Passion To Profits

Business Coach

Joven 

Building consumer brands for millennial Indians

Director

Auraz Design

Founder Institute

Joven emerged from the 3 month intense incubator program at Founder Institute (Bangalore).

Startup Winner 2019 India Cohort

HDFC Limited

Human Resources

SRF Limited

Corporate Human Resources

I help senior leaders & newbie entrepreneurs start + scale their business & start generating revenue in 100 days with 1:1 mentorship (without quitting your job)🔥 From idea to launch in 100 days | 📈 Own 4 CPG brands

12 hours spent researching your next startup.

You missed dinner with your partner for the 2nd time this week.

You're anxious and stuck in traffic day in day out.

You wish you could just start that business or side project.

And get that income, identity, status up.

So you can experience freedom.

You walk into the office.

12 missed calls.
3 triple bookings.
182 unread emails.

You gasp.

If only you:

- Could start and launch your business in 100 days
- Have a direct path on how to get there
- Have more free time for yourself and family

How much better would life be?

Now, you're in luck.

This is where I come in.

Hi, 👋 I'm Tara.

I am a builder. Over the 10 yrs, I have built and scaled 4 consumer brands in different niches - home decor, gourmet food, beauty and footwear. 2 of my brands are award winning.

Today I help senior corporate leaders and entrepreneurs validate passion fuelled ideas, build and scale new businesses into high-growth companies. 

When I coach startup founders, I teach them my proven system on how to identify profitable business ideas, build high-performing products, how to go to market the new way, the importance of having a relentless focus on the customer, the team, speed, execution, brand & culture.

I am just getting started 🔥

If you want to work with me, book in a  discovery call.

Link in my featured section.

See you at the top:)

As per Linkedin gurus I should be banned.

And I was starting to believe them...



How can someone with just 1214 followers 

Get a Top Entrepreneurship Voice badge?

Because you see, I'm not like them.

I'm not on the Forbes cover.

I'm not on any 40 under 40 list.

I don't live in Dubai or Bali.

I don't own a yellow Lambo.

I don't do crypto. 

I don't make $10,000 from any post.

I don't leave comments that are "very nice" and "ok you are the best".

I don't write like a f*cking christmas tree.

I write English like a normal person.

But here I am.

1214 REAL followers.

I earned my badge because you folks found value.

Thank you 💥 .

I am here to empower, share my knowledge, tell you about my failures.

So you can make new mistakes.

And we can learn together.

I have one goal here on Linkedin.

Share my insights from a decade of building brands.

But more importantly,

Help you fulfil your goals of owning a business.

And...

Meet amazing folks.

Bonus - take advice from people ahead of me. 

I don't care for going viral.

I don't care for fake AI comments.

I don't care for fake engagement.

For the last few months I have been on Linkedin, 

I feel like I really got to know some of you. 

And to those who reach out on the DM's - I value this a lot. 

So do more of it,

Even just to chat.

Or ask questions.

Please don't stop. I 💜 it 

It means we are connected, Algorithm or whatever. 

And I will be the last to judge you,

So ask me anything

Share anything

Say anything.

Tara 'look mom I got a badge' Kochhar

Tara Kochhar

I help senior leaders & aspiring entrepreneurs start + scale their business while generating revenue in 100 days with 1:1 mentorship (without quitting their jobs)🔥 From idea to launch in 100 days | 📈 Own 4 CPG brands

What is the importance of genuine engagement on LinkedIn?

What is the significance of being featured on the Forbes cover?

How does involvement in crypto affect one's professional image?

In 2014, I quit my high paying corporate job with India’s largest home loans company.
I was getting married in 18 days and had no plans for the future...

I couldn’t do another day of corporate life.

My parents are entrepreneurs and ran their own business.

I grew up as a second child, the business was truly their baby #1.

I wanted to be like them, but on my own terms.

So, never joined their company. I poured my savings into starting my own venture.

With no prior experience.

1 idea. No team. A laptop. A whole lot of belief.

I created Auraz™ - a home decor & furniture brand. Curated, handmade & limited edition collections.

My own 9-5 soon became a 9AM-2AM.

I spent every second I had awake to manage finances, inventory, production, coordinate with vendors, find clients, market myself &  then the brand just started to really take off. I got a team.

And every penny I had went to scale the business, fix mistakes and learn.

Delayed deliveries. Rejections. Months unpaid. F*CK.

But those 0,01% daily efforts eventually brought some stability.

In March 2020, I launched “Gourmet Grocer”. Bangalore’s most loved Croissants. 100% Real French Butter and Chocolate croissants imported from France.

2021-2023:

• 2021 - Launched G’Ya™- skincare and beauty for teen girls. Won an award  after launch.
• 2022 - Launched SoulFeet™ - footwear brand. With a shoestring budget, simply as an experiment. Sold like crazy on Amazon. Awarded Top 50 breakthrough brands.
• 2023 - Scaled Passion To Profits™ coaching biz globally. It's going so well. Due to demand, stopped free consultations.
• Had a baby boy in 2021. Now it’s a full house - 1 👦  + 2 🐶 🐕  + 1 👨‍💻 
• We bought our home.

2024:

• Taking 3 brands global because f**k debt, f**k fear & cheers to freedom. Thank you for everything.
• Scaling Passion To Profits™, helping corporates & aspiring entrepreneurs  launch their own business.

With everything I've learned over the past decade.

I have amazing clients. I can't describe how proud of them I am.  

Honoured to be part of their journey.

I chose freedom over status. And it was the best decision of my life.

Last week my client (15yrs) told me a college invited her to speak to the graduating class about building a business, which is emotional looking back to 2014.

But I would have never come this far without the guidance of my mentors.

I owe it to them and  my family BIG time.

Investing in myself. My freedom. My future time. My knowledge.

Something no one can take away from me.

And I'm eternally grateful.

Now, I know there's a passionate entrepreneur lurking in you somewhere.

And I'm here to teach you all how to f**king win.

One idea at a time.

PS - I’m available to speak 1:1 on a 60 min Clarity Call. Let's chat about all things entrepreneurship, finding your profitable niche, pricing, launch & everything you desire. 

Book your call from my featured section.

Few photos of Auraz™ at our first exhibition at the Ritz Carlton Bangalore in 2015.

What role do mentors play in professional growth?

In 2004, I was putting together my art portfolio for my college application to Art Schools

In 2008, I graduated from college with a degree in Sociology and got my first job as an HR trainee at a chemical factory.

In 2009, I joined India’s largest mortage finance company. We sanctioned home loans for majority of India’s first home buyers.

In 2010, I took a year off and got a Masters degree from Warwick Business School, UK.

In 2011, I returned to India and rejoined my old company. Thanks to the financial crisis, I couldn’t get any international jobs.

In 2013, I asked to be transferred to Bangalore so I could be closer to my partner.

In 2014, I quit my job 21 days before I got married. I had no plans for what was next.

In 2015, I launched Auraz Design. My first venture. Invested all my savings and borrowed from family.

In 2018, let go of most of my team barring one person. She is my best hire till date.

In 2020, I launched Gourmet Grocer. An imported food business. In the peak of Covid.

In 2021, I launched G’Ya. We were late by 2.5 yrs due to Covid and delayed product dev. Won an award.

In 2022, I launched SoulFeet with a shoestring budget, simply as an experiment. Sold like crazy on Amazon and made it to Top 50 breakthrough brands.

In 2023, I decided to grow my coaching biz globally. It's going so well and my focus is locked on helping more people become entrepreneurs. It’s very soul enriching. More than building brands.

In 2024, I am working on growing my brands in newer markets. We will launch in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia before the end of the year.

And that's where I'm at today.

Helping corporates discover a pathway to launch their business without quitting their jobs via my Passion to Profits ™ program that makes launching a business easier, faster, and better.

What a wild journey...
with crazy challenges...
and unexpected problems...
that led to amazing outcomes.

I can't wait to see what's next. For me and for you.

PS - I’ll be taking on 2 clients to work with me 1:1 over the next 3 months. We’ll find the right idea to launch your solo business (100% non conflict and you don’t need to quit your senior role).
DM me “READY” - I’ll share the details. First come, first served. My seats fill fast.


Tara 'pushing my boundaries' Kochhar
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What impact does coaching biz have on entrepreneurs?

The best decision I made in 2014 was to bet on myself. 👊 

Here's why...

Me at 26

- Lost
- Unmotivated
- Unsure of my future in the corporate world
- No investments or retirement plans

Me at 36

- 1 happy kid, 2 dogs
- Happy marriage
- Real estate investment
- Clear goals for the future
- Multiple income streams
- Helping people become entrepreneurs
- Built brands that our customers really ❤️

A lot can happen in ten years when you bet on yourself. 


PS - I’ll be taking on 2 clients to work with me 1:1 over the next 3 months. We’ll find the right idea to launch your solo business (100% non conflict and you don’t need to quit your senior role). DM me “READY” - I’ll share the details. First come, first served. My seats fill fast.





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I've built 4 brands across the last 10 years. 100% bootstrapped. No VC money

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For every Yes, I hear about 18 No’s.
(But I secretly love it)...

No from my client
No from my vendors
No from my Advisors
No from my Co Founder
No from my colleagues
No from my own family
No from my friends
No from my neighbours

And that’s not all.

Each No is soul crushing.
Each No sets me back
Each No stings
Each No makes me die a little from inside

But I love it.

Sounds insane?

In my decade long experience - I won’t have made it to where I am today
If I had not heard all these No’s.

In the power to crush my soul with rejection, it gives me hope.

So what do I do when I hear a no?
How do I go from no to YES?
How do I bounce back more resilient each time?

It is very very simple.

So simple it is should be banned.

I ask myself this one question:
“What could I have done differently?”

And then I go back to my tried and tested method when I am stuck - in life, business or an uncomfortable situation.

The 5 WHY’s Method.

I have finally understood why this one method is the only one that has worked for me all these years.

At it’s core - it is simple, effective and powerful.

It cuts through all the layers of bullsh*t I have used to conceal the real truth.
It really helps me build better relationships, find answers and dig deep.

So why should you care?

How can you use this method when you hear a NO and can’t move forward?

Imagine this: You are a senior VP. Your CEO asked you to present a proposal for an acquisition you’re gung ho about. You present. The Board rejects it outright. No discussion. Just a No.
Now you’re fuming. Raging inside.
This is so embarrassing and makes you feel so small.

Now try this.

Take a piece of paper and pen.

List down what you were trying to achieve.

Now Why are you stuck?
Answer that.

Why is this happening?
Answer that.

Why is this happening?
Do this for a total of 5 times.

I am certain you’ll find the root cause of what to fix.

All we doing is listing the idea and five  "why's" 

1. Why do you want to build this? 
2. Why do people want to pay for this? 
3. Why do people find value in This How is your solution? 
4. Why is your solution the best one 

and 

This last one is personal.

5. Why should you do this right now today in 2024?

PS - You can pick my brains over a friendly 1:1 for 60 minute Clarity Call. Chat about anything entrepreneurship, idea validation, roadblocks, fears, questions etc. We’ll find the right idea to launch your solo business (100% non conflict and you don’t need to quit your senior role).

DM me “READY” - I’ll share the details. First come, first served. My seats fill fast.

What strategies can professionals use to bounce back from setbacks more resiliently?

How can one effectively deal with rejection in professional settings?

I will never understand this:

Start a business 2h → no time 
Watch Netflix 2h → no problem

Workout 60min → too busy 
Linkedin 60min → scroll, scroll, scroll, comment, like

Coach $3000 → not worth it 
iPhone $1299 → best investment

You don't lack time or money. You lack priorities.

#Entrepreneurship #TimeManagement #Priorities #Investment #Opportunities #mindset

PS - I'm doing a very hands on workshop in 2.5 hours. Join me if you are ambitious enough to sacrifice your next 2 weekends to launch in 3 months. 

Link to register - https://lnkd.in/gwFFgZjk

See you in 2.5 hours 🤸‍♀️ 

What impact can entrepreneurship have on a professional's career?

What can I expect from the Solopreneur Business Blueprints™ workshop?

Why is career development important for senior leaders?

Next Thursday, I’m hosting a workshop - Solopreneur Business Blueprints™.

My Focus? Simple. 

Help ambitious, driven and committed senior corporate leaders like you, launch a side business in profitable markets. The best part? Do it without stepping back from your current role. Zero conflict of interest.

Success stories from the last workshop:
 - A marketing head who started a niche food brand (hot sauces), now scaling up with minimal daily input.
 - An Ads leader who created a line of eco-friendly pet grooming products, operated entirely during off-hours.
 - A finance director who founded a small-batch brand of organic farm produce, seeing consistent growth with just weekend involvement.

Here's how they did it:
1. Identifying passions that translate into profitable business ideas. 
2. Structuring operations to align with their limited availability. 
3. Leveraging professional skills for entrepreneurial advantage.

Why this workshop is perfect for you?
 - You're curious about entrepreneurship but wary of the time commitment.  
- You’ve toyed with business ideas but haven’t found the right fit for your schedule. 
 - You want to ensure your venture is both profitable and manageable solo.

What we’ll cover:
- Tailored strategies for validating and launching your idea while fully employed. 
- Setting up lean, automated business processes. 
 - Balancing high-powered careers with successful sideline businesses.

Where and When?
Join us online next Thursday, May 23 @ 10AM EST.

Can't attend live? 
Register to get the workshop recording and resources.

Workshop specifics:
Designed exclusively for corporate executives wanting to explore entrepreneurship without risking their current careers.

A quick, 90-minute session filled with focused, actionable advice.

Experience required?
None. Just bring your professional insight and drive.

What you need:
If you have a business concept, great! If not, come ready to explore options.

Industry relevance?
Yes, especially if you’re interested in consumer-focused niches but applicable across various sectors.

Extra perks?
 - You’ll get my guide on Solopreneur Business Blueprints™. 
 - A direct line for a post-session Q&A to tackle personal hurdles.
 - The Idea Vault™ to brainstorm your own business ideas

Your investment:
$100 for a session that might change your career trajectory. No further commitments.

Registration closing soon:
Limited seats available. Secure yours before it’s too late.
(Register by Wednesday!)

How would you feel starting on a Monday with your own venture ready to grow?

See you 🤸‍♀️ 
Tara "guiding corporates to commerce" Kochhar

#CareerDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #SideBusiness #ExecutiveEducation #WorkLifeBalance #seniorleaders #ceos #coach #startabusiness 


Mahesh Ram Krishna Raj, Dharmateja V and 33 other attendees

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Snr Leaders & CEOs: Weekend Plan to Kickstart Your Business (w/o quitting!)

Senior Leaders - Weekend Plan to Kickstart Your Side Business 🤸‍♂️ 

(in 6 easy steps)...

My past clients are Senior Corporate Leaders, about 87% of these professionals needed zero conflict of interest in their side businesses.

We focused on building a business over weekends, without giving up their senior positions. 

They needed :

- zero conflict of interest.
- low time involvement
- time for self + personal life
- capitalise on domain expertise

I had no fancy advice or complex launch strategies...
Just a simple plan to test ideas and build momentum.
And it works each time.

Follow this without skipping steps, and you can get your first paying client 
in a matter of weeks.

Here’s my step-by-step guide.

How would you feel starting next Monday with your own venture ready to grow?

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9 truths about me you won't believe.
You might get a kick out of this ⤵ ...


I've built businesses without an MBA. 
I've innovated & grown without fear of failure.
I've launched a brand while 8 months pregnant. 
I've thrived in retail without ignoring online sales. 
I've mastered e-commerce without being tech-savvy. 
I've launched successful brands with no venture capital. 
I've scaled operations without losing my mind or personal life. 
I've developed beauty products made in S.Korea during COVID. 
I've outperformed my competitors without working 80-hour weeks. 

Because the only essentials for building a consumer brand are:
1. Create products that resonate.
2. Deliver exceptional value.
3. Repeat with every item and interaction.

There's no secret formula, just relentless execution.

PS - I offer a 60 minute clarity call to anyone who is feeling stuck, needs help unblocking ideas or simply picking my brains. It's an affordable option to make small moves towards pushing yourself and getting over the stress of starting your own business.  

Book a call from my features section link. 
Or if you're lazy, shoot me a DM, and I’ll send over the details. 

More power to you 🤸‍♀️ 

Tara 'I like to listen more than I talk' Kochhar

PS - Who you see below is my youngest client. She turned 15 last week. When she's not at school, she runs an organic candles business. Solo. If she can do it, you better have a damn good excuse for not starting.

Why are resonating products important in business?

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I got rich from listening to my friends ranting
(True story)

Life hack
Next time someone around you is ranting.
Stop them - give them a hug and say thank you.
They don’t realise in their ranting,
They just gave you a business idea.
And you didn’t  have to put in any effort to look for it. 
They presented it  on a platter.
They told you what’s troubling them.
What is driving them bat shit crazy
What is the worst part.
What they wish would happen.
Now ask them probing questions
What would make this better?
Will they pay for this? How much?
Know anyone else who hates this?
Talk to them too.
Ask them the same things.

You see what you did.
You heard them rant.
You found a problem. 
You found the ideal customer
You found more people like them.
You found out what they want
You found out what they’ll pay to have this go away.

POOOOF 💣 
Now you have an idea that’s partially validated.
And all you did was listen to them rant.
Now go and build your most basic Proof of Concept and start testing.

PS - I’ll be taking on 2 clients to work with me 1:1 over the next 3 months. 
We’ll find the right idea to launch your solo business
(100% non conflict and you don’t need to quit your senior role). 
DM me “READY” - I’ll share the details. 
First come, first served. My seats fill fast.

See you at the top 🤸‍♀️ 

Tara  'listening to you rant'  Kochhar

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What impact does 'listening to you rant' have on entrepreneurship?

What is the importance of a Proof of Concept in business?

Yesterday 20th May. Woah…

… I completed 10 years as an entrepreneur.

10 years ago:
♦  0 clients
♦ 0 business experience
♦ A problematic french fries addiction

But in 10 years I’ve:
🔹 Built 4 consumer brands.
🔹Travelled the world and started a family. 1 husband, 2 dogs, 1 son
🔹Became a coach to clients across the globe

How?

First, a belief I could do it.



PS: I'm hosting a workshop on Thursday 23, 10AM EST. If you believe this is your year of growth, join us. I'll show you how to find a profitable business idea you can launch in 3 months. Without quitting your job. Limited seats. Hands on. 

Here's the link:

If you are a senior leader or an entrepreneur who is stuck at Level 1 - self doubt, overwhelmed about getting started, need zero conflict of interest, just worried you're going to burn through your savings and fail multiple times before a successful...

Open article: Workshop - How I help corporate leaders launch a biz in 100 days (without quitting their jobs) by passion-to-profits.ck.page

Workshop - How I help corporate leaders launch a biz in 100 days (without quitting their jobs)

You might get a kick out of this.

I've built businesses without an MBA. 
I've innovated & grown without fear of failure.
I've launched a brand while 8 months pregnant. 
I've thrived in retail without ignoring online sales. 
I've mastered ecommerce without being tech-savvy. 
I've launched successful brands with no venture capital. 
I've scaled operations without losing my mind or personal life. 
I've developed beauty products made in S.Korea during COVID. 
I've outperformed my competitors without working 80-hour weeks. 

Because the only essentials for building a consumer brand are:
1. Create products that resonate.
2. Deliver exceptional value.
3. Repeat with every item and interaction.

There's no secret formula, just relentless execution.

I’ve got 2 spots available to work together 1:1 in May, so you can get a head start on your business launch.

Together we’ll map out the exact strategy and a go-to-market plan so you can sign your next 3-4 clients by August.

Shoot me a DM, and I’ll send over the details. 

What are the key strategies for success as an entrepreneur?

How can personalized business coaching benefit aspiring entrepreneurs?

What skills are crucial for excelling in retail?

Last week my friend made me speak to her ex-boss. 
The man made me cry...

I felt really sad after speaking for 20 minutes.
He saw my posts on Linkedin and it sparked something inside.
He wanted to start something of his own.
He is a celebrated HR Leader in India.
Award winner, speaker, guest lecturer at Oxford.
The man has worked for 30+ years and climbed to the top.
And he felt hollow.

He wanted to do something for himself. 
Capitalise on 30 yrs of helping his company be secure.
The guy he was so down and out for a man in a really fancy place.
He owns a holiday home in Goa.
He flies business class for family trips.
He is driven in a super fancy car not meant for our roads.
He earns more in one day than most Indians earn in a month.
By all means, he has a good life.
Yet he was so down and out.
Defeated.

I asked him why?
He said “I am scared to fail.”
“I am not sure about starting something from scratch
On my own.”

I knew exactly what he was feeling.
Because 99% of my clients say exactly the same thing.
The number 1 thing that stops them from starting. Is the fear of failing.
Of starting from zero. 

I asked him to do 2 things:

1.  list 5 things he is super passionate about and rate them 1-10
2. list 5 things he is super skilled at and rate them 1-10

Then we drew it on this Matrix. The Skills/Passion Matrix™.
We found his sweet spot.

I told him to call me after 2 weeks - only if he did this exercise.
 -Tell 20 people about this Idea from the sweet spot we discovered
 -Collect their feedback
 -Think of a solution and price it

He said “No - I can’t do this.”

(I like hearing No)

Me: “What? Why can’t you do this?”
Him: “Tara I can’t. I just can’t.”
Me: “Why? Are you scared?”
Him: “Scared? Hahaha No. I mean…I don’t know. It seems so strange.”
Me: “Hmmm ok I hear you. I see you. Tell me how you’re feeling?”
Him: “I’m not scared. I’m just….What if they ask me questions? What if they think my idea is so simple and stupid for me to do this now in life!”
ME: “Ahhhh so you’re not scared of it not working. You’re scared of what they’ll think if you fail.”
(I wanted to tell him a harsh truth: No one cares. No one has time to think of you. They only think of themselves.)

After 30 years of corporate life,
He had forgotten what it feels like to be a newbie and suck at something.
He was overwhelmed
By his desire so late in life to start a business
But not knowing how was crippling
Now knowing what to do next
Not knowing how to go about building it
And that’s what I do
That’s what I teach you inside Passions To Profit™.
I help you go from 0 to level One
I do this, with you, in 3 months

So it doesn’t matter whether you’re an expert, a mid level manager or an intern.
Whether you have 30 years of experience or 10 years or 1 year

If you have this burning desire to want to do something on your own.
I can help you get to the other side. 

PS - Let's speak 1:1 for 60 minutes. We'll talk about your ideas, what's scary and what we can do to start. DM me "CALL"

How can professionals overcome self-doubt to pursue their dreams?

What impact does the fear of failure have on professionals?

What are the challenges of starting from scratch in entrepreneurship?

If you're scrolling through this. 
Wishing you could afford a business coach. 
Think again.

Ready to get coached on weekends? I’ll work with 2 of you for the next 1 month. 1:1

Together we’ll outline your right next steps, so you know exactly how to execute, and conquer all your business needs.

DM me “COACH”. 
That’s it

Coach

My Top 12 advices for Corporates aspiring to be entrepreneurs.

1. Your wealth of corporate experience holds hidden business ideas. 
Dive into your expertise and passions.
2. Define your unique selling proposition. Why should clients choose you?
3. Distribution is key. Master effective communication on the right platform to reach your audience.
4. Enjoy the process. Whether it's writing, video, or other mediums, consistency is paramount. Show up daily.
5. Establish systems for CRM. Structure fuels success and is easy to scale.
6. Think long-term. But plan in months. 
Hack for building trust: under-promising and over-delivering.
7. Find niche markets for sustainable growth or get creative with broader audiences.
8. Understand your audience deeply. Tailor your solution to their needs and expectations.
9. Analyze and adapt. Test hypotheses to refine your approach continuously.
10. Take decisive action. Deal with challenges head-on to move the business forward.
11. Entrepreneurship is a journey, not a destination. Keep evolving to stay ahead. PIVOT PIVOT PIVOT 
12. Learn automation for scalability. Let technology work for you, even while you sleep.

Learn to ask for help. It’s ok.

Hope these insights inspired you to think of what you could be starting next?

PS: Want to know a secret? You don’t have to quit your senior position to start a business. That’s a lie. Work with me 1:1 for the next 3 months to launch by August. I have only 2 spots open. DM me and I'll give you the details.

And if you found this helpful, share it with your network. ♻️

5 EXPENSIVE mistakes I made as a business owner

1. Was over confident that sales would skyrocket, so lost $10,500 in inventory.
Lesson: Keep first inventory MOQ small. Scale when orders start pouring in.

2. Hired someone against my intuition, so had to let them go.
Lesson: Ensure what they say and what they do match up. Watch out for red flags.

3. Got married to an early stage product idea. Flopped at launch.
Lesson: Sample, test, gather insights, iterate. Then launch.

4. Took advice from those who didn’t know my business too often.
Lesson: Don't listen to advice from someone who hasn’t walked in your shoes and is ahead of you.

5. Let clients negotiate fees, so hardly made any profit
Lesson: Early days - learn to respect yourself. Say No. Don’t give discounts often.

Every day in business I learn something new.
(Usually from my own f*ck ups)

I fail fast. But I learn faster.
It makes me more adaptable.

Don't let the fear of failure paralyse you.

Move fast with intention.

P.S. - I’ll be taking on 2 clients to work with me 1:1 over the next month. We’ll find the right idea to launch your solo business (100% non conflict and you don’t need to quit your senior role). 

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5 expensive mistakes I made as a business owner

Sometimes I am downright silly...



Last month, I hosted a workshop for 13 folks who signed up from the Linkedin events page. The investment was $100.
Not a single one paid. 
I couldn’t figure out why my payments page wasn’t working. 
It was beyond frustrating.

My brain put two and two together. But it was too late.
The workshop was around the corner. I wasn't going to cancel. 

I knew this meant something to everyone who signed up.
They're action takers. They understood the value of asking for help.
They're hungry to fix problems. 
I prefer these folks over fence sitters and whiners
(you know those kinda people)

You know why I like them?

They value the impact of many tiny small actions in removing barriers to get to your goal. 
They understand the compounding impact of doing small things daily.
They are intentional hustlers.
These action oriented, problem solving, solution seeking folks.
Their mindset puts them 99% ahead of fence sitters.

And I like working with action takers. Alot.

So here’s what I did about my payment problem with the workshop.

Nothing.
I went ahead and hosted the workshop pro bono.

From a young age, I’ve been brought up to believe that I should give more than I get.
I didn’t feel bad. These folks are legends, and we had a real good session.
I learnt something new from each one of them and that’s what I enjoy most about this job.

Passion is contagious. 
It can fire up even the most sceptical human.
And even people like myself - who still make silly mistakes.

I make other business mistakes on occasion.
I sometimes launch something well before time & then scramble to perfect it.
I started a biz last year before I had a product ready. It flopped.

That's a small dose of my overall silliness and A+ performance.
This showed up for me when I figured out why my payment failed to collect from workshop attendees.
I’ve marked it up in my book of stupid mistakes as a 10/10 for “could be avoided”

A silly bean like me can still have happy clients and incredible mentors by simply helping people launch their business every day.

Right?

There's a badge of honour only folks who make it to the Forbes covers called “I have arrived”.
In my universe, I like to call them Forbes Cover junkies.
I've lost clients in the past who wear this badge proudly
(I dare say loudly)

The one that prioritizes noise over daily wins.
Fear of being judged. Apparently overpowers the fear of your current & future potential.

I embrace all my f*ck ups.
They are my badge of honour.
I always learn a lesson from them. Others laugh. I laugh louder. I send gratitude. 
I write about it often. There's lots to be learnt by being imperfect.

If a non MBA, 4x bootstrapped, Indian, woman, french fries loving silly bean like me can get the job done.

I'm 100% certain that you can too.

PS - Are you an action taker? Speak with me 1:1 for 60 min. We'll talk about your ideas, what's scary and how we can launch your business. DM me "CALL"

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How can valuing action takers benefit professional growth?

Why is learning from mistakes important for professional development?

What lessons can be learned from past business failures?

9-5 you earn your living.
5-9 you chase your passions.

Mon-Fri you secure your base. 
Sat-Sun you venture to expand it.

To surge ahead, 
move as if you're always one step behind.

#CareerGrowth #SideHustle #PassionProject #EntrepreneurMindset #WeekendWarrior


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5 objections Senior Corporate Leaders have before starting their side business

1. Now is not the right time. My plate is full with work responsibilities.
2. It's too expensive. Starting a business requires upfront investment, which I’m not ready for.
3. I'm not sure if I have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed as an entrepreneur.
4. I'll try to figure it out myself by researching online resources.
5. It won't work for me. My company policy won’t allow me.

I address them one by one when we speak.
And I watch them overcome their own fears to start overnight.

If you’re a senior corporate leader sitting on the fence, then let me tell you a secret. 

The right time to start was yesterday. 

Let's explore how you can build a profitable solo business without sacrificing your senior corporate position. 

DM me “READY” and I’ll reach out to see if we’re a good fit to work together.

Let me tell you a secret

As a corporate leader, starting your own business gets harder but:

The only thing you and I can do about it…

→ Just start 

5 ways to break the norm and get a headstart over other execs:

1. Spot the White Spaces:
Identify untapped opportunities within your industry or skillset.

2. Leverage Your Network:
Your corporate connections are gold.

3. Embrace the Side Hustle:
Start small. Launch a passion project or side business alongside your corporate gig.

4. Master the Art of Time Management:
Balancing a full-time job and a new business requires finesse.
    
(learn to delegate, you’re not blessed with more than 24 hrs 😁 )
    

5. Invest in Yourself:
Knowledge is power.

But here's the truth:

The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to take the leap.

On a practical scale, you should start early because:

→ These hidden gems could be your ticket to success.
→ Your own network can help explore potential business ideas, partnerships, and funding opportunities.
→ It's a low-risk way to test the waters and build momentum.

→ All this compounds over time

Now, think about this: What if more people like you saw this post and jumped on the opportunity, but you didn’t take any action?

→ Don't get caught here.

PS - I’ll be taking on 2 clients to work with me 1:1 over the next 3 months. We’ll find the right idea to launch your solo business (100% non conflict and you don’t need to quit your senior role).

DM me “READY” - I’ll share the details. 
First come, first served. My seats fill fast.

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How can one effectively leverage their professional network?

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Yesterday my Co-Founder and I were in office reviewing inventory for our USA launch...

And then out of nowhere - both our phones were buzzing like police cars drag racing on steroids. 
We both dropped everything to check what happened.
3 emails. Marked to us both. In a span of 5 mins.

Ever been cornered by a "reply all" email chain that should've ended ages ago?
The kind where you're drowning in irrelevant responses and useless updates?
I've been there. 100000000x times
Yesterday, I found myself trapped in yet another inbox nightmare.
We both hit "archive," pretending to care.
But let's be real folks.
Corporate life can turn your inbox into a cesspool of wasted time.
Leaving you suffocated by endless notifications, drowning in digital noise.

What if we hit "unsubscribe"?
     Your expertise  → can solve real problems. 
     Your vision        → can drive meaningful change. 
     Your time          → can become your most valuable asset.
Imagine reclaiming those lost hours and turning them into a thriving business.

Like PV, an Ads Sales Specialist who helps senior corporates take back control of their lives by redesigning the ‘ultimate daily regimen’ to 4x your productivity.
Now, she's making waves in an industry she's passionate about. 
And she never quit her job.
Feeling the stench yet?

Here's the game plan:
1. Identify a niche where you can make a real impact.
2. Validate your business idea without sacrificing your sanity.
3. Implement efficient workflows to maximize your productivity.
4. Grow your venture steadily while still excelling in your corporate role.

No more drowning in the digital swamp.
No more settling for inbox overload.

Just bold moves leading to refreshing success.

Power to you,
Tara “keeping my inbox as clean as me” Kochhar

P.S. I’m opening up spots for 1-on-1 coaching in June. If you're ready to escape the inbox chaos and launch your own venture, hit reply with “ESCAPE” and let’s make it happen.

Our mission together: To turn your corporate frustrations into entrepreneurial triumphs.

My last client replaced 70% of her monthly income in 2 months. It’s not guaranteed for everyone, but it’s proof that liberation is possible.

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