The Quest for Success

On this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Noemi Kis, a serial entrepreneur, shares her journey and insights on success, values, and starting a business. She emphasises the importance of aligning work with values and passions. Noemi discusses her upbringing and how it shaped her drive and determination. She shares her experience of starting and managing her own business in the industrial water sector. Noemi also talks about the challenges she faced as a female founder and the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people. She reflects on her twenties and how it led her to a turning point in her life. Noemi shares her thoughts on self-funding versus venture-backed journeys and the importance of being in control of your own business. Noemi discusses the opportunity to have a successful business without the need for a big exit or fast growth. She emphasises the importance of building enterprise value and automating processes to create a great life around a small business. Noemi shares her experience of building a personal brand on LinkedIn and the power of giving away free value and content to attract inbound leads. She also highlights the leverage of digital products and the importance of creating multiple touchpoints for potential customers. Noemi's vision is to give back and teach mindset, systems, and tactics to aspiring entrepreneurs through a mentorship community.Resources We Discuss:Noemi's Website: https://noemikis.com/Our Website: https://thequestforsuccesspodcast.com/Our Library:Dylan - The Power Law: https://amzn.to/46h7F3I Jam -  Think Faster, Talk Smarter: https://amzn.to/3xvOZQI If you got anything out of this episode, we have an ask - please follow or subscribe on your favourite channel!Follow us on all your favourite platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuestforSuccessPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Quest-For-Success-Podcast/61560418629272/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequestforsuccesspod/Twitter: https://x.com/quest4success_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-quest-for-successTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequestforsuccesspodWebsite: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.com Please share this around to anyone you think will get value from it : )

On this week's episode of The Quest for Success podcast, Deepak Narayan, founder and CEO of Practus, shares his journey and his definition of success. He emphasises the importance of impacting the lives of others and making a difference. Deepak discusses the unique approach of his consulting firm, which focuses on delivering a return on investment for clients. He also talks about the expansion of Practus to multiple countries and the challenges they faced. Deepak attributes his success to his upbringing, which instilled values of hard work, collaboration, and independence. He reflects on the transition from working in a large consulting firm to starting his own business. Deepak shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the factors that have contributed to his success. He emphasises the importance of continuous learning, being present in the moment, determination, and making quick decisions. Deepak also discusses the impact he wants to have on society through social causes and his association with the Isha Foundation. Resources We Discuss:Deepak’s Podcast, Bizdom - https://pod.link/1704964168Our Library - What we are currently reading:Dylan - The Power Law: https://amzn.to/46h7F3I Jam -  Think Faster, Talk Smarter: https://amzn.to/3xvOZQI If you got anything out of this episode, we have an ask - please follow or subscribe on your favourite channel!Follow us on all your favourite platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuestforSuccessPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Quest-For-Success-Podcast/61560418629272/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequestforsuccesspod/Twitter: https://x.com/quest4success_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-quest-for-successTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequestforsuccesspodWebsite: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.com Please share this around to anyone you think will get value from it : )

Welcome to our first little bonus episode of the Quest for Success Podcast! In this episode, we briefly summarise each of our episodes to date and also delve into some of our key takeaways! We kept it short and sweet and even gave a little teaser into the episode dropping later this week.We would love to hear if you enjoyed the shorter format or not!Complete our Success Survey: https://thequestforsuccesspodcast.com/complete-the-success-survey/Prefer to watch your podcasts? Check out out The Quest for Success Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuestforSuccessPodFollow us on all your favourite platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuestforSuccessPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Quest-For-Success-Podcast/61560418629272/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequestforsuccesspod/Twitter: https://x.com/quest4success_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-quest-for-successTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequestforsuccesspodWebsite: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.com Please share this around to anyone you think will get value from it : )

Our Big Ask:  Please follow The Quest for Success Podcast on your favourite streaming platform (or all of them :P  )This week on The Quest for Success Podcast, Michelle Knox, change manager and world traveler, shares her passion for travel and the impact it has had on her life. She has visited 95 countries and aims to reach 100. Michelle believes that success is about living life to its full potential and making a positive impact on others. She emphasises the importance of face-to-face conversations and connecting with strangers while traveling. Michelle shares memorable experiences from her travels, including encounters with kind and hospitable people in Syria, South Korea, and Malta. She also discusses the challenges and rewards of solo travel and the lessons she has learned along the way. Michelle Knox, a passionate traveler and advocate for open conversations about death, shares her journey and insights. She emphasises the importance of authenticity, open-mindedness, and having tough conversations. Michelle believes in living life on her own terms and embracing new experiences. She also discusses her Buddhist path and the impact of her travels on her perspective. Michelle encourages people to have practical conversations about death long before it becomes imminent, to ensure a good death and bereavement.Resources we discuss:Follow Michelle Knox on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-knox-3602971/ Watch Michelle Knox's TED Talk about Death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtFFT4zjyTMDie with Zero - Book by Bill Perkins: https://amzn.to/4cGT1oYFollow us on all your favourite platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuestforSuccessPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Quest-For-Success-Podcast/61560418629272/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequestforsuccesspod/Twitter: https://x.com/quest4success_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-quest-for-successTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequestforsuccesspodWebsite: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.com Please share this around to anyone you think will get value from it : )

This week on the Quest for Success podcast, Ryan Taylor shares his journey and experiences in life, including his definition of success and his various roles as a technical recruiter and songwriter. He discusses the impact of his childhood, which involved moving around frequently and experiencing different cultures. Ryan also talks about his love for sports, particularly football and basketball, and how it shaped him. He delves into his music career, emphasising the importance of being authentic and using music as a tool to have a positive impact on others. Ryan shares personal stories and highlights from his time in the Navy, including his experience in boot camp. He also shares his journey in music, and his transition into tech recruiting. He reflects on the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and the importance of being authentic, communicative, and forgiving. Overall, Ryan believes that success is an ongoing journey and that being a positive role model for his family is a priority.You can follow Ryan on instagram @ryan_the_word_playerHave your say and complete our "success survey" so that we can hear about what success means to you. Head to www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.comOur Library - What we are currently reading:Dylan - The Power Law: https://amzn.to/3VVRJziJam -  Think Faster, Talk Smarter: https://amzn.to/3xvOZQIFollow us on all your favourite platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuestforSuccessPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Quest-For-Success-Podcast/61560418629272/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequestforsuccesspod/Twitter: https://x.com/quest4success_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-quest-for-successTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequestforsuccesspodWebsite: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.com Please share this around to anyone you think will get value from it : )

In this episode of the Quest for Success, we chat with the wonderful Shanya Suppasiritad, who shares her journey from being a pastry chef to a stylist to starting her own fashion label and eventually creating a software company in the re-commerce fashion space. She discusses her definition of success, which includes making a positive impact on the fashion industry and leaving the world a better place. Shanya explains the concept of re-commerce and how it extends the life cycle of fashion items through rental, resale, and repair. She talks about the need for fashion brands to participate in the re-commerce market and the software her company has developed to facilitate their involvement. Shanya also shares her personal connection to fashion and her desire to change the conversation around beauty standards. Shanya shares her journey of starting multiple ventures, including Rentr, a fashion rental platform. She emphasises the importance of having a clear vision and continuously learning and adapting. Shanya also discusses the challenges of convincing fashion brands to embrace re-commerce and the need for long-term thinking. She also talks about her involvement in a charity that provides haircuts to those in need. Throughout our discussion with Shanya, we summarised her key ingredients for success to be impact, execution, continuous education, and long-term thinking.Check out our brand new website www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.com and complete our 'success survey' - we want to hear what success means to you.....and maybe have you on the podcast one day!Resources we discuss:Shanya's website: https://www.getrntr.com/The feel good project - delivering haircuts to those in need: https://www.feelgoodproject.org/Check out our BRAND NEW WEBSITE and complete our 'Success Survey' to have your say: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.comOur Library - What we are currently reading:Dylan - Unstressable by Alice Law and Mo Gawdat: https://amzn.to/4eAsGtT Jam -  Think Faster, Talk Smarter: https://amzn.to/3xvOZQIFollow us on all your favourite platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuestforSuccessPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Quest-For-Success-Podcast/61560418629272/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequestforsuccesspod/Twitter: https://x.com/quest4success_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-quest-for-successTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequestforsuccesspodWebsite: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.com Please share this around to anyone you think will get value from it : )

Thanks for joining us on The Quest for Success. We were lucky enough to sit down with one of our great friends, Duncan Lay, a best-selling author and journalist, to hear his perspective on success. He emphasises the importance of family as the ultimate mark of success. Duncan discusses his journey as an author and the challenges he faced in the publishing industry. He also delves into the process of writing a book and the personal connections he incorporates into his stories. Duncan draws inspiration from historical events and aims to create believable and relatable characters in his fantasy novels. Duncan Lay discusses the importance of imagination, the impact of books on his life, and his quest for success. He emphasises the need for context and knowledge of history, as well as the value of creativity and imagination in children. Duncan also shares his journey of healing from a troubled childhood and finding success in his personal and professional life. He highlights the challenges of the publishing industry, including the rise of AI-generated books and the need for higher verification. Overall, Duncan's story is a testament to the power of imagination, self-reflection, and perseverance.Resources we discuss:Duncan's website: https://www.duncanlay.com/Watership down: https://amzn.to/3VERl83Check out our BRAND NEW WEBSITE and complete our 'Success Survey' to have your say: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.comOur Library - What we are currently reading:Dylan - Unstressable by Alice Law and Mo Gawdat: https://amzn.to/4eAsGtT Jam -  Think Faster, Talk Smarter: https://amzn.to/3xvOZQIFollow us on all your favourite platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuestforSuccessPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Quest-For-Success-Podcast/61560418629272/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequestforsuccesspod/Twitter: https://x.com/quest4success_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-quest-for-successTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequestforsuccesspodWebsite: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.com Please share this around to anyone you think will get value from it : )

Krishan Deegalla, a tech founder and entrepreneur, shares his journey and insights on success and entrepreneurship. He emphasises the importance of happiness, freedom, and flexibility in defining success. Krishan discusses his transition from studying electrical engineering to pursuing a career in software development and eventually starting his own business. He highlights the role of problem-solving and the need to adapt and learn from experiences in entrepreneurship. Krishan also talks about the importance of building a talented and motivated team and creating a high-performance culture. We deep dive into his journey as an entrepreneur in the tech industry, including his current project, Meta11, a virtual cricket game. He emphasises the importance of focusing on solving problems and being open to opportunities. He shares his perspective on work-life balance and the role of family support in his success. If you want to become a better entrepreneur, this is a must listen!Resources we discuss:Krishan's new gaming platform, Meta11 - https://meta11.com/ Jam is doing the CEO sleepout to raise money for Vinnies. To support him, donate here or share to your network!Our Library - What we are currently reading:Dylan - Stronger by Dinesh Palipana: https://amzn.to/4bUOnmrJam - Think Faster, Talk Smarter: https://amzn.to/3xvOZQIFollow us on instagram:  www.instagram.com/thequestforsuccesspod/Follow us on all your favourite platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuestforSuccessPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Quest-For-Success-Podcast/61560418629272/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequestforsuccesspod/Twitter: https://x.com/quest4success_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-quest-for-successTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequestforsuccesspodWebsite: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.com Please share this around to anyone you think will get value from it : )

Florian Christ, a serial entrepreneur and tech investor, shares his journey and insights on success and building successful companies. He emphasises the importance of teamwork, creating value, and having a positive impact. Florian started his entrepreneurial journey at age 18, building IT companies and later transitioning to software companies. He believes in trusting his team and giving them the freedom to create their own stories within the startups. Florian's companies focus on making data usable and creating products that simplify processes and solve pain points for customers. He has expanded his businesses globally, working with partners in different countries. Florian believes in sharing his ideas with others and gauging their interest and feedback before pursuing them. He values the feedback and energy of people to determine if an idea is worth pursuing. He talks to anyone and everyone about his ideas, regardless of their background or expertise. Florian emphasises the importance of learning and continuously expanding one's knowledge. He has pursued various educational programs, including Harvard and Tony Robbins, to gain a broader understanding of international business and human behaviour. Florian's vision is to have a larger impact by helping more people become entrepreneurs and create products they love. He aims to connect companies and automate data flow between them to improve business processes. Florian values time, both his own and that of others, and believes in giving freedom and space to his team to grow and make decisions.Resources we discuss:The Almanac of Naval Ravikant: https://amzn.to/3ypkk7MJam is doing the CEO sleepout to raise money for Vinnies. To support him, donate here or share to your network!Our Library - What we are currently reading:Dylan - Stronger by Dinesh Palipana: https://amzn.to/4bUOnmrFollow us on all your favourite platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuestforSuccessPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Quest-For-Success-Podcast/61560418629272/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequestforsuccesspod/Twitter: https://x.com/quest4success_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-quest-for-successTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequestforsuccesspodWebsite: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.com Please share this around to anyone you think will get value from it : )

James Allen, an extraordinary explorer, shares his journey from childhood to becoming an adventurer and his unique perspective on success. He discusses the influence of his parents, his diverse career path, and the pivotal moments that shaped his purpose and drive for exploration. James Allen shares his life journey, emphasising the influence of purpose, authenticity, environment, and resilience. He reflects on the importance of learning from failure and the value of experience. His adventurous spirit and positive outlook on life are evident throughout the conversation.Follow James's incredible journey https://jamesallenexplorer.com/ or follow him on insta @jamesallenexplorerResources we discuss: - Diary of a CEO 33 laws for business and life - https://amzn.to/4bX7CMa- Jam is doing the CEO sleepout to raise money for Vinnies. To support him, donate here or share to your network! Our Library - What we are currently reading:Dylan - The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: https://amzn.to/3ypkk7MJam -  Stronger by Dinesh Palipana: https://amzn.to/4bUOnmrFollow us on all your favourite platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuestforSuccessPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Quest-For-Success-Podcast/61560418629272/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequestforsuccesspod/Twitter: https://x.com/quest4success_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-quest-for-successTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequestforsuccesspodWebsite: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.com Please share this around to anyone you think will get value from it : )