How Sydney Went From a Post-Grad Internship to PRESIDENT of THREE Companies | EP. 26

Turning a Brick & Mortar Chai Shop to a MASSIVE CPG Product | EP. 27

In today’s episode, we speak with Ani Sanyal, CEO of Kolkata Chai Co. Ani and his brother Ayan have successfully brought a piece of Kolkata to the bustling streets of New York City. With two brick-and-mortar locations in Nolita and East Village, along with a booming CPG product, Kolkata Chai Co has reached the impressive milestone of 7+ figures in revenue. Kolkata Chai Co is inspired by their childhood as first-generation Indian Americans, blending 90s American culture with traditional Kolkata experiences. In this episode, we’ll learn about what it takes to build a successful chai company, speaking on many subjects such as when and how to raise funding, leveraging brick-and-mortar stores as a viral flywheel effect, managing a CPG product while maintaining consistency, working on a business with your sibling, and more! ADD US ON: Instagram: instagram.com/eatmyassetscom [https://www.instagram.com/eatmyassetscom] TikTok: tiktok.com/@eatmyassetscom Twitter: twitter.com/eatmyassetscom [https://www.twitter.com/eatmyassetscom] Host: Mike Lacsamana ► instagram.com/mikelacsamana [https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/] Assistant Producer: Aransa Huq ► instagram.com/aransahuq [https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/] Music: Ramsey Neville ► instagram.com/ramsey.neville [https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/]

How Sydney Went From a Post-Grad Internship to PRESIDENT of THREE Companies | EP. 26

In today's episode, we're speaking with Sydney Ferleger, a multifaceted leader in the music, advertising, and entertainment industries. As President and Executive Producer of The Music Playground, The Diner, and The Station, Sydney oversees a variety of areas, from music creation and licensing to full-service commercial media productions. She also contributes to the Rolling Stone Culture Council, teaches at the Roc Nation School, judges at the Telly Awards, and more. In this episode, Sydney discusses tips on networking and how she leveraged that to grow within the music industry. She also shares her advice on overcoming challenges, having been an executive producer for major productions for over half a decade. She even dives into adaptability and what it takes to pivot from both a cultural and a tech perspective. ADD US ON: Instagram: instagram.com/eatmyassetscom [https://www.instagram.com/eatmyassetscom] TikTok: tiktok.com/@eatmyassetscom Twitter: twitter.com/eatmyassetscom [https://www.twitter.com/eatmyassetscom] Host: Mike Lacsamana ► instagram.com/mikelacsamana [https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/] Assistant Producer: Aransa Huq ► instagram.com/aransahuq [https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/] Music: Ramsey Neville ► instagram.com/ramsey.neville [https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/]

How Julian Dorey QUIT Banking & went from 0 to 585K Subs on YouTube | EP. 25

Today we’re joined by Julian Dorey, an ex-banker turned YouTube sensation. Julian, now represented by the WME agency, home to superstars like Zac Efron and Olivia Rodrigo, has carved a niche in long-form content. His YouTube channel, launched on September 15, 2020, now has over 573K subscribers with over 400 million views. Julian is renowned for his insightful interviews with some of the world's most intriguing personalities, including the likes of Shawn Ryan, Michio Kaku, and more. In today’s episode, Julian discusses the importance of long-term thinking. He talks about this in the context of persistence and how it took hundreds of clips to lead him to his first breakthrough. He talks about this in the context of innovation and how he’s able to level up his content. He even talks about this in the context of money and how reinvesting back into the business has paid dividends. This and much more—let’s get right into the episode. Julian's Channel: @JulianDorey [https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDorey] ADD US ON: Instagram: instagram.com/eatmyassetscom [https://www.instagram.com/eatmyassetscom] TikTok: tiktok.com/@eatmyassetscom Twitter: twitter.com/eatmyassetscom [https://www.twitter.com/eatmyassetscom] Host: Mike Lacsamana ► instagram.com/mikelacsamana [https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/] Assistant Producer: Aransa Huq ► instagram.com/aransahuq [https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/] Music: Ramsey Neville ► instagram.com/ramsey.neville [https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/]

VP of Sales Secrets: How Scott Mullin Went from Individual Contributor to Sales Executive | EP. 24

Join me in a conversation with Scott Mullin, VP of Sales at Cortex, the internal developer portal that paves smooth paths to production. After recently raising $35 million in Series B funding, bringing their total to around $53 million, Cortex has been making waves as a leader in developer experience. With 11 years of sales experience at companies like Splunk, Experian, and FireHydrant, Scott shares his advice on progressing from entry-level job to executive. Drawing from lessons learned over his successful career, Scott outlines his keys to leveling up: * Embracing sacrifice and developing an unstoppable work ethic * Finding mentors who catalyze your growth * Making big bets on yourself and your career Scott also gets real about his own journey from individual contributor to sales leader. His story proves success leaves clues. Learn from a sales master and start mapping your path to leadership today! Company website: https://cortex.io [https://cortex.io] ADD US ON: Instagram: instagram.com/eatmyassetscom [https://www.instagram.com/eatmyassetscom] TikTok: tiktok.com/@eatmyassetscom Twitter: twitter.com/eatmyassetscom [https://www.twitter.com/eatmyassetscom] Host: Mike Lacsamana ► instagram.com/mikelacsamana [https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/] Assistant Producer: Aransa Huq ► instagram.com/aransahuq [https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/] Music: Ramsey Neville ► instagram.com/ramsey.neville [https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/]

From LinkedIn Chats to 7-Figure Success: Mitch Lacsamana's MetaverseHQ Journey | EP. 23

In today’s episode, we’ll be speaking with Mitch Lacsamana, CEO of MetaverseHQ. MetaverseHQ is a web3 company that enables users to earn rewards for their engagement in games, apps, products, and digital experiences. In just this past year alone, MetaverseHQ has generated over 7-figures in revenue on top of raising 7-figures in pre-seed funding. Today Mitch teaches us how the power of relationship building can lead to extraordinary results for you and your career. He talks about this in the context of jobs where he was able to double his salary by talking to strangers on LinkedIn. He talks about this in the context of building a business where the wants and needs of his fellow Discord community members eventually led him to building a product that helped solve these challenges. He also talks about this in the context of raising money and navigating the challenges with his team and investors during fundraising to secure a successful raise. Company website: https://mvhq.io [https://mvhq.io] ADD US ON: YouTube: youtube.com/eatmyassets [https://youtube.com/eatmyassets] Instagram: instagram.com/eatmyassetscom [https://www.instagram.com/eatmyassetscom] TikTok: tiktok.com/@eatmyassetscom Twitter: twitter.com/eatmyassetscom [https://www.twitter.com/eatmyassetscom] Host: Mike Lacsamana ► instagram.com/mikelacsamana [https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/] Assistant Producer: Aransa Huq ► instagram.com/aransahuq [https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/] Music: Ramsey Neville ► instagram.com/ramsey.neville [https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/]