Front Runner Podcast

Get an insight into thought-processes of founders, business leaders & professionals that are setting standards for the competition and leading their industry from the front.

Harshal Katre is the founder and director of ProfitBooks.net, India's #1 Accounting Software to date. In his interview with Anuj Raman, Harshal shares: How he found his true passion which also became his business opportunity How you can find what your true passion is (spoiler: you may not like the answer) Why business success is entirely dependent on the person running the show and nothing else Why talking to customers directly is your ultimate competitive edge in business Why passion + perseverance is the key to success in literally anything and much more.... Want to manage your business finances without any prior accounting knowledge?  Visit - www.profitbooks.net It's free forever and you can create unlimited invoices there. Get in touch with Harshal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshalkatre/ Get in touch with Front Runner's Host Anuj Raman https://www.linkedin.com/in/anujraman/

In this episode I get to chat with Rosie Lo Grasso, Marketing Managar at ideapro.com.au Rosie shares the following in the podcast:  - Some low cost, easy to implement marketing tactics for business owners who don't wish to invest in marketing right now. - The kind of marketing should a business owner invest in when the sales pressure is off - The positive impact of design & branding on a business - How to think about a design strategy that transforms a business - How design thinking can help businesses blossom - Traditional media vs modern media as a tool for marketing (& which one works best for what type of business with an example) - A few tips on finding inspiration and overcoming creative blocks ...and much more! TUNE IN NOW!

In this episode I sit down and have a chat with Ben Brockbank the founder of designhammock.agency In this episode Ben shares the following: - Ben's story and why he choose to get into graphic design - Why, when and how you should transition from freelance to an agency - How to find first clients as a beginner (and how he did it) - How to win clients and charge higher prices by becoming a specialist (not a generalist) - How to write your LinkedIn profile and position yourself as an expert in your field. - Ben's thoughts on Hourly vs Project Based Pricing Model - Advice he would give to a driven entrepreneur who is just starting out their as a freelancer specially in the graphic design industry

IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:   - Why you should focus on the customer goals more than yourself or your product or service  - The exact mindset of someone who closes $2500-$10,000 worth of deals.  - How to handle the objection of "I need to think about it"   - Why people tell you "they need to talk to their partner or spouse"  - Your primary focus when you go to a sales call or meeting  - How to get rid of limiting beliefs as a salesperson  - Why closing someone for your product or services is a noble thing to do!  - One actionable advice for a sales person that could improve closing rate immediately     and much more...  TUNE IN NOW!

Welcome to the first episode of FrontLiners Podcast!   Decided to go solo for this first one and share something that I am deeply passionate about and have been successfully doing for the past 1 n a half year - LinkedIn Lead Generation!   Time Stamps:  0:00 - Introduction  0:40 - My background  1:15 - The first C explained  2:32 - The second C explained  3:50 - The third C explained  5:26 - The last C explained  6:08 - Bonus Tip FrontLiners podcast is an interview series hosted by Anuj Raman. The podcast features remarkable entrepreneurs who share real actionable advice, strategies & lessons that they've learned & honed by operating their own business from the front lines everyday!