SunilPrasad360

Listen to the journey of a Vancouver based home baker, who started a company called The Granola Girl.

Hasti is the Owner & Lead Planner of La Vista Events, a wedding and event planning company based out of Vancouver. Hasti joined us on the podcast and shared her story about leaving her full time HR career to pursue her passion for planning. She gave up her 9-5 job as well as her condo, moving back into her parents’ place in order to focus on growing her business at full force. Here she is now, 5 years later, sharing insight into her award winning business. You can check out the full video version here: On that episode, topics range from how to get started as an event planner (and that the only thing you need to invest in the beginning is your time); to the dos and don'ts of wedding planning; to important business operations advice, plus plenty more. Sunil & Hasti go in-depth, followed by a Q&A from the community at the 24 minute mark of the full version. Thanks for coming in Hasti! Check out La Vista Events: www.lavistaevents.com Instagram: @lavistaevents Facebook: @LaVistaEventsVancouver ___ Listen and subscribe : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-exchange-with-sunil-prasad/id1469243647?uo=4

00:11 | If you could change one thing about people in general, what would it be? 00:51 | What is your best tip (or tips) for beginner investors? 02:31 | As an entrepreneur, do you think that dressing sharp will open more doors for you? 03:34 | What is the first thing you notice when you meet someone for the first time? 04:26 | What's the best choice/decision you've made in business? All of those questions answered in this week's BizDev. I want to elaborate a little more on the tips for beginner investors so we'll be doing a little more comprehensive video on that in the near future. Feel free to reach out to me in the comments or through DM if you've got any questions you want answered. ___ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

About a month into hiring Dylan (July 2017) and starting to develop my personal brand, I was talking to a guy outside of a Starbucks. I think he as an app developer or something and we got talking about what I was doing (I had a guy hovering around me with a camera so that may have given it away). So I said I was looking to build a brand through visual/audio content and he told me that statistically, most people who start a vlog or a blog or whatever only last 3 months. I told him that didn't really bother me and he said "we'll see." 24 months later (to the day) and we're still here. Not to mention that this year has been my busiest year so far with the mortgage business, while I know that in the Vancouver area the industry has a whole has just tanked. Having a brand behind you can take you through the down times in business so I'm extremely glad I started it and kept at it. So if you guys are just starting out - whatever it is - drown out the noise and just get to work. I can't say the entire 2 years have been easy, and I would never expect it to be, but we're not stopping now. Thanks to all of you that tune in and watch my videos and listen to the podcast! ___ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

00:48 // How Zillow Got Started & Introduction to Zillow Canada 01:57 // Zillow's Perception in the U.S. Real Estate Market & How Realtors are Utilizing Advertising 04:32 // Zillow's Intuitive Technology & Artificial Intelligence Development 06:35 // How is Zillow Affecting the Real Estate Market? 08:57 // Zillow's Relationship with Realtors I visited Zillow Canada's Vancouver branch a couple of weeks ago to chat with Teri Conrad (Director Broker Relations, Western Canada) about Zillow's arrival in Canada last October, how realtors are interacting with Zillow, and the overall influence Zillow has in both the U.S. and Canadian real estate markets, among other topics. "Zillow is the leading real estate and rental marketplace dedicated to empowering consumers with data, inspiration and knowledge around the place they call home, and connecting them with the best local professionals who can help." www.zillow.com Thanks for the chat Teri! @tericonrad - Instagram ___ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

This is an episode I'm extremely excited about. This man changed my life over the course of the last 7 or 8 years. He helped me find my purpose and he helped me deal with a lot of unnecessary bullshit in my life. My mentor, Dov Baron. All of the work I have done on myself has helped me get to where I am today and I am extremely grateful to have him on the vlog. This way some of you can see Dov in action, hear his story, and get some insight into some of the exercises we went through back in the day, which I still use and carry with me to this day. The entire conversation runs about an hour, so there are timecodes listed above with the main talking point listed in case there is something specific that stands out to you. Dov, thanks again for coming on for this episode and sharing your wisdom! Link to Dov's chat with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7V5_... Dov's channel: youtube.com/dovbaron IG: @dovbaronleadership FB: @DovBaronLeadership www.fullmontyleadership.com Dov's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XrwJcf... ___ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

I've talked about my journey a lot but I don't think I've ever explained exactly my path to starting TFS. Met with Kelsey Johnson of Paragon Mortgage Inc. the other day and got a little more in-depth into why and how I started my own business. After high school I started out as a mechanic for Ford. After a few years of making money and not spending any of it, I had saved up a decent amount for someone in their early 20's. So with that cash I starting investing in the stock market and then shortly after in the real estate market as well. With those investments I had some money coming in and I didn't really need a "job" at that point so I became an investor. So in 2009 I was in California visiting family and was sitting down at a restaurant and got talking to someone next to me. We got talking and eventually he told me he owned the building across the street. So we talked more about investing and business and he mentioned that he used to have a line of credit with Bank of America that he used for some business operations. Bank of America ended up pulling that line of credit from him and so he said he ended up going to a "hard money lender." I said "what the hell is a hard money lender?" He told me it was a private investor that he borrows money from that he pays about 10-12% interest on those loans. Which sparked some real interest in me because I was getting about 3-5% returns from dividends on my stock investments. So I asked him what the investors secured his loan against, and he told my that they secured against his property, so if he didn't pay his loan back, the investors could potentially take over the property he put up as collateral. So anyways, went back home and started doing my research and talking to people and realized in Canada it's called "private lending", or "private mortgage." Went to go start my company and they asked me for my mortgage license, which I didn't have. They told me I needed to have to be a licensed mortgage broker to start a fund like that. So I went to school, got my license, and had to spend 2 years under someone else's mortgage company. And during those 2 years I learned everything I needed to know on the business side - I saw deals coming through, saw how to handle the operations side, ins and outs of regulations, etc, etc... After that I started TFS Total Financing Solutions. A lot has happened since then as well, with that business and some of the other ventures I've started, but that's the jist of how I started my mortgage business. ___ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

Knowing your audience is important, but understanding yourself beforehand is crucial. Your audience is not going to identify with you if they don't know where you stand, first of all. And second, providing insight and advice outside of your area of expertise is just counter-productive to everyone involved. It doesn't make sense for me to talk about cooking or videography, but I've chatted with chef's and sometimes I'll have Dylan come on camera and talk about certain things on the video side if I think my audience can gain some value from it. On the flip side, don't second guess yourself if you're afraid or nervous about sharing your knowledge. Years ago I wanted to start making videos like I am today, but never started. Think about the value I could have been giving to people during those years that people potentially missed out on. And even the growth I would have seen in myself during that time. Anyways, it doesn't matter now, but the point is that you shouldn't wait if you have a feeling that you want to get your voice out there, but dig deep before you do. Have some conversations with yourself, have some conversations with others to see what their interests are - maybe that will guide you to create certain content for certain people. Just get out there and start, whatever it is. ___ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.youtube.com/sunilprasad360

Just a quick overview here guys on running a Facebook ad. This is not meant to be an in-depth tutorial video about how to run a Facebook ad, but instead a more simplified walk-through of my process for this particular ad. In this case we were running an ad for my mortgage company, TFS Total Financing Solutions. Construction season has begun here in B.C. so we wanted to get an ad out there to let people know that we do construction financing. Like I said, this isn't a full tutorial and I'm not a Facebook advertising pro - but this video should demonstrate that the process is fairly simple and straight forward. There's no need to get stressed out over it. In the video I go over the basics: location, demographic, details & interests of the demographic, and just some other simple customization and content tips that should provide some insight into what a Facebook ad for a business looks like. Link to the full ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57G9h... ___ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

We were a little slow on the meeting side this past week and so we were a little short on content, as some of our ideas in the pipeline just weren't ready for action. So me, Dylan, and Ian went and had a chat over some beers about content creation and ended up getting some content out of it. Go figure. This is a perfect example of content creation at its finest - just turn the camera on and start documenting. If you're looking for content and you're not sure what to post, start documenting yourself or have a conversation with somebody and record it. You can even talk about the fact that you're short on content! Which is pretty much what we did. Don't overthink your content. Sometimes you'll have to deviate from your content strategy and when you do, like I said, just document. Head over to tech or business news, see what's going on in current events and see if you have something to say about that. Talk about something that interests you but isn't related to your field! There's always something. Don't be afraid to think outside of your niche sometimes. Anyways, out of this conversation we managed to get a vlog out of it - so there's the content for Youtube and the podcast. We'll post this on Facebook and LinkedIn and from the video we'll get some quotes and graphics and we'll post those on all of our platforms as well (Instagram feed/stories, Snapchat, podcast, etc). By the way... if you want to see baby Sunil and gangster teenage Sunil, scrub over to 02:20 and enjoy where the greatness began! :P ___ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

Had a chat recently with Deepak, where we spoke about our recent experiences in each of our relationships, what that meant for our personal life AND our business life, and also about what it really means to find your passion and stick to it, especially when things get tough.

This episode is a full, uncut talk I had with a friend and colleague Roger Dusanj that runs about 30 mins. We spoke recently about drive and passion and what it means to kick the negative shit out of your life and focus on what really matters. In this case for Roger, it was his kids. He says giving up drinking was extremely important for him in finding his purpose and getting himself on the right track. Couldn't agree more with you, Roger! Thanks again for the chat.

I know millennial entrepreneurs take a lot of heat for being "lazy" and "entitled" and whatever else people throw at them. I've met some that are, sure, but to generalize an entire generation based on certain circumstances doesn't make sense to me. I can point out plenty of lazy and entitled people from all generations! Baby Boomers, Gen X, etc... I know lots of driven and hardworking millennial entrepreneurs. It's easy to sit back and criticize an entire generation when the world around us changing so fast, but it's not productive. I find that the millennial generation just needs to be spoken to differently. You just have to figure out what they want and what makes them tick. Some may say that you shouldn't have to talk to them or go deep, that they should just show up and be ready to work. Why can't it be both? It's about being empathetic and adaptive - no matter who you're talking to or what business you're in. Anyways, that and a few other topics discussed in this week's BizDev! 00:06 - 00:59 | What is the most misunderstood thing about millennial entrepreneurs today? 1:00 - 1:21 | What is one skill every entrepreneur needs to be successful? 1:22 - 2:32 | If you were to be starting out your business now, what would be one thing you would change or do better right from the beginning? 2:33 - 3:40 | How valuable is it for you to work with a team that gets the entrepreneur game? Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

This episode is about 2 things: 1) family and 2) understanding yourself. Even though I'm talking about both in this video I wanted to make clear that at the the end of the day, they are separate from each other. You can't be a good family member or partner if you haven't done the work on yourself. At the same time, you can't be living your life on somebody else's terms. I spoke to 2 great men, Deepak and Roger, about their past and recent experiences with their particular struggles and I also opened up about my recent relationship experience as well. Great guys with great stories and life lessons which I am extremely thankful they shared. Thanks for the chats, guys! This video is all about support and self awareness. Hope everybody gets some value out of our experiences! You can check both my guests out on IG: @rogerdusanj (Roger) @deep_impak (Deepak) ___ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

Step one in saving your money: don't spend it. In my industry (real estate, mortgages), if you work hard enough (and smart enough) you can bank a million over the course of 10 or 15 years. And a lot people did here in Vancouver - but some of them have got nothing to show for it. Now that the market is slowing down and the money isn't coming in like it used to for some, you start to notice who was smart with their money and who was spending it. And a lot of them are hurting. It also exposes those people for their true passion - which likely isn't real estate or mortgages. It just shows that when you do something only for the money, it can have consequences down the road if you're not careful. Sure, Vancouver can be an expensive place to live, but so is everywhere if you're shopping at Urban Fare or Whole Foods. So is everywhere if you buy a Porshe instead of a Toyota. And I'm not talking about the price of real estate here - I understand it's a little out of control. Much like New York and London. I'm talking about all of the other ways you can cut back on your expenses and not spend frivolously on dumb shit that you don't need. Moral of the story: don't do it for the money, do it for your purpose; don't spend on dumb shit; bank all you can and invest it properly. For some more in-depth analysis of home ownership check out this episode: "Rent or Buy: Is Home Ownership Worth It?" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IxaB... ___ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

Rent or Buy??? On this episode we're tackling the issue of buying & owning a home versus renting and what it means for any of your long-term business and investment plans. I came across something on Twitter that someone had done up showing how their investment in a house after 3 years had cost them roughly the same as if they would have rented. Now the point of this video is not to say don't buy a home - but to give you guys some insight into the bigger picture. Are you good with money or bad with money? Sometimes a real estate can act as a forced savings account for people who aren't good with their dough. Do you own a business? It might be better to rent and invest your cash in things that will help you grow than to park your capital in a home. These are all things to consider and everyone is different, but hopefully this video gives you guys some value and understanding about when home ownership is worth it, and when it isn't. Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://lnkd.in/gjcttCy

Questions: 1) "How do you price your services so that your service quality remains high, while not pricing yourself out of the market?" 00:08 - 01:05 2) "I'm running an event this summer and I'm thinking of having a Facebook or Instagram ad to promote it. Is it worth it?" 01:06 - 01:41 3) "Would you rather have one large business or many small businesses?" 01:42 - 02:14 4) "Should you brand yourself or brand your business? How does someone choose one over the other?" 02:15 - 04:05 Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

Had a chat (a few weeks ago) with Cliff Mander, CEO of CKM Sports Management. CKM is one of the leading hockey specific player agencies on the planet, using their technology and data analytics to empower their clients, while also using holistic player improvement - meaning that they focus on improving players’ psychological strength, physical ability and education. So naturally we discussed the state of player development and where that is trending - but we also talked shop and what it was like starting an agency in a competitive market filled with long established brands and businesses. Thanks for the talk Cliff, learned a lot - keep up the good work! CKM socials: - www.ckmsports.com - IG: @ckm_sports_management - FB: @ckmsportsmanagement Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

Stopped by the Canadian Mortgage Broker's Association FUNDAMENTALS19 Conference last week. These conferences aren't typically my cup of tea but thought it was a good opportunity to meet some of the private lenders I deal with and put some faces to names and ALSO utilize my time there in a different way.... A big part of going was to get some footage and produce some content to prove how valuable it is to have some sort of a brand on your social media platforms. Not everyone who goes to a mortgage conference goes for business. To be honest, I think a lot go just to mingle and drink. So I thought bringing a camera along with me this time can show that you can utilize a mortgage conference for other purposes - not just the traditional "have a drink and pass a business card" kind of way. Let me know what you guys think of these conferences... I'm curious to know what other people are getting out of them. Are they a waste of time or do you find them useful? ___ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

This week's 1-on-1 features Kiki Freeman, Broker & CEO at GrowHouseLA, a cannabis real estate company that provides inventory, including land, industrial warehouses and retail locations in compliant areas. We discussed her role at GrowHouse and how she bridges the gap between cultivator and investor and the current state of residential and commercial real estate in the L.A. area. Thanks Kiki - you can check her out below! IG: @KikiSellHomesLA LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kikirealestate https://www.growhousela.org/ (IG: @GrowHouseLa) ___

When you give pure value to someone, it sticks with them. In this case I had a deal come my way that looked great in the short-term but had no real viable long-term exit. Being a business owner is about seeing the bigger picture and making decisions based on longevity - so I take that mentality into my work as a mortgage broker. Commissions will come as long as you are focused on your client first. Whipping up a quick deal to make some cash will give you only that - cash. I think this is a big mistake that a lot of mortgage brokers or loan officers will make, as they often look to jump into any deal they can find just to cash out quick. Number one is the interests of the client, and then look for the long-term viability. How much you get paid as a broker will often be the result of those practices. If I took that deal and in 12 months time it didn't work out for, that client will likely never deal with me again and is more than likely to tell his friends/colleagues/etc that I didn't serve him well. Lose the deal, never the client. ___ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

In this video I outline the basic process in putting together a private mortgage deal - from the initial consultation all the way to funding. I know some of you are familiar with the traditional mortgage process and less familiar with the private mortgage process, so I thought this was a good way to introduce the basic procedure of how to get a private deal funded. I focus on the 10 key steps that occur after a deal comes across my desk: 1) Initial Consultation, 2) Service Offered, 3) Substantiate Borrower's Strength, 4) Crafting the Mortgage Proposal, 5) Present Proposal to Lenders, 6) Negotiate with Lender, 7) Order Appraisal, 8) Commitment Letter, 9) Lawyers Instruct, 10) Funding. Feel free to leave a comment if you have more in-depth questions regarding the private mortgage process. ___ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

(Time-codes for each question below - 1st question begins at 00:24) Here are my answers to some frequently asked questions regarding private mortgage that I thought could provide some basic understanding on the topic. I wanted to outline the main differences between traditional and private lending services and why someone may choose to pick a private mortgage over going to a major lender (banks, etc)... We will be making a series on mortgage related questions and information where I'll get a little more in-depth into some of these topics and phrases. Feel free to send me a DM if you guys have any further questions, my Instagram handle is down below :) 1) What is Private Mortgage / Hard Money Lending? 00:24 - 01:04 2) Why choose Private Mortgage over traditional lending services? 01:04 - 02:25 3) Are the fees/rates higher on the private side? 02:25 - 03:44 4) What is the main difference between private & traditional mortgage lending? 03:44 - 04:36 5) Typically how much is required as a down payment on a private mortgage? 04:36 - 05:24 ___ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

There may have been times in my past where I've lost a deal because I was a jerk or inexperienced or not competitive enough - but I've never lost a deal because of my skin color as far as I know. If I have, I would have no idea of ever knowing and I really wouldn't give a crap either way. I guess I am a "minority" but I don't think of it that way at all. Business is about providing service and value and in my experience I've never dealt with anything negative because of my skin color. Maybe I'm "lucky" or maybe it's because I don't care about that stuff but regardless, I've always put service, value, and compassion first. And I would say the market is the same way. So if you're a minority business owner, I wouldn't be worried. And, if you ever have to deal with any of that, forget em'! They're a waste of your time. Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

Had a meeting last week with Fraser Valley Virtual (links below) and talked primarily about how to grab attention and grow your business when you're starting out. In my mind it comes down to: 1) Producing Content to Spark Interest (00:36 - 03:00) 2) Who to Target & How (03:00 - 04:20) 3) Advertising via Social Media (04:20 - 08:15) 4) Produce as Much Content as Possible (08:15 - 09:40) I get into more detail on each point throughout the video and provide some examples of what we've done and some more generic examples as well. Fraser Valley Virtual is an all-in-one visual marketing service currently focused on servicing the real estate sector, with plans to expand into other industries. Even though much of the content in the video is centered around their business, I give some more general insight as well so that there is context for everyone. Thanks for dropping by Meena & Sundeep - you guys can check them out here: www.fraservalleyvirtual.com IG: @fraservalleyvirtual FB: @fraservalleyvirtual Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

It’s been almost a year since I posted my first rant on the state of the Vancouver housing market where I had said that things had gotten stupid. (Honestly doesn’t feel like a year ago). But things have changed a little bit. The market has slowed considerably due in part to some government intervention and also because of some other trends like affordability and livability. Downsizing plays into that as well with some people realizing now that they don’t need the big house anymore - or if they do, they go to Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford and other places in the Fraser Valley. But the big thing here is what do you do next? Maybe you were looking to buy in Vancouver and now you’re not sure because of the cooling market. Maybe you’re in the real estate game and you’ve got to figure some shit out in your life now. Regardless, hopefully this video can help you figure some of that shit out, or at least just give you some insight into the current trends. I know I am doing some reevaluation myself in my mortgage business so you’ll get to see where my head is at regarding my future plans. 2018 was a great learning year and we’re going to roll with that into 2019. Source: https://jaybanks.ca/vancouverrealesta... Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

Been getting some questions lately on what is needed to start vlogging so I wanted to show you guys what I started with (before hiring Dylan) and what we use now. The equipment used really hasn’t changed from then till now, other than a few upgrades. But I go over the basics of what is needed in terms of equipment - some of it you might already own! I also talk about the more important side of vlogging and what you need for that. It’s not so much about the camera and sound equipment but the equipment you have in your head. Getting your mind right before vlogging is more important than having the best gear. Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

I see a lot of real estate IG pages that are all the same… All the photos are of the house you just listed or the house you just sold. I’m sure a few people out there like seeing what your commission may have been on your last sale but most people want to see some sort of value brought to them. I touch on that in this week’s chat. This week’s questions: “What are your thoughts on 50/50 partnerships?” “What are your thoughts on minimum wage? I personally think we should get rid of it but then again I’ve always paid way over minimum…” “What are the best types of social media posts you have seen for real estate?” “What’s the one buzz-word or phrase that warns you to stay away from potential partnerships or business deals?” ___________ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

You’ve gotta take a long-term approach to investing. Everyone seems to be looking for that quick and easy investment where you put $1,000 dollars into some cryptocurrency and make $15,000 by the end of the year. Let me tell you, I have yet to find an investment that is safe and reliable in the short term. I don’t believe it exists. I’d say that the hardest part of investing is the saving. Actually putting money aside to invest. It starts with cutting back on dumb shit and saving money and when you’ve got that in order it still takes a while to build your portfolio. Hopefully this video gives you some insight into some of the investing practices that have enabled me to find some success over the years. Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

I deal with a lot of people in real estate in (and out) of my business. The way business is done is constantly evolving with new technology and with progress to existing platforms and it can be tough to navigate in typically traditional markets (like real estate). Here is my best advice for all of you in the real estate game. Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

I really cannot stress this enough. The amount of time wasted by others caring too much about others opinions blows my mind. I believe this one of, if not the most significant factor in holding people back. Fuck what others think. Live your life. Pursue your dreams. ___________ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360 https://www.youtube.com/sunilprasad360

-“I hit a home run with my client, got them 100 leads in 2 weeks, we discuss other opportunities and then crickets, only to realize later that they literally stole my entire funnel. What do you do? Confront them or let karma take its course?” - “How did you come up with names for your businesses? I’m stuck and I’ve got no more names popping into my head…” - “Dumb but honest question, I used to be a musician. Do you think any entrepreneurs would listen to entrepreneur-themed music? I know, sounds corny, but music centered around feeding your family, building a better life, and being successful?” - “When you started a new business, did you go all in or slowly transition between an occupation or venture until things picked up in your new business.” ___________ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

This week's questions: - “Are you an optimist, pessimist, or realist?” - “Is it possible to establish a freelancing business for the long term?” - “What is the best way to promote your promotional video?” - “What do you think of people starting businesses as business coaches when they’ve never owned a business?” ___________ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

Economic downturn, why I choose to be an entrepreneur, whether or not I use business cards.... Ask your questions down below! Business, personal, and everything in between. ___________ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

How to Gain Confidence When You're Starting Out - Business Development Q & A #035 - “If you could have dinner with one person, living or dead, who would it be and why?” - “What is the best way to stay innovative in your niche when you don’t have a multi-million dollar budget like your competitors?” - “How much content should you be putting out knowing that a large part of your audience may not have the same taste as you?” - “How do you gain confidence in yourself at the start of your career?” - “How important are your selling skills as an entrepreneur and what are the different things that have made you improve as a salesman?” __________ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

Back in September I was travelling a bit through the East Coast and came across this great store in Saint John, New Brunswick called Strong & Free. I spoke with the two owners, Denise and Patricia and thought it would be good to have them on the podcast to discuss the process of building a clothing brand in store and online and bring some info and value to those in the retail/apparel game. Check out their apparel in the links below, they make awesome stuff and it’s all made locally in Nova Scotia! Their contact is there as well for any other inquiries. Thanks for the chat Denise, keep up the good work. Shop Online (Men & Women’s): https://www.stanfields.com/men/catego... Instagram: @strongandfreecanada Facebook: @canadastrongandfree www.strongandfreeemblem.com Contact: canadastrongandfree@gmail.com strongandfreemarketing@gmail.com ___________ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360

Another round of questions, another round of answers. - “Do you think there’s such thing as too much of a niche when picking your target market?” - “Do you still cold call in 2018?” - “How do you convert customers into recurring customers?” - “Do you see value in posting the same video on 2 platforms?” ___________ Some People by Dj PYC @pycmusic Music provided by Free Music for Vlogs youtu.be/To4lDU7gvNw ___________ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360 Today’s Leaders Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sunilprasad360 ___________

There came a point in my life when I knew I needed to change my surroundings or otherwise I was gonna’ go nuts. It was mainly the people I had surrounded myself. I realized that they weren’t propping me up for success. Not necessarily in business but just life in general - my happiness, my passions, my relationships... So this is the story of when I did something about it and destroyed my phone... ___________ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360 Subcribe to my YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/sunilprasad360

Utilize all of the tools at your disposal. In today’s age that means they are likely technologically based. There are app developers out there that are constantly looking to provide apps that make your life easier every day. Use them! Here are 3 apps I use that make my life easier, in business or otherwise. ___________ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sunilprasad360

Rejuvenation is important. Grounding yourself is important. Making sure your head in the right place is important. I just wanted to have a quick chat about what it means to take the time you need while still focusing on your goals. It’s good to take time, but more importantly it’s better to understand WHY you are taking the time. ___________ Stay up to date on my day to day business life: https://www.facebook.com/sunilprasad360 https://youtube.com/sunilprasad360

So I had a great chat this past week with Dizzy Aaron about how to make money flipping things on Amazon. And when I say things, I mean anything. Books, coffee, mac & cheese…. He’s an awesome guy with an even better work ethic. He explains how he got to where he is now - trials and triumphs included - and how to get started in the flipping game. And be sure to check out his Youtube and Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/dizzyresells - https://www.youtube.com/dizzyaaron - dizzyaaron.com Dizzy, thanks for the insight!

A lot of people are wanting to know what kind of #business they should start. They know they want to start one, but they’re not sure what. I’ll give you a hint: what is it that drives you to wake up every day and create? That’s likely your #answer. And so this week I wanted to #chat about turning your #lifestyle into a viable business.

What do you think of when you hear the words “corporate culture?” Is it a negative reaction? Positive? Corporate culture is something that in a lot of cases can be made better, but this podcast features my thoughts about corporate culture, what it means to me, and how I want to put that into action within my business.

Target audiences, niche demographics, post-secondary education, the internet, and sales pitches, on this week’s Coffee Shop Chat.

This week’s podcast features a discussion on sports and the correlation between a top athlete’s mindset and a successful entrepreneur. I often use sports analogies to explain my points, and some don’t understand or don’t think it’s relevant. Hopefully this podcast explains some of my thinking.

Discussing corporate culture, the launch of #IGTV, managing fast #business growth, and… how to sell… bananas?

IGTV came out this week and we’re discussing its relevance, longevity, and potential impact on the social media world. (My content now streaming on IGTV, incase you were wondering).

What branding means to me, what gets me out of an emotional rut, and whether or not rewarding yourself is productive are among some of the questions answered this week on Coffee Shop Chat.

This week I wanted to contribute to the dialogue surrounding mental health issues. Entrepreneurship can at times be lonely, demanding, and stressful. It’s important to reach out and seek help and assistance when you’re in need of it. Canada Suicide Prevention Service: Phone: toll-free 1-833-456-4566 Text: 45645 www.crisisservicescanada.ca India: Phone: 91-22-27546669 www.aasra.info US: Phone: 1-800-273-8255 www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org UK: www.nhs.uk/conditions/suicide

Attracting your audience, dealing with procrastination & breaking bad habits, and some personal challenges I’m facing in business right now.

Starting today I’ll be bringing you a new podcast every Friday. Topics will range from business to technology to sports to scotch to whatever. We’re just starting it out so we’re not yet sure where this will go but for now it’s another way for me to provide some more value to all of you. The podcast will go live in the morning and the video recording will follow in the afternoon. Weekly Episodes of the vlog will still be coming, but we’re going to change it up at least for the next couple of weeks while I prepare for the next stage of growth. Thanks again to all of you for your continued support and I’m so pumped to bring this channel to the next level. Live it up!