Experience

ActionCOACH UK

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Coach

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  The reason I am here today is to share my story with you because I hope you can relate to at least a part of it.In 2008 I started a family business completely by accident making chilli sauces from our garden shed. This business became a brand and grew rapidly - so much so we were on BBC 1 prime time TV and supplying Tesco, Sainsbury’s Ocado, Selfridges and more.My brand has a huge social media following, millions of viral video views, customers, great products, valued at over £1.5m+ and in 2018 I realised I hated it.The business had consumed my life, affected my relationships, sucked up my savings, I felt like I was underpaid and overworked, and most importantly, I was utterly miserable.A close friend had recommended Action Coach and I thought why not. If I want a new life, I have to try new experiences.After a taster session and within the first hour I realised why I was where I was - IT WAS ME! I WAS THE PROBLEM.During this first session, I also realised I had not been on a holiday which lasted for 7 days, for almost 7 years. Parag (my coach) made me realise this was unhealthy and NOT NORMAL - Entrepreneurs should not be suffering, we should enjoy what we do!The next day, I booked 7 days in southern Greece for my wife and me to ensure I made the change right away!As soon as this first session was over (AS IN ON THE TRAIN HOME), I set about making changes in my life because I wanted to be happy and realised I deserved more. Fast forward to today and have been on the coaching program, my business is transformed. It pretty much runs itself with a passionate team, the brand is growing in value because we now have systems in place and more recently, my wife gave birth to our quite amazing twin girls.I felt what was taught on the course was so important and powerful, I decided to become a coach myself because I want to help as many people as I can, to take back control and ownership of their lives to be happy. Happy to chat with you



2 Bears

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services

• Founder

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Branding and Digital Marketing Agency specialising in Facebook and Instagram with data-backed proof of lead generation and brand building.Why choose us? Good question.Why usWe tell your story because we know how hard it can be to put in simple terms why you are in business beyond simply wanting to make money. Our results are data-backed with a money-back guarantee. We do this because we know once you have your “why” in place, your ability to make your business a success will become unstoppable.HowBy exploring your story, your business goals and understanding it, we are able to create branding and digital marketing solutions to serve your needsWhatWe do this by offering branding, creative and social media marketing services, alongside long term business strategy solutions tooIn our experience, most agencies are happy to charge you fees and spend YOUR money on advertising. If it works, great, if not, at least they tried - what can you do? There is no risk to them only you.What if you worked with an agency which was created by an entrepreneur? Someone who knows the pain and effort it takes in starting a business and actually making money in the first place? Someone who actually understands the purpose of marketing is to generate leads, what profit and loss mean, who has studied branding and has their own brand with 100,000’s of followers with millions of viral video views?What would happen if you worked with an agency who’s staff are contractually obliged to study every day in order to upskill and stay on top of the latest algorithm updates or strategies on Facebook, Instagram, email marketing, stories, reels, Tik-Tok and more?The answer is you could grow your business forever and with a deeper understanding of how to flourish, with or without the agency. With 2 Bears you get access to a group of experts who become your extended Marketing Team with actual delivery knowledge as well as results.Book your virtual coffee chat with us today.



Kushy Face

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Oct 2018 - Present

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Mr. Singhs

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  • Managed and led this fast-growing FMCG business from start-up and developed into a globally distributed brand with a £1m+ valuation in 3 years • Developed sales channels to supply Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Ocado, Booths, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, WHSmith’s, 450 independent retailers, online sales. Secured export to Kenya, Sweden, Hungary and Canada• Development and implementation of marketing strategies resulting in 115,000 followers to date and 3m+ views• Creative project lead on creative assets including leading teams on design, photography, video and copy• Implemented strategies to ensure brand exposure by influencers on Instagram as a part of new product launch campaign as well as press exposure• Experienced in using targeted Facebook, Google and Instagram ads • Generated inbound traffic resulting in product/brand adoption and sales• Managed and negotiated with blue-chip retailer supply chain, in addition to logistics, distribution, communications and promotion delivery• Invited to 10 Downing Street: Delivered advice and opinion to the Government on how to support and develop SME’s in the UK• Directly responsible for the recruitment and training of a team of six including setting and managing Key performance indicators, coaching and maintaining motivation• Initiated a key pivot and change for the brand in 2017 to move into Vegan snacks. Led new product development, design, marketing and launch into the market with over 300 retailers• Pitched, negotiated with and successfully raised funding with/by equity investors, crowdfunding and banks• Financial planning, cash flow modelling and strategy whilst considering multiple stakeholders• Led all marketing and promotion of the brand and food range, including features within various publications such as The Times, Mail on Sunday, Independent, Vogue, BBC, Telegraph and Evening Standard



Self-Employed Contractor

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Consultant and Advisor

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Vegan Café, Bar and Restaurant: Consulted to create, develop and launch the business. Business processes, branding, marketing strategy, HR guidance, funding, financial planning, growth strategy and multiple site expansion plans• Design Agency: Headhunted and engaged with the business in a consulting capacity to as project lead to re-brand, launch a new product line, operational change management and move to automation of systems • Publishing Company: Engaged to advise on funding, deployment and growth strategy. Guided the client through a strategy change, resulting in funding secured of £2m



Elephant Group

• Co-Founder & Head of Sales, Brand and Marketing

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

  • London and Gujarat (India): Property development venture with a value of £16m • Completed due diligence, strategy, risk assessment and concept completion of the site (5.6 acres)• Created company branding, marketing documents and sales strategy from pre-launch through to post breaking of ground. Result: £2.5m+ retail sales within 3 months of launch • Co-developed pricing strategy, discount models and cash flow. Directly responsible for the development of marketing strategies• Directly responsible for the recruitment and training of the sales team (3) including setting and managing KPI’s, coaching and maintaining motivation• Development and implemented a transparent culture promoting care for the customer and implementing unrivalled Corporate Social Responsibility in the UK and India • Created processes, documentation, managed internal operations and business process between clients, sales team, compliance team, customer care team and finance team• Negotiated, structured and closed contracts worth over £1.5m with trade investors



Axiom

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Investment Specialist

  • Jul 2007 - Mar 2009

  I am involved in working with funds, HNW and investors looking to make investments in Indian Real Estate.I have experience in structuring and completing investments that have yielded up to 120% for my clients. There are currently various opportunities that I would be happy to discuss as well as share ideas with people interested in Indian real estate. I have particular focus in Goa, Chennai, Gujarat, Punjab, Vrindavan and Jaipur.I look forward to hearing from you. I am involved in working with funds, HNW and investors looking to make investments in Indian Real Estate.I have experience in structuring and completing investments that have yielded up to 120% for my clients. There are currently various opportunities that I would be happy to discuss as well as share ideas with people interested in Indian real estate. I have particular focus in Goa, Chennai, Gujarat, Punjab, Vrindavan and Jaipur.I look forward to hearing from you.



City & Merchant Group

• Private Equity Broker

  • Aug 2006 - Jun 2007

  • Directly responsible for the recruitment and training of a team of six including setting and managing Key performance indicators, coaching and maintaining motivation• Responsible for managing relationships with CEO's of 3 companies with respect to managing their private equity fundraising strategy• Presented client investment ideas to various institutional funds and high net-worth • Directly responsible for the recruitment and training of a team of six including setting and managing Key performance indicators, coaching and maintaining motivation• Responsible for managing relationships with CEO's of 3 companies with respect to managing their private equity fundraising strategy• Presented client investment ideas to various institutional funds and high net-worth