Best Workplace from Meta Podcasts (2024)

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Can cheap seats come with extra legroom? We ask the man behind India’s first budget airline 30:10

9h ago30:10

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Every time you take a domestic flight and don't have to break a fixed deposit to buy a ticket, you have Captain GR Gopinath to thank. In 2003, he launched Air Deccan, India's first budget airline. Before that, only the rich and powerful could afford to fly. So, planes were like mini 5-star hotels – you would be waited on hand and foot, would have a…

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Episode 196: Turning Around a Pest Control Business 39:06

1d ago39:06

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On this episode, Dan and Donnie welcome Steve Durham, former owner of EnviroCon Pest in Tomball, Texas. He explains how he successfully transformed his company by moving to a recurring revenue model. Steve talks about the discipline required to get away from one-time work, move to auto billing, transition to triennial service — and ultimately exit.…

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India's largest non-bank is a prisoner of its own growth 12:00

23h ago12:00

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Phone calls from Bajaj Finance offering loans are almost inescapable and the non-bank has been facing quite a backlash for it. But telecalling has been an enduring sales channel for the company which boasts of a loan book worth nearly $30 billion. And despite the massive size of its loan book, it’s been growing at a phenomenal rate. But now, Bajaj …

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Ep 113: Turning The Tables: Alan Gets Interviewed by Nik Zechner 40:06

1h ago40:06

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In this episode, Alan Stein, founder of Kadima Careers sits down with Nik Zechner, and shares his experiences working at tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Salesforce. He reveals valuable tips on landing jobs at these coveted companies and discusses the power of networking, preparation, and perseverance in career advancement. Tune in now to gai…

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How Birkenstocks went from being a clunky, orthopaedic sandal to the new it-shoe 11:12

4h ago11:12

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Not so long ago, Birkenstocks were considered the antithesis of high fashion. For the longest time, the 250-year-old German brand’s characteristic chunky sandal was seen as nothing more than an orthopedic shoe meant for hippies and old people. And then, everything changed. In the last decade or so, Birkenstock had a major glow up. It all started wi…

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Meet the unlikely winners of India's quick commerce boom. Local brokers. 12:19

8h ago12:19

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India's biggest quick commerce players — Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto — are on a mission. They are frantically hunting for properties they can convert into dark stores. Dark stores are an integral part of any quick commerce strategy. Especially now, that the lines between quick commerce and e-commerce are very quickly blurring. People aren't just …

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Why half of India's young doctors are drowning in debt 12:44

1d ago12:44

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Young independent doctors in India are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Take F M, a 32-year-old psychiatrist who has a clinic in South Mumbai. She’s spent a third of her life slogging through medical schools and internships to finally earn her super-specialised degree. But two years into her private practice in a posh South Mumbai area, she w…

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The Wizard’s Gambit: Problem-Solving Tactics from Fantasy Magic Systems 44:28

1d ago44:28

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Episode Description: In this episode of Roll for Leadership, Denis explores the strategic depths of fantasy magic systems. From the tactical spellcasting of Dungeons & Dragons to the precise Small Science of the Grishaverse, and the intricate weaving of the One Power in The Wheel of Time, we dive into how magic teaches problem-solving, resource man…

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Daybreak News Wrap: Musk vs Brazil; why we can't trust online news; and Meta's cool new sunglasses 31:20

4d ago31:20

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In this episode of Daybreak, hosts Snigdha and Rahel try something new — instead of the usual monologue or interview, they cover three of the biggest social media stories from around the world. The first is Brazil's ban on the Elon Musk-owned microblogging platform, X. The feud between Musk and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes traces back …

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Episode 195: PestWorld 2024 Preview 29:47

5d ago29:47

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On this episode, NPMA's CEO Dominique Stumpf joins Dan and Donnie to discuss what's new at the association and what PMPs can expect from PestWorld 2024. Highlights include a nearly sold out exhibit hall, an improved first-timers experience, a new initiative called NPMA Basecamp, featuring fireside chats and opportunities for attendees to learn and …

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Why replicating China's iPhone city model in India is a short-term fix for a long-term problem 25:10

5d ago25:10

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What put iPhone city on the map is that it produces more than half of the world’s iPhone’s every single year. The global demand for the Apple iPhone has only increased over the years. To keep up with that demand Foxconn hires up to 200,000 workers – a mix of migrants and college students – to make sure that the assembly lines keep running. Especial…

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Is Flipkart bringing a knife to the fintech gun fight with Super.money? 11:03

6d ago11:03

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Back in 2022, e-commerce giant Flipkart’s 35 billion dollar universe was left with a gaping fintech hole after the payments app Phonepe was spun off. There a brief period, after that, when it wasn’t clear whether Flipkart would ever try to dip its toes in consumer payments play again. But then again, this is Flipkart. Here is a company that has a f…

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You can buy an EV in China. But can you afford to insure it? 10:49

7d ago10:49

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Half of the world’s electric cars are on China’s roads, thanks to a wave of smart incentives for both consumers and manufacturers, such as tax breaks and purchase subsidies. The payoff is tangible: the smog that once shrouded some major cities has lifted, and road noise has dropped significantly. But it brought unexpected costs and challenges that …

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Inside Flipkart: a high-pressure workplace thanks to its IPO dreams. And Walmart 10:21

8d ago10:21

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A few years ago, Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy had set a target of 40% growth across all categories for Flipkart. But in 2023, it was still stuck at 20%. So the company is now on a mission. It wants to push growth, gain market share, and turn a profit. So in January 2024, Flipkart's top execs along with the CEO came together for a meeting to ou…

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The Art of Diplomacy: Stakeholder Management Lessons from Waterdeep 32:59

9d ago32:59

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Episode Description: In this episode of Roll for Leadership, Denis transports listeners to Waterdeep, the City of Splendors, to explore the intricate web of stakeholder management through the lens of D&D’s iconic setting. Just as navigating noble houses, guilds, and masked Lords in Waterdeep requires diplomacy and strategic thinking, managing stake…

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How a cab driver from Hyderabad became the face of India’s 8 million gig workers 26:06

11d ago26:06

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Meet Shaik Salauddin, a 38-year-old cab driver from Hyderabad, who is fighting for the rights of eight million gig workers from across the country. While India's gig economy is burgeoning, the workers on whose backs it is built barely enjoy any rights or legal protections. Salauddin realised this early on and in 2019, after five years of relentless…

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Ep 112: Inside Calibration: Jason Rudman on Leadership and Performance at AmEx 39:08

12d ago39:08

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Ever wondered what really happens behind closed doors during performance reviews at top companies? In this episode, Jason Rudman, former American Express leader and current Chief Member and Digital Experience Officer at BECU, join Alan Stein to pull back the curtain on corporate calibration processes. From navigating team dynamics to overcoming imp…

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Episode 194: How to Fuel Growth by Reducing Taxes 30:36

12d ago30:36

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On this episode, Dan and Donnie discuss smart strategies pest control operators can use to fund their growth by reducing taxes. They cover tax rate basics, accelerated depreciation, the importance of tax planning and other tactics for reinvesting tax savings into your business to scale and improve the value of your business long-term. Hosts: Dan Go…

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A new Indian startup is ditching the sportswear playbook to score a Puma-sized win 27:42

12d ago27:42

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For nearly two decades, Abhishek Ganguly worked as the managing director of Puma, the German athleisure brand in India. In that period alone, the brand’s revenue shot up from Rs 20 crore to close to Rs 4,000 crore. Under Ganguly, Puma even managed to beat its longtime rival Adidas to become a market leader. In 2023, Ganguly decided to quit and star…

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Bajaj Finserv wanted to make waves in healthcare. So, it bought a wobbly ship. 13:22

13d ago13:22

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Back when it was launched in 2020, Bajaj Finsev Health had a clear plan: it wanted to provide a complete healthcare package to its consumers. And it did that by happily playing a supporting role in India’s booming healthcare industry. Here's what Bajaj Finserv Health does. It is essentially a health management platform. So it facilitates things lik…

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Subway is slowly doing away with what makes it Subway. Choice. 13:01

14d ago13:01

13:01

Subway, the globally popular sandwich-eatery chain, is now grappling with sweeping changes in India—and not for the better. For one, the world’s largest quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand is moving away from the franchise model it has operated under for the past 25 years. In doing so, it’s also shedding the very thing that made it popular in the …

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Social connections and social identity as a basis for learning and support: Experiences of medical students with ethnic identities - An Audio Paper with Stephanie Bull and and Rohini Terry 42:49

15d ago42:49

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Bull et al. analyze students' experiences to show that they seek individuals with whom they feel compatible to maintain ‘equilibrium’ and support both academic performance and wellbeing. Read the accompanying article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.15367By Medical Education

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Physicians' lifelong learning journeys: A narrative analysis of continuing professional development struggles - An Audio Paper with Louise M. Allen 43:28

15d ago43:28

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What do physician learning journeys after formal training look like? Allen et al. used narrative analysis to explore how physicians' learning journey changes across their careers. Read the accompanying article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.15375By Medical Education

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Why the Big Billion Days sale can make or break Flipkart's quick-commerce dreams 10:59

15d ago10:59

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Last month, a Twitter post a Bengaluru-based IT professional about getting a laptop delivered from Flipkart went viral on social. The reason? Flipkart’s quick delivery arm called Minutes that went live in select cities had delivered it to him at a Starbucks cafe in 13 minutes. But Minutes is Flipkart’s third attempt at quick delivery. And the real …

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Rolling for Initiative: Anticipating Risks in TTRPGs and Projects 40:13

16d ago40:13

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Episode Description: In this episode of Roll for Leadership, Denis explores the critical topic of risk management, drawing parallels between rolling for initiative in TTRPGs and anticipating risks in real-world projects. Whether you’re dodging traps in a dungeon or navigating project challenges, preparation is key. Denis walks through risk identifi…

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What happens when you sell education like shampoo? Byju's knows 42:25

18d ago42:25

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Back in the late 2000s when Byju's was founded, it was best known for teaching students how to 'hack' competitive examinations like the CAT. They taught students how to work backwards from the answer and use a bunch of shortcuts to get the highest score possible. The art of 'hacking' examinations was something that the company's founder, Byju Ravee…

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Episode 193: The Blueprint for a Dream Workplace 41:37

22d ago41:37

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Trent and Amanda Ragar, owners of Natural State Pest & Lawn in Lowell, Ark., join Dan and Donnie to discuss their efforts to build a great workplace, including programs they use and activities they do to foster employee engagement. Natural State was recently named to PCT's 2024 Best Places to Work rankings in the medium employer category. Guest: Tr…

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Sky-high real estate prices in Delhi NCR are making even the well-off feel broke 21:19

19d ago21:19

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The real-estate market of Delhi-NCR is an anomaly. The Ken spoke to a bunch of potential homebuyers who are looking for premium apartments with budgets of up to 2.5 crore rupees. Real-estate experts are telling them to give up on their dreams. Lately, the national capital has been facing an acute supply crunch of new housing projects, especially in…

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How do you get JEE aspirants to stay in school? Hire 200 IITians. 12:53

20d ago12:53

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India's tuition republic came into the picture to fill the gaps in the education system. First and foremost: they promise to get you into the college of your dreams. That simple but powerful promise has made this a Rs 58,000 crore industry. But there is a flip side to this. It puts traditional schools in a rather precarious position. Students start…

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What has two wheels, runs on electricity, and is Ola Electric's next big bet? 13:31

21d ago13:31

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On Independence Day this year, just six days after it went public, Ola Electric launched three new electric motorbikes. This was a bold move, especially considering that electric vehicles haven’t really clicked with the Indian audience yet. The exception to that rule has been electric two and three wheelers, which had some unexpected success in tie…

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The die-hards, negotiators and migrants: Portraits of doctors' career pathways through specialisation - Interview with Shemona Y. Rozario 14:25

22d ago14:25

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Want to know more about doctors' decision-making processes when choosing a specialty? Check out this article! Read the accompanying article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.15368By Medical Education

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‘Patient’ or ‘professional’? Negotiating accommodations and identity in fieldwork education - Interview with Tracey Edelist 16:33

24d ago16:33

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Student experiences seeking accommodations in health and human services fieldwork education show how ableist structures lead to marginalization despite legal mandates to accommodate. Read the accompanying article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.15365By Medical Education

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India's newest unicorn, Rapido, is betting on a subscription model 12:46

22d ago12:46

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Three days ago, Rapido, the bike taxi company, became India’s latest unicorn after it raised $200 million at a valuation of over $1 billion. The funding round which was led by WestBridge Capital also saw new investors put in their money into the company. In an interview to the ET, CEO Aravind Sanka said that the funds will be used to expand Rapido'…

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Leading Your Adventuring Party: Team Dynamics in RPGs and the Workplace 51:14

23d ago51:14

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Episode Description: In this episode of Roll for Leadership, Denis takes you deep into the heart of Icewind Dale, blending the epic challenges of RPG adventuring with real-world team dynamics. Explore how leading an adventuring party through the frozen tundras parallels managing a team in the workplace. Denis breaks down the roles within an RPG tea…

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Red tape and lawsuits: Big tech has a big problem 48:58

25d ago48:58

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"Google is a monopolist and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly." Last month, Judge Amit P Mehta of of US District Court for the District of Columbia delivered a historic ruling against one of the biggest technology companies in the world. Google was accused of abusing its dominance by paying the likes of Apple and Samsung billions of doll…

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Episode 192: From Lead to Lifetime Customer: Transforming Sales in Pest Control 37:34

26d ago37:34

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On this episode, Sheri Spencer Bachman shares her journey from second-generation PMP to founding her consulting firm, Pest Control Business Coach. She discusses best practices for developing salespeople, including training, role playing, tracking and more. Guests: Sheri Spencer Bachman, Owner, Pest Control Business Coach Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Book…

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What happened to Dunzo? 27:37

27d ago27:37

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Dunzo, the Reliance Retail-backed quick delivery company, let go off 75% of its workforce in fresh round of layoffs earlier this week. But for the longest time, Dunzo has been an anomaly. Its a small company that has managed to make its name a verb. Like Google but Google is a giant. Its revenue was just $7 million dollars in the year that ended in…

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Ep 111: Mastering Decision-Making for Long-Term Career Success with Casey Dai 36:14

26d ago36:14

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Is your education truly preparing you for the complexities of the modern workplace? Join Alan as he explores career development and decision-making with Casey Dai, founder of Expanded Skills. They discuss the limitations of traditional education in equipping professionals for real-world challenges, the importance of developing critical thinking ski…

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It made perfect sense for Zomato to go down the fintech route. Until it didn’t. 9:14

28d ago9:14

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There was once a time, not very long ago, when every company wanted to be a fintech. Food delivery, ride hailing, e-commerce – companies that you would not otherwise associate with financial services. And when you think about it, it does add up. A couple years ago, fintech was where the money was at. Indian fintechs received nearly 9 billion dollar…

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Health fintechs have cracked the 'cashless insurance' dream. How long before the bubble pops? 10:34

29d ago10:34

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In the last decade, the number of people covered by health insurance has more than doubled. Of course, big hospitals – both the state funded ones and the private ones that look a lot like five-star resorts – are making the most of it. They are really raking it in. But there is a sizeable chunk of the healthcare system that is left out. The small, p…

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How Meesho is making India’s second-biggest logistics player's biggest fear come true 14:08

30d ago14:08

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For a while now, some of the biggest players in India’s third-party logistics industry have been riding on the success of e-commerce unicorn Meesho. As of 2023, it accounted for over half of the 2.5 billion shipments that were being handled by third-party logistics players. Companies like Delhivery and Ecom Express happily rose to the occasion and …

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Strategic Mastery: Resource Management and Table Politics in Magic: The Gathering Commander 51:12

1M ago51:12

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Episode Description: In this episode of Roll for Leadership, Denis continues his exploration of the strategic depths of Magic: The Gathering Commander. Join us as we delve into the nuances of table politics, long-term versus short-term planning, and the ever-evolving meta. Discover how the social dynamics at the Commander table mirror the complexit…

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Daybreak Special: Despite what Ola Electric may claim, China is driving the global EV movement 45:29

1M ago45:29

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When it comes to electric vehicles, China is the crownless king. Nothing new there. But what was news to us was when Bhavish Aggarwal recently announced at an event that his company, Ola Electric, is the world’s largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer and the fourth-largest EV company in the world. It left everyone scratching their heads for a fe…

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Episode 191: AI in Action: Enhancing Pest & Lawn Call Centers 41:51

1M ago41:51

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Pest control industry veteran Raymond Kidwell, Director of Business Development at Voice for Pest, joins the podcast to discuss AI's potential to enhance customer service and call center operations in the pest and lawn industries. He explores the benefits of AI-powered phone systems, such as call monitoring and scoring, and he addresses the limitat…

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Are you a good, bad, or an ugly customer? Myntra knows 24:47

1M ago24:47

24:47

A big reason when we choose to buy online instead of going to a store depends on how easy the e-commerce company makes it to return stuff. So far, with most companies, all you have to do is ask for a return on the app or website and someone comes to your doorstep and picks it up. While e-commerce companies have been wooing you with the option, in r…

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Why Rentomojo & Furlenco need to refurbish their strategy 10:43

1M ago10:43

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There was once a time, not too long ago, when you could walk into a young working professional’s rented home in a tier-1 city, and all the furniture would look pretty familiar. About a decade ago, everyone and their uncle was renting furniture from the two OG rental platforms Rentomojo and Furlenco. It just made sense. When Rentomojo and Furlenco w…

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Want a gold loan? Lenders will break every rule in the book to get you one 14:56

1M ago14:56

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Lenders are flouting every rule in their books to cater to the rising gold-loan demand. Thanks to the collusion between lenders and borrowers at some of the branches, one in ten gold loans every month is sanctioned through malpractices—like tweaking weight and misreporting purity of gold, said two industry executives. In this episode, we delve into…

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Sachin Bansal’s loan offer: take money, let Navi peek into your bank account for years 12:01

1M ago12:01

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If you’ve ever taken a loan from a non bank or an NBFC, the EMI is usually auto-debited from your account every month. But if you missed a payment, you know what usually goes down. You are inundated with phone calls from your lender and maybe agents even start visiting your home. Not an ideal situation for you or your lender. But now, your lender c…

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Strategic Alliances and the Ever-Changing Meta: Leadership Lessons from Commander 34:04

1M ago34:04

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Episode Description: In this episode of Roll for Leadership, Denis delves into the strategic world of Magic: The Gathering Commander. Explore how the intricate alliances, shifting metas, and tactical gameplay of Commander offer valuable lessons in leadership and project management. Denis breaks down how forming alliances, managing resources, and ad…

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Daybreak Special: How Indian travel agents are gaming the visa process 25:42

1M ago25:42

25:42

The pandemic disrupted everyone's travel plans. But now, everyone is travelling with a vengeance and it's really overloading the systems. With visa appointment slots hard to come by, travel agents have turned securing visa dates into a profitable business. Meanwhile, embassies and consulates are trying hard to limit the wait list. And at the center…

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