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TBP Podcast 83: From Passion to Powerhouse with Bertoni…

What if your hobby transformed into a thriving global business, serving not just locally, but worldwide? Yes, it’s entirely achievable!

Drawing inspiration from our guest, Bertoni Salazar, the owner of FTW Athletics and a savvy entrepreneur who turned his passion into a world-class apparel line. What’s even more remarkable is that he initially conceived this idea from his sports hobby, and from there, he propelled it into Cebu’s top lifestyle and sportswear brand. Bertoni will guide us through the systems and strategies that distinguish his business from the competition.

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  • Bert’s vision to pursue business
  • Why did Bert choose his sportswear business?
  • The birth of Cebu’s famous lifestyle apparel
  • Branding is important. Branding makes people feel good about themselves.
  • Quality of products and building relationships with your clients are very important.
  • A creative mindset sets you apart from everyone.
  • Top three tips from Bert.

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TBP Podcast 82: Uncharted Success: How to Turn Your…

What if there were a way to transform your passion project into a thriving business empire? Yes, it’s possible! Today’s guest is living proof of that.

Meet Christian Gonzales, the founder and owner of Cusina Lucas and a former seafarer who transitioned into becoming one of Cebu’s prominent entrepreneurs. We’ve invited him to share his success story on how he established Cusina Lucas in the midst of a pandemic, and how it continues to thrive throughout Cebu City. Christian will also walk us through his business ideals and provide tips on initiating a successful business from the ground up.

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  • How did Christian enhance the potential of his catering business?
  • He transitioned from online selling to developing a full-fledged restaurant.
  • Are leaders born, or are they created?
  • Begin with your “why” and establish a purpose before constructing your business.
  • Location can significantly contribute to the success of your restaurant or any business.
  • Social media is integral to your business location, so invest in it.
  • The top three “S”s in business: self-awareness, start with what you have, and self-growth.

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TBP Podcast 81: Behind the Mics: Meet Our Hosts…

Curious about the remarkable hosts driving The Big Picture Philippines? Discover the stories of Mike and Dave before they venture into business, learn about their current endeavors, and explore their visions for both their business goals and the podcast. 

Christian Gonzales joins Mike and Dave for an exciting Q&A session. Delve into their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs as they share their unique stories. Michael Uy, the business-savvy owner of XOOOOM Autospa, shares his journey of building a car wash business from the ground up to support displaced workers. Dave Visaya, who transitioned from the nursing world to podcast production, reflects on his inspiring evolution since launching his podcast business–Podcast Engineers in 2013. Tune in to gain valuable insights from their experiences in today’s episode!

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  • How Mike trains his uneducated workers to provide utmost service to their customers.
  • Setting up your expectations and values before hiring your employees.
  • You have to have that “balance” in your business to create a great company culture.
  • How Dave landed into the podcasting world in 2013.
  • Why did Dave start his whole podcasting business?
  • Overcoming trial and error in the business world.
  • What is the vision of the big picture Philippines?

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TBP Podcast 80: Building Resilience and Partnerships: Leif Margallo’s…

Our episode today delves into the importance of grit and determination amid the trial and error of establishing a business. We feature Leif Brian Margallo, the owner and founder of Virtual Workforce Professionals (VWP), a top-rated online agency offering telemarketing, telesales, customer service, administrative support, and virtual assistance services worldwide. Leif founded VWP at the age of 24, and it has since evolved into one of the highest-rated hybrid BPO agencies in the Philippines.

Join us as Leif shares insights on building robust systems and establishing partnerships in the dynamic business landscape. Learn valuable strategies that will help navigate challenges and set you up for success!

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  • How does VWP help freelancers who struggle with their safety nets?
  • How did Leif start VWP and what is his hiring process?
  • Business is not only about the product but also about building up your systems.
  • On acquiring partnerships to manage your business.
  • The secret sauce to scaling a business is creating partnerships.
  • Leif’s advice to people who are getting started with their very own BPO company.

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TBP Podcast 72: Sir Noli Alleje “El Subastahero” Talks…

Being an entrepreneur means personal freedom, getting to choose what market you’re going in and what type of business you’ll run is a luxury few can afford. With the ongoing pandemic, real estate is a big topic that some entrepreneurs have a hard time deciding if they should get into it or not. But the advantage of being an entrepreneur is the passion and grit to learn and adapt especially when it comes to challenges.

In this episode, we invite the one and only “El Subastahero” Sir Manuel “Noli” Alleje. He is the Managing Director and CEO of The Property Forum Philippines and has extensive experience when it comes to real estate. He reminisces his humble beginnings in real estate, starting a real estate television show, and becoming who he is today. He also shares his knowledge on auctions, how to buy and resell in real estate, and how to invest your money in something you’re passionate about.

If you are interested in learning about real estate and auction and want to find out more about how they work through an experienced entrepreneur and real estate broker then you don’t want to miss this episode!

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  • How Sir Noli he got into real estate, engaging with real estate auction, and setting up the first real estate television talk show in the Philippines, The Property Forum.
  • He explains how an auction company works and recalls how he built a system for auctions
  • Sir Noli shares the numbers behind closing a single deal
  • How buying and selling works in the auction scene
  • What is flipping and holding?
  • Sir Noli explains his own way of dealing in real estate.
  • Sir Noli emphasizes the importance of bankability and integrity, and how leverage is king.

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TBP Podcast 70: How to Build Your Business According…

The struggle with becoming an entrepreneur is thinking that your burden is yours alone. Having a vision will take you far but collaborating and relying on others will create a bigger opportunity for yourself and your business. If you want to take your ideas on another level and be a part of something that can bring change in the industry you have to be willing to connect and communicate. Our guest for this episode is someone who is skilled in elevating small businesses.

In this episode, we invite Mona Amp-Cali the owner of Emprise Gourmet Foods. She is an entrepreneur and a visionary that helps business owners improve their brands and help them build their businesses slowly. She talks about the ins and outs of Emprise Gourmet Foods, guiding and mentoring other entrepreneurs.

If you are interested in creating your own business, expanding your reach, and scaling, and you want to learn different tips and lessons that can help you, then you don’t want to miss this episode!

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  • Mona encourages aspiring business owners to start small and not to be afraid to take risks
  • What is Emprise Gourmet Foods?
  • How do we establish trust with prospecting clients?
  • Why acknowledging what you lack as a business owner and learning for it is an important aspect of being an entrepreneur.
  • How to scale in the cafe/restaurant business industry.

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TBP Podcast 69: How to Pursue a Happy, Wealthy…

Being financially stable is what everybody wants in life. Filipinos are naturally talented and hard-working people – what makes us successful is our ability to learn and adapt in any circumstance. If you want to become a successful entrepreneur you have to learn how to do things the right way. Our guest for this episode is an expert in all things relating to finance.

In this episode, we invite Fitz Villafuerte – a registered financial planner, entrepreneur, and content creator at ReadyToBeRichYT. He talks about finances, the economic impact of the pandemic, and diversifying your sources of income.

If you are interested in being rich, both physically and mentally, and want to learn more about how to handle your assets, then you don’t want to miss this episode!

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  • What is the importance of taking care of your finances?
  • Why tracking and understanding your cashflow is important
  • Why you should diversify your sources of income
  • Fitz explains why saving is not enough, you have to learn how to invest
  • Learn the basics and come up with your own financial strategy

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TBP Podcast 65: The science behind Brand Positioning with…

Creating a business is exciting but there is a lot of factors that come into play when it comes to scaling. As an entrepreneur there is always the concept of growing your business and becoming bigger and better than your competitors. When it comes to scaling, your company should establish itself and make sure that the current market is aware of what you do. Our guest for this episode is someone who is an expert on marketing and brand positioning and has worked with big brands – helping them grow in their respective fields through the science of positioning.

In this episode we invited Nas Arcayan, a brand positioning specialist and CMO. He is a part of Mothership, a company that specialises in brand positioning that uses different fundamentals in business in order to help business scale and become a separate identity from its competitors.

Join us as we talk about creating brands, scaling as a company, marketing strategies, and building a business from scratch. If you’re curious about brand positioning, internal branding, and marketing then this episode is for you!

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  • The story behind Mothership and what the company does.
  • What is brand positioning?
  • Physical positioning vs. Brand Positioning
  • Why the business owner’s vision is an important filter when it comes to creating a brand.
  • What is internal branding and the importance of loyalty for your team and for your business.
  • The consumers’ confirmation bias and learning from it when building your brand.
  • Growing Mothership from the bottom up – focusing on the company’s dedication to building a better framework.

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TBP Podcast 63: Creating a co-living and co-working space…

We all strive to be pioneers and in the business scene there are rarely any opportunities to be the first in what you want to establish. Thinking of new ideas and creating new ways to execute your vision for your business will always be a factor in how successful your venture would become. Our guests for this episode share their new way to bring co-working space, co-living, and food into one.

In this episode we invited Mar and Ken, owners and founders of the Nomad’s Hub here in Cebu. They share their experiences as they establish their own business – from coming up with the concept and putting in hard work into bringing it to life. They also talk about how the Nomad’s Hub creates a community between their clients and how their fresh concept allows them to tap into Cebu’s hidden market.

Join us as we talk about co-working and co-living space, expanding entrepreneurial vision, setting goals, and many more. If you don’t know what the Nomad’s Hub is all about and you’re interested in learning about this new concept, then this episode is for you!

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  • How Mar and Ken met each other and how two people, with the same concept and idea in mind, managed to create their own business.
  • Who are the Nomad Hub’s target market and how the concept of a co-working space promotes connection between clients and building a community.
  • How communication and cooperation between Mar and Ken gave life to their co-working space/bed-spacer vision.
  • Because of its innovative and unique concept the swarm of response from the market is expected, Mar and Ken talk about how this impacted their business.
  • Mar and Ken talk about their vision for the Nomads’ Hub moving forward – going digital and possibly establishing a new system.
  • How fusing three business into one has posed a challenge on Mar and Ken.
  • Creating a brand and establishing Nomads’ Hub in Cebu, and eventually expanding the business.
  • Building a community and creating an ecosystem through “co-living”.
  • Mar and Ken talk about going beyond risks, tapping the hidden market, and how they dealt with funding their business.

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TBP Podcast 62: Pursuing your passion and being a…

Being a part of a legacy is not something that everyone can say casually. We work hard everyday in order to say “we made it” – and that passion is what brings us to our full potential. Our guest for this episode has been a part of something that all Cebuanos recognise and love, while also creating an identity of her own.

In this episode we invited Margo Frasco, COO of Titay’s and Owner/Co-founder of MDF Productions. She talks about being a part of Titay’s, a famous bakery here in Cebu, that has been part of Cebuano culture since it started more than a century ago. She also opens up about pursuing her passion for theatre and creating MDF Productions for local artists.

Join us as we talk about legacy, having a positive impact on the people around you, honing your individuality, and just being yourself. If you’re curious about what’s behind Titay’s success, pursuing the arts, or someone who is an aspiring entrepreneur then this episode is for you!

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  • Margo talks about starting MDF Productions and how the local talents inspired her to open her business.
  • Titay’s has always been a huge part of Cebu which started over century ago; Margo talks about going back in Cebu and being a part of the family business.
  • Jo shares his memories involving Titay’s and how the brand has stuck with him throughout all these years.
  • Margo talks about improving the family business, starting with punctuality.
  • The secret recipe to a successful business? Margo answers that there is no recipe involved, rather it’s the connection with the people that allows the business to grow.
  • Margo talks about setting boundaries with employees but still treating them like family.
  • Despite being a part of a huge family business Margo still thinks that having your own identity and putting yourself out there rather than relying on a safety net is still the best way.
  • Margo talks about pursuing her passion and creating her own business – investing in it and starting from the bottom.
  • Letting your consumers experience something can be the best marketing strategy.
  • How passion and work come hand in hand.
  • Margo talks about keeping it real and doing whatever you want to do.

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