Thought Bistro Podcast

Vishrut and Akhil
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"People don't fall in love with corporations, they fall in love with the personalities behind them" That’s where we come in. Welcome to your Bistro🙏

  1. 02/26/2025

    Why Trading Could Be Your Next Big Business Skill

    Shrey, Stocko Founder and CEO, has been leading SAS Online since its inception in 2013. Under his guidance, Stocko has grown into a prominent brokerage, serving over 60000+ Pro Traders across India and making a notable impact on the Indian stock market.Shrey is on a mission to change the way people view trading, advocating that it must be both profitable and sustainable. He is also actively developing trading algorithms to manage proprietary funds, continually pushing the boundaries of trading innovation.Website: https://stocko.in/For Business Owners Who want Colossal sales growth but Don’t Know Where to Start!Fill This Form: https://forms.gle/BA58cXYv6qGmM1KA7Claim your FREE consult now and get a clear, simple plan to grow your business fast. Hurry—spots are limited each month! Fill out this form to secure yours today!Hi, we're Akhil Gupta & Vishrut Poddar, founders of Thought Bistro. After talking to over 85 business owners, we’ve uncovered a powerful strategy that can transform your sales and marketing results.Here’s What You’ll Get:A FREE 15-minute discovery call, where we’ll review your ads messaging and current marketing efforts.Learn how a sales funnel can help you attract more customers and increase your sales.Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Trading involves risk. Please consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. This content complies with Indian law and adheres to YouTube/Google Ad guidelines.Why You Need This:Are your current ads, website, or events falling short on delivering results?Struggling with tight margins and lost in a sea of competitors?A well-designed sales funnel can guide your customers through a personalized buying experience, helping you capture more leads and convert them into sales.How to Get Your Free Call: Click the link below or visit www.thethoughtbistro.com/bookme to fill out a simple form and book your call.Why It’s Free: We’re confident that once you see the potential of our strategy, you’ll want to partner with us. This call is just the beginning of a long-term relationship that delivers real value.Limited Time Offer: This offer is available to only 10 businesses per month. Don’t miss your chance to get this free call—spots fill up fast!No Risk Guarantee: There’s absolutely no obligation after the call. If it’s not for you, that’s perfectly fine. No pressure, no strings attached.Act Now: Click the link below or go to www.thethoughtbistro.com/bookme to claim your free discovery call and start transforming your business today!Let’s unlock the full potential of your business together!Email: info@thethoughtbistro.comGet in the comments below or head to:Twitter:   / thoughtbistro  Instagram:   / thoughtbistro  Meet the HostsAkhil Gupta : akhil@thethoughtbistro.comVishrut Poddar : vishrut@thethoughtbistro.com00:00 - Introduction 02:42 - Why Is Shrey at Thought Bistro? 03:57 - What Keeps You Glued to This Conversation? 04:54 - Meet Shrey and the Stocko Story 07:09 - Trading vs. Investing: What's the Difference? 11:54 - The Biggest Fear Shrey Overcame 12:57 - What Exactly Is Trading? 16:40 - How Do We Capture That Elusive 7%? 21:06 - How Did Shrey Break Through? 23:40 - The Benchmark Shrey Set for Himself 29:09 - Job vs. Investing vs. Trading vs. Entrepreneurship 31:25 - Has Shrey Seen the 80/20 Rule in Trading? 31:55 - Can Stocko Deepen Your Trading Strategy? 34:12 - What Inspired Shrey to Leap into Stocko? 37:42 - Does Zerodha Pose a Challenge for Shrey? 38:49 - The Motivation Behind Shrey's Journey 40:29 - Why Do Shrey's Employees Adore Him? 42:28 - Is Trading the Path to Self-Actualization? 46:10 - How Does Shrey Escape the Matrix? 48:54 - What Is That Mystery? 50:59 - Shrey's Top Suggestion for Viewers 52:47 - A Special Gift Awaits 53:27 - Honoring Tradition

    55 min

  2. 10/11/2024

    Start Your Journey to a Toxin-Free Home with These Proven Techniques!

    Meet Shwetha, the founder of BHRSA, an online marketplace where every product is rigorously checked and reviewed by her to ensure it is healthy and free of toxins. In a world more contaminated than we realize, Shwetha is on a mission to make a change, starting in our homes. After a misdiagnosis of cancer led her to scrutinize her own health, she discovered her calling to help others by offering clean, safe products. Through BHRSA, she aims to revolutionize how we approach health and well-being, beginning with the products we bring into our homes. In this episode, Shwetha shares her journey and calls for more founders to join her in creating a healthier world. Subscribe for more powerful stories and share your thoughts in the comments! Website: https://bhrsa.com/ 00:00 INTRO 00:54 WHAT'S ONE IMPORTANT TRUTH THAT YOU BELIEVE IN?THAT NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE ALONGSIDE YOU BELIEVE IN? 01:34 WHAT EXACTLY ARE YOU DOING?IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THIS TRUTH TO THE WORLD SO THAT THEY CAN ALSO BELIEVE WITH YOU. 02:53 SHWETHA ......I THINK THE LARGE PART OF THIS HAS TO DO WITH AWARENESS 05:24 THE REASON WHY SYNTHETIC PRODUCTS ARE IN ABUNDANCE AT THE MOVEMENT? 06:07 COST 09:54 HOW OUR SHAMPOO HARMING AQUATIC BEINGS? 12:14 AWARENESS 17:18 IS TRADITION BEING LOST? 20:47 CHANGE IS A CONSTANT 23:30 HOW CAN WE MAKE BETTER DECISION? 25:54 WHY DO WE TRUST BHRSA? 29:53 WHAT IS A PRICING LIKE ON BHRSA? 34:19 WHERE IS BHRSA MAKING MONEY? HOW IS BHRSA MAKING MONEY?IS BHRSA MAKING MONEY? 35:51 DO YOU THINK IT WAS A RIGHT TIME TO START YOUR BUSINESS? 39:07 HOW BHRSA IS GOING ABOUT EDUCATION? 41:12 WHY DOESN'T BHRSA JUST HAVE IT'S OWN GOODS? 43:14 WHICH PROBLEM IS MORE IMPORTANT FOR BHRSA? 44:05 AREN'T YOU NOT COMPETING WITH THEM BUT COMPETING WITH THE ONE WITH TOXINS ? 44:35 IS THERE NO FUTURE WHERE BHRSA HAS ITS OWN PRODUCT 45:03 4 NATURAL AND TOXIN FREE PRODUCTS ACCORDING SHWETHA 46:09 WHAT IS Xenoestrogens? 47:54 WHY ANYONE ALLOW TO MAKE OR SUPPLY THE PRODUCTS WHICH ARE NOT GOOD FOR OUR HEALTH? 50:41 IF A HUGE CORPORATION MAKES A GOOD PRODUCT CAN IT GET ON BHRSA? 52:10 ONE PRODUCT WHICH IS BAD FOR ALL OF US AND SHOULD CHANGE IMMEDIATELY 55:31 PODCAST TRADITION "We strongly believe people don't fall in love with corporations, they fall in love with personalities!" Do you agree, whats on your mind? We would love to help your business connect with your community, get on our podcast, send us an email! Email: info@thethoughtbistro.com Get in the comments below or head to: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtBistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbistro/ Meet the Hosts Akhil Gupta : akhil@thethoughtbistro.com Vishrut Poddar : vishrut@thethoughtbistro.com

    57 min

  3. 10/09/2024

    Struggling to Get Leads? Here’s How to Guarantee 20+ Every Month!

    Looking for Endless Content by being on our podcast? Fill out our form and let's get started: thethoughtbistro.com In this episode of Thought Bistro, we sit down with Aditya Choudhary ( @AdityaChoudhary13  ) the founder of Freedom Formula, to uncover the secrets behind his proven strategies for lead generation in service-based businesses. Aditya’s Freedom Formula is designed to help businesses consistently generate 20+ qualified leads every month, ensuring steady growth and success. If you’re a business owner struggling to attract clients, this episode is packed with actionable insights, expert tips, and guaranteed strategies to transform your lead generation process. Discover how Aditya built his company from the ground up and learn the key methods he uses to help service businesses like yours thrive in today’s competitive market. In this episode, we cover: • How to generate 20+ leads every month using the Freedom Formula • Common lead generation mistakes service businesses make • Tips to optimize your marketing strategy for maximum conversions • Why Aditya guarantees results with his unique system Whether you’re in consulting, real estate, or any service-based industry, this podcast will give you the tools you need to level up your business and attract more clients. Listen now and discover the Freedom Formula that’s changing the game! 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes! Links: Aditya's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityachoudhary13/ Freedom Formula: acquiisitionfreedom.com His Book: Agency Catalyst Email: info@thethoughtbistro.com Get in the comments below or head to: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtBistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbistro/ Meet the Hosts Akhil Gupta : akhil@thethoughtbistro.com Vishrut Poddar : vishrut@thethoughtbistro.com 0:00 - Introducing Aditya Choudhary of Freedom Formula 01:30 - Freedom Formula Pitch 03:23 - Breaking down Outbound Marketing 06:10 - How did Aditya decide his target audience? 08:45 - What gap is Freedom Formula trying to fill? 11:30 - How does one perceive quality before experiencing the service? 14:15 - Breaking down the Freedom Formula guarantee 19:30 - Price to Value Discrepancy 21:30 - The difference between the expected result vs the guaranteed result 25:00 - Creating a content offer 29:00 - Outbound vs Inbound Marketing. 29:55 - Breaking down Inbound Marketing 30:40 - YOUTUBE WORKS FOR INBOUND MARKETING 34:20 - How do you monetize the audience who watches you on YouTube 36:25 - What is a Video Sales Letter? Why did Aditya choose for his to be unedited? 41:50 - Why would a consumer trust a marketing agency who cannot market themselves? 43:23 - FREE GOODIES 45:40 - How does Aditya make his content “GOOD”? 48:20 - Multi-disciplinary thinking 49:00 - Automating email lists. 53:10 - PAID ADS Breakdown 56:10 - Freedom Formula Ad 56:43 - Breaking down the Freedom Formula Ad into Pain, Confidence & Offer 59:50 - Setting up Key Performance Indicators for readiness for Paid Ads 1:04:10 - Functionality of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) 1:06:05 - Who is Aditya Chaudhary? 1:08:55 - Do big words lead people away? 1:11:55 - Getting back to Aditya Chaudhary 1:20:45 - Vision for the next 5 years 1:21:24 - Tradition Time

    1h 23m

  4. 08/16/2024

    Eat Clean, Live Healthy: How KSKT's Farm-to-Kitchen Solution Revolutionizes India's Food Standards

    🌱 Welcome to another insightful episode of Thought Bistro Podcast! Today, we're joined by Ishan Hukku and Santosh Srivastava, the founders of KSKT and Kaze Living, who are on a mission to provide chemical-free food to Indian households. In this episode, we delve into the alarming reality of pesticide-filled vegetables in the market and explore the benefits of Jaivik farming and ancient farming methods. Our guests share their expertise on how to identify naturally grown produce and reveal the limitations of organic tags. We also discuss how KSKT's innovative Farm-to-Kitchen solution is bridging the gap between farmers and consumers, ensuring fresh, healthy produce reaches your plate. Plus, we talk about the importance of reading food labels and making informed choices for a better, healthier life. Key Highlights: 🌟 The shocking truth about pesticides in Indian vegetables 🌱 The power of Jaivik farming and ancient farming methods 👀 How to spot naturally grown produce 🚀 KSKT's revolutionary Farm-to-Kitchen solution 📦 The limitations of organic tags and what to look for in food labels 💪 Building a business that prioritizes health and sustainability 🔗 Related Content: KSKT: https://kskt.in/ Kaze Living: https://kazeliving.com/ 👉 If you're passionate about healthy living and want to make a positive impact on your family's well-being, tune in to this episode and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring conversations! #KSKT #KazeLiving #FarmToKitchen #JaivikFarming #OrganicFood #HealthyLiving #FoodStandards #India #PesticideFree #SustainableLiving #HealthConscious #FutureFounders "We strongly believe people don't fall in love with corporations, they fall in love with personalities!" Do you agree, whats on your mind? We would love to help your business connect with your community, get on our podcast, send us an email! Email: info@thethoughtbistro.com Get in the comments below or head to: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtBistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbistro/ Meet the Hosts Akhil Gupta : akhil@thethoughtbistro.com Vishrut Poddar : vishrut@thethoughtbistro.com

    1h 7m

  5. 08/14/2024

    Why Small Companies on the Indian Stock Market are Amazing Investments

    Join us as we speak with Aditya Joshi, the founder of Sovrenn, about the incredible gains small cap companies are making in the current Indian stock market bull run. Sovrenn is a unique news platform dedicated to delivering timely and curated updates on small cap stocks listed in India. Aditya shares his unique investment strategy of equally weighting 20 small cap companies, revealing how this approach has led to massive returns. Learn from his insights and discover how you can potentially benefit from small cap stocks. Disclaimer: Stock market investments are inherently risky. Please conduct thorough research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Website: https://www.sovrenn.com/ Aditya Joshi:  @aditya_joshi12  Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more investment insights! "We strongly believe people don't fall in love with corporations, they fall in love with personalities!" Do you agree, whats on your mind? We would love to help your business connect with your community, get on our podcast, send us an email! Email: info@thethoughtbistro.com Get in the comments below or head to: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtBistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbistro/ Meet the Hosts Akhil Gupta : akhil@thethoughtbistro.com Vishrut Poddar : vishrut@thethoughtbistro.com 00:00 Welcome 0:12 financially independent 0:42 Financial Independence? 1:23 Wealth v/s Money 2:11 Stock Market is a powerful way of making money 2:36 People don't know how to pick stocks or how to invest in the stock market. 2:52 what is the goal of business? 3:58 Stocks are companies?? What is a stock and stock market? 5:22 What in Broker & exchange? 6:45 Counterparty Risk? 7:25 How does the Stock Market become the second source of income / Makes people passive income 8:22 Profit Badhega, Price Badhega 10:05 How do we find Fair Valuation? 10:59 Will you buy a company given that Price to Earning ratio will come down? 13:34 How do we know that an industry won't bounce back?The Intuition 14:28 How to develop the intuition? 15:07 Coal Power v/s Solar Power which will fetch high valuation? 17:39 Do we have past data or can we manufacture future data? 18:23 Money is invested on future not on past. 21:14 How is Aditya aware about the stock market being a passive source of income? 24:52 How is Sovernn establishing trust? 28:01 How is Sovernn filter information as an investor and lower the risk ? 28:51 Top 3 most important things for these to become top five of the day. 29:23 Does Sovernn cover loss making companies? 32:05 Juicy News Aditya Had in the past week ! 34:35 What is Sovernn doing? Sovernn Newspaper, Discovery and Prime. 38:00 How is Sovernn's solution like a breakthrough ? 41:32 Why was it the right time to start Sovernn in India? 42:21 This decade will form next reliance, next ITC,HDFC bank of India. 42:51 Golden Age of India, golden age of wealth creation and profit growth will happen . 43:17 How is Sovernn helping people understand the stock market ? 45:35 Warren Buffett says that which place you are born decides your destiny. 46:29 How does Sovernn make money ? How much they cost? 47:19 How is Sovernn going to defend its position 10 to 20 years from now? 48:34 Do Aditya believe he has a big share of small/big market or small share of a big Market? 50:42 Fear In Investment is called risk. future of small companies? 51:18 Where does number 20 come? 53:48 How much time one should wait? 55:04 Three steps to take when starting to invest from absolute zero. 56:31 Where do we invest in stock market and how to invest? 58:07 Is Sovernn's way the correct way of investing in stock market? 1:01:17 What's the Timeline of running the test? 1:02:44 Why don't Sovernn invest in benchmark? 1:04:46 What has Aditya's portfolio compounded at for the past seven years. 1:05:38 What's the difference between Venture Capital and Small Capital? 1:06:54 Tradition time

    1h 8m

  6. 08/12/2024

    YOU are Unemployable: Fixing India's Unskilled Youth

    In this eye-opening interview "YOU are Unemployable: Fixing India's Unskilled Youth", we speak with Puneet Dang, the founder of Edzer, about why India is facing an unemployability crisis. Puneet shares his journey from a student to a teacher and now a founder, and how Edzer is helping students upskill and secure jobs after graduation. We discuss the lack of practical skills being taught in schools and colleges, and how Edzer is addressing this gap by providing resume assistance and specific skillset training. Puneet also talks about the innovative approach of getting students jobs for a percentage of their salary and the potential for incentivizing teachers and colleges to improve job placements. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on how to make India employable again! Edzer Website: https://edzer.org/ Find Puneet: https://www.linkedin.com/in/puneetdang/ "We strongly believe people don't fall in love with corporations, they fall in love with personalities!" Do you agree, whats on your mind? We would love to help your business connect with your community, get on our podcast, send us an email! Email: info@thethoughtbistro.com Get in the comments below or head to: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtBistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbistro/ Meet the Hosts Akhil Gupta : akhil@thethoughtbistro.com Vishrut Poddar : vishrut@thethoughtbistro.com 00:00 India's huge Unemployment Problem 2:00 Absurd statistics on placements 3:45 Who is Puneet 9:25 Why do we only turn to Education for jobs? 11:52 65% of people in Job Market don't have basic employability skills 14:40 What is Edzer doing to solve Unskilled problem 15:31 RESUME HACKS PEOPLE 18:45 AI in Resumes 21:15 Interns are very important 22:24 If everyone is in a job who builds them? 26:11 Eternal Essential Skills 28:29 Students are not taught the right things (The Box) 32:32 India vs the world education system 37:00 Indians are scared of teaching and getting taught new things 39:19 Amazon India vs Amazon US 41:45 Teacher, colleges and job incentives 45:33 Why is money evil? 49:23 Edzer business plan to get you a job 55:15 Our final question!

    57 min

  7. 08/11/2024

    Revolutionizing Offices: Your next Venture & Sustainable Co-Working Spaces

    Join us for an insightful conversation with Anuradha Jalan, the visionary founder of GreenCove, a cutting-edge sustainable co-working space. Discover how co-working spaces have surged in popularity in India post-COVID and why they are the future for startups. Learn about the importance of sustainability in office environments and how a happy workspace can boost productivity. Anuradha also shares her thoughts on why everyone should consider starting their own business and how co-working spaces are shaping the future of work. Don’t miss this engaging discussion on the evolution of workspaces and the rise of sustainable office solutions! Website: https://greencovecoworking.com/ "We strongly believe people don't fall in love with corporations, they fall in love with personalities!" Do you agree, whats on your mind? We would love to help your business connect with your community, get on our podcast, send us an email! Email: info@thethoughtbistro.com Get in the comments below or head to: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtBistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbistro/ Meet the Hosts Akhil Gupta : akhil@thethoughtbistro.com Vishrut Poddar : vishrut@thethoughtbistro.com 00:00 - Introductory Question 00:14 - What is one important truth that Anuradha believes in? Does passion always align with your values? 02:30 - How Anuradha’s beliefs and value systems lead her to her current venture? 04:18 - What does “Impact Driven” mean? 05:30 - What are co-working spaces? How is sustainability relevant to co-working spaces? 07:40 - How do you make a workspace for more? 10:15 - Is there room for balance? Should there be a balance? Who’s responsible for balance? 11:43 - Are co-working spaces are the only way forward? 13:44 - How do you build a system where there is inclusivity as well as segregated space? 15:38 - Why are startups so important to Anuradha? Why is it so important that people do solve problems? 18:07 - Fragmented Demand and Fragmented Supply for the main clientele of Co-Working Spaces. 22:15 - How do you have a competitive edge in 10 years? 24:21 - Does first mover advantage exist? The Starbucks example 26:20 - If someone wishes to open a similar space, how can Anuradha and GreenCove help? 28:11 - What are monetary considerations that were taken when starting GreenCove? 29:55 - Major Learnings from starting GreenCove. 31:40 - What decisions have been made to make GreenCove sustainable? 33:00 - How do you measure the output of education? 34:13 - Tradition Time

    36 min

  8. 08/10/2024

    My Venture Capital (VC) Fund Wants YOU! Join the Revolution!

    Join us for an exclusive conversation with Anuj Khanna, LP at Transition Venture, a leading Venture Capital fund focused on green energy startups! 🌱💡 In "Get Transition Venture to Fund Your Energy Startup!" we have an insightful interview, Anuj shares invaluable tips on how to secure investment from Transition Venture. Discover the types of companies they are looking to invest in and the key metrics they use to evaluate potential investments. Whether you’re an entrepreneur in the green energy sector or simply interested in venture capital, this video is packed with expert advice and insider knowledge. Key Topics Covered: What Transition Venture looks for in green energy startups Essential metrics for securing investment Success stories and examples of funded startups Tips for pitching your energy startup to investors Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the top investors in the green energy space! #GreenEnergy #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #TransitionVenture #AnujKhanna #InvestmentTips #CleanEnergy #SustainableInvesting "We strongly believe people don't fall in love with corporations, they fall in love with personalities!" Do you agree, whats on your mind? We would love to help your business connect with your community, get on our podcast, send us an email! Email: info@thethoughtbistro.com Get in the comments below or head to: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtBistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbistro/ Meet the Hosts Akhil Gupta : akhil@thethoughtbistro.com Vishrut Poddar : vishrut@thethoughtbistro.com 00:00 - Introductory Question 00:14 - What is Transition Venture Capital? 02:30 - Clean Energy, Deployment of Assets and Development of Technology 04:00 - Lack of Scalability of Clean Energy. Constraints of Clean Energy. 06:45 - High level of risk in Green Energy 08:45 - Storage & Transportation of Green Energy 12:45 - What is Anuj’s role in this? Why does he care? 13:35 - What should young entrepreneurs do to be a part of Transition VC? 17:10 - What is the key filter that Transition VC looks for? 19:22 - What is the timeline for return? 20:10 - What is early stage? 22:43 - Energy consumption for electricity generation by India. Looking at Nuclear and Solar. 24:30 - How active is Transition VC? Do you always know more than the founder? 26:40 - The role of regulations in the clean energy space 28:30 - Why do you care? Background on Anuj 30:10 - Todo’s for aspiring founders 32:36 - Fear of Money. How have you dealt with it. 33:40 - Is it better to have 2-3 people in the field or no one at all? 34:41 - Tradition time.

    36 min
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  • Creator
    Vishrut and Akhil
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    106
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    © Vishrut and Akhil
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