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Connecting and Stuff11. 9-to-5 to solopreneurship to owning an agency! [with Ishaan Shakunt]Connecting and Stuff - A #podcast where we explore a topic from our professional lives through personal conversations.
In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Ishaan Shakunt, the founder of SpearGrowth Marketing Agency. Join us as we delve into Ishaan's remarkable journey, from being a full-time employee to a consultant, and finally to the helm of a successful marketing agency.
Timestamps:
3:15 - Why did we make the switch from full-time to solopreneurship?
7:40 - Our first experience with a high-value client, contract, and invoice.
14:40...2023-08-0238 minConnecting and Stuff10. Working with Indians vs non-Indians - our experience [with Sadhana Jha]Connecting and Stuff - A #podcast where we take a topic from our professional life and have a personal conversation about it.
In this episode, I invited Sadhana Jha, a really old friend and health insurance claim expert. Since we didn’t have anything in common professionally, we decided to discuss what’s it like to work with Indian companies and non-Indian companies.
00:00 - Introduction
01:34 - Connecting with colleagues
02:30 - Cultural differences
06:23 - Leaves and time-off
09:18 - HR and people culture
2023-06-1437 minConnecting and Stuff9. The harsh reality faced by marketers in startups [with Naseef KPO]Connecting and Stuff - A podcast where we take a topic from our professional life and have a personal conversation about it.
In this episode, Naseef and I delve into the gritty realities of being a marketer in a startup amidst recession and uncertainty.
00:00 - Introduction
01:46 - Why is marketing important for startups, especially those that are just 1-2 years old?
07:14 - How to set realistic expectations for your first marketing hire?
18:43 - How to decide on your marketing budget, including hiring, tools, a...2023-05-311h 10
Connecting and Stuff8. How easy (or difficult) is it to launch a startup in India? [with Nikhil Kumar]Join me in this episode as I welcome Nikhil Kumar to discuss the startup culture in India. With firsthand experience as a founder of two companies, Nikhil shares personal insights and stories. We also examine why certain cities have become thriving startup hubs and explore the role of government support in the growth of startups. Tune in for our perspectives on these important topics.
2023-02-0743 minConnecting and Stuff7. Things you should know to rise up the corporate ladder! [with Richa Agarwal]In this episode, I invited Richa Agarwal, my friend, ex-colleague, and very knowledgeable B2B marketer, to talk about corporate life. She has been a source of motivation and a go-to mentor for me. And this episode we explore things we have experienced and what are the things we could have done better!
Richa's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richaagarwal3/
My LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmita-behera/
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/qZVmzlm9Chg2023-01-2557 minConnecting and Stuff6. How Office Romance can Change your Career? [with Sunpreet Kaur and Rajat Taneja]In this episode, we invited Sunpreet Kaur and Rajat Taneja to talk about Office Romance and answer some questions about ethical dilemmas.
Sunpreet's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunpreetkaur/
Rajat's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajattaneja/2022-12-0223 minConnecting and Stuff5. To WEB3, or to not WEB3? [with Pooja Agrawal]In this episode, we invited Pooja Agrawal, an aspiring doctor turned entrepreneur. She and her fellow co-founder (Nikhil Kumar) started In Making to help students and professionals find the best web3 jobs and meet relevant people to build a strong network.
Why should you listen to this episode?
If you wonder how web3 is going to change our lives, then this episode might give you some clarity. Pooja also talked about some examples of current web3 platforms and how they are benefiting users, and more.
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P...2022-11-1527 minConnecting and Stuff4. Why jobs are like relationships + other random talk [with Rajat Taneja]In this episode, we invited Rajat Taneja to talk about similarities (and differences) between jobs and relationships. About Rajat, he is the content lead at a popular crypto brand and has "8 years of experience switching jobs".
Rajat's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajattaneja/2022-10-3134 minConnecting and Stuff3. Why jobs are like relationships [with Rajat Taneja]In this episode, we invited Rajat Taneja to talk about similarities (and differences) between jobs and relationships. About Rajat, he is the content lead at a popular crypto brand and has "8 years of experience switching jobs".
Rajat's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajattaneja/2022-10-3120 minConnecting and Stuff2. Marketing & Sales Synergy, Budget Problems, and Unrealistic Targets [with Naseef KPO]In this episode, we invited Naseed KPO. He is a Marketing Director at E-con Systems. He is a marketing influencer on LinkedIn and publishes really insightful posts there. You can check his LinkedIn newsletter called Elevate your Marketing. Apart from that, Naseef is a speaker and marketing leader.
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Episode notes:
00:00 Introduction
2:10 Why do sales hate marketing?
8:40 How do deal with unrealistic targets?
13:30 How to ask for a MORE budget?
17:10 Why do marketers switch from full-time jobs to consultations?
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Naseef's...2022-10-1722 min
Connecting and Stuff1. Personal branding: Where to start and how to stay motivated!In this episode, Rashmita and Kavita (a powerBI expert and data visualizer) talk about the importance of a personal brand and how to get started with it.2022-09-2218 min