Tie Breaker With Riya: Recent Episodes
Riya Jain
Tie Breaker With Riya is the podcast that helps all the humans out there to understand that struggles are beautiful. Struggles help us to become something huge, something better, and make a difference.
This podcast will cover amazing, unheard stories of great people who made a difference by accepting the challenges life threw at them.
Hoping to help you unleash your true potential.
In this illuminating episode of 'Tie Breaker with Riya', join us as we delve into the raw and real aspects of entrepreneurship with our distinguished guest, Stefan Avivson, also known as Mr. Raw. A serial entrepreneur, mentor, and a catalyst for substantial business growth, Stefan shares his unique perspectives on mentorship, the art of securing and retaining big B2B clients, and the transformative power of embracing failures alongside successes.
From his journey through creating and sometimes dismantling businesses, including a billion-dollar company, to his philosophical insights gained from overcoming personal and professional adversities, Stefan opens up about the essence of true mentorship and its impact. His stories are a testament to the fact that real growth often comes from unexpected challenges and that helping others can lead to profound personal fulfillment.
Riya and Stefan also explore the practical aspects of business, such as effective strategies for customer retention in the B2B sector and why understanding the real reasons customers choose your services can redefine your business trajectory. Whether you're a startup founder, a seasoned entrepreneur, or somewhere in between, this episode offers raw, unfiltered wisdom that could change the way you view your path to success.
Tune in to discover why embracing the 'raw' can lead to not just surviving but thriving in the complex world of entrepreneurship. Let Stefan's journey inspire you to transform your own business and personal life.
Stefan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/avivson/
In this riveting episode, we sit down with Wolter Rebergen, Vice President of Revenue Operations and Managing Partner at Younium, to explore his remarkable journey from dropping out of school at 15 to achieving incredible success in the business world.
Key Takeaways:
- Overcoming Academic Challenges: Wolter’s journey proves that education isn’t the only path to success. Learn how his creative mind, networking skills, and sheer determination helped him rise to pivotal roles at Younium, Lost Realities Digital Entertainment, and Exact.
- Balancing Family and Career: Discover how Wolter manages to juggle his demanding professional life with being a dedicated father of three. His insights on work-life balance are invaluable for anyone striving to excel in both personal and professional spheres.
- Starting and Optimizing Your SaaS Business: Wolter shares his expert tips on getting your product market fit right, identifying your ideal customer profile (ICP), and the critical importance of niching down your market.
- Building and Leading a Team: Gain insights into Wolter’s hiring process and the significance of finding the right people to complement your skills. Learn how to build a strong, cohesive team that drives your company’s success.
- The Power of Networking: Even for someone who finds it exhausting, Wolter emphasizes the business value of networking and shares his strategies for building meaningful professional relationships.
- Practical Advice for Entrepreneurs: From pricing your product to go-to-market strategies, Wolter offers practical advice for SaaS founders at various stages of their journey.
Special Mentions:
- LFKA Model: Dive into the Leader, Filler, Killer Analysis (LFKA) model that Wolter uses to package SaaS products effectively. Access the detailed model here.
- Product Tours: Curious about Younium’s offerings? Check out their comprehensive product tours on YouTube here.
Join us for an inspiring conversation that’s packed with actionable insights and motivational stories!
Links:
- Younium Website
- LFKA Model
- Product Tours on YouTube
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“I don’t have a degree, and that was never a problem.”
A boss, a mentor, a queen.
Anna is an inspiration. She was the Head of SEO in GrowthRocks, an international growth marketing agency. She hosted several marketing workshops and training programs and co-founded SEO Academy. She also has experience in ranking content for some of the most competitive keywords in the world.
But despite all her magnificent achievements, Anna was down-to-earth, approachable, and wise. She liberally shared her experiences and knowledge of the business world and encouraged us to take a chance on ourselves.
Tune in to our conversation for some fun, awe-inspiring experiences and learn from the expert herself on how to set your priorities right.
"How do we get our people to believe we care about them?”
My 60 minutes with JC flew by in the blink of an eye. Podcasting with him felt less like an interview and more like a conversation between friends. He was funny, engaging, and full of excellent advice.
JC is an incredible man and entrepreneur. He currently runs six franchisees and is about to launch five more! He is passionate about helping small businesses grow and is a fantastic leader that treats his team like a family.
Listen to our conversation as we reveal cool secrets about JC (like what his initials stand for), his unique hiring process, how to get over fears (or if we even should), and when to apply logic and emotions in business!
Website - https://www.hitedigital.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jc-hite/
"When you give to the universe, it comes back to you."
LeRon is not just a man of many talents but many values. He is committed to fighting against social injustice and has written over a hundred essays and articles about racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, business, and dating. He has been on TEDx three times, and his video on 'How I Overcame The Fear of My Stutter' has been viewed over 150,000 times! He has also published two books.
During our conversation, LeRon talks about his journey and the obstacles that helped him better his career and life. He also asks some invaluable questions that make you sit back and wonder, "am I this person? Do I do this?"
Tune in to my conversation with LeRon Barton to learn more about overcoming disabilities, emotional rollercoasters, hitting rock bottom, and how to get back up through it all!
“Think of what your competitor is doing right now, and use that as your driving force.”
I got the opportunity to interview the master of podcasts - Alex Chisnall. I was nervous beyond belief, but Alex’s warm and engaging humor made this interview fun, knowledgeable, and full of priceless advice.
Alex Chisnall is the popular host of the podcast “Screw It, Just Do It.” He is an advisor for Global Startup generator and VC Antler, hosts a business series called “Accelerate,” and was a mentor with Virgin Startup & Chief Start Upper at StartUpU.
Join my conversation with Alex to learn more about being a podpreneur (yes, that’s a word), what to do about boring interviews, how to stay motivated, and Alex’s journey to fame.
"Just reflect on how it felt to talk to me."
The one word that I would use to describe Dara would be rich - rich in soul, rich in emotions, rich in nature, rich in perspective, and rich in wonder. Dara felt propelled by questions about life's mysteries and decided to pave a path of her own to explore her curiosity.
Dara is a caller of freedom and liberation, but on paper, she is a trained Sociologist (Ph.D.), Developmental Coach, Integral Facilitator, Critical Theorist (M.A.), and Usui Reiki Master. She invites people to a greater lifestyle of ease by connecting with their inner self and reflecting on their problems and feelings, which inherently leads to its solution.
In today's talk, we discussed some crucial points on being there for people when they need you, inviting others to self-reflection, and what self intimacy is. We even recreated a hypothetical scenario of me being a client and how Dara would persuade me to take up therapy.
If you love talks about reflections, perspectives, and how to deal with your emotions, then this one's for you!
Emanuel Alberto Pleitez was a 2013 mayoral candidate for the city of Los Angeles. He was the first of his family to attend college, graduating from Stanford University in 2006. Emanuel is a combat veteran and continues to serve in the United States Army Reserve.
He is now a full-time investor, a founding partner of East Los Capital, a technology-enabled private equity firm. Emanuel has more than 12 years of experience working inside high-performing organizations in various industries, including private equity, software, consumer internet, tech-enabled services, investment banking, management consulting, and the public sector.
Our conversation was so good - we spoke about poverty, being real, working hard, family, and the basics of becoming an investor. He is the real deal - so knowledgeable, humble - can't express enough - Let's welcome Emanuel Pleitez.
Great leaders always have self-discipline without exception.
Austin Mac Nab is CEO, co-founder, and executive leader of VizyPay. He did not have a beautiful childhood - he faced a lot of struggles and did all the odd jobs to help his mother.
But his discipline, determination, and skills made him what he is today.
He now has a build a team of 100+ amazing people. His goal is to create one of the most powerful companies throughout the bankcard industry, with transparency and honesty at every level.
Listen to some of his amazing insights to become more productive and disciplined. Let's welcome Austin Mac Nab
He is the SEO guy who does not believe in competition. He was so generous to share great tips on how to get small businesses on top of Google.
After serving as an emergency police officer, In 2016 grown a number of businesses using digital skills but more especially Google SEO and Linkedin Marketing. Let's welcome Harmeet Singh
Kristine Zedek is a Media Personality.
She is an Actor, Celebrity Emcee, and Voicing Artist. She has worked in short films like Mehrooni and Women Safety Begins at Home. She has featured in music videos like Nain Katari with the Band of Boys and is the loved face of the Chhath Puja Music Videos series. She has also starred in the cult Superhit Tamil film Chennai 28 and is known as the film's Sweetheart. She has now transitioned into being an Ambassador for spreading Positivity and Happiness, thus helping people by expressing and embracing their true authentic selves.
Her MISSION is to help 1000s of people express themselves better and heal through Communication. Hence her online course #MissionCommunication, is going to be launched shortly. Under this umbrella though, she takes different workshops to educate people on the same subject.
It's her PASSION to equip people with learnings & conversations that will enable them to become more powerful communicators in all aspects of their life, leading to happier relationships starting with themselves, which automatically impacts the people around them as a rippling effect.
Her DREAM is to also empower people to live a stress-free life through Conscious Living & Mindfulness.
Her Workshops are all about helping people find their true path to happiness.
Her Mantra is...
Why chase Rainbows when you are the Rainbow!
Never doubt the power of your own potential.
A first-generation entrepreneur with a desire to build a visionary brand and a legendary company to make a positive difference in the world at large, Deepak Bharadia is a compassionate businessman who believes that nothing can stop you from unleashing your true potential if you are determined enough to achieve it.
He shared great stories and amazing experiences from his life. Let's welcome Deepak Bharadia
Lance Bachmann is an American digital marketing expert, and founder of one of the country’s leading digital marketing firms, 1SEO.com Digital Agency. Lance is also the co-founder of Shock I.T. Support and the former Vice President of AT&T and founder of YellowPages.com Premise Division.
Despite coming from humble beginnings, Lance Bachmann, a born and bred Philadelphian, relied on his tremendous self-discipline and sheer will and work ethic to raise himself up from his surroundings and fuel his hunger for personal and professional success.
No matter what anyone says about him, though, he is — without a doubt — at least one thing for sure: Lance Bachmann is a digital lion.
Do you know what was the best decision of my life? Starting this podcast. I just can't believe how lucky I am to interview and connect with great souls alive on this planet. their stories, the legacy they have created - it's just so crazy.. I am blessed. touchwood.
Our today's guest is an American businesswoman and advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities. She is the CEO and Founder of Ruh Global IMPACT, a strategic consulting firm that specializes in disability inclusion and accessibility. Let's welcome Debra Ruh.
She is a senior business leader with substantial operational experience. She is an accredited coach of the Institute of Executive Coaching leadership and has completed a course on Authentic Leadership at Harvard Business School. She herself being a coach believes that there is nothing more powerful than self-coaching. She is now a Founder and CEO at Stride - where they provide leadership skills and life skills in bite-sized practical lessons. Let's welcome Subi Nanthivarman
He is a cyber guy and a comedian! Confused? yea even I was because how can someone be both serious and fun at the same time?
But this man is so amazing. I enjoyed chatting with him. He is full of life and has a great value system. He is not in the industry
just to make money - HE is creating a legacy Let's welcome Dominic Vogel
He is all about BUILDING PEOPLE; BUILDING ENTREPRENEURS; BUILDING ORGANIZATIONS. He embarked on his entrepreneurial journey in the year 2000 after having spent 18 years working for companies owned by others. He is a true Learner & a great Teacher! He has got a real different perspective on life.
I so enjoyed talking to him and I am sure you will too! Let's welcome Premchand Kurup
A very high percentage of startups fail I have seen people leap into entrepreneurship with the only goal of attaining personal wealth. The most successful entrepreneurs are not motivated by money. It’s about the value, the way of life, the change, the identity, the help. It is a calling. It's about scratching the itch that just won’t go away. It’s about knowing that you are here to fix the problems.
That's what motivated our next guest to start his own startup so that he can help the job seekers who are extremely talented but still don't get hired. He has become so successful that now he founded 3 companies that are doing so well Let's welcome Lonnie McRorey.
She is the hardest working person, she literally puts on some lipstick and HUSTLE. She began to question why so many domestic companies are limiting themselves and that's when she set out to differentiate CrewBloom by reinventing the industry. CrewBloom connects companies with the top 2% of global sales and support talent.
Every morning she wakes up and thinks - How far she can push her company forward in the next 24 hours
Let's welcome Brianna Carney
I am so glad to have interviewed her! She is an inspiration. She is not fragile like a flower, she is fragile like a bomb. She knows who she is, and that made her change the game, to make her place in the male dominate industry.
She believes that behind every successful woman there is a tribe of other successful women. Welcome Heather Blair
Interviewed one of the most inspiring human today. He has been generous enough to talk about his life, personal and professional with no filters, so that every time you and I feel like giving up, we hold on. We hold on for what we are yet to discover, learn, and live. His story will genuinely change your perception of life, failures, suicide, and success. The man of honor, Manuel De Vits. He is a 50 year old man whose life has been a rollercoaster ride. So many ups and downs, but anyhow, it's all been worth it.
Manuel belongs from a middle-class family, whose parents worked hard to meet the ends of their lives. He has seen what struggle is from a very young age and never took life or money for granted. His parents struggled to earn and save the whole year, to have basic family vacations. Growing up, his parents dreamt of having him do his diploma from a reputed university. So that's what Manuel did. Without having to explore life much, he ended up doing what the crowd is bound to do, he joined the university and decided to get his diploma in political science. It took him one year into it to realize that it's not his thing. It had nothing to do with the classes or the university. It was just the vibe, aura, and the mindset of the people around him that made him realize that he's not meant to be here. He dropped out after a year and decided to start working.
Manuel started from scratch, explored the world, found out his talents, believed in himself, and eventually did what he loved. His passion and talent were making sales, and he was the best at it. Life got better as his hard work and dedication knew no limits. He soon became the best B2B sales agent in the city. It was perfect. He had a beautiful wife, two lovely daughters, one own big house, lots of professionalism, and a successful life.
Problems started in his personal life. He got divorced. He was heartbroken. He lost everything. His wife, his two daughters, his house, his confidence... Everything went off. He had a girlfriend, his only hope, and eventually, he lost her too. He felt like a loser. He had nothing to wake up to, nowhere to go, no one to talk to. He decided to end his life. He wanted to jump off into the water by the bridge. He drove to the bridge. He stood there, all fixed feelings, collected the courage to jump, closed his eyes... and his phone rang.
As dramatic as it can get, but God always has his way out for you. It was his friend. THE LIFE CHANGING PHONE CALL. The friend asked him to come over, Manuel repeatedly denied but the friend somehow convinced him. He decided to postpone his suicide by 24 hrs. He went to his friend's place, where 3 of his most genuine friends awaited him. They calmed him down, made him comfortable, and this is when he decided to talk to them openly about everything that's going on in his head. That night, Manuel gave his life a new meaning. He had three beautiful friends who were ready to go out of their way to save his life. They offered him home and a lot of peace. Manuel stayed with them. Often, he felt like giving up, lost, and confused. However, his friends never left him alone. They made him believe in love and life again.
Eventually, he felt confident again. Now he wanted to fix things with his girlfriend. She was that puzzle of his heart that needed to be solved to be happy again. He left everything he used to, on average, make 7,000-8,000 pounds per month. He moved to his girlfriend's city. He started from a job that gave him 200 dollars a month. His ignited love again, in his girlfriend's heart. Soon, they got married. He grew professionally; he cracked big projects that his boss was overloaded and had to expand.
Today Manuel has a happy family. He's on top again. This time it's higher.