Connecting and Stuff

Rashmita Behera

Welcome to Connecting and Stuff. A podcast where we take a topic from our professional life and have a personal conversation about it. Do share your feedback and improvement tips!

Episodes

  1. 08/02/2023

    11. 9-to-5 to solopreneurship to owning an agency! [with Ishaan Shakunt]

    Connecting and Stuff - A #podcast where we explore a topic from our professional lives through personal conversations. In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Ishaan Shakunt, the founder of SpearGrowth Marketing Agency. Join us as we delve into Ishaan's remarkable journey, from being a full-time employee to a consultant, and finally to the helm of a successful marketing agency. Timestamps: 3:15 - Why did we make the switch from full-time to solopreneurship? 7:40 - Our first experience with a high-value client, contract, and invoice. 14:40 - Discovering the secret to finding 'good' clients. 19:30 - Uncovering the true motivations behind starting an agency. 22:50 - Exploring the unexpected effects of the pandemic and recession on our business. 26:00 - Identifying some common client red flags. 30:50 - The debate between hourly vs. project-based pricing. Please tune in to this insightful episode where we discuss the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned from Ishaan's transformational journey. Don't miss out on valuable advice and takeaways for anyone venturing into the world of entrepreneurship and agency ownership. You can find us on LinkedIn: Ishaan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishaan-shakunt/ And me - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmita-behera/ And find me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/connectingandstuff/ https://www.instagram.com/b.rashmita/

  2. 06/14/2023

    10. Working with Indians vs non-Indians - our experience [with Sadhana Jha]

    Connecting and Stuff - A #podcast where we take a topic from our professional life and have a personal conversation about it. In this episode, I invited Sadhana Jha, a really old friend and health insurance claim expert. Since we didn’t have anything in common professionally, we decided to discuss what’s it like to work with Indian companies and non-Indian companies. 00:00 - Introduction 01:34 - Connecting with colleagues 02:30 - Cultural differences 06:23 - Leaves and time-off 09:18 - HR and people culture 12:26 - Employee benefits 13:25 - Some random insurance gyaan 17:50 - Discrimination OR racism 20:23 - Language barrier - accents and stuff 24:32 - Working hours and timing 31:26 - Roles and Responsibilities 34:58 - Team building activities 35:57 - More health care gyaan You can find us on LinkedIn: Sadhana - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sadhana-jha-pt/ And me - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmita-behera/ And find me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/connectingandstuff/ https://www.instagram.com/b.rashmita/

  3. 05/31/2023

    9. The harsh reality faced by marketers in startups [with Naseef KPO]

    Connecting and Stuff - A podcast where we take a topic from our professional life and have a personal conversation about it. In this episode, Naseef and I delve into the gritty realities of being a marketer in a startup amidst recession and uncertainty. 00:00 - Introduction 01:46 - Why is marketing important for startups, especially those that are just 1-2 years old? 07:14 - How to set realistic expectations for your first marketing hire?  18:43 - How to decide on your marketing budget, including hiring, tools, ads, and more? 23:40 - B2B marketing budget template by Naseef 29:30 - B2B marketing plan template for startup by Naseef 31:50 - Who should be your first marketing hire - CMO / Director / individual specialist / something else? 43:00 - What are the key marketing collaterals (or content) that you need to build when you're new to the business? 54:30 - How to be patient with your marketers and marketing efforts? Resources we talked about: B2B marketing budget template by Naseef - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-create-annual-b2b-marketing-budget-template-naseef-kpo/?trackingId=PxQwG7iBTumvFQuOW86nHg%3D%3D B2B marketing plan template for startup by Naseef - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-create-marketing-plan-b2b-startup-template-naseef-kpo/?trackingId=eF9vSD2JT1qqVKaroUpGnA%3D%3D You can find us on LinkedIn: Naseef - https://www.linkedin.com/in/naseef-kpo-25602493/ And me - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmita-behera/

  4. 02/07/2023

    8. How easy (or difficult) is it to launch a startup in India? [with Nikhil Kumar]

    Join me in this episode as I welcome Nikhil Kumar to discuss the startup culture in India. With firsthand experience as a founder of two companies, Nikhil shares personal insights and stories. We also examine why certain cities have become thriving startup hubs and explore the role of government support in the growth of startups. Tune in for our perspectives on these important topics.

    8. How easy (or difficult) is it to launch a startup in India? [with Nikhil Kumar]

  5. 01/25/2023

    7. Things you should know to rise up the corporate ladder! [with Richa Agarwal]

    In this episode, I invited Richa Agarwal, my friend, ex-colleague, and very knowledgeable B2B marketer, to talk about corporate life. She has been a source of motivation and a go-to mentor for me. And this episode we explore things we have experienced and what are the things we could have done better! Richa's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richaagarwal3/ My LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmita-behera/ Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/qZVmzlm9Chg

    7. Things you should know to rise up the corporate ladder! [with Richa Agarwal]

  6. 12/02/2022

    6. How office romance can change your career? [with Sunpreet Kaur and Rajat Taneja]

    In this episode, we invited Sunpreet Kaur and Rajat Taneja to talk about Office Romance and answer some questions about ethical dilemmas. Sunpreet's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunpreetkaur/ Rajat's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajattaneja/

    6. How office romance can change your career? [with Sunpreet Kaur and Rajat Taneja]

  7. 11/15/2022

    5. To WEB3, or to not WEB3? [with Pooja Agrawal]

    In this episode, we invited Pooja Agrawal, an aspiring doctor turned entrepreneur. She and her fellow co-founder (Nikhil Kumar) started In Making to help students and professionals find the best web3 jobs and meet relevant people to build a strong network.  Why should you listen to this episode? If you wonder how web3 is going to change our lives, then this episode might give you some clarity. Pooja also talked about some examples of current web3 platforms and how they are benefiting users, and more. You can find us on LinkedIn: Pooja Agrawal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pooja1812/   Nikhil Kumar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhonit/ And me!!!: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmita-behera/

    5. To WEB3, or to not WEB3? [with Pooja Agrawal]

  8. 10/31/2022

    4. Why jobs are like relationships + other random talk [with Rajat Taneja]

    In this episode, we invited Rajat Taneja to talk about similarities (and differences) between jobs and relationships. About Rajat, he is the content lead at a popular crypto brand and has "8 years of experience switching jobs". Rajat's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajattaneja/

    4. Why jobs are like relationships + other random talk [with Rajat Taneja]

  9. 10/31/2022

    3. Why jobs are like relationships [with Rajat Taneja]

    In this episode, we invited Rajat Taneja to talk about similarities (and differences) between jobs and relationships. About Rajat, he is the content lead at a popular crypto brand and has "8 years of experience switching jobs". Rajat's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajattaneja/

    3. Why jobs are like relationships [with Rajat Taneja]

  10. 10/17/2022

    2. Marketing & Sales Synergy, Budget Problems, and Unrealistic Targets [with Naseef KPO]

    In this episode, we invited Naseed KPO. He is a Marketing Director at E-con Systems. He is a marketing influencer on LinkedIn and publishes really insightful posts there. You can check his LinkedIn newsletter called Elevate your Marketing. Apart from that, Naseef is a speaker and marketing leader. -- Episode notes: 00:00 Introduction 2:10 Why do sales hate marketing? 8:40 How do deal with unrealistic targets? 13:30 How to ask for a MORE budget? 17:10 Why do marketers switch from full-time jobs to consultations? -- Naseef's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naseef-kpo-25602493/

    2. Marketing & Sales Synergy, Budget Problems, and Unrealistic Targets [with Naseef KPO]

  11. 09/22/2022

    1. Personal branding: Where to start and how to stay motivated!

    In this episode, Rashmita and Kavita (a powerBI expert and data visualizer) talk about the importance of a personal brand and how to get started with it.

    1. Personal branding: Where to start and how to stay motivated!
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Welcome to Connecting and Stuff. A podcast where we take a topic from our professional life and have a personal conversation about it. Do share your feedback and improvement tips!

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  • Creator
    Rashmita Behera
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rashmita Behera
  • Show Website
    Connecting and Stuff