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📘Why+How Gold Flake Cigarettes and KitKat sales are related/interrelated in convenience stores? 📕How in India there are currently 180+ ways in which a retailer can be jailed in course of running a retail store? 📙Intriguing insights about retail tech, retail economy penetration, types of retailing, periodicity of purchases 📘Interesting personal pointers+anedcotes about #femaleentreprenuership #careerchoices #entrepreneurialmindset #familysupport 📙Ingenious reflections about launch timing, scaling-up, lessons from failure about getting country wrong, product wrong and timing wrong 💡💡💡The quips about the quintessence of true blooded marwaris, mass entrepreneurship in #fmcgretail, how USA augments entrepreneurial mindset, how select D2C founders are woolly eyed and are damn good...... 51 mins of strong 📈📈📈Side Note: Ms. Aastha Almast is one angry baby and the games she is playing now in O2O retail with New Shop are indeed failsafe and foolproof in every sense (pun intended :-) and people will get once they watch the whole video of this super woman by a wise+friendly host Mr. Anurag Goyal)

We should celebrate Brands success here in India. Watch this page #businesspodcast #podcast #startuplife #startupsuccess #instagram #youtube #businessyoutube https://lnkd.in/gnQW-3SF

🚀 From ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 Crore: The Manyavar Journey 🚀 In a fascinating episode of ThinkSchool, Vidant Modi, son of Manyavar founder Ravi Modi, shares the incredible story of how Manyavar grew into a ₹30,000 crore company from its modest beginnings. 🌟 Key insights include: - Starting with just ₹10,000, Ravi Modi focused on optimizing working capital through strategic pricing and top-notch customer service. - Treating customers as guests and leveraging data to understand consumer preferences were pivotal in Manyavar's success. - The brand's unique market position comes from catering to regional tastes, supported by advanced data analytics and AI-driven insights. - Operating on a company-owned, franchise-operated model, Manyavar achieved rapid expansion with less than 3% dead stock. - Celebrity endorsements, like those from Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, helped create long-term brand equity. - Emphasis on corporate governance, data obsession, and ongoing staff training ensures a high standard of service. This episode perfectly showcases the synergy of tradition and technology in retail, offering valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs. 🚀✨ For more insights, check out the full episode on YouTube: [ThinkSchool - Manyavar Podcast](https://lnkd.in/gbsZ9pxp) #ThinkSchool #Manyavar #Entrepreneurship #RetailSuccess #BusinessGrowth

Is this finally the moment for Video Commerce to take off in India & SE Asia? ▶️ ✊🏻 👇🏻 Live selling and video commerce are massive in China—so why hasn’t it worked at scale in India yet? That’s the question I asked Sunil Nair on the latest episode of the PressPlay Podcast featuring Mela. His response? Success doesn’t happen overnight—what took 10+ years in China is now gaining momentum in India. Enter MELA Platforms, co-founded by Luke Thomas and Sunil Nair, a full-stack "Video Commerce As A Service" platform that’s powering brands and retailers to sell more through live & interactive video. With tremendous traction and an experienced team at the helm, MELA is shaping the future of Live / Social / Video Shopping, a space that Gary Vaynerchuk calls the biggest untapped opportunity of 2025. We’re excited to work alongside the MELA team as strategic advisors & growth partners, helping scale this revolution. 🎥 Watch the full PressPlay Podcast episode on YouTube—link in the first comment below! ⬇️ #PressPlayPodcast #MELAPlatforms #LiveCommerce #VideoCommerce #SocialShopping #Startups #Ecommerce

🎙️ A new episode of the Create Wealth podcast is out! In this episode, our co-founder Sandeep Jethwani talks to Ankit K. and Rajat Kumar Kedia - the dynamic brothers behind Manjushree Technopack Ltd, who transformed their father's umbrella manufacturing business into one of India's largest packaging solutions providers. Their success metrics tell a remarkable story: ➡️ A modest ₹4 crore IPO in 1994 grew to deliver 45x returns to early investors ➡️ Scaled from ₹6 crores to ₹13.5 crores in just one year ➡️ Built a client roster including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and GSK ➡️ Executed two successful PE exits with Kedaara Capital and Advent International ➡️ Grew into a ₹2,000+ crore packaging mammoth by FY23 Key takeaways from this episode: 1️⃣ 45x returns for early investors - How a 10-rupee share from their 1994 IPO turned into a 456-rupee buyback in 2014, becoming a landmark exit in India’s packaging industry. 2️⃣ Surviving the times of crisis - The story of navigating through one of India’s toughest market disruptions (in 1994) while still pushing their first IPO to success. 3️⃣ Taking bold risks - Executing a successful FPO during the 2008 financial crisis—how their risk-taking propelled the business to new heights. 4️⃣ Building a structured family office after a successful exit - how they created a robust investment strategy, diversifying across asset classes while staying focused on operational businesses. Listen in for a masterclass on entrepreneurship, family leadership, and long-term wealth creation. 🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dMyEXRmy #WealthManagement #Entrepreneurship #CreateWealth #Dezerv

Happy to host you on on the Founder's Forum on Techmasters Shakti Swami. Cannot wait to release the full video tomorrow. #Techmasters #ShaktiSwami #TechmastersPodcast #InnovationInAction #EntrepreneurshipInsights #InnovationLeadership #StartupGrowth #HomeDelivery #LocalDelivery #ECommerce #India

🚀 How Did Swiggy Transform Food Delivery in India? 🍽️ Ever wondered how Swiggy gets your favorite meals to your door in record time? 🍕 Their secret lies in mastering hyperlocal delivery and understanding the market like no other. In our latest podcast, we break down the logistics magic and innovative strategies that turned Swiggy into a household name. Don't miss out on these valuable insights! Tune in now and learn how to apply Swiggy's success to your own business journey. 💡 https://lnkd.in/d5efqgDN #SwiggySuccess #StartupStrategy #HyperlocalDelivery #FoodTech #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth

Good day !! Why Shantanu Deshpande Stands Out as a Leader? In India, two places are the best foe conversations: tea shops and barber shops. At tea shops, newspapers keep people chatting longer. At barber shops, they fill the waiting time while stories unfold naturally. Did any tea or Barber shop claims they create value by providing newspapers in their shop? Likewise Shantanu Deshpande, founder of Bombay Shaving Company, captures this essence perfectly with his podcast, #TheBarbershop. It’s not just a name—it’s a vibe. The conversations are casual, relatable, and flow like they would in a real barber shop. What’s unique? He never markets his brand or says, “I create value.” Instead, like a good barber or tea seller, he lets his work speak for itself. People trust Bombay Shaving Company because it fulfills their needs—not because of promotions. Shantanu shows us that authenticity and simplicity always win. When you create real value, people come to you. #Entrepreneur #Value #Decisionmaking

🚀 How Did Swiggy Transform Food Delivery in India? 🍽️ Ever wondered how Swiggy gets your favorite meals to your door in record time? 🍕 Their secret lies in mastering hyperlocal delivery and understanding the market like no other. In our latest podcast, we break down the logistics magic and innovative strategies that turned Swiggy into a household name. Don't miss out on these valuable insights! Tune in now and learn how to apply Swiggy's success to your own business journey. 💡 https://lnkd.in/dVhr_54n #SwiggySuccess #StartupStrategy #HyperlocalDelivery #FoodTech #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth

A recent research report by the Foundation for Economic Development calls out a significant untapped potential in the MSME sector. Despite the presence of 6.5 crore MSMEs in India, only a limited number have been able to leverage its potential to export. Re-sharing this episode of FED Dialogues, where Ravi Venkatesan, Founder of GAME, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Piyush Doshi, Operating Partner at FED on bridging this gap attributed to a lack of growth mindset and complacency. The episode delves into the essence of fostering a movement of mass entrepreneurship. It aims to ignite a spark within every entrepreneur in India, ranging from aspiring young minds in schools to small businesses while establishing a robust support system to nurture their growth Key takeaways from this episode include: - Cultivating a growth mindset for entrepreneurial success - Breaking free from limiting beliefs to drive business growth - Importance of delegation and strategic focus for sustainable growth - Insights on integrating with global value chains and enhancing Make in India initiative GAME - Global Alliance for Mass EntrepreneurshipRavi VenkatesanMadan PadakiMekin MaheshwariFoundation For Economic DevelopmentPiyush Doshi #MSMEs #GrowthMindset #Entrepreneurship #MassEntrepreneurship #EmpowermentThroughEmployment #GAMEChangingImpact #FinancialInclusion