When Old and New Worlds of Entrepreneurship Collide

When Old and New Worlds of Entrepreneurship Collide

Author: MAKARAND UTPAT November 3, 2021 Duration: 8:52

In this episode, we have Makarand Utpat, an award-winning book author, speaker, business advisor, and social entrepreneur. His expertise in different topics such as digital marketing and personal development is sought out by others who wanted to turn around crises or conflicts into opportunities. Today, Makarand shares about how a minor decision taken at a certain point in your life will totally change your life.

Writing a book.

[0:34]

Makarand wrote his first solo book on digital marketing in 2018 and changed his life. He felt humbled fortunate, blessed to get that opportunity to get a call from the publisher and published his book on Amazon. He also shared that Amazon has its search engine, just like Google, which has also gained quite a bit of prominence; it has become like a fabric of our daily lives.

Small decision that falls in your favor

[5:12]

He was practically no one small town in India. Two years back, he decided to write a book. And then now Amazon is considering Makarand in the same stature as some excellent, successful people.

[6:51]

Don't write yourself off. Don't rule yourself out because the course of the journey might not be as swept as you think.


Hosted by MAKARAND UTPAT, The New Age of Influence is a conversation about what it really takes to stand out and lead in today's crowded landscape. Each episode digs into the practical and personal sides of building something that matters, whether that's a brand, a business, or a lasting reputation. You'll hear frank discussions on marketing, the psychology of branding, and the often-messy journeys through success and failure. Makarand draws from his own experiences and brings in a variety of voices through interviews, all focused on the core idea of personal excellence. The aim isn't just theoretical inspiration; it's about actionable shifts in mindset and method. Tuning into this podcast means engaging with ideas that challenge your current approach, encouraging you to refine how you operate. It's about developing the clarity and resilience to not only grow your influence but to use it meaningfully-to connect more authentically with your audience and create impact that translates into tangible progress for your work. This is for entrepreneurs and business thinkers ready to move beyond surface-level advice and invest in the deeper work required to move the needle.
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