Bootstrapping Your Dreams Show
386 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 198 ratingsUnique business problems call for genius solutions. Go behind the scenes with today’s world-class leaders who dared to bring revolutionary ideas to life. Learn how they met their challenges head-on and how you can translate their lessons into your own real-world business success—whether you’re leading a start-up or Fortune 500 company. Host Manuj Aggarwal is the founder of TetraNoodle Technologies. When not interviewing industry leaders for Bootstrapping Your Dreams, he provides revolutionary strategies for his clients based on data science and human psychology, even in a socially distant economy.
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#303 What Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Marketing
October 10, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.22 MBLet me share a story about a startup founder who came from Fortune 500 and started a very innovative company. He was so successful in raising funds and building credibility that he lost the point of why he was doing this startup in the first place. He forgot to focus on the customers. He was still thinking in the way that fortune 500 companies think — developing a huge range of products and partnering with large corporations which are like whales. These whale clients move very slowly. So...
#302 Negotiate Like FBI’s Lead International Negotiator Chris Voss
October 07, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBChris Voss is a former FBI hostage negotiator and currently CEO of the Black Swan Group which specializes in solving business communication problems using hostage negotiation solutions. Chris wrote the national best-seller — Never Split The Difference, which was named one of the seven best books on negotiation. Chris has used his extensive experience in international crises and high-stakes negotiations to create a one-of-a-kind program and team that applies these globally proven techniques...
#301 What Do Entreprenuers Fear
October 06, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBThe only fear is fear itself for a startup founder and entrepreneur. Business is full of uncertainties but as business owners, we’ve to recognize one thing — business is all about taking calculated risks. Meaning you only risk your money, time and energy that you’re willing to lose, even if it doesn't work out. The experience of going through that journey will be enough to pay off. And the second thing is, the reward and the impact that you can make is so much bigger, that everything t...
#300 What Are The 4 Types Of Communications
October 05, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBThere are four types of communication. The first level is what I want to convey; 2nd is what comes out of my mouth; 3rd is what you hear in terms of words, and 4th is how it actually makes you feel inside your mind. These are all different and some people will be included in the audio while others in the video. All these combinations make you more effective with your employees, partners, or customers. The key here is to make sure your message is as clear as possible to as many people a...
#299 How To Pitch For An Investment
October 04, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBSo I got pitched by a startup founder and here are a few things that I really liked about their approach The founders shared their stories about their journey, life, and what have they achieved — which shows they are resilient, committed, and finish what they start. The next thing is — they really projected the value of what they are doing because I like to invest in projects that have a long-lasting impact on humanity. So they really projected how they're trying to solve a problem that i...
#298 How To Overcome Analysis Paralysis
October 03, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBStartup founders have to make hundreds of decisions every day. So if we get into analysis paralysis, where we look at all the future outcomes — our decisions get slow, and that kills the momentum. So it's much better to make a decision, even if that decision is difficult or wrong in that timeframe. It's more important to keep moving and going with the flow. The worst-case scenario is you may end up realizing you made the wrong decision. And at that time, you can actually fix the decision...
#297 How CFOs Drive Business Growth—the case of DöhlerGroup
September 30, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBBilsay serves as Regional CFO (TIP Region) and Board Member at DöhlerGroup. DohlerGroup operates in more than 130 countries across all continents and offers fully integrated food and beverage solutions from concept to reality. Bilsay has over a decade of experience in M&A, Internal Auditing, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Business Development, Compliance Management, Process Reengineering and has a record of architecting financial strategies for maximizing growth & revenue backed by...
#296 How To Manage Your Employees
September 29, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 972 KBDid you call investors? Is the branding meeting scheduled yet or not? Did you make sure that all the salaries are right? This is a perfect example of micromanagement. Assign the task to your employees and get out of the way. Let them work on it and report back their results. Otherwise, you will never get anything done. You will stress your employees out and ultimately they will leave. Support the show Follow me on Facebook ⬇️ https://www.facebook.com/manuj.aggarwal ❤️ ID - Manuj Aggar...
#295 How To Know Your Strategy Will Get Results
September 28, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.14 MBHow do you know that the strategy you're working on is going to yield results and bring in the cash flow that you need for a healthy sustainable business? First of all, what is the demand for your product or service in the marketplace? Are people looking for this type of product? Because if that is the case — you have a fighting chance that people will actually find you and pay for your product/service. The next thing is how big the market is — is it niche or it’s a problem that is faced...
#294 How To Identify Products Which Are In Demand
September 27, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBHow do you recognize highly relevant offers or products that the market demands? Well, the very first thing is to focus on your area of expertise. If you're an expert in business, technology, marketing, or sales — try to observe the gaps in the marketplace and the problems people face — something that has a huge impact on the bottom line — either because of this problem, they are losing a lot of time, money, or they are not able to reach new opportunities where they can make more money. ...
#293 How To Deal With Imposter Syndrome
September 26, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBIn order to overcome the imposter syndrome, you should always look back at how far you have already come. If you just draw that trajectory on a graph… I haven’t seen any life journey which goes up and then all of a sudden crashes down. if you can read the pattern — it goes up. When you notice how far you’ve come, you can only project how far you're gonna have to go. But you can appreciate the winds along the way and your success to acknowledge it to get rid of the imposter syndrome. Su...
#292 Talking Gender Diversity, Business Growth & World Hunger - Christa Quarles, CEO of Corel
September 23, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBChrista joined Corel as the CEO and sits on the company’s board of directors. Corel builds software solutions that simplify the task journey for knowledge workers. Corel is a KKR portfolio software company - KKR is one of the most prestigious private equity giants with assets of more than 470B under management. Christa is an accomplished executive with more than two decades of experience leading businesses and initiating financial and operational initiatives. Currently, she sits as a boar...
#291 How To Communicate Easily
September 22, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBDon’t use very technical language and don’t attempt to be smart. Instead, treat everybody like they are in seventh grade and use simple language so that most people can understand what you're trying to say. The second thing is — to try to use different mediums — if you’re a good writer, write; If you’re good at video, shoot a video with the same content and then create audio out of that and distribute it on different platforms, because some people will like to read, some watch the video an...
#290 How To Approach An Investor
September 21, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBI have a brilliant idea for my business. And I have approached so many investors but I'm just not getting any positive response. A lot of entrepreneurs make the mistake of approaching investors and just talking about themselves. But you need to focus on the priorities for those investors — what do you bring to the table? How are you going to make their money? How fast are you going to bring that return? When are they going to see an exit? All these are very important to investors. So sta...
#289 How Technology Is Part Of Our Evolution
September 20, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBI spent the weekend in the jungle on a meditation retreat, and I met a lot of beautiful people there. One question I get asked very frequently when I tell them that I work with artificial intelligence is whether it is harmful to humans — will it take over? And I firmly believe that this is a fear of the unknown, even though people like Elon Musk are warning us about it — I don't believe in that. Because the technology that is built by humans is actually part of our evolution. So it can’t...
#288 How Often Do You Check Your Finances
September 19, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.03 MBI know we shouldn't talk about money but I'm curious. How often do you check your finances? Daily, weekly, monthly, or never? I'm asking because I've noticed with our most successful clients — have a certain financial habit. They keep track of their finances. They look at their personal savings account, business accounts, and retirement accounts — and they know exactly where the money is coming from and where it’s going. So how do you manage your money? Support the show Follow me on Fa...
#287 How My Clients Describe My Services
September 16, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 899 KBWhen I asked some of my current and past clients to describe my services and my frameworks — in one word, these are some of the typical words I get — amazing, mind-blowing, unbelievable, and so on. If these are the kinds of attributes you are looking for in your business partner or growth accelerator, then we may be a good fit for each other. Drop me a message and let's get on a call. Profile link- https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal/ Support the show Follow me on Facebook ⬇️ ...
#286 How Is Your Relation With Your Customer
August 29, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBA lot of people think the relationship with your customer starts when you make the sale. But that's a misconception. The customer relationship starts when they first notice you and become aware of your brand. Now, as they become aware — they show some interest, they will start to stalk you and will consume everything that you're putting out. This is the journey — they are developing their own relationship with you. And when they actually give you their money and become a real customer as...
#285 What Kind Of A Student Were You
August 05, 2022 14:00 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBWell speaking about me in primary school — I was terrible. I was always in the lower 50th percentile. But something happened in seventh grade, I had a serious illness. And I just bought out of taking any examination for that year. But there was one particular teacher who encouraged me to study hard and just go for it. She said, even if you fail, it doesn't matter because we all understand. You were sick, and you were out in the hospital for weeks. So on her encouragement, I actually wrote th...
#284 What Is Your Why?
August 04, 2022 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.04 MBWhy do you do what you do? As startup founders & business owners, we really need to figure out what is our ‘why’. So how do you determine your ‘why’? Well, there is a simple exercise with seven levels of why — ask yourself, why are you doing this? The typical first-level answer is to make money. Then ask yourself again, why do you need to make money and probably you will say something like, I want to buy a bigger house, I want to go on vacation, I want to enjoy my life. And then you a...
Know How Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI Will Change Our Lives From Inderpal Bhandari, Global Chief Data Officer at IBM
August 01, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBShownotes (20:14) Manuj asks what is the value of a degree today… I think eventually it's the experience that counts. That's why I think the technology programs are more hands-on — it doesn't mean that you have to go in and do all the coding yourself. I mean, at Carnegie Mellon, I did some coding, but eventually, I was able to interest a very smart undergraduate student to implement most of my work. And I worked out much faster, and I had a much bigger thesis... So I think it depends on how...
Your passion can make you a millionaire | Dev Gadhvi
July 26, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIntroduction to Dev Gadhvi (0:28) Today, we are going to have a very interesting discussion with Dev Gadhvi. Dev has a very inspirational story — I will request him to introduce himself and share a little bit about his story. But he's one of the leading entrepreneurs, mentors, and coaches, who help 1000s and 1000s of people around the globe, find their passion and build a business around their passion. So welcome. Very excited to have you here. Highlights (1:29) I was brought up in Adi...
#283 What Investors Look For
July 25, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBAfter working with hundreds of investors, what I’ve found is savvy investors only invest in businesses that they really understand. And they don't go around looking for all kinds of opportunities out there. They just pick a niche. And they get experts at that. Because they really understand these companies — they can see where the founder is trying to take them. And then they can help provide some direction, connections, and networking opportunities for these founders. And these are the kind...
#281 How To Test Your Product Idea Without an Investment
July 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.09 MBWell, 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...
#282 The Best Kept Secret Is...
July 24, 2022 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.03 MBThe 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 foc...
#280 How To Deal With Imposter Syndrome?
July 07, 2022 01:00 - 1 minute - 1.04 MBIn 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...
#279 How To Build Social Credibility?
July 06, 2022 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBCredibility 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, and they...
Journey From a Remote Indian Village to the Heart of Silicon Valley | Arun Patnaik
July 05, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBIntroduction 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 y...
#278 How I Found My Career In My Passion
July 02, 2022 01:00 - 1 minute - 1020 KBWhat 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...
#277 Why 99% of Startups Fail?
June 30, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBWell, 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 ...
The Future Is Virtual. Here’s Why. | Dr. Yogesh Malhotra
June 27, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIntroduction 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-te...
#276 What Did I Learn From Steve Jobs About Marketing
June 25, 2022 03:00 - 1 minute - 994 KBI 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 o...
#275 How to Generate leads?
June 24, 2022 01:00 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBSupport the show Follow me on Facebook ⬇️ https://www.facebook.com/manuj.aggarwal ❤️ ID - Manuj Aggarwal ■ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal/ ■ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmanuj ■ Instagram: ...
#274 How to overcome analysis paralysis?
June 22, 2022 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBAs 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 ...
#273 How to think like Elon musk and Steve Jobs?
June 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBElon 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 ha...
What It Takes to Become an Expert in Data Science and Analytics | Beverly Wright
June 14, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBHighlights (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 p...
What It Takes to Become an Expert in Data Science and Analytics | Beverly Wright
June 14, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBHighlights (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 p...
#272 How to effectively manage a project, and the role of it in any business
March 01, 2022 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.89 MBThe 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: ★★★ ...
#271 Habits and routines to be successful
February 25, 2022 14:27 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MBEvery 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,...
#270 Why is coaching necessary to start a business?
February 23, 2022 15:05 - 7 minutes - 4.99 MBThe 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 yo...
#269 How To Tackle The Problem Of Losing Customers?
February 15, 2022 14:32 - 3 minutes - 2.65 MBAccording 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...
#268 The rise of metaverse and its future
February 10, 2022 15:31 - 3 minutes - 2.1 MBOne 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 an...
#267 Why is there more demand for goods than stock?
February 08, 2022 16:10 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBShopping 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 w...
#266 Why is personal branding need of the hour?
February 03, 2022 17:56 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MBA 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...
#265 The importance of project management and how to effectively manage projects
February 01, 2022 17:13 - 6 minutes - 4.48 MBDid 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 fast...
#264 How to Harness the Power of Business to Change the World | Dugan Selkirk
January 27, 2022 14:33 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBDugan 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 founder & CEO of HIGHLIFE Health Systems and Co-Founder, CTO CRO at USCAN BUSINESS GROUP. Dugan has over two decades of business management experience, including pr...
#263 The secret to building a successful team | Andrew Temte
January 25, 2022 15:01 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBDr. 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 CEOWORL...
#262 Know how you can develop stress-proof mindset | Chukky Okobi
January 20, 2022 16:08 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBChukky 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 achiev...
#262 Know how you can develop stress-proof mindset | Chukky Okobi
January 20, 2022 16:08 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBChukky 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 achiev...
#261 Know-How To Solve Complex Business Problems And Grow Your Venture | Raghwa Gopal
January 18, 2022 16:09 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBRaghwa 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 Tr...