Have you ever had a grand idea for a product or a software?  This episode is for you.\ 

Suvojit Ghosh is the Founder/CEO of FYE Labs, a product development lab in Hamilton Ontario. Our conversation covers a lot ground including

1. The three levels of product development (and they apply to products and software)
2. The importance of understanding the pain point you are solving
3. Should you get a technical co-founder on board
4. The different ways you can develop your product and the pros and cons of each.

In this episode, you’ll learn why collaborations are critical to success, what makes good collaborations and what makes bad ones.

Discussed in this episode:

• One form is to have the same audience but come from different directions
• Women are natural collaborators
• The myth of the lone entrepreneur is just that - a myth
• Behind every success is a team
• The many different forms of collaborations
• Financial Besties are an example of great collaboration
• The most important things that have to be in alignment for it to be a success
• It’s decision-making that leads to the downfall
• Leave space to be different
• You need to have collaboration partners who you can talk to without censoring
• The real bottom line

Links:

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Join me as I sit down with Jodi Daniels of Red Clover Advisors to discuss the differences between data privacy and data security.

In this episode, we talk about all the things that make up your data. You may be as surprised as I was at all the data we collect - some of it inadvertently.

There's a lot of interesting information surround data privacy and security, and Jodi breaks it down so well! She discusses the standards you need to consider if you sell internationally, especially in the US where different states have different requirements, and what things you do or don't need to have - like a cookie banner, for example.

There's a lot of important info in this episode - you don't want to miss it!

On this episode, I interview Scott Patterson - a proper business mogul and entrepreneur in the world of tech and entertainment.

Scott discusses opportunities and where to find them, what drives him personally, the kinds of fears he has, and the important lessons learned from his grandmother. This is a true 'rags to riches' story, and I have a feeling you're going to want to listen to this one!

Whether you are thinking about a technology start-up or using more technology in your business, this episode is for you! Maxim Cramer, a technology coach based in the UK with a special focus on female founders, joins me today for an exciting discussion about the value of curiosity and using an agile methodology.

Maxim describes how Hollywood has done the tech industry a disservice, and how developers are like musicians in a band. She also answers questions that you may be asking, like... "what does a CTO do?" and "when do I need one?" - we cover a lot of ground in this episode, and I hope you enjoy it!

Are you part of the 11% of people who know they are in sales, or are you one of the 89% of people who are, but don't know it?

Join me as I sit down with Gillian Selby, a professional sales coach of Gunn + McQueen, as we discuss the difference between technical and social sales, and how to decide when to hire a professional sales person. She also summarizes what she believes makes phenomenal sales people, and whether or not those people are introverts or extroverts.

Family and business, and the business of getting the next generation involved is Francisco Lombardo’s business. This discussion ranges from parenting, to getting the next generation ready. Is your business the resented sibling? Are you setting your kids up for success, and when should they start working in the business? Francisco answers these questions and more on this episode of The Real Bottom Line!

As a new business owner, Afton has been busting through some of the common myths surrounding entrepreneurship. She has now niched down to teach about brand messaging and content strategy. The way she breaks down how to find your voice and cut through the noise is a must-listen!

As your business grows, the need for building a strong advisory team becomes more and more critical.

In this episode, we speak about the benefits of building the right team for your business.

Find out your diagnostic score of your business at https://www.totalwealthscore.com

This is one of those interviews that were both a joy to record, and a joy to listen to. Recorded the day before Vasavi turned 40, we head down fascinating roads including who you should look up to, and why talking to yourself out loud can be game-changing. Her confidence and energy are so compelling – enjoy!