How to Scale a Business

How Payom Niazmandi Grew Unibui by Focusing on Providing Efficient Solutions

In this episode of How to Scale a Business, Surbhi Gupta emphasizes the importance of choosing the right problem to solve and identifying and validating problems for successful products and services. She advises entrepreneurs to pick a narrow domain, identify their customer, and establish success criteria upfront. Surbhi also highlights the importance of measuring traction for startups and overcoming discouragement. Finally, she reminds entrepreneurs that it's always a journey, never a destination, and that keeping a founder's mindset and believing in the idea and customers is crucial for success.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00:00 Mentoring Startups To Avoid Failure00:02:59 The Importance Of Understanding Your User And Having A Founder's Mindset00:04:42 Choosing The Right Problem To Solve00:06:38 Identifying And Validating Problems For A Successful Business Idea00:08:33 Validating The Need For A Product And Managing Transitions In Product Management00:09:51 Identifying Your Niche: Advice For Finding Success In Products And Ideas00:12:46 Importance Of Measuring Traction For Startups00:16:17 Importance Of Milestones And Direction In Problem Solving And Motivation00:19:58 Tips For Overcoming Discouragement And Trying New Things00:21:20 From Small Tea Store To Big Chain: Believing In The Idea And CustomersLinks And Resources:Surbhi Gupta on LinkedInAmplafy MediaHector Santiesteban on LinkedInHector Santiesteban on TwitterThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to How to Scale a Business? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

How Steve Griffith Built Sales Builders Texas by Having a Servant's Heart and Creating Quality Network

How Jordana Guimarães Scaled Fashinnovation by Focusing on Building a Solid Community, Brand and then Positioning in the Market for Reputation

How Vijay Jajoria and His Co-Founder Built Absol Pharma by Overcoming Rejections and Being Persistent

How Michael Laidler Grew Michael Laidler Unlimited by Focusing on Personal Growth, Leadership Development, and Helping Other People to Win

How Jeff Kikel Scaled The Freedom Day Wealth Management, LLC by Identifying Key Results then Following the IDEA (Identity, Delegate, Eliminate, and Automate) Method

How Kevin Chung Facilitates the Growth of Startup Businesses by Prioritizing Procedural Comprehension and Executing with Specificity

How John Frydman Grew Digismart by Leveraging the Latest Trends and Developments to His Advantage in Marketing.

Welcome to How to Scale a Business! In this episode, Erik Akutagawa shares his expert insights on navigating a competitive job market in the media industry. With years of experience under his belt, Erik discusses the challenges of job hunting and offers invaluable tips on how to differentiate yourself from other candidates. Discover the power of crafting a compelling personal story that connects with interviewers, conveying excellence in resumes and interviews, and leveraging personal branding and social media to build a strong professional network. Tune in for a wealth of actionable advice on how to succeed in your job search and stand out in a crowded job market.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00:00 - The Unstable Nature Of Working In Award-winning Tech Companies00:03:16 - Standing Out In The Competitive Media Industry: Overcoming Job Hunting Challenges00:05:02 - The Importance of Being a Good Teammate00:06:54 - Coaching To Break Into Media In Tech With Transparency And Personal Storytelling00:10:00 - Building A Personal Story To Start Conversations In Interviews00:12:03 - Balancing Work And Play: Taking A Productive Lunch Break00:14:11 - The Importance Of Executive Mentors For Revealing Blind Spots00:16:04 - Helping Those Affected By Job Losses Find Rewarding Careers00:17:47 - Investing Time In People For Meaningful ImpactLinks And Resources:Strategy Session With ErikErik Akutagawa on LinkedInAmplafy MediaHector Santiesteban on LinkedInHector Santiesteban on TwitterThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to How to Scale a Business? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!