Jaswinder Singh Euphoric

Jaswinder Singh

Discussion with business owners in Mauritius

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    From Rs 2 in Bank to Building a Business | What an amazing Entrepreneur Journey #podcast #mauritius

    What does it really take to build a business when you start young, have very little money, and no clear roadmap?In this episode, I sit down with Vaibhav Jeeta Jitmanyu, Director of Vaibhav LokArts, to talk about his journey from journalism and social work into entrepreneurship - and how a pagri-tying service he started at just 17 gradually became a serious business.This is not a polished overnight-success story.Vaibhav shares the difficult moments behind the journey, including periods when money was extremely tight, surviving through COVID, building relationships one person at a time, and learning how much persistence matters when you are trying to create something of your own.We talk about:✨ Starting a business at just 17✨ Turning a traditional skill into a commercial service✨ Building Vaibhav LokArts from the ground up✨ The reality of having almost no money in the bank✨ Surviving the COVID period as an entrepreneur✨ Finding customers through relationships and networking✨ The role of family support✨ His journey through journalism and social work✨ Working around rehabilitation and community issues✨ Staying connected to culture while building a modern business✨ Why commitment to the customer matters✨ Ambition, identity and what he wants to build nextChapters00:00 – From a Turban-Tying Skill to a Business01:26 – What Is Vaibhav LokArts?02:52 – How the Pagri-Tying Business Started07:06 – COVID, Failure & Only ₹2 Left in the Bank11:27 – Starting From Scratch & Growing Slowly18:07 – Why Commitment to Customers Matters24:36 – The Emotional Story Behind a Mother’s Sari Pagri26:40 – Childhood Dreams, Journalism & Entrepreneurship32:40 – Advice for Young People Starting a Business38:18 – Competition, Skills & Finding Your Own Advantage41:06 – Vaibhav’s Work in Drug Rehabilitation46:28 – Social Media Addiction & Life After COVID50:03 – Handling Pressure & Finding Balance55:50 – Your Profession Is Not Your Identity01:02:00 – Business, Career & Vaibhav’s Final Advice01:04:33 – Closing ThoughtsOne of the most interesting parts of Vaibhav’s story is how something as specific as tying a pagri became the starting point for a much bigger entrepreneurial journey.If you are thinking about starting something of your own but feel you do not have enough money, experience or connections yet, this conversation may change how you look at the first step.🎙️ Jaswinder Singh Euphoric PodcastBusiness. Life. People. Stories from Mauritius and beyond.What part of Vaibhav’s journey stood out to you most?#BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #FounderStories #MauritiusBusiness #MauritiusPodcast #SmallBusiness #BusinessJourney #EntrepreneurStory

  2. 4d ago

    Why We Feel Lost, Stressed & Disconnected - And How to Find Yourself Again #mauritius #podcast #life

    Why do so many of us feel stressed, disconnected or unsure about what we really want - even when life appears to be going well?In this episode, I sit down with Agnieszka, a sound practitioner, spiritual guide, visionary artist and life coach, for a fascinating conversation about slowing down, listening to ourselves and reconnecting with something deeper.Agnieszka shares her journey from yoga into working with Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, and explains how sound, meditation, stillness and awareness have become part of her work.We explore:✨ Why stress is often connected to how safe we feel✨ The careers, expectations and identities we build around ourselves✨ Why people can lose touch with what they actually want✨ Sound baths, Tibetan bowls and crystal singing bowls✨ Becoming more aware of our thoughts✨ Relationships and major life decisions✨ Money, material success and the constant need for “more”✨ Nature, silence and reconnecting with yourself✨ Making decisions from the heart rather than fear✨ Finding purpose when choosing a career or direction in life✨ Agnieszka’s own practices for handling stressThe conversation also goes deeper into Agnieszka’s personal spiritual experiences and beliefs around consciousness, past lives, guides, crystals and other dimensions of human experience.Whether you believe in the spiritual side of sound healing or are simply curious about why slowing down can have such a powerful effect on us, this conversation offers a very different perspective on modern life.🎙️ Jaswinder Singh Euphoric PodcastBusiness. Life. People. Stories from Mauritius and beyond.If this conversation makes you think differently about your own life, share your biggest takeaway in the comments.#SoundHealing #SoundBath #CrystalBowls #Spirituality #Meditation #Mindfulness #Mauritius #Podcast #PersonalGrowth #JaswinderSinghEuphoric

  3. Oct 2

    Why He Quit His Job After 13 Years to Start a Business in Mauritius

    In this episode of the Jaswinder Singh Euphoric Podcast, I sit down with Vimal, founder of Ecotronics Automotive, to talk about his journey from employee to entrepreneur.Vimal spent years building his career in the automotive and transport sector, including working in bus operations and later with Metro Express in Mauritius. But while still in a stable full-time role, he started building his own automotive business on the side.In this conversation, we discuss how he made the decision to leave his job, the financial risks involved, the importance of family support, managing employees, dealing with customer expectations, investing in tools and technology, and what it really takes to build a service business from the ground up.We also talk about why starting small can be a smart strategy, how to test a business before going all in, and why quality service and customer trust can become your strongest form of marketing.If you are currently employed but thinking about starting your own business, this episode will give you a very practical perspective from someone who has actually made that transition.📍 Ecotronics Automotive - https://maps.app.goo.gl/aT2Yo7cZKEuzWW1q7If you enjoy real business stories, entrepreneurial journeys, and lessons from people building businesses in Mauritius, subscribe to the channel and follow the podcast for more conversations like this.#Entrepreneurship #MauritiusBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EmployeeToEntrepreneur #SmallBusiness #AutomotiveBusiness #StartupJourney #BusinessLessons #Mauritius #JaswinderSinghEuphoric

  4. Sep 29

    She Built CarBootSales From an Idea Into a Business - CarBootSales.mu #Mauritius #Podcast #Business

    Starting a business may feel exciting. Keeping it alive, growing it, and turning it into something people genuinely connect with - that’s where the real work begins.In this episode of the Jaswinder Singh Euphoric Podcast, we sit down with Annelé Venter - the founder behind CarBootSales to talk about the real journey of building a business from an idea into a community.We go beyond the usual “success story” and talk about what happens behind the scenes - the uncertainty, persistence, lessons, people, and decisions required to keep moving forward when the excitement of starting is over.If you are building a business, thinking about starting one, or simply want to understand what entrepreneurship really looks like, this conversation is for you.👉 Watch until the end and tell us in the comments:What do you think is harder — starting a business or keeping it going?👉 If this episode gives you even one useful idea, LIKE the video so more entrepreneurs can discover these conversations.👉 SUBSCRIBE to the channel and turn on notifications - I’m bringing you real business stories, failures, lessons and journeys from entrepreneurs in Mauritius and beyond.👉 Know someone building a business right now? SHARE this episode with them.And if you have an interesting business journey of your own and would like to appear on the podcast, visit jaswindersingheuphoric.com.Be Euphoric. Keep building.#Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #MauritiusBusiness #CarBootSales #EntrepreneurJourney #SmallBusiness #BusinessStory #StartupJourney #Mauritius #JaswinderSinghEuphoric

  5. Sep 24

    Episode 2 - His MBA Didn’t Teach Him How to Build a Business. Failure Did #lifelessons #Mauritius #business

    Ashvin’s business journey did not follow a straight line.He studied business, built companies, faced failures, returned to employment, and later went through a period where health issues forced him to leave his job. For around five months, he was not working and started creating videos simply because he enjoyed doing it.That period became a turning point.Clients started approaching him for help, and he says that since then more than 150 companies have been created through his work.In this conversation, Ashvin also explains why completing an MBA did not fully prepare him for the reality of starting and growing a small business. According to him, much of the most valuable learning came from actually building, failing, adapting and trying again.We discuss:• What failure teaches that formal education may not• The transition from employment to entrepreneurship• Why a business must solve a genuine customer pain• How to test demand before building a product• Growing from zero to 10,000 TikTok followers in two weeks• Improving sales closing rates• Revenue, profit and cash-flow challenges• Building systems and delegating work• Creating a business that can operate without the owner• Business opportunities and challenges in MauritiusThis is a conversation about entrepreneurship beyond theory: what happens when plans fail, circumstances change, and you still decide to keep building.Watch the full conversation -https://www.youtube.com/@JaswinderSinghEuphoricFollow Ashvin on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashvinujhoodhaSubscribe for more real business stories, practical lessons and conversations with entrepreneurs from Mauritius.#MauritiusBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLessons #SmallBusiness #BusinessFailure #EntrepreneurMindset #MauritiusPodcast #JaswinderSinghEuphoric

  6. Sep 10

    5 years ago he started with just 2 Tables to a 40-Seat Restaurant in Mauritius #mauritius #business

    They started with just 2 tables, serving burgers and noodles. Five years later, their restaurant has space for 40 guests. 🇲🇺But on their first day, three hours passed without a single customer.In the first episode of the Jaswinder Singh Euphoric Podcast, I sit down with Shameem and his wife, the couple behind One and Only Special Cuisine in Mauritius.From meeting in Dubai to building a business together in Mauritius, they share the experiences behind their journey: starting small, finding customers, learning new skills and supporting each other through difficult moments.In this conversation, we talk about:• Starting a restaurant with a small investment and a simple menu.• Using Facebook and TikTok to help people discover your business.• Working with your spouse and handling disagreements.• Why Shameem believes in supporting nearby businesses, including competitors.• Giving every customer the same care, whatever they spend.• Starting a side business while you still have a job.We also explore the role of faith, family and patience in their lives, and why their love of cooking goes beyond the restaurant.If you’ve been dreaming about starting something of your own, this conversation offers a real example of what a small beginning can become.📍 Visit One and Only Special Cuisine in Mauritius:[Get directions on Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/MdkNsh3dSET3h6oC7)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________🎙️ WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST?Do you run a business in Mauritius? I’d love to hear your story: how you started, the challenges you faced and the lessons others could learn from you.Whether you’re just starting or have been in business for years, you’re welcome to express your interest. You don’t need to be famous to have a story worth sharing.👉 Fill out the guest enquiry form: https://form.jotform.com/262513227414046Know a business owner whose story deserves to be heard? Share this invitation with them.Subscribe for more honest conversations with the people behind businesses in Mauritius.💬 What’s holding you back from starting your own business? Tell us in the comments.#Mauritius #MauritiusPodcast #MauritiusBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness

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