

Raj Shamani's Figuring Out
Raj Shamani
The next 10 years is going to be The Golden Age for India filled with infinite once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, but if you don’t prepare and grow yourself to win these opportunities then you won’t be able to achieve your ‘Indian Dream’.
And we won’t let that happen, this channel is about helping you grow and win in life.
Hi! I am Raj Shamani and I believe in ‘figuring out’ how to grow every day so that we can live and love better.
Our Purpose for this channel is to become one of the most authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in business, relationships, politics, health,
And we won’t let that happen, this channel is about helping you grow and win in life.
Hi! I am Raj Shamani and I believe in ‘figuring out’ how to grow every day so that we can live and love better.
Our Purpose for this channel is to become one of the most authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in business, relationships, politics, health,
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Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 2min
How To Get Rich With Real Estate, Investment, Rent Vs Buy & Scams - Ft Ajitesh | FO187 Raj Shamani
Disclaimer: This episode is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views and should not be considered financial advice. Before making any investment decisions, please consult with a qualified financial advisor. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0
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My gear for shooting this video: Canon EOS 200D II 24.1MP DSLR Camera: https://amzn.to/3GuiPFKCanon EF50MM F/1.8 STM Lens: https://amzn.to/3WZOSoiCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6: https://amzn.to/3ZpKBMyYunteng Aluminium Tripod (Vct-690, Black): https://amzn.to/3ItEzV0Zoom H6 All Black (2020 Version): https://amzn.to/3irUCIfShure SM7B Cardioid Vocal Dynamic Microphone: https://amzn.to/3GPimiMShure MV7 USB Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/3Xjy63dGODOX SL150II 150W LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/3XeN0aLIn today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Ajitesh Korupolu in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the Founder and CEO of ASBL real estate development company. His insights on real estate, property buying, and everything around it will add tons of insights in your life today.
In this episode, we talked about what is better between buying and renting a house and what’s the preferred age for buying a house. He explained how investing in properties can be more profitable than investing in FDs and also shared 3 career opportunities in real estate. We then talked about how data in real estate works and how many big opportunities are there in this niche. He also talked about how the productivity of labourers can be increased in order for them to earn more and take up new jobs.
We then talked about how difficult it is to win government tenders, how much transparency is there in this industry, and the worst thing that he has experienced in this industry. At the end, we talked about cities to invest in for good returns.
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Apr 6, 2024 • 1h 25min
Men's S*xual Health, Testosterone, Infertility, NoFap & Orgasm - Dr Prateek | FO 186 Raj Shamani
Dr. Prateek, an expert in men's sexual health, covers topics like lasting longer in bed, erectile dysfunction, sperm quality improvement, testosterone levels drop, and surprising facts about penis. Also explores female and male virginity, infertility causes, vaping effects on sexual health, and myths about masturbation and pimples.

Apr 4, 2024 • 56min
Indian Skincare & Beauty Brand, Marketing & Customer Insights - Minimalist | FO 185 Raj Shamani
Raj Shamani discusses Indian skincare and beauty brand Minimalist with co-founder Mohit Yadav. They talk about funding from Unilever, focusing on product quality over marketing, fair & lovely branding, online presence vs retail, dealing with competitors, modern distribution channels, and performance marketing in India.

Apr 2, 2024 • 48min
IAS Officer Vs Politicians, Coal Scam, Corruption, India & PM Modi - Anil Swarup | FO 184 Raj Shamani
Anil Swarup, a former IAS officer, discusses coal scam, corruption, and Indian politics. Topics include the significance of coal, influence on IAS decisions, growth sectors in India, challenges in politics, and perks of a coal secretary.

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Mar 30, 2024 • 1h 8min
Diabetes, Fasting, Nutrition, Stress, Sleep Hacks & Supplements - Dr Vishakha | FO183 Raj Shamani
Discliamer: This episode is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are her personal views. We do not seek to defame or harm any brand/product mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices.
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Timestamps:
00:00) - Intro
(02:33) - Fasting, types and benefits
(06:43) - 7 days water fasting
(08:36) - How much sleep do you need?
(14:00) - Melatonin, good or bad?
(19:20) - Sugar doesn't cause diabetes
(24:13) - Fruit juice is not healthy
(27:03) - Stress management
(33:32) - Daily workout is replaceable
(35:58) - Exercise halves cancer risk
(40:12) - Eat this, not that
(45:17) - Fatty liver, causes and symptoms
(49:37) - Diabetes is reversible
(52:15) - Smoothies are healthy?
(54:06) - Know your metabolic rate
(55:19) - Protein impacts kidney health
(58:47) - Sugar craving during periods
(01:02:08) - Best and worst desserts
(01:03:50) - Vitamin D deficiency
(01:07:22) - Thanks for watching!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Dr. Vishakha Shivdasani in conversation with Raj Shamani. She is a physician, and best-selling author, practising disease reversal and longevity. She also creates content on Instagram to educate and make people aware of various health issues and has 180k+ followers.In this episode, we talked about fasting, how to do fasting in a healthy way, how much sleep we require to stay healthy, or does it depend on something else. We then discussed how we can prevent cancer by 70%, and what is a better option than sleeping pills. She also shared how one should consume supplements, and also shared 3 foods that are absolute no-nos for a healthy body. She also talked about how sugar doesn’t lead to diabetes and shared shocking facts about foods that actually cause diabetes. She also suggested how to cope with stress, why fatty liver happens, and talked about what people can do who want to work out but are not able to start. She shared a list of 5 foods that you should and shouldn’t eat to be healthy. She also shared the 80-20 rule to keep a balance of healthy and outside food. She also revealed how protein can cause cancer and other health issues. She ended with rating the worst to best desserts and this segment will surprise you. For more such informative conversations, subscribe to our channel.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 43min
Kriti Sanon On Relationship, Feminism, Bollywood Debut, Entrepreneurship & Hyphen | FO182 Raj Shamani
Actress and Bollywood star Kriti Sanon shares insights on relationships, feminism, her Bollywood journey, entrepreneurship, and the launch of her skincare brand. She discusses red flags in men, her ideal partner, the importance of chivalry and feminism, and her skincare routine. Kriti also delves into her expensive collection, her fitness brand, The Tribe India, and her skincare brand, Hyphen.

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Mar 26, 2024 • 54min
European Billionaire In India - Marketing, Leadership, Hiring, Startups & Odoo | FO 181 Raj Shamani
European billionaire entrepreneur Fabien Pi, the founder of Odoo, discusses the importance of marketing, leadership, hiring, and startups. Topics include offline vs online marketing, the challenges of startup founders, right hiring criteria, Zomato's hiring strategy, and Odoo's journey. The conversation also touches on the differences in marketing between Europe and India, key industries in India, and decision-making strategies in the Indian market.

Mar 23, 2024 • 1h 28min
Dr. Pal On Gut Health, Weight Loss, Belly Fat, Fatty Liver, Digestion, Food & Diet | FO180 Raj Shamani
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(04:00) - Who is Dr. Pal
(05:40) - Most shocking Gut fact
(09:14) - Poor gut health signs
(10:12) - Gut-behaviour link experiment
(14:36) - Bloating and weight loss
(16:32) - Circadian rhythm
(22:24) - Graveyard shift
(24:06) - What causes bloating?
(25:22) - Is farting normal?
(29:02) - Sleep alleviates nausea
(31:49) - Are momos healthy?
(35:48) - 3Fs to keep your gut healthy
(37:28) - Increase of lactose intolerance
(40:17) - Increase in deaths because of heart attacks
(44:41) - Stress makes you eat more sugar
(45:49) - Hugs solve health issues
(47:10) - What causes belly fat?
(49:14) - Fatty liver causes
(53:30) - Smoothies Vs juice
(55:17) - Never start your day with sugar
(57:24) - Noise from stomach
(58:14) - C Section vs vaginal delivery
(01:01:07) - Vegetarians vs non vegetarians
(01:02:38) - Myth busters
(01:07:29) - Salad before ice cream
(01:10:09) - Reason of obesity
(01:16:11) - Losing weight after 50s
(01:17:40) - Biological problem with arranged marriage
(01:27:50) - Thank you for watching!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Dr. Pal Manickam in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is a well-known Gastroenterologist who also creates content on YouTube and has over 2 million subscribers. In this episode, most of your questions about gut health and overall health are answered.We started this episode by talking about what happens when our gut is not well, then he shared various experiments on mice like how gut bacteria influence mood and behavior, and personality in the last 15 years. He shared how he went from 100kgs to 65kgs within 3-5 years. He shared how not eating at the right time and not eating right affects our health in the long run. He also answered questions like why bloating happens and how to solve it, foods that cause gas, why some people feel nauseous after eating, why many people are becoming lactose intolerant, and many such questions.We also talked about why young people have started getting heart attacks, what causes fatty liver, do vegetarians have better gut than non-vegetarians, why people are getting fat, and why many women get fat after marriage. We ended our conversation by busting some popular myths about gut health. For more such insightful conversations, subscribe to our channel and join our journey of Figuring Out.Follow Dr. Pal On:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrPalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.pal.manickam/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askdocpalTo Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamanihttps://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamanihttps://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRajhttps://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamanihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/#Podcast #FiguringOut #RajShamani #DrPal

Mar 21, 2024 • 49min
Acting, Love, IIT, Kota, Insecurity & Life - Jitendra Kumar (Jeetu Bhaiya) | FO179 Raj Shamani
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(01:11) - “Jeetu Bhaiya”
(02:18) - Roles Jitendra wanted to do
(03:44) - Real life ‘kabir singh’ characters
(04:15) - TVF journey and success
(07:24) - “Jaadugar” experience
(09:30) - Childhood crush
(12:30) - Dating culture of India
(13:50) - Dating in IIT
(18:56) - Star Kids VS Outsiders
(26:15) - Aura VS Performance
(28:45) - Real life Kota factory
(31:04) - Story of Allen institutes
(32:41) - Online sessions are not worth
(34:15) - His insecurities
(37:51) - English speaking culture
(39:34) - Advantages of coming from small towns
(44:56) - His advice to everyone
(47:54) - Thank you for watching
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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Jitendra Kumar a.k.a Jeetu Bhaiya in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is an IITian turned actor. He has been seen in web series like Kota Factory, TVF Pitchers, TVF Bachelors, Panchayat and many more. He has also done movies like Jaadugar. Today’s conversation is one of the most relatable conversations we had on Figuring Out.In this episode, we started by talking about why many series on TVF became so successful, and what they did differently. We then talked about his movie Jaadugar, and his crush stories. He shared about his IIT days, romantic stories from that phase, his office days and then coming into the acting world. He also shared about his Kota days, how Kota used to be during his time and now. We also discussed the journey and struggles of coming from a small town, what are some insecurities and strengths. Towards the end, we talked about his experience working with SRK, he shared what makes him stand out amongst the other stars. We then talked about his journey of starting with YouTube and now working in mainstream movies. We ended our conversation with him sharing valuable advice for all the young people who are planning to make it big in their career. For more such insightful conversations, subscribe to our, because come up with new episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Follow Jitendra Kumar On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jitendrak1/To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamanihttps://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamanihttps://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRajhttps://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamanihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/#Podcast #FiguringOut #RajShamani #JeetuBhaiya

Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 1min
PROFITABLE Startup In India, D2C Business, Marketing Strategy - Bellavita Founder | FO178 Raj Shamani
Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Smell good, feel confident. Use my code Raj10 to get additional 10% off all Blanko perfumes: https://hi.switchy.io/BlankoxRaj📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZTimestamps:(00:00) - Intro
(03:29) - Journey of Bellavita
(05:28) - First funding
(10:02) - Every founder needs to know this
(11:47) - Key to every successful relationship
(12:24) - Why did he acquire bevzilla?
(14:27) - Should you start a D2C business?
(18:43) - Loss making business
(25:00) - How to make a consumer business?
(29:50) - How to make a big business from a small product?
(33:29) - Startup in competitive market
(34:06) - How much money has he made?
(34:43) - Marketing and Sales strategies
(37:00) - Bellavita comparison strategy
(39:47) - Heartbreak inspired idea
(41:17) - Copy business works
(41:53) - Zara’s strategy
(42:49) - Money making businesses in India
(47:06) - Global business from India
(49:31) - Manufacturing opportunities in India
(50:16) - Manufacturing business ideas
(52:04) - Mistakes that founders make
(56:50) - Prioritise marketplace over D2C
(59:32) - Thank you for watching!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Aakash Anand in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the co-founder of Bellavita, Director at Bezvilla, and an Angel Investor. Today’s episode will not just give you insights on business but will inspire you towards business.In this episode, we talked about how Bellavita was started with skincare products, how it used to make 2-3 crores a month, how it got approached by the Ananta Capital’s team and how they strategically invested, and how he got 60 crores after selling half of his company and the growth journey of Bellavita. He shared how Strategic investors are different from Venture Capitalists. We talked about the perspective behind the words business and startup. He also shared a step-by-step process for anyone to start a business and how they can scale with time. He also shared about his first heartbreak and how it led to Bellavita perfumes, he then shared business opportunities in India, and how to take Indian business globally. He gave us an interesting tip for finding business ideas. Towards the end, we talked about a few mistakes that every founder makes which turn their business into loss-making and when is the right time to take business from marketplace to D2C. For more such insightful conversations, subscribe to our channel and join us on this journey of Figuring Out. Follow Aakash Anand On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aakash_idam/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashanand/To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamanihttps://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamanihttps://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRajhttps://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamanihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/#Podcast #FiguringOut #RajShamani #Bellavita


