In the ninth episode of The Branding Circle, we sit down with Nitin Jain, the visionary entrepreneur behind the Indibni® Group, who’s redefining the gifting industry with purpose-driven innovation.

How important is it for entrepreneurs and founders in today’s marketplace to leverage AI, build their personal brand, and focus on building a community?

In the seventh episode of "The Branding Circle by Ankit Majethia," we have a meaningful conversation with Payal Jain, Founder & CEO of Funngro. While most of us are familiar with the term 'freelancers,' Funngro is the first to coin the concept of 'teenlancers.' We explore how her platform is empowering teenagers to become better individuals and leaders.

We also discuss how Funngro is playing a key role in nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs in India. Starting with just 1,000 teenlancers, Funngro has grown exponentially and now is a community of over 3 million.

During this episode, Payal shares her journey, from starting her career as a teenager, transitioning into an employee, balancing her role as a mother, and eventually becoming a CEO.

Our conversation further proceeded dissecting her Shark Tank experience, the challenges she faced, and how to build a successful & relatable brand.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Highlights & Introduction

02:30 – Payal as a Teenager

05:05 – After teenage life, first job experience, and managing unproductivity

12:57 – Entering payment gateway

16:25 – How and why Funngro started?

18:32 – What made Funngro change their business model?

19:44 – How does Payal conduct a survey and get insights?

21:07 – Expanding Funngro, building app, and execution

27:00 – Discussing and dissecting shark tank strategies

30:37 – Relationship with Amit Jain and his advice

34:31 – During and post shark tank preparation

36:22 – 3 things that help brands grow

39:24 – Next milestone

40:35 – Role of brand building

48:38 – New Education Policy

52:47 – Challenges while building Funngro

55:58 – Story that struck Payal – Case studies

01:00:14 – Rapid Fire

01:00:48 – What it takes for successful entrepreneur & building a successful brand

01:05:25 – Final words and conclusion

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In the sixth episode of, "The Branding Circle by Ankit Majethia", we are going to dive into business storytelling, and to discuss this hot topic, we have Sachin Bhandary with us. He is a renowned storytelling coach and the founder of The Story Co who has helped hundreds of corporates and startup founders leverage the power of stories for success in sales, fundraising, and team building.

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02:15 Why should you watch this episode?05:43 Sachin Bhandary's story

10:22 How business storytelling happened for Sachin

13:15 Sachin's experience in business storytelling

16:50 Story Stay

20:16 The Story Club - Sachin talks about his plans for his community

25:26 Do leaders need to be good storytellers?

30:25 Sachin's role model in storytelling

37:06 About StoryFlection

41:18 Common pitfalls in storytelling

47:18 Storytelling techniques & models

54:23 How can you identify the right villain?

58:55 Sachin's 'The 12 Project' travel stories

01:08:41 Situation 1: How do you build a story when you want to expand internationally?

01:12:30 Situation 2: How can a brand recover from a PR crisis through storytelling?

01:20:01 Brands with the best storytelling

01:22:26 Brands with whom Sachin would like to work on their storytelling

01:23:56 Final messages and conclusion

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In the fifth episode of "The Branding Circle," we sit down with Reethika Nair, who leads Digital Marketing and Transformation at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, one of India's largest pharmaceutical companies. With nearly two decades of marketing experience, Reethika shares invaluable insights into the evolution of marketing over the past 20 years. She shares her insights on the dynamic landscape of digital marketing, reflecting on her 20-year career and the lessons learned along the way.

We delve into the relevance of the AIDA Model today and examine ONDC's impact on e-commerce. Our conversation also covers the intricacies of e-commerce marketplaces, quick commerce, and live commerce, and we also highlight the importance of performance marketing in the digital age.

Reethika's experiences and expertise provide a deep dive into the world of marketing and digital transformation, offering valuable perspectives and a glimpse into the industry's future.

Timestamps

00:00 Highlights & Introduction

02:05 Reethika’s Early Career Experiences and Evolution of Digital Marketing

06:34 Digital Marketing's Rise Over Traditional Advertising

11:23 TV Advertising & Its Advantages

15:19 Strategic Marketing Decisions in Cricket Sponsorship

17:54 Understanding the AIDA Model in Modern Marketing

25:20 Reethika in E-Commerce

27:30 ONDC's Role in Transforming E-Commerce Logistics and Market Dynamics

31:51 Quick Commerce V/S Amazon, Flipkart & other marketplaces

36:38 Building Brand Demand in E-Commerce

41:31 Best Platform to build any new brand

44:15 Trends in E-Commerce

45:34 Live Commerce

49:49 Performance Marketing in B2B

54:26 How to optimize your campaigns?

57:56 Importance of a Product Experience

01:01:59 AI in E-Commerce

01:05:10 Advice from Reethika for aspiring marketers

01:06:24 Future of E-Commerce

01:09:47 Reethika on her future plans

01:10:38 Final Greetings & Conclusion

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In the fourth episode of The Branding Circle by Ankit Majethia, we have Basesh Gala in conversation with Ankit Majethia.  

Basesh Gala is a seasoned entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in business mentoring. As the chairman of 39 Solutions Group, he has successfully mentored over 50,000 entrepreneurs and is recognized as a prominent business coach. His background includes a strong foundation in finance, strategy, and consulting, which has equipped him to provide valuable insights to businesses of all sizes. As an investor, he has strategically supported numerous startups, further enhancing his influence in the business world. With a focus on building sustainable businesses and fostering growth, he continues to be a guiding force in the entrepreneurial landscape. 

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the essential aspects of entrepreneurship and business success, the significance of spirituality and the importance of building a winning culture within organizations.

From the role of mentors to the power of community and the dynamics of marketing and sales, the episode provides valuable insights to budding entrepreneurs. The practical advice and strategic approach provided in the episode offer a roadmap for aspiring business owners to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the ever-evolving business world. 

Don't miss out on the valuable insights shared by Basesh Gala in this episode. Tune in for more enlightening content and actionable advice on entrepreneurship and business success. 

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Timestamps 

00:00 Highlights & Introduction 

03:59 Basesh Gala's Journey from Wall Street to Indian Entrepreneurship 

05:13 Opportunities and Challenges for Indian Startups Under Modi's Government 

09:22 Basesh Gala's views on Modi Government 

10:47 Importance of Mentorship & Networking in Business 

12:40 Mentors of Basesh Gala 

17:10 How and where can someone find a mentor? 

19:16 How should you audit a mentor? 

21:07 Importance of Spirituality, EQ & financial literacy in your success 

27:26 Steps to Community Building 

32:32 Power of Community & Integrity in Long-Term Success 

35:54 Power of Trust and Strategy in Tata's Success 

39:09 How does Basesh Gala help businesses? 

40:57 5-Step Process 

49:16 Sales or Marketing - What is more important? 

52:39 Brand Positioning of 39 Solutions 

56:43 Book recommendations 

57:30 How has 39 Solutions scaled? 

59:21 5 Points Basesh considers before investing 

01:02:00 Funding Winter 

01:06:23 India needs MSME to survive 

01:08:57 Data on MSME 

01:11:40 Core Message to MSME 

01:13:15 Final Advice & Conclusion 

In the third episode of The Branding Circle by Ankit Majethia, we have Bhuman Dani in conversation with Ankit Majethia.

In the second episode of 'The Branding Circle by Ankit Majethia', we have Amrut Deshmukh aka The Booklet Guy in conversation with Ankit Majethia. 

Booklet Guy is not a brand or a celebrity. Booklet Guy is a spirit that believes books can make us think differently. 

A book saved his life when he was about to end it. So, the purpose of his life is to cultivate reading habits amongst the youth of India. Hence, he is on a mission - Make India Read. He reads for India. He believes: "If he is not reading, he is not changing. If he is not changing, he is not growing." He takes care of your reading life through his free " Booklet " mobile app.  

In the episode, they talk about Amrut’s Journey on his Mission to Make India Read, his successes, his failures in life, his previous three startups & how a book saved his life.  

They also discuss what it takes to be a social entrepreneur, community building, the importance of innovation, leadership, personal branding, and marketing.  

This episode consists of multiple real-life and practical examples that make it a must-watch episode. If you’re looking for inspiration, motivation & important life lessons, then this episode is a must-watch for you! 

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This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not seek to defame or harm any person/brand/product/industry mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide insights and information to help the audience in their brand-building journey. 

Timestamps 

00:00 Introduction 
2:19 The Booklet Guy and his mission 
3:40 Incidents that changed his life 
8:23 Amrut’s Reading Habits 
9:15 From CA to Social Entrepreneur 
13:40 What is Servant Leadership? 
17:11 Underlying principle of a Social Entrepreneur 
23:09 Efforts to build the community of readers 
27:44 Constraint Inspires Creativity 
32:32 Sustaining the community 
35:37 The Key to the Booklet App 
43:43 Views on Personal Branding 
48:31 Real meaning of the word Passion 
50:29 Real test of a Social Entrepreneur 
54:24 How to start the journey to Social Entrepreneurship 
01:00:13 Amrut’s 3 previously failed start-ups 
01:05:47 Mentors in Amrut’s journey 
01:11:21 Amrut’s take on Marketing 
01:16:05 Word of Mouth Marketing with examples 
01:19:58 Importance of reading in a founder’s life 
01:23:12 Role of innovation to stay relevant 
01:27:50 Learnings while building the Booklet App 
01:34:01 Work-Life Integration 
01:35:30 Make friends, not clients| 
01:38:12 Suggestions for entrepreneurs & working professionals 
01:40:55 Final Greetings & Conclusion 

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Welcome to the Inaugural Episode of The Branding Circle by Ankit Majethia.

In the first episode, we have Mr. Manoj Nayak in conversation with Ankit Majethia. Manoj Nayak is the founder of Nayak's Tutorials, a leading education service institution, rendering educational coaching across Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Throughout the episode, he shares key lessons from his journey of over 24 years in the education industry.

We discuss his journey with Nayak's Tutorials, discussing the inception, branding, and expansion strategies that helped establish it as a trusted name in education. He shares his views on the importance of trust, building the right culture, and the challenges faced during expansion.

We explore the evolving relationship between technology and education, the role of AI, how to engage with Gen Z and Gen Alpha, highlighting effective marketing strategies and the influence of social media.

This episode is filled with practical advice and inspiration for entrepreneurs, educators, and anyone interested in tackling modern challenges. For more insightful podcasts, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel.

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