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Reality Of Food & Restaurant Business, Franchise, Zomato & Swiggy - Sagar Daryani | F0 244 Raj Shamani Aug 24, 2024

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Timestamp: (00:00) - Introduction

(01:43) - Opening a restaurant in India

(05:43) - Mistakes people make while opening a restaurant

(08:57) - Why pay triple the price?

(12:28) - Origin of momos in India

(17:03) - Shifting crowds from street food to a brand

(19:33) - Finding the cuisine gap

(26:28) - “Pick up and go” model

(30:49) - Starting out from a tier 2 city

(39:27) - Common mistakes in fast food industry

(45:52) - Indian brands going global

(49:16) - Indian brands most likely to go global

(51:21) - Indian’s hospitality is the best worldwide

(57:08) - Delivery model

(1:09:49) - Effective growth hacks

(1:12:00) - Most non-veg eating area

(1:16:37) - Eating habits around India

(1:18:55) - Most health conscious cities

(1:19:47) - Why not a franchise?

(1:22:29) - Revenue of Wow! Momo

(1:25:32) - New restaurants over dependent on online aggregators

(1:28:49) - Thank you!

In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Sagar Daryani in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the Founder and CEO of Wow! Momo Foods Pvt. Ltd. He has in-depth knowledge when it comes to restaurant businesses and overall business making. In this episode, we talked about the different licences that are needed to open a restaurant business, how it differs in various states, why they sell momo at 3x price, and how their business is growing. We then talked about the history of momo, why it suddenly got so popular, in which cities and states their momo are being sold the most. We also discussed the gap in the cuisine market of India and potential foods that have a huge market in India. He also talked about the pick-up food model is better than cloud kitchens and how they have the potential to grow more. Towards the end, we discussed why he says the future will belong to businesses that started in small towns and whether having business at railway stations and airports affects the brand positioning of the business. He then shared the top 3 mistakes small restaurants make, he also shared advice for new restaurant owners and compared Zomato and Swiggy. We ended our conversation by talking about why he didn’t start the franchises of Wow! Momo and shared their yearly revenue and future goals. For such interesting episodes, subscribe to our channel now!

Wow! Momo is a chain of fast food restaurants headquartered in Kolkata. Our Other ventures are Wow! China, Wow! Chicken and China Belly.

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Rajkummar Rao on STREE 2, Childhood, Success Story, SRK, Love & Relationships | FO243 Raj Shamani Aug 22, 2024

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Timestamp: (00:00 - Introduction (01:44) - Some actors have a unique aura (03:50) - His favourite character he played (07:18) - His childhood (16:25) - His fascination for acting (20:07) - Approval that matters most to him (25:36) - Glorifying negative characters (28:39) - His defining moment (34:49) - How Bareilly Ki Barfi changed his career (35:59) - Importance of defining a brand as an actor (42:12) - Lack of comedy movies in Bollywood (51:44) - His relationship with his wife (1:08:20) - Difference between him & his wife (1:11:02) - His relationship with his mom (1:12:03) - Lowest point in his life (1:15:41) - Has success changed him? (1:17:57) - His next goal (1:20:42) - Thank you! My gear for shooting this video:

In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Actor RajKummar Rao in conversation with Raj Shamani. He has done 3 blockbuster movies back to back. His top movies are ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi,’ ‘Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana,’ and ‘Stree.’ In this episode, we talked about his favorite movies that he acted in, about his childhood stories and how his childhood shaped him as a person and directed him towards his dreams. He then shared his school love story and how he got beaten up for a girl. Then we talked about his relationship with his Mom and Dad, what made him interested in becoming an actor, what is his definition of a great artist, and why characters like Dev Das and Kabir Singh are glorified. Towards the end, we talked about how he got his first film, how his career gradually took off, his thoughts on Shah Rukh Khan and how he met Patralekha. He shared his memories with Patralekha, crazy things he did and what are some regrets he has since he lost his parents. We ended our conversation by talking about what success means to him and what his next goal is. For such insightful conversations, subscribe to our channel now! Follow Rajkummar Rao Here: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rajkummar_rao/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/rajkummarrao⁠

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The Story Of Hotmail, Rich Lifestyle, Microsoft, Apple & Elon Musk - Sabeer Bhatia | FO 242 Raj Shamani Aug 20, 2024

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Timestamp: (00:00) - Introduction (02:05) - The idea behind Hotmail (07:23) - How Hotmail went viral (11:23) - How to convince VCs about your idea? (15:18) - Selling Hotmail to Microsoft (30:25) - Becoming a multi-millionaire (36:34) - Jaxtr SMS (39:05) - What is real innovation? (42:45) - Why do India’s bright minds leave? (44:00) - Why do entrepreneurs fail? (46:51) - Meeting Elon Musk (49:12) - Tesla is a walking computer (50:31) - What’s next for communication? (51:29) - Why Gmail won (52:18) - The charm of Steve Jobs (56:24) - Leadership styles (59:26) - Microsoft vs Apple (1:00:14) - Indian dream life vs American dream life (1:03:26) - Skills for financial independence (1:05:14) - Thank you! My gear for shooting this video:

In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Sabeer Bhatia in conversation with Raj Shamani. He has been the co-founder of Hotmail, COO of Biscuit Labs, and also the co-founder of ShowReel. He has incredible knowledge of the global market, business building, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, we talked about how he came up with the idea of Hotmail and its name. How he built Hotmail, raised funds from the VCs and how they sold Hotmail to Microsoft. He then talked about Tiktok, how it is subconsciously ruling the minds of the kids in the US. We then talked about his meeting with Bill Gates and what he did with the money he received after selling Hotmail to Microsoft and the life realization he had after enjoying and buying things with that money. Towards the end, we talked about why the US is better for entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas and how the US helps in growth of such businesses. We then talked about why maximum entrepreneurs fails, what are some common reasons, two types of VCs in the world, why people trust Elon Musk, will email be dead in the future, why Steve Jobs is one of the greatest entrepreneurs and three skills every individual should learn to grow fast in their career. For such insightful episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel. Follow Sabeer Bhatia Here: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sabeerbhatia.official/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/sabeer⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabeer-bhatia-silicon-valley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Know More, Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎

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Kangana Ranaut on Childhood, Fake Awards, Red Flags in Men, Bollywood & Politics| FO 241 Raj Shamani Aug 17, 2024

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(00:00) - Introduction

(01:55) - Growing up in a joint family

(19:04) - How she got into acting

(29:41) - Law of attraction

(31:58) - Misconceptions about Kangana

(35:57) - Reason behind joining politics

(40:41) - Fakeness of Indian award shows

(42:41) - Her & SRK are the last of the superstars

(45:29) - Crazy fan interaction

(46:40) - Reality of Bollywood parties

(50:58) - Her thoughts on marriage

(54:33) - Red flags in men

(1:04:22) - Friendships in politics

(1:06:14) - Are actors good politicians?

(1:07:09) - Are politicians good actors?

(1:09:52) - Emergency

(1:11:13) - Her thoughts on Indira Gandhi

(1:13:12) - Why she thinks Rahul Gandhi is dangerous

(1:15:34) - One mistake in her life

(1:16:58) - Thank you!

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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Kangana Ranaut in conversation with Raj Shamani. She is an actor, Filmmaker, and Politician. Her best acting performances are seen in movies like ‘Queen’, ‘Fashion’, ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ and many others. In this episode, we talked about her childhood, and how she went from being a dreamy girl to being a rebellious girl, her school and hostel stories, and how she left her family and pursued acting. She then shared how she got her first film, how Khans have always been kind to her, how she hates Bollywood parties, and why she doesn’t have any friends in Bollywood. She then shared why some people are scared of her and the reality of Bollywood parties. Towards the end, we talked about the reality of Indian award shows, if she is planning to get married, and her thoughts on love. We ended our conversation by talking about the biggest mistake she thinks she made in her life, her opinions on politicians, and why she says that Rahul Gandhi is the most dangerous man. To keep watching such interesting episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel. Follow Kangana Ranaut Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanganaranaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/KanganaTeam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KanganaRanaut

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Exposing Shark Tank India, Subway, 1400 Cr Breakfast Business - Fit & Flex | FO 240 Raj Shamani Aug 15, 2024

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Timestamp: (00:00) - Introduction (01:52) - His obsession with running a marathon (05:22) - Why marathons are gaining global popularity (07:17) - His journey (14:53) - His experience being on Shark Tank India (38:00) - Increase in sales after Shark Tank India (40:43) - Promoting Western breakfasts in India (47:17) - Raj tries the crunchy granola (53:13) - No one wants to spend on health (58:25) - Is Subway healthy? (1:00:06) - Most unhealthy food (1:02:27) - How to get listed on Dmart (1:03:34) - Spending less on marketing (1:05:27) - Tips for startups heading to Shark Tank India (1:07:15) - Thank you!

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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Pathik Patel in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the founder of Fit and Flex, the director of Basil Commodities, and a Marathon Runner. From Marathon to Shark Tank India, we discussed over many things in our conversation. In this episode, we talked about how he got into the marathon, and how he has progressed in the running over the last few years. We then talked about how he made Rs1400 cr business last year, how he started, the challenges he faced during COVID-19, how the business picked up, and how it reached where it is today. We then discussed the ‘Shark Tank’ controversy of their brand and discussed all the blame that Sharks had put on his products. One by one he explained and gave answers to all those blames. Towards the end, we talked about how big is the cereals market, what products are most consumed, and why these modern-day food options are needed. He shared how these products can be used as healthy snacking options. We then discussed how healthy are Subway brand’s food products and ended by asking him for advice for anyone who is planning to go to ‘Shark Tank India’. Follow Pathik Patel Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathik_patel82/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/pathik-patel-798ba398 Follow Fit & Flex Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitandflexindia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitandflexindia YouTube: @fitflex430 Twitter: https://twitter.com/fitnflexgranola

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PARA SFs, Indian Army, Weapons & Dangerous Missions ft. Col. Shivender Kanwar | FO 239 Raj Shamani Aug 13, 2024

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Timestamp: (0:00) - Introduction

(02:12) - India vs American military equipment

(05:58) - Top 3 special forces

(07:38) - Weapons used by Special Forces

(11:59) - His top 3 weapons

(14:12) - His selection process of Para SF

(19:18) - A day in a life of a Para SF soldier

(35:47) - Forming the A Team

(42:20) - Is India afraid of China?

(45:41) - Lines he has crossed in his career

(1:04:39) - The story of 30 gunshots

(1:13:23) - Militants being supported by people

(1:18:34) - Living in harsh conditions

(1:21:51) - Should it be compulsory to serve the Army?

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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Col Shivender Pratap Singh Kanwar in conversation with Raj Shamani. He has been a part of the Special Forces, he is a counter-terrorist expert and the only officer to undergo three Special Forces Probations. In this episode, we talked about how the Indian military is different from the American military in terms of weapons, his favorite weapons, and which are the best three special forces in the world according to him. He then shared the types of weapons our military uses and also shared the intense selection process of special forces. He shared the intense challenges they have to face in the 90 days of probation and how they are tested mentally and physically while surviving on 2-3 hours of sleep. Towards the end, he shared stories from his Special Forces days, how once he was shot 30 gunshots, and how he was saved. Then we talked about why it is said that local people support militants and the dangerous missions they have survived. He also shared inside stories of the Indian military and special forces. To keep watching such interesting podcasts, subscribe to our channel today! Follow Col. Shivender Kanwar Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivender.kanwar/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Col.ShivenderKanwar LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/shivender-pratap-singh-kanwar-27320612a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Know More, Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎

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Farhan Akhtar on Alpha Male, Patriarchy, Bollywood, ZNMD Sequel, SRK & DON 3 | FO238 Raj Shamani Aug 08, 2024

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Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (01:44) - His favourite role (02:17) - Feminine side of men (09:20) - Should some movies not be made? (11:33) - Farhan’s definition of Alpha (13:51) - Dealing with his first flop (23:56) - Most high budget film he’s done (24:58) - How his childhood shaped his career (31:48) - His motivation (38:53) - Reason behind Lakshya (40:11) - Importance of goals (46:25) - Creating impactful films (53:18) - His mindset (57:16) - His learnings from his father (1:00:07) - Why he chose Shah Rukh for Don 2 (1:02:40) - Shah Rukh Khan’s magic (1:07:02) - On casting Ranveer Singh for Don 3 (1:09:47) - Learnings from his sister (1:11:33) - Thank you!

In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have actor Farhan Akhtar in conversation with Raj Shamani. He has directed films like “Dil Chahta hai”, “DON 2”, and “Lakshya”. His brilliant acting performances are seen in films like “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara”, “Dil Dhadakne Do” and “Rock On”. In this episode, we talked about the film “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara”, how men are conditioned in society, and how our culture and society contributed to their current behavior patterns. We then talked about his definition of an Alpha Man, what he was chasing during the start of his career, how “Dil Chahta Hai” movie happened, how he got depressed when his movie “Lakshya” didn’t work, and how he the idea of making “DON 2”. We also talked about his childhood stories, his college days, and how he came into movies. Towards the end, we talked about his travel experiences and learning through them, and what goal setting is important in life. We also discussed why he chose Ranveer Singh for “DON 3”, how he chose Shah Rukh Khan for “DON 2” and what makes SRK an exceptional personality. To listen to more such interesting conversations, subscribe to our channel now! Follow Farhan Akhtar Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faroutakhtar Twitter: https://twitter.com/FarOutAkhtar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farhanakhtarlive/ ⁠

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How To Deal With Childhood Trauma, Toxic Parents & Toxic Partner - Riri Trivedi |FO 237 Raj Shamani Aug 06, 2024

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(00:00) - Introduction (01:30) - Ways families influence children to choose bad partner (04:53) - Children can develop trauma from ages 0 to 3 (11:16) - How everyone interprets events differently (16:49) - How emotional neglect & abuse shape our brain (19:14) - Toxic shame & healthy shame (27:04) - How people become codependent (32:25) - How people develop abandonment issues (43:23) - Harmful attention seeking behaviours (47:34) - Does having kids fix marital problems? (50:16) - How to handle your triggers (55:20) - Psychiatrist vs psychologist (1:00:36) - Techniques to heal from trauma (1:03:24) - Most astounding research yet (1:11:29) - Parental physical abuse (1:16:04) - Many men don’t seek therapy (1:19:19) - Extramarital affairs (1:22:31) - Signs of healthy relationships (1:27:24) - Importance of space (1:32:08) - Mental fitness or physical fitness (1:35:43) - Psychoneuroimmunology (1:41:07) - Concluding thoughts (1:43:36) - Thank you! In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Riri G Trivedi in conversation with Raj Shamani. She is a PhD scholar in childhood trauma & mental health, co-founder of Wellness Space, and an Inner child therapy trainer and parenting coach. In this episode, we talked about the psychology of people who marry at an early, three things families do wrong that make the child choose the wrong life partners, what are top contributors to suicide, and the difference between toxic and healthy shame and toxic and healthy fear. We then talked about tips for raising an independent kid and how to build emotional resilience in kids. We also talked about the causes of self-harming behavior, what is trauma and the signs and causes of it, and the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist and when to go to each of them. Towards the end, we talked about shocking facts she found out during her research, what real forgiveness is, and the side effects on kids when they are beaten up by their parents. We then talked about why some men tolerate domestic violence by their wives, what are the few common qualities in functional, healthy couples, and tips on healthy parenting. To watch such insightful podcasts, subscribe to our channel right now! Follow Riri G Trivedi Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ririitrivedi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@riritrivedi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riri.trivedi LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/ririi-g-trivedi-6729068

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Indian Maps, Indian States, Corruption, Relations With China - Dr Sanjeev Chopra | FO 236 Raj Shamani Aug 03, 2024

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(00:00) - Introduction (01:37) - Original size of India (04:45) - Influence of the royals after Independence (11:10) - Annexation of Tibet (14:11) - Importance of changing names of places (18:47) - Southern sentiment following the map change (25:09) - Need of internal reorganisation (34:07) - Smaller states develop faster (38:00) - What is going on with Chandigarh (40:33) - Why states within countries seek independence (44:57) - Why neighbouring countries aren't prosperous (52:18) - Chinese influence on neighbouring countries (1:01:43) - Challenges of China (1:05:52) - Most vulnerable Indian border (1:07:37) - India’s soft power (1:11:25) - Importance of inclusive languages (1:17:17) - Reason behind name changes (1:24:20) - Lal Bahadur Shastri (1:25:13) - Corruption or demand & supply rates? (1:31:54) - Salary of an Agricultural Secretary (1:35:15) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Dr. Sanjeev Chopra in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is an Ex IAS, Historian, and the Founder of Valley of Words Literature and Arts. This episode will give you insights into the history of India and many unheard stories of India. In this episode, we talked about how big India was, how it has evolved over the years, the history of India, how states were divided, why it is said that UP controls politics, why most of our neighboring countries are not growing prosperous and how Singapore’s economy grew. We then talked about why India will overtake China in the future and what challenges China is facing. We also talked about what are our soft powers, and which are the most vulnerable areas. Towards the end, we talked about why certain names of states and cities have changed, how our economy has evolved, which are the countries that have less corruption, and how much is the salary of an IAS who is an agriculture secretary in India. For such insightful episodes, subscribe to our channel. Follow IAS Sanjeev Chopra Here: Twitter: https://x.com/choprasanjeev Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanjeevchopraIAS/

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Sunidhi Chauhan On Reality Shows, Music, Arijit Singh, Concerts & Coke Studio | FO 235 Raj Shamani Aug 01, 2024

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(00:00) - Introduction

(01:46) - Thought behind Leta Jaijo Re

(04:29) - Difference between inspiration & copying

(08:40) - What autotune actually does

(11:36) - The charm of Arijit Singh

(16:14) - Sunidhi’s inspirations

(22:13) - The truth of reality shows

(27:25) - Bollywood mafia

(32:55) - Why hindi music isn’t going international

(36:00) - Boom of Pakistani music

(40:48) - Journey of making a song

(45:20) - What goes into putting on a concert

(49:23) - Her first concert experience

(1:00:28) - Why musicians aren't big stars in India

(1:05:24) - Sunidhi’s biggest challenge

(1:13:05) - Thank you!

In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Sunidhi Chauhan in conversation with Raj Shamani. She is a playback singer and has sung songs like Te Amo, Beedi, Sheila Ki Jawani, and many such popular Bollywood movie songs.

In this episode, we talked about Sunidhi’s project with Coke studio, why suddenly remix songs have increased in India, if she uses Auto-Tune while singing, and how Auto-Tune is used in the music industry today. We then talked about Arijit Singh, why he became so popular, and her experience working with him. We talked about her idols, inspirations, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, and experience doing reality shows. She also shared the dark reality of reality shows.

Towards the end, we talked about surprising things that she has witnessed while doing reality shows, why Indian music has still not become viral worldwide, and why suddenly Pakistani songs are going viral. We then talked about live concerts and what it takes to make such grand shows happen, and she shared stories from her concerts. We ended our conversation by talking about why India doesn’t have young female pop singers, how she manages motherhood and career, and the biggest challenge she faces. For such interesting episodes, subscribe to our channel.

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