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Episode: Entrepreneurship & The Art of Letting Go!

Uncovering Business Insights with Nitin Kanchan |

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Today’s Episode is with Nitin Kanchan around Entrepreneurship and Decision Making!

In this episode of the Mixed Emotions Podcast, host Mihir Oka is joined by Nitin Kanchan, who shares his extensive experience of over 35 years across various fields including investment banking, entrepreneurship, and marketing.

The discussion is about decision-making, handling failures, self-development, and the balance between discipline and creativity.

Nitin emphasizes the importance of enjoying the journey, the role of fate in success, and maintaining a positive mindset.

The conversation also explores cultural differences in global business practices and strategies for young entrepreneurs to navigate the complexities of starting and sustaining a business.

Insights on accepting uncertainties, learning from experiences, and the nuances of effective marketing and selling across different industries are discussed in this episde,

TimeStamps

04:46 Intro (You can Skip :p)

05:53 Discipline

09:07 Road not taken

18:23 Jack of All Trades

19:53 There is also a place called Life

21:35 What should freelancers do?

23:01 Own the customer, not the skill

25:18 But the Job market is different!

27:02 Not one solution fits all

30:16 How do you invest in a startup?

32:30 Hardskill of Numbers vs Softskill of Tenacity

34:46 How do you do Emotional management?

37:59 Easier said than done.

39:15 You have to tailor everything to people!

42:02 What is a business?

45:26 How do you sell?

48:41 What is Social Media?

54:11 Is there a right way to market anything?

59:41 How do you deal with stress?

01:02:54 What would be your advice to people just staring out?

01:07:04 Rationalizing your emotional quotient.

Discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship, dealing with stress, and the importance of enjoying life.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration.