Life is the education you need to be an entrepreneur. In this episode of Change of Altitude Podcast, for the first time, we are joined by a guest, Pankaj Lad, the podcast host of CheckIn With a Greek podcast who talks about the daily struggles local businesses are having every day.

Being multifaceted is considered a rare commodity in today's world, yet Pankaj has demonstrated that adaptable people exist. He shares his journey from being a hotel operator to becoming the host of his podcast, and the challenges he faced along the way to becoming a successful entrepreneur.

Pankaj offers insights on why he started the podcast, what he wishes he knew before starting as a podcaster, his biggest failure, and what he learned from it. He also mentions the three most influential people in his entrepreneurial journey, myths that should be set straight, and advises people wanting to start a business things to consider. Tune in to learn these things along with his recommendations for tools and resources essential in your entrepreneurial journey.

Timestamps

 [01:15] Pankaj Lad’s background and why he started the CheckIn With a Greek podcast

[02:17] Where is Duncanville?

[03:05] One thing Pankaj wishes to have known before being a podcaster

[04:01] The picture of a young girl staring at the first step of a long concrete staircase

[05:46] Pankaj’s biggest failure and what he learned from it

[09:21] Trust your Ideas and Take the First Step

[10:13] Advice to people wanting to start a business

[11:05] Tools and resources that are helpful in the entrepreneurial journey

[13:07] Three most influential people in Pankaj’s entrepreneurial journey

[17:14] Biggest myths that should be set straight

[19:53] The question Pankaj would wish to answer

[20:11] What education you need to become an entrepreneur 

[22:56] The meaning of being an Impact Maker

Notable quotes

●      If you want to do something, don’t fear taking the first step. It gets easier. (Pankaj Lad) 

●      Be aware of the risks. Be aware of what success should look like and what drives that success. (Pankaj Lad)

●      Business always has risks. You just have to learn to mitigate those risks. (Greg Adams)

●      None of us do this on our own. It is so important to have people in our lives that can help us and push us. (Greg Adams)

●      No matter what business you are in, You have to make sure that you are saving capital for things you don’t anticipate. (Pankaj Lad)

Connect with Pankaj Lad:

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

Podcast: Apple podcasts

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Website: https://www.geekbusinesstools.com/

Hotel: Best Western Plus Duncanville Dallas