques that will help build trust with our followers. Trust & getting connected with your clients is the crucial aspect of y...2021-08-1813 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEP-8 - Tips on how to request payment for your artworks/services from friends & familyAre you a creative entrepreneur who feels awkward charging money when friends and family members purchase your artworks/service?
In today’s episode, I’ll walk you through various strategies that you can implement in your business professionally.
It’s time for you to stop feeling awkward to charge money for your products/services. You deserve it after all the hard work you put in! You can use Canva to create a beautifully designed catalogue for your products and send it out. This is the perfect and diplomatic way to tell them indirectly that payment would...2021-08-1209 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEP-7 - Skyrocket your sales with FAQsAre you looking to skyrocket your sales? Then this is the perfect time for you to start focusing on FAQ. Are you wondering how to use FAQs? Also, are you pondering will FAQs be beneficial for your business? Don’t worry! You will get a deeper understanding of the FAQ topic.
Here I am Bilna Sandeep, your next-door Instagram coach to share some of my best tips for making sales just by placing an FAQ section on your Social Media platforms.
In this episode, I am here to tell you the power of FAQs. Having FA...2021-07-2815 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEP-6 - How to grow from 0 to 10k followers?Ever wanted to grow your Instagram account, but don't know how? You know how hard it is to grow 10k followers from scratch, right? Stop worrying! You are about to hear the podcast that will change your life!
Hey! This is Bilna Sandeep, your next-door Instagram coach here to help you grow your Instagram account from scratch!
In today's episode, I am going to share my secrets on how you can grow your Instagram account. All you need is a pen and paper!
Select the niche that best fits you! Start creating engaging...2021-07-1420 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEP-5 - How to grow your Small Business fast by using Influencer MarketingAre you confused about how to find the right influencer and approach them? You know it right! Influencer marketing is a great way that you can get your products/services in front of your potential customers. At the same time, nowadays finding an appropriate influencer can be disheartening.
This is Bilna Sandeep, your next-door Instagram coach here to help you to select the right influencer for your brand and help you to scale your business on Instagram.
Before selecting your Influencers, make sure the influencers have a genuine following and their audience are the type...2021-07-0727 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEP-4 - How to Save your Instagram Business from getting hackedHey Instapreneurs! What if you woke up and realized that your Instagram account had been hacked, or deleted? If this platform is all that's keeping you afloat then maybe now would be a better time than ever to make some changes.
Stop worrying! In this episode, Bilna Sandeep interviews Reshmi, the founder of Scoopmyart about her experience of her Instagram account being hacked and how she was able to get back on track.
You will learn how to prevent your account from getting hacked and what to do if your account gets hacked. Reshmi, the...2021-07-0124 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEP-3 - Scale your business faster by spending less timeHey Solopreneurs!
Do you find it perplexing how to scale your business when it's only just begun? You always have a lot of work waiting to be covered by you, right? Don't worry! You've put in the hard work so far, but now it's time to work smart
Now luck is on your side! Yes, in this episode, Bilna Sandeep, your next-door Instagram Coach shares various business tools to grow your small business fast.
In this episode, you will understand how outsourcing can free up your time and make the weight on your shoulders...2021-06-2324 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEP-2 - How to launch a Digital Course. YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE!I know it's your dream to launch your course! But are you confused about how to launch?
This is Bilna Sandeep and I too have been in the same situation as yours.
In today’s episode, I am going to share tips and tools for launching a course. Launching a course is the best way to take your business to the next level.
After listening to this podcast, do your own research. Stop dreaming, it's time to take action! Make sure you launch your course soon so you don’t lose momentum!
Here is...2021-06-1426 minThe Bilna Sandeep ShowEP-1 - 20 Instagram Reels Ideas for Small BusinessesYou know it! Reels are a fun way to show off your business and increase your sales. Reels have the potential of being viewed by many audiences, which increases your brand exposure and sales.
Don't worry! I can understand! It is hard for entrepreneurs to have the energy or time, but in this current scenario of high demand, isn't it important for us to improve our business through reels?
This is Bilna Sandeep, your next-door Instagram coach to help you to create beautiful and engaging reels to improve your brand visibility with reels.
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