Tie Breaker With Riya Riya Jain

In this illuminating episode of 'Tie Breaker with Riya', join us as we delve into the raw and real aspects of entrepreneurship with our distinguished guest, Stefan Avivson, also known as Mr. Raw. A serial entrepreneur, mentor, and a catalyst for substantial business growth, Stefan shares his unique perspectives on mentorship, the art of securing and retaining big B2B clients, and the transformative power of embracing failures alongside successes.

From his journey through creating and sometimes dismantling businesses, including a billion-dollar company, to his philosophical insights gained from overcoming personal and professional adversities, Stefan opens up about the essence of true mentorship and its impact. His stories are a testament to the fact that real growth often comes from unexpected challenges and that helping others can lead to profound personal fulfillment.

Riya and Stefan also explore the practical aspects of business, such as effective strategies for customer retention in the B2B sector and why understanding the real reasons customers choose your services can redefine your business trajectory. Whether you're a startup founder, a seasoned entrepreneur, or somewhere in between, this episode offers raw, unfiltered wisdom that could change the way you view your path to success.

Tune in to discover why embracing the 'raw' can lead to not just surviving but thriving in the complex world of entrepreneurship. Let Stefan's journey inspire you to transform your own business and personal life.

Stefan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/avivson/

In this riveting episode, we sit down with Wolter Rebergen, Vice President of Revenue Operations and Managing Partner at Younium, to explore his remarkable journey from dropping out of school at 15 to achieving incredible success in the business world.

Key Takeaways:


Overcoming Academic Challenges: Wolter’s journey proves that education isn’t the only path to success. Learn how his creative mind, networking skills, and sheer determination helped him rise to pivotal roles at Younium, Lost Realities Digital Entertainment, and Exact.
Balancing Family and Career: Discover how Wolter manages to juggle his demanding professional life with being a dedicated father of three. His insights on work-life balance are invaluable for anyone striving to excel in both personal and professional spheres.
Starting and Optimizing Your SaaS Business: Wolter shares his expert tips on getting your product market fit right, identifying your ideal customer profile (ICP), and the critical importance of niching down your market.
Building and Leading a Team: Gain insights into Wolter’s hiring process and the significance of finding the right people to complement your skills. Learn how to build a strong, cohesive team that drives your company’s success.
The Power of Networking: Even for someone who finds it exhausting, Wolter emphasizes the business value of networking and shares his strategies for building meaningful professional relationships.
Practical Advice for Entrepreneurs: From pricing your product to go-to-market strategies, Wolter offers practical advice for SaaS founders at various stages of their journey.

Special Mentions:


LFKA Model: Dive into the Leader, Filler, Killer Analysis (LFKA) model that Wolter uses to package SaaS products effectively. Access the detailed model here.
Product Tours: Curious about Younium’s offerings? Check out their comprehensive product tours on YouTube here.

Join us for an inspiring conversation that’s packed with actionable insights and motivational stories!

Links:


Younium Website
LFKA Model
Product Tours on YouTube

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“I don’t have a degree, and that was never a problem.”

A boss, a mentor, a queen.

Anna is an inspiration. She was the Head of SEO in GrowthRocks, an international growth marketing agency. She hosted several marketing workshops and training programs and co-founded SEO Academy. She also has experience in ranking content for some of the most competitive keywords in the world.

But despite all her magnificent achievements, Anna was down-to-earth, approachable, and wise. She liberally shared her experiences and knowledge of the business world and encouraged us to take a chance on ourselves.

Tune in to our conversation for some fun, awe-inspiring experiences and learn from the expert herself on how to set your priorities right.

"How do we get our people to believe we care about them?”

My 60 minutes with JC flew by in the blink of an eye. Podcasting with him felt less like an interview and more like a conversation between friends. He was funny, engaging, and full of excellent advice.

JC is an incredible man and entrepreneur. He currently runs six franchisees and is about to launch five more! He is passionate about helping small businesses grow and is a fantastic leader that treats his team like a family.

Listen to our conversation as we reveal cool secrets about JC (like what his initials stand for), his unique hiring process, how to get over fears (or if we even should), and when to apply logic and emotions in business!

Website - https://www.hitedigital.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jc-hite/

"When you give to the universe, it comes back to you." 

LeRon is not just a man of many talents but many values. He is committed to fighting against social injustice and has written over a hundred essays and articles about racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, business, and dating. He has been on TEDx three times, and his video on 'How I Overcame The Fear of My Stutter' has been viewed over 150,000 times! He has also published two books. 



During our conversation, LeRon talks about his journey and the obstacles that helped him better his career and life. He also asks some invaluable questions that make you sit back and wonder, "am I this person? Do I do this?" 



Tune in to my conversation with LeRon Barton to learn more about overcoming disabilities, emotional rollercoasters, hitting rock bottom, and how to get back up through it all!

“Think of what your competitor is doing right now, and use that as your driving force.”

I got the opportunity to interview the master of podcasts - Alex Chisnall. I was nervous beyond belief, but Alex’s warm and engaging humor made this interview fun, knowledgeable, and full of priceless advice.

Alex Chisnall is the popular host of the podcast “Screw It, Just Do It.” He is an advisor for Global Startup generator and VC Antler, hosts a business series called “Accelerate,” and was a mentor with Virgin Startup & Chief Start Upper at StartUpU.

Join my conversation with Alex to learn more about being a podpreneur (yes, that’s a word), what to do about boring interviews, how to stay motivated, and Alex’s journey to fame.