Today's episode is all about Akshay Gurnani. He is the C.E.O & Co-founder of Schbang- one of India's leading marketing agencies with $20M+ in ARR.
He shares his journey of co-founding Schbang from scratch in 2015 and rapidly scaling it to a 1,150-member integrated marketing solutions powerhouse.
Akshay also gets candid about the hustle in the early days - winning clients door-to-door (almost) with no reputation. He talks about the processes he implemented to maintain quality as they expanded across multiple offices.
We then talk about his evolution as a leader - from the initial leadership style to adapting the approach for a large team. Akshay dives deep into the importance of company culture and challenges of preserving it while scaling.
Ofcourse, we also discuss angel investing. He reveals his personal investment thesis for startups like Kaatil and WickedGud. Akshay also provides insights into balancing his many responsibilities, emerging marketing channels he's bullish on, Schbang's vision for global growth, improving business education and more.
The episode ends with a rapid-fire round covering advice ignored, outdated sales tactics, marketing myths busted and other surprises. Get a glimpse into this accomplished marketer-entrepreneur's mind.
Plug in your headphones for an enriching conversation, where Akshay's journey through his own career, personal growth, and becoming a great leadership comes to life.
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