Business Episodes

In this episode of BasTalk, we embarked on a journey to explore the world of marketing events and conferences, aiming to answer the age-old question: Are they truly worth your time and investment? 💼 We examine the pros and cons of both virtual and physical events, providing valuable insights for marketers looking to make informed decisions about their event strategies. Stay tuned for more engaging episodes as I navigate the ever-evolving terrain of the corporate landscape on BasTalk Until next t...

Picture this: The marketing team is the fearless tightrope walker, carefully balancing creativity and strategy, aiming to captivate the audience with their daring stunts. Meanwhile, the sales team is the master juggler, skillfully tossing leads and negotiations in the air, hoping to catch them all and score that coveted win.But wait! Amidst the circus mayhem, there's often a comical misalignment between these two groups. It's like watching the tightrope walker and the juggler accidentally swap p...

Did you spot the right trainer? If not, the results could be disastrous. Besides not yielding the proper return on investment, Instead of helping the team, it could confuse them.

What works better - working for a big brand or a small company? The answer might surprise you. People often think of it as a no-brainer. Join a big tech company, and the rest of it takes care of itself until they get jolted out of their silly perceptions. Likewise, some think working at a startup is the easiest thing to do until the paycheck gets delayed ten days and your bank account is depleting. On one hand, money is more at a big brand; on the other, the workload complexity doubles while the...

Most sales people fear customer objections. They dread hearing "we have no money" , "you are too expensive" , "we're all set" , "call back in 6 months" etc. And then all the energy goes out of the system. Mustering up enthusiasm and energy from another call becomes like lifting a mountain with a screwdriver. Customers on the other hand are tired of flaky salespeople. They are tired of hearing the same stuff repeatedly, they are tired of sales people trying to make money off of their situation in...

Are you being crappy trying be scrappy? Are you being Scrappy for the heck of it? Are you hiding beneath the garb of being Scrappy while in reality you are just being crappy? Are you trying to hide poor quality in lieu of moving fast? Many start-ups use the term be scrappy and get on with it. Yet, being scrappy does not give you the permission to be sub par in your play. So how do you strike a balance and maintain quality? Join me in this episode where I share some insights into quality managem...

Layoffs are part of corporate jargon - but when organizations announce that they plan to lay off "low" performers in full public view - it leaves a lot to be desired in terms of dignity of labor. Join me in this podcast to dive deep into the layoff reality. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/layoff-tiger-aayan-banerjee - this is the full article on the recent layoffs.

Think of your hiring mandate. Wanted a Rock Star, Ninja for our Sales team. Sounds familiar isn't it? Does it mean, if you manage to hire all Rock stars in your team, there will be no mediocrity? Does it guarantee success? Does extreme performance require to pay a price? Or can mediocrity run the show as a low risk, dependable performance? Don't assume, join me in this fascinating journey, where we explore the dichotomy of excellence and mediocrity. Join me in this podcast where we pit the conc...

If you asked someone in 2019, what they thought about Elon Musk's SpaceX mission, they'd perhaps dismiss it off as a rich man's fancy. There were repeated failures along the way, yet he and his team persisted until it became a success. So, when we come across failures how do we react to them? Do we get caught up in self pity? Do we wallow in sorrow or do we get up quickly and fight back? Join me in this podcast where I talk about the truth about failures and the ways and means to understand it b...

In continuation of my LinkedIn series, join me in this podcast to learn 8 pet peeves for most leaders when they get a connection request.

With Lockdown reopening in sight, the new normal is at a risk of slipping back to the old normal. What are you going to do differently? Or are you going to give in to your muscle memory of the old normal? Join me in this podcast to learn 3 simple lessons and goals to charter your way ahead.

Business Leaders & Connection Requests on LinkedIn. Here's a typical example of a LinkedIn connect request : Job Seeker: Hi, can you give me a suitable job? Leader: But I don't know you. JS: But you are a leader, so you can refer me , no? Leader: No, I need to know more... JS: Argh , you're not a good leader! Leader :Huh? **end of chat** Join me in this ride, to better understand what leaders think or go through when they get random job requests on LinkedIn. In this ride, I will share the subtex...

What happens when two leaders have a straight talk on Inside sales? Join us on this interesting ride where we discuss two fundamental questions for folks who are connected, impacted or affected by the inside sales teams in their work environment. What role should Inside Sales play in your business? Is a career in inside sales a matter of transit or permanency ? Hop on to the latest episode of #bastalk - on Omnibus!

When you get a call from a recruiter, what are the mistakes and assumptions you make? If you are a recruiter, what can you do to improve your close rates? What are the typical mistakes in some of the questions you ask? In this ride, we explore a situation where the recruiter is calling a job seeker and dive into that conversation to find what they could've done better.

What is common between His Holiness The Pope, the Aspirin and AI ? Find out in this short ride! Hop on to the Omnibus.

Much like parenting, shaping careers is tough. This podcast is for leaders and leaders in waiting to get a sense on some of the key skills to develop,enhance or correct. It shares insights into ways you sculpt a team for success.

In this ride, we talk about the best ways to leverage the power of LinkedIn. How do you connect with leaders, look for jobs or simply create a strong professional network? Listen in to this #bastalk on the Omnibus.

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