Episode 135: Leveraging Meetup for Entrepreneurial Success with Sunil Bhaskaran Business by Referral Podcast

In this episode of the Business by Referral podcast, host Virginia Mooskies talks to Sunil Bhaskaran, a seasoned entrepreneur and referral alchemist who has been empowering entrepreneurs since 1991. They discuss Bhaskaran's entrepreneurial journey, his effective use of meetup groups to build communities and boost businesses, and his vision to democratize marketing availability. Bhaskaran also shares the five cornerstones of his life: creativity, making a difference, integrity, connection, and being, and how he applies them to his business ventures. During the conversation, Bhaskaran offers a free resource, 'Meetup Money Making Secrets,' a short handout that gives a 30,000-foot view of how to harness the potential of meetup groups for attainable profits and connections.
 
Introduction and Guest Presentation
The Entrepreneurial Journey of Sunil Bhaskaran
The Power of Mentorship in Entrepreneurship
Learning from Failures: Turning Setbacks into Success
The Impact of Diversification and Risk Assessment
Monetizing Crisis: Turning Your 'Shitshow' into Cashflow
The Power of Meetup Groups in Business
Impact of Pandemic on Meetup Groups
Growth Strategy for Meetup Groups
Leveraging Meetup Groups for Business Opportunities
Adapting to the Pandemic: Virtual Meetups
Managing Multiple Meetup Groups
The Power of Repetition in Webinars
The Vision for Entrepreneurship
The Five Cornerstones of Life
Bucket List and Future Plans
Final Thoughts and Contact Information
 
Connect with Sunil Bhaskaran
 
Website: meetupmoneymakingsecrets.com
🌐: https://sunilbhaskaran.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilbhaskaranspeaker/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunil.bhaskaran