Take the Mic spotlights women who speak to change the world: activists, advocates, candidates, and other changemakers. If you want to be inspired to speak up yourself, informed about how to do it better, or enlightened about the community of women who are amplifying their voices, then join us at Take the Mic.
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"The Big Picture" is a dynamic podcast challenging the notion that Filipinos lack business acumen. Tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners, and everyone in between, our show brings you the journeys, strategies, and insights of diverse Filipino entrepreneurs. Join us as we explore the realms of possibility, urging every Pinoy to SEE, THINK, and ACT big. Dive into weekly episodes on entrepreneurship, mindset, and growth across Spotify, Apple, and YouTube. Subscribe and be ...
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#103 A Real Estate Mogul’s Super Hero Story With Reggie Manaloto
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1:37:57Join Reggie Manaloto of Global One Realty as he shares his incredible “super hero” journey from working overseas to becoming a real estate powerhouse. Hear how returning to college for civil engineering paved the way for the making of his business, Global One Realty. Get insider tips on measuring success, the power of lead marketing, and distinguis…
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#102 How Drogos Conquered the Custom Car World! With Emman Rulete
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58:53Join us as we sit down with Emman Rulete, the founder of Droggos, to explore his journey in metal fabrication and custom car modifications. Emman delves into what inspired him to enter this unique niche, the challenges he's faced, and the strategies he uses to handle high-ticket clients. He also discusses how car customization laws affect his busin…
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#101 Breakthrough Hacks! Simple Strategies to Move Your Business Forward With Michael Uy and Dave Visaya
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46:24Feeling stuck and frustrated with your business stalling? Dave and Mike are here to get you unstuck! In this episode,they'll share powerful strategies to help you: Break free from that sticky business rut and reignite your passion. Discover fresh ideas and growth opportunities by learning from successful entrepreneurs. Shift your perspective and id…
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#100 Creating a Value-Driven Business Built on Integrity with Meanne Liong
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1:09:01We’ve hit the 100th episode mark in our podcast, and we have a very special guest in today’s episode! Meet Meanne Liong, the face behind Liong Garments and the dragon woman who built her garments empire, which has been thriving for over ten years. Meanne’s unique leadership skills and her drive to build a business based on values set her apart from…
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#99 Thriving Beyond Expected - Secrets to Pediatric Therapy Success With April Grace Chiongbian
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59:22Our special guest, April Grace Chiongbian, initially set her sights on becoming a doctor. But fate, and maybe a dash of passion, had other plans. Instead of grad school applications, she found herself drawn to the world of occupational therapy. Fast forward a few years, and April Grace is the mastermind behind Fundamentals Pediatric Therapy Center,…
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#98 Who Knew Burgers Could Change Lives? with John Paul "JP" Maunes
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1:31:42Get ready to be inspired! This episode features John Paul "JP" Maunes, a serial entrepreneur with a huge heart. He's also the mastermind behind Metro Cebu's most-loved, melt-in-your-mouth cheeseburgers – Dubby's! JP's story is one of passion and purpose. We'll delve into his journey of building his burger empire from scratch, fueled by love and met…
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#97 Start Your Design and Build Business with These Powerful Tips With Darell Dave Anino
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1:23:56Join us for an insightful talk with architect Darell Anino, the visionary leader behind Aedifice Architecturals, a respected Cebu-based design and build firm. Aedifice Architecturals is renowned for their commitment to exceptional design and construction services, prioritizing functionality and efficiency in every project. In this discussion, we'll…
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#95:Learn from the Architect who lets his WORK do the TALKING With Joel Ong
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1:17:31Step into the world of architecture with Joel Ong, the creative force behind Urban Shift Studio in Cebu. In this session, Joel will tell the story of how he grew his brand without relying on paid advertising. He'll discuss the hurdles he faced during the pandemic and the specific risks in his field. You'll also hear how Joel creates solutions that …
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#94 Here’s How You Can Turn Your TUNES Into FORTUNE with Cookie$
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1:02:20Buckle up for the electrifying journey of Cookie$, a musician who went from immigrant beginnings to the top of the music scene. We'll explore his inspirations and the band he built, all while facing challenges. Passion? You bet! It's the secret ingredient that keeps his music fresh. This story isn't just about Cookie$’ climb to success; this is an …
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#93 Forget Money, Focus on THIS to DOMINATE Your Business! With Mike & Dave
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38:53Filipino entrepreneurs, want to give your business a boost? This episode dives into the power of building a strong community. Mike and Dave ditch the generic networking advice and focus on real connections that make a difference. Get ready for practical tips and inspiring stories! Learn how to craft sales pitches that solve problems, and discover h…
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#92 "Forget Plan B!" This Entrepreneur Reveals How He Achieved Success Without a Backup Plan With franz
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55:37In this episode we're diving deep with Franz, the mastermind behind Deadways apparel. This go-getter isn't just about threads – he's here to share his love for lifestyle clothing and the wild ride that took him to success. Get ready for a dose of inspiration as Franz drops some nuggets on his "no plan B" method. This tactic is not about playing it …
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# 91 How AXL Training Designs Winning Team Building Experiences With Alex Ruñez
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54:00This episode features Alex Ruñez, a certified personal trainer who transformed his passion for team development into AXL Training (Cebu's leading provider of team building experiences). We'll explore Alex's journey, from launching his dream project to building a successful business. Discover the wide range of training programs offered by AXL Traini…
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# 90 The “Secret Sauce” to Success: How this Entrepreneur Spice Up His Sales Game With Marvin Viagedor
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1:19:12Get ready to fire up your entrepreneurial spirit because this episode is hotter than Big Marvin's secret Silly Boy sauce recipe! We're going one-on-one with Cebu's reigning hot sauce king to dissect his journey from scratch to sizzling success. We'll delve into how Marvin turned up the heat on his competition, even during the pandemic's crazy marke…
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#89 The Creativepreneur’s Playbook: How to Monetize Your Passion with Art Workshops with Genevic Habagat
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52:58Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and ignite your creative spark! This episode features Genevic Habagat, the founder of GNVCreates, who transformed her passion for calligraphy into a thriving side hustle. More than just a calligraphy expert, Genevic fosters vibrant communities through engaging art workshops. Join us as she shares her journey, off…
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#88 The Entrepreneur's Toolkit-Essential Strategies for Business Success With Mike and Dave
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39:10Ever dreamt of starting your own business? This episode's for you. Our hosts, Dave and Mike, two battle-tested entrepreneurs from Cebu, ditch the textbooks and share their real-life experiences building businesses from scratch. Get ready for honest talk, practical tips, and the essential strategies you need to know. Learn from their wins and their …
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#87 From Stage to Success: An Event Host's Brand Blueprint With Jingle Saynes
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1:18:26In this episode, we delve into the world of event hosting with Jingle Saynes, Cebu's beloved "Mr. Oh Yeah!". Jingle's path is a remarkable example of turning passion into a thriving career. Jingle's journey wasn't linear. He explored various avenues, from theater artist to tour guide, and ultimately leveraged these experiences to become an event ho…
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#86 Market Testing, Consistency, and Connection Keys to Food Business Success With John Norie Dumasig
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53:56In this episode, John Norie, founder of the thriving quick-service franchise Minute Fried, shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. He discusses the importance of market testing, strategic location selection, and the power of building genuine customer connections. John emphasizes the crucial role of consistency and exceptional service in the f…
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#85 From Bags to Riches: How Bag Restoration Became a Business Goldmine with Chrystal Alesna
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42:50Attention entrepreneurs and luxury items enthusiasts! Join us as Chrystal Alesna explores the unexpected world of bag restoration as a thriving business opportunity. This episode dives deep into the techniques, challenges, and success stories within this niche market. We'll uncover the artistry behind restoring vintage treasures, the innovative mar…
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#84 Unlocking Creativity & Profits- An Entrepreneur's roadmap to multiple income streams
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34:08Multimedia businesses are thriving in today’s market because people crave captivating content. Whether it's through photos, videos, podcasts, or graphics, these businesses have the power to entertain and inform like never before. With everyone glued to their screens, there's a huge demand for engaging multimedia experiences. Our special guest today…
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#83 From Passion to Powerhouse with Bertoni Salazar
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38:43What 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 conc…
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#82 Uncharted Success: How to turn your ideas into a business empire with Christian Gonzales
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45:49What 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…
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#81 Behind the Mics: Meet Our Hosts Mike and Dave!
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38:38Curious 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 j…
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#80: Building Resilience and Partnerships: Leif Margallo's Business Insights
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52:47Our 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 serv…
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#79: Empowering and Inspiring Others Through Real Estate With Rodel Revilla
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47:39Our episode for today is an inspiring story of struggles, hard work, and success. In entrepreneurship, it is your passion and quick wit that will elevate yourself and your business. Our guest for today shares his rags-to-riches story and how his success has brought forth others that want to succeed in the business arena. In this episode, we invited…
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#78: The secret to creating, registering, and maintaining your business with Nicole Orcullo
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1:04:37Not everyone is born an entrepreneur. You must be willing to learn the ropes and learn from your mistakes. Business is way more complicated than it seems to be. Motivation isn't the only thing to take note of when starting a business- you also need good back-office support. A business will not run by itself; oiling the gears and keeping it alive is…
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#77: Elevating Your Business’ Product and Service Through Providing a Unique Experience With Gio Visitation
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1:07:32Entrepreneurs are born innovators. They seek to become a better version of themselves. They are driven by their passions because of their will to improve themselves and the people around them. If you’re looking to start a venture, where business and passion meet, then by all means go ahead. Entrepreneurship is an open path that we can all take. We …
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#76: Diving Into Ventures, Staying True to Your Passion, and Adapting to the Pandemic With Jumbo Climaco
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46:04Entrepreneurs are creative geniuses. They pursue their passions, build them into a business, and allow them to grow. Investing in smart decisions and looking for opportunities is what makes them flourish. Our guest for today is someone who is an entrepreneur at heart. In this episode, we invite Jumbo Climaco. He is the managing partner of Albur’s r…
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#75: Women in Power! Creating a Successful Housekeeping Business With Kimberley Therese Gothong
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57:00Inspiration and passion come hand in hand with being an entrepreneur. In the entrepreneurial world, ideas that turn into successful businesses are rare occurrences. Our guest for today is a businesswoman that seeks to empower other women and provide jobs for them while creating a successful business in Cebu. In this episode, we invite Kimberley The…
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#74: Becoming a Food Fusion Mastermind With Sisig Teriyaki Founder Lenmar Gonzales
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46:52Finding success in life can sprout from the most unexpected events. As an entrepreneur, it is your vision and passion that can change these events into meaningful ventures. Sparking your creativity and ingenuity takes a small flash of inspiration - but a whole lot of hard work and dedication. In this episode, we invite Lenmar C. Gonzales, an entrep…
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#73: Bouncing Back From a Failed Venture to Creating a Successful Consulting Agency With Franbeau Beduya
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50:46Innovation comes with the changing of the times and with the digital age we see ourselves transitioning more into the internet. Businesses need to learn how to adapt and cater to their market according to the current trends. If you want to learn more about building your business, scaling, and creating an environment where we, Filipinos, can have th…
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#72: Sir Noli Alleje “El Subastahero” Talks Philippine Real Estate, Auctions, and How to Become a Smart Investor
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56:17Being 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 pass…
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#71: How the Hotel Industry is Adapting to the New Normal With Aaron Que
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59:18With the current pandemic, most business owners have had to adapt to the new normal. Entrepreneurs in different industries are struggling but the thing is, being an entrepreneur means you have the vision and passion to overcome difficulties. Our guest for this episode is someone who has had to learn and rise to where he is, starting from the bottom…
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#70: How to Build Your Business According to Your Vision With Mona Amp-Cali
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43:32The 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 t…
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#69: How to Pursue a Happy, Wealthy and Financially Secured Life with Fitz Villafuerte
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59:10Being 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 r…
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#68: Growing an Online Freelance Community with 240k+ Members from Scratch with CJ Cajoles
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54:00Everyone aspires to find their life’s purpose and find success in what they love. Being successful is not easy - you have to build your mindset, be in a community that accepts your ideals, and many more. In the entrepreneurial world, nothing is impossible; you can find profit as long as you commit to your vision. Our guest for this episode is a fou…
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#67: Speak up! Why you should Value your Communication Skills with Julius Cruz
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50:36To be able to succeed, we need the appropriate skills and knowledge that will bring us to the top. No man is an island - in our daily lives, proper communication is the key to reach greater heights. In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, leadership should also include communication skills. Our guest for this episode is a seasoned public speak…
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#66: From freelancing to creating a successful company with Fleire Castro
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42:52Aspiring to achieve something great is normal for everybody. We may excel in different fields but in the end, the ultimate goal is to improve and become a better version of who you are. In the world of entrepreneurship, there’s always obstacles that each one of us must overcome. Our guest for this episode is someone who has a burning passion and so…
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#65: The science behind brand positioning with Nas Arcayan
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54:24Creating 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 wha…
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#64: Branding, digital marketing and strengthening your mindset with Ben Francia
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50:30As a business owner and an aspiring entrepreneur putting your brand out there is a hurdle that most find the hardest to achieve. In digital marketing we need to nurture our mindset and our objectives. Our guest for this episode is someone who specialises in digital marketing and mentoring entrepreneurs around the Philippines. In this episode we inv…
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#63: Creating a co-living and co-working space with Nomad's Hub
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42:08We 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…
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#62: Pursuing your passion and being a part of a Cebuano legacy with Margo Frasco
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33:18Being 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 Ma…
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#61: The Art of the Hustle with Xoooom Autospa CEO Michael Uy
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1:02:33It takes a great amount of drive in order for us to leap into an opportunity. In life we rarely get to have second chances and sometimes we let our doubts and worries get the best of us. Our guest for this episode has gone far and beyond in order to get to where he is today. In this episode we invited Michael Uy, President and CEO of Xoooom Autospa…
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#60: Answering your Passion for Business with Kristoff Villanueva
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38:15Passion is the central factor in most Entrepreneurial ventures. In order for you to lead, innovate and create there must always be a fiery will that guides you to your goals. Along with passion comes risks, and to be an entrepreneur you must always look at these risks as a gateway to something possibly new and amazing. In this episode we invite Kri…
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#59: Production, Strategy and Communication in business with Jojo Tiongko
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1:17:31Getting to the top of the business scene takes guts and hard work. In order to succeed one must always have a set of principles to follow. In the world of competitive businesses, being a leader and a pioneer is crucial for the long term survival of your company. Production, Strategy, and Communication is a big part of what keeps everything afloat a…
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#58: Managing a family business, creating long term goals and appreciating feedback with Evangeline Hayco Ugarte
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52:34Working your way around the business scene is a hard but rewarding experience. Creating and innovating your ideas while building your brand is a long term adventure. Either you’re someone handling your family’s business or looking to be the first of many generations to establish a business, a little piece of advice will always come in handy no matt…
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#57: Establishing Modern Tribes with Creative Entrepreneur and Avid Traveler Rachel Arandilla
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59:24The journey towards success shouldn’t be a lonely road. Being an entrepreneur or aspiring business owner can have a lot of challenges but your personal journey towards achieving your goals shouldn’t be a lonely one. Having peers that you can connect and interact with is important not only to your mental health but also to your growing network of co…
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#56: Take Your Business to the Next Level with these Digital Marketing Secrets from Brian Padilla
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40:56Are you a small business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur? Creating a personal brand is not an easy process. Learning how to build your name from the bottom up usually takes a lot of time, effort, and capital. But in the bustling online age, digital marketing is crucial to the growth and survival of your business. We invited Brian Padilla, an entr…
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Today's guest is Jason Dulay, VA Bootcamp and Coffeeshop.ph. He is also the creator of the Facebook group FreeLancers in the Philippines (FLIP). To date, he has helped hundreds of Filipinos find jobs online so they can spend quality time with their family. Jason is also a mentor at Work from Home Roadmap where he provides tips, tutorials, education…
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#54: Finding Your Life's Purpose with Boris Joaquin
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41:47Today's guest is Boris Joaquin, one of the top-ranking public speakers and trainers for leadership programs and other soft skills in the country. Also a seasoned management and marketing professional, Boris has been involved in various industries (advertising, fragrances, goods, printing/publishing, telecommunications, BPO, and business solutions) …
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You Are the Sum of the People You Surround With!
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31:25In today's topic, I want to share about a very crucial aspect of success, happiness, and perhaps the quality of your life. No matter how hard you work, no matter how amazing you are, you will always be affected by this. It also determines how amazing your life can be if you do this tweak!
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