In this episode of The Million Dollar Podcast, host Ramneek Wayne sits down with entrepreneur Kabir Singh to unpack his journey from India to New Zealand and ultimately to Australia. Kabir opens up about his early battles with self-doubt, the highs and lows of working in hospitality, and the tough lessons learned while opening Hell Pizza in India. He reflects on the resilience required to navigate failure, the unexpected opportunities COVID-19 brought, and his latest venture, Mukka, in Australia. At the heart of his story is persistence, family support, and the courage to restart after setbacks.
Key Takeaways
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Entrepreneurship is rarely a straight path – setbacks shape success.
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Self-doubt and imposter syndrome are common but surmountable.
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Failure isn’t the end – it’s a stepping stone for growth.
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Hospitality demands resilience, passion, and relentless effort.
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COVID-19 disrupted lives but also opened new opportunities.
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Family support provides strength during entrepreneurial struggles.
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Persistence and hard work are the true drivers of success.
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New ventures can emerge from unexpected failures.
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Community can both challenge and influence growth.
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Restarting after failure can be the beginning of greater things.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to The Million Dollar Podcast
00:24 – Kabir Singh’s Journey Begins
03:05 – From India to New Zealand: A New Start
06:46 – The Challenge of Opening Hell Pizza in India
09:37 – Lessons from Failure: Embracing Setbacks
11:50 – Finding New Opportunities in Business
15:46 – The Impact of COVID-19 on Kabir’s Journey
18:14 – Mukka: A New Venture in Australia
20:56 – Resilience and Family Influence
22:33 – Blueprint for Success: Persistence and Hard Work
24:59 – Overcoming Community Barriers
25:49 – The Importance of Restarting After Failure
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