Bootstrapping Your Dreams Show

Highlights 0:01- The problem is no longer that we don't know what to do. The problem is we don't know how to stop getting in our own way. We don't know how to stop getting distracted. 0:09- Conventional wisdom turns out not only to be wrong but turns out to be actually harmful. 0:13-  And so this is why our self-image is so important that if we believe that we are limited in one way...

(0:56): Aspect number 1 - Evaluate if you're ready for a change in business strategy. One of the most important things to consider is if you're actually ready to make a change. The professional world presents us with a lot of chances to learn and grow, but it's important that you have the mindset (and network) to take advantage of those opportunities. (2:00): Aspect number 2 - Figur...

Highlights: (00:01)- But if we find ourselves spending more time, you know, chasing things that are not there, then we're taking time away from the customers that want to do business with us. (0:15)-  I also have a saying, and this is really the saying that was born in the Thursday night boardroom, and that is learn to teach, teach, to know, know, and share, and do with passion. (0:28)- We al...

Show notes- (0.26) How companies like Alibaba and Amazon acquire popularity-  Companies like Amazon, Alibaba have achieved massive scale. How did they acquire all those customers? How do they keep growing their customer base, and how do they get the customer to buy from them again, and again? Here’s how they do it-  (1.20) Point 1- They shorten the consumer shopping time.  These companies have rea...

Shownotes:  (0:01) Highlights of the episode (0:01)- A lot of what we do is to be like someone we admire or individuals we admire, and that's what prompted that decision. (0:10)- There are very, very bright people in the world who don't see it at all the same way that I do, or that many in uniform way. (0:17)- People who don't seem to see the world the same way you do can still be...

Show Notes-  Hiring the right consultant at the right time can improve your business and help you save time and money. So, how do you hire a consultant? Over the years, I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t. When it comes to hiring a new marketer or business consultant for your organization, there are 5 questions you MUST ask in order to avoid costly mistakes. 01:04  Question one - ask to see t...

If you don’t want to miss out on some great insights on building your network, join me as I get in a conversation with Russell Dalgleish; he was listed on the Top 100 Most Influential Entrepreneur list.  Alongside sitting on the boards of 10 companies and organizations, including the Institute of Directors Scotland, Startedin, and ScotlandIS, he also supports the new generation of entrepreneurs an...

Are you curious to know how the leading tech giants like IBM and Microsoft headed? What are the challenges of making technology accessible around the globe? Then join me as I discuss with Melissa Sassi, the Global Head of IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator, Founder & CEO of MentorNations. Melissa has given 100+ talks at UN events, education summits, tech conferences, and a keynote speaker in digita...

Do you want to learn exclusive insights into the dance industry? Are you curious about how leading dance institutes create successful businesses?  Then join me as I discuss with Mahrukh Dumasia, the Creative Head and Chief Choreographer of TLCDC (Terence Lewis Contemporary Dance Company), which was voted as the number 1 Dance Company in India, and the Program Head of TLPTI(Terrence Lewis Professio...

Do you want to learn to make unbiased decisions based on scientific models? Do you need advice on investments and addressing current market needs while embracing long term trends? Then join us with Matt Oguz, a successful investor, entrepreneur, decision theorist, and writer! Matt is a successful investor and a founding partner at Venture Science, a San Francisco-based investment firm that pioneer...

Want to learn how to manage and grow your startup in this socially distant economy? Join us with Marcus Dantus, renowned entrepreneur, mentor and one of the sharks in Shark Tank. You may know him from Shark Tank but Marcus has also been responsible for managing many start-ups in Mexico and the United States for more than two decades. He is also an angel investor, keynote speaker, and a professor a...

Artificial Intelligence has redefined the way the business world works. Individual success stories with AI helped one corporation save $18M in operational costs. Another corporation used AI to help them achieve 304% ROI, amounting to $33M. Interested in leveraging AI for similar results? You won’t want to miss this. In our next episode, we are going to talk about how Artificial Intelligence is act...

How will you like to listen to a Stanford professor and award-winning author face to face LIVE on our podcast? Are you interested to learn how to be indistractable and grow your business in this socially distant economy? Join us and learn from the Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, Sought after Speaker, and Investor, Nir Eyal! Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of...

Are you keen to learn about value-based quantifiable business solutions, team building, and World-Class lifelong customer and supplier relationships? Our podcast guest Jeff Moore will reveal all the answers! Jeff Moore is the Director of Seafood and Business Development at Global Protein Group, the foodservice and custom product solutions division of Porky Products, Inc. - one of the largest trade...

Welcome to this episode of “Bootstrapping Your Dream Show”. I am Manuj Aggarwal, and I will be having a very interesting conversation with General David Petraeus. Gen. Petraeus served over 37 years in the U.S. military, including tours in Cold War Europe, the United States, Central America, Haiti, Bosnia, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the greater Middle East. He culminated his military service wi...

Welcome to this episode of “Bootstrapping Your Dream Show.” I am Manuj Aggarwal, and I will be having a very interesting conversation with Peter Oncken. Peter Oncken is the managing director of INTRO Aviation, Corsair’s parent company, a long-haul specialist French airline based in Rungisand based at Paris-Orly Airport. Corsair has been chosen by more than 1 million passengers every year since 198...

Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams' Podcast. I'm your host Manuj Aggarwal, and today I'll be having a fascinating conversation with an international speaker and founder of WHY Institute, Dr. Gary Sanchez. His company has helped over 30,000 individuals, and over 500 companies find their WHY.  Gary has helped everyone from a single entrepreneur to multi-billion dollar Fort...

Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams' Podcast. I'm Manuj Aggarwal, and today we’ll be talking with Greg Muzzillo. A veteran franchiser of printing and promotional products services, Greg brings more than four decades of experience to his role as a Proforma founder, one of the nation’s largest providers of business graphics, marketing materials.  Greg founded Proforma in 1978, a...

Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams' Podcast. I'm Manuj Aggarwal and today I'll be having a fascinating conversation with Albert Zbily. Albert Zbily, founding president of the International Federation of Corporate Football (FIFCO) will share what many of you are seeking - the roadmap to a healthy work-life balance.  International Federation of Corporate Football (FIFCO) i...

Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams show' Podcast. I'm Manuj Aggarwal, and today I'll be having a fascinating conversation with Alejandro D’Andrea Have you wondered how big brands like Walmart have managed to navigate the challenges of the global pandemic? Alejandro D’Andrea will reveal all the answers! Armed with a degree in computer science and business administration,...

Welcome to this new episode of “Bootstrapping Your Dream Show” show. I am Manuj Aggarwal, and I will be having an exciting conversation with Paul Higgins. Paul Higgins is a business mentor, a podcaster, and a published author who helps coaches and consultants build online businesses to fund lifestyles.  Before starting his own business, Paul worked at Coca-Cola for 18 years, where he served in var...

Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams show' Podcast. I'm Manuj Aggarwal, and today I'll be having a fascinating conversation with Art Lewin. Art is the owner & creative director of Executive Clothiers, one of the nation’s premier Bespoke Clothing Company. He has suited up some of the most successful and influential entrepreneurs and business people globally for over 30...

Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams' Podcast. I'm Manuj Aggarwal and today I'll be having a fascinating conversation with Justin Breen. Justin is a visionary, PR entrepreneur, life-changing connector, best-selling author, and a strategic coach.  He is hard-wired to seek out and create viral, thought-provoking stories that the media craves. He also loves to network with vi...

Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams show' Podcast. I'm Manuj Aggarwal, and today I'll be having a fascinating conversation with Kenton Low.   Do you need tips to improve customer relations? How about promoting your brand better? Kenton Low is the one-stop person for advice. You name the problem; he has the solution.   Kenton is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Van...

Have you ever been so passionate about something that you completely devoted your life to excel and master that skill? Meet Mike Butler. He's currently the CTO of First Merchants Bank and has been blown away by technology since age 4. Throughout his career, he has progressed with learning how technology impacts the business side of a company. With perseverance and determination, he has excell...