How To Put Up A Business (Part 2): Market Analysis and Validation | EP 8 | The Millions Podcast

Want to know how to catch that interviewer's interest? In this episode of the Millions podcast, Francis, Daniel, and Mae talk about what you should do to impress the HR personnel and land that job - whether you're a fresh graduate or not. Mae talks about her personal experience in the Human Resources industry and talks about little tips and tricks she has seen applicants use to catch the recruiter's eye. They then discuss what you can do to improve your resume, and how you can make a good (and a bad) first impression on your interviewer. They also talk about how you should negotiate your salary with the HR personnel, even if you're a new grad looking for your first job. --- The Millions Podcast is an in-depth discussion of business and personal finance for millennials by millennials. It is co-produced by Leverage.ph and Cocopod Club. Find out more about The Millions Podcast by visiting these sites: Leverage.ph: http://www.leverage.ph Cocopod Club: http://www.cocopod.club/millions

Looking to buy a new home? In this episode of the Millions podcast, Francis, Daniel, and Swoop PH advocates Neva, Jez, and Via talk about what you should consider if you decide to buy a home of your own. They talk about the pros and cons of renting vs buying your own place. They also discuss the state of pre-selling deals and if they're actually good investments to consider. Moreover, they tackle why the real estate market in the Philippines is actually very robust - and where the best value properties are in the metro. Learn more about Swoop PH: www.swoop.ph --- The Millions Podcast is an in-depth discussion of business and personal finance for millennials by millennials. It is co-produced by Leverage.ph and Cocopod Club. Find out more about The Millions Podcast by visiting these sites: Leverage.ph: http://www.leverage.ph Cocopod Club: http://www.cocopod.club/millions

Want to get "free money"? In this episode, Francis, Justin, Daniel, and Isha of Uploan.ph talk all about salary loans. They talk about why getting salary loans from loaning companies like Uploan.ph is better than borrowing from loan shark or even banks. They also discuss the pros and cons of these loans and how to get one in the most painless manner possible. --- The Millions Podcast is an in-depth discussion of business and personal finance for millennials by millennials. It is co-produced by Leverage.ph and Cocopod Club. Find out more about The Millions Podcast by visiting these sites: Leverage.ph: http://www.leverage.ph Cocopod Club: http://www.cocopod.club/millions

Do you actually need a website for your business? In this episode of the Millions podcast, Francis and Justin talk to Justin and Mark of Artise.io on whether or not a business needs a website of their own. They talk about what kinds of business benefit the most from having a website, as well as the different ways you can make a website of your own. They also give light into how a website works with your social media marketing strategies. Moreover, Justin and Mark give some steps as to how you can create a website in one hour - and how it would go if you decide to hire a company like Artise to help you make it. --- The Millions Podcast is an in-depth discussion of business and personal finance for millennials by millennials. It is co-produced by Leverage.ph and Cocopod Club. Find out more about The Millions Podcast by visiting these sites: Leverage.ph: http://www.leverage.ph Cocopod Club: http://www.cocopod.club/millions

In this episode, Justin, Francis, Daniel and Patrick talk about how to collect debt. They share their personal experiences when it comes to collecting debts - even that time they had an awkward situation with a debtor's unknowing family. Moreover, they get into the ways they've used to collect money owed them, and how loaning companies such as Leverage.ph actually prefer to settle debts in the most painless ways possible. Essentially, this episode serves as an eyeopener to how loaners are people too, and that they really don't want to take legal actions against you unless absolutely necessary. --- The Millions Podcast is an in-depth discussion of business and personal finance for millennials by millennials. It is co-produced by Leverage.ph and Cocopod Club. Find out more about The Millions Podcast by visiting these sites: Leverage.ph: http://www.leverage.ph Cocopod Club: http://www.cocopod.club/millions

In this episode, Justin, Francis, Daniel and Patrick talk about what they know best: loans. They talk about the good and bad reasons to get a loan, where to get one, "low seasons" for getting loans, and what to consider when getting a car loan. Fun fact: This podcast is co-produced with Leverage.ph. "[Loaning] is a double edged sword... A loan can put you in really good times or it can bring you really bad times." - Francis The Millions Podcast is an in-depth discussion of business and personal finance for millennials by millennials. It is co-produced by Leverage.ph and Cocopod Club. Find out more about The Millions Podcast by visiting these sites: Leverage.ph: http://www.leverage.ph Cocopod Club: http://www.cocopod.club/millions

*Part 3 of a 3-part miniseries on how to put up your own business in the Philippines* In this 3-part mini-series of The Millions Podcast, Camille, Francis, Daniel and Patrick talk about how to start your own business. In part 3, they talk about more concrete steps when it comes to running your business. Francis points out the importance of why you should have your own office, his thoughts on mentorship, and how to get funded. "If you don't stand up for something, you would fall for everything."- Francis "If you want to start something big, you want to start it right."- Francis Find out more about The Millions Podcast by visiting these sites: Leverage.ph: http://www.leverage.ph Cocopod Club: http://www.cocopod.club/millions

*Part 2 of a 3-part miniseries on how to put up your own business in the Philippines* In this episode, Camille, Francis, Daniel and Patrick talk about how to start your own business. Part 2 talks about where to start when you have decided on what business you'd like to get into. The hosts will also get into why value proposition and market analysis are so important... and why getting into business is kind of like getting into a relationship. "Lahat naman tayo may nilalaro, iba-iba lang." -Daniel "So maging douche ka ng konti. Pa-hard to get ka pa." -Francis "Wag mag-eexpect. Masasaktan ka lang." -Daniel Find out more about The Millions Podcast by visiting these sites: Leverage.ph: http://www.leverage.ph Cocopod Club: http://www.cocopod.club/millions

*Part 1 of a 3-part miniseries on how to put up your own business in the Philippines* In this episode, Francis, Camille, Daniel, and Patrick talk about how Filipino millennials can start a business. Francis talks about his humble beginnings as an entrepreneur with 5,000 pesos and a dream to build his own company - which is now Leverage.ph. They then talk about why you should not be afraid to experiment and try different things, as well as cool names for milk tea shops. Francis also gives his opinion on franchising and building your very own passion-based business. "Business is like a fine woman..." - Francis Find out more about The Millions Podcast by visiting these sites: Leverage.ph: http://www.leverage.ph Cocopod Club: http://www.cocopod.club/millions

In this episode, Francis, Justin, Daniel, and Patrick talk about good investments Filipino millennials can consider. They first discuss what an investment is, then cover the different kinds of investments available right now. (Spoiler alert: It's not just about the stock market.) "Something worth having is worth waiting for." - Francis "Kung 'di ka yummy, 'wag kang choosy." - Justin Find out more about The Millions Podcast by visiting these sites: Leverage.ph: http://www.leverage.ph Cocopod Club: http://www.cocopod.club/millions